Paint & Coatings Industry articles from April 2005

Paint & Coatings Industry archives from April 2005

Smart coatings.(VIEWPOINT)
April 1, 2005... Smart Coatings--it's not just another buzzword! In February I attended the Smart Coatings 2005 conference sponsored by the Coatings Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University. A focused attendee audience of about 100 represented high-level...

The Powder Coating Institute's Greg Bocchi responds to Coatings Industry Report.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... Dear Editor, In response to the "Coatings Industry Report for 2005" by Edward W. Bourguignon, as published in the February 2005 issue of Paint & Coatings Industry, I wanted to address the inaccurate statistics, invalid assumptions and...

Leading paint manufacturers network at the World Summit in the Bahamas.(INDUSTRY news)
April 1, 2005... NASSAU, Bahamas -- What strategies do global players have for economically countering the enormous costs pressure, the rising tide of legislation and saturated West European markets? For the second time, leading paint magnates met at the...

Report on Protective Coatings and Linings available.(INDUSTRY news)
April 1, 2005... WILMINGTON, Del. -- RD. Lovett & Co. offers "Protective Coatings and Linings for Petrochemical and Chemical Facilities: An Industry Characterization and Analysis of the End User." The third in a series on specific segments within the coatings...

Asia Pacific Coatings Show extended to three days.(INDUSTRY news)
April 1, 2005... SURREY, UK -- The Asia Pacific Coatings Show 2005, the leading exhibition of raw materials and equipment for the manufacture of paints and inks in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim, has been expanded to three days on May 10-12, 2005, at Suntec...

Obituary: Richard L. Shipley, 89, founded American Casein and American Custom Drying.(INDUSTRY news)
April 1, 2005... BURLINGTON, N.J., -- Michael Geiger, COO and EVP of American Casein Co. (AMCO) and American Custom Drying Co. (ACD) announced the recent passing of the companies' founder and president, Richard L. Shipley, on January 30, 2005, at the age of 89....

2005 Gordon Research Conference for Coatings and Films.(INDUSTRY news)
April 1, 2005... KINGSTON, R.I. -- The 2005 Coatings and Films Gordon Research Conference (GRC) is scheduled for July 10-14, 2005, at Colby Sawyer College in New London, N.H. The program chair is Douglas Wicks, University of Southern Mississippi. The vice...

Coatings event for the Latin American region scheduled for July 6-7.(INDUSTRY news)
April 1, 2005... SURREY, U.K. -- Following the success of the previous show held in Mexico in 2003, which attracted nearly 3,000 attendees, the Latin American Coatings Show 2005 will take place at the World Trade Center in Mexico City on July 6-7. It is the...

Surface World and Paint & Powder 2005 scheduled.(INDUSTRY news)
April 1, 2005... TRING, HERTS, U.K. -- Surface World and Paint & Powder 2005 is scheduled for Nov. 8-10, 2005, at the NEC Pavilion in Birmingham, U.K. The trade show will focus on the surface-finishing sector and cover all aspects of product finishing, surface...

2005 calendar: meetings, shows and educational programs.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... APRIL 17-20 Annual Meeting The Southern Society of Coatings Technology Biloxi, Miss. E-mail: skellogg@atlantic.net wvwv.ssct.org 20-22 Innovation in Color Technology Conference Color Pigments...

Eastman presents papers, wins award at Waterborne Symposium.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... KINGSPORT, Tenn. -- Eastman Chemical Co. delivered two technical papers at the 32nd Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium in New Orleans. The first paper presented the results of an alternative method for...

FORTUNE magazine ranks BASF as America's Most Admired Chemical Company.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- BASF was ranked as the number-one chemical company on FORTUNE magazine's list of America's Most Admired Companies. "We're pleased to have been recognized for our performance," said Klaus Peter Loebbe, chairman and...

Advanced Nano-Products receives Frost & Sullivan Award for protective coatings.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... SAN ANTONIO -- Advanced Nano-Products, Inc., (ANP) has been adjudged the recipient of the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Product Differentiation Innovation Award for the U.S. protective coatings market. The award recognizes the company's contribution to...

Hockmeyer announces new equipment representatives.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. -- Hockmeyer Equipment Corp. has announced three new equipment representatives: Ronald J. Oberstar with Fortune International Technology, Bay Village, Ohio, has territorial responsibilities that include the areas of...

DS Containers moves HQ staff to new facility.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... BATAVIA, Ill. -- DS Containers (DSC), a subsidiary of Japan's Daiwa Can Company, has moved its headquarters to a new manufacturing facility in Batavia, Ill. The 236,000-square-foot plant was built specifically for DSC and will produce two-piece...

NuSil increases presence abroad with two new distributors.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... CARPINTERIA, Calif. -- NuSil Technology, a manufacturer of silicone-based materials, has expanded its roster of distribution resources in Europe and the Middle East by adding two new representatives to support all of NuSil's product lines. ...

DSM Desotech Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Ltd. opens.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... ELGIN, Ill. -- DSM Desotech, a world leader in the development and supply of UV-curable materials, has announced the opening of DSM Desotech Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Ltd. The new plant (DDSC) is Desotech's fourth manufacturing facility to...

Plasticolors selects Northspec as coatings distributor for Canada.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... ASHTABULA, Ohio -- Northspec Chemical Corp. has been selected as independent sales and distribution representative for Plasticolors, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced colorants and chemical dispersions for thermoset plastics and the paint...

Surface Specialties sites achieve all-time safety records.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- Surface Specialties, Inc., announced that three of its North American production sites have achieved all-time safety records. Two plants have achieved "zero" lost-time incidents for more than 11 consecutive years, while a third has...

Rohm and Haas selects site for new China R&D Center.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... PHILADELPHIA -- Rohm and Haas Co. has selected the site for its new China Research and Development Center in Shanghai. Located on over eight acres (33,000 square meters) in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New Area District, the new site...

Rhodia Silicones names Ribelin Sales as distributor.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... CRANBURY, N.J. -- Rhodia Silicones, has selected Ribelin Sales, Inc., as its newly authorized distributor for silicone specialty fluids, emulsions and resins in the Southwest and Southeast regions of the United States. For more information...

U.S. Can Company named CCL Supplier of the Year.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... DANVILLE, Ill. -- CCL Custom Manufacturing has named the United States Can Company, Lombard, Ill., Aerosol Packaging Supplier of the Year for 2004. U.S. Can was recognized for its superior service and product quality, both of which contributed...

ISP names rep for industrial biocides.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... WAYNE, N.J. -- International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP), has appointed McCullough & Associates as a sales representative for the company's industrial biocides in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi...

New Michelman office opens in Shanghai.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... CINCINNATI -- Michelman has announced the opening of its China office. Hannah Hu and Official Chief Representative Sky Yuan are available at the offices in Central Shanghai for technical support of Michelman's Performance Additives and...

Practical course offered on viscosity measurement.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... MIDDLETON, Mass. -- A single-day course on how to get the most out of your Brookfield viscometer and rheometer measurements is being offered at various U.S. locations by Brookfield Engineering Labs, Inc. For a fee schedule, class-size...

Ameron opens branch in Korea.(COMPANY news)
April 1, 2005... PASADENA, Calif. -- Ameron International Corp., opened a new branch in Busan, Korea. Ameron Korea has been opened to sell directly into and service this strategically important marine marketplace with Ameron's unique coatings range for new...

Ask the expert.
April 1, 2005... Q The current acrylic-based emulsion shortage has put me in a bind. Are there any proven acrylic-free technologies that I can use? A No doubt the recent acrylic monomer shortage has caused challenges for some coatings manufacturers....

Cytec completes acquisition of UCB's Surface Specialties business.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
April 1, 2005... WEST PATERSON, N.J. -- Cytec Industries Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of UCB's Surface Specialties business. The transaction is valued at $1.797 billion. UCB now owns approximately 12.5% of the outstanding shares...

Ciba Specialty Chemicals acquires Wolstenholme's Metasheen aluminum pigments.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
April 1, 2005... BASEL, Switzerland -- Ciba Specialty Chemicals is complementing its range of pigments through the acquisition of the high-reflectance aluminum Metasheen[R] line from Wolstenholme International Ltd., Blackburn, U.K. The transaction includes the...

LANSCO COLORS acquires International Color & Chemical.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
April 1, 2005... MONTVALE, N.J. -- LANSCO COLORS has acquired International Color & Chemical (ICC), South San Francisco, Calif., for an undisclosed sum of money. LANSCO COLORS is a 75-year-old privately held company with a broad range of organic and inorganic...

Northwest Coatings joins forces with Actinic.(MERGERS and acquisitions)
April 1, 2005... OAK CREEK, Wis. -- Northwest Coatings LLC, has acquired the stock of Greensboro, N.C.-based Actinic, Inc. Actinic is a leading developer and manufacturer of UV- and EB-curable coatings and adhesives for the graphic arts and industrial markets....

The Sheboygan Paint Co.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... The Sheboygan Paint Co., Sheboygan, Wis., board of directors announced several management changes. Brock L. Brownrigg has been named CEO of the company and will direct strategic operations of all corporate entities. He has been with the company...

Reichhold, Inc.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... President and CEO, John Gaither, Reichhold, Inc., Research Triangle Park, N.C., announced the appointment of two senior management executives for the company. Rodney Biddle has been promoted to senior vice president, global coatings, and Bill...

BASF.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... Christiane Hackl has been appointed industry manager, Epoxy and Polyurea Products, for BASF's Intermediates business in North America. In her new role, Hackl is responsible for marketing the division's amine intermediates in the epoxy and...

Walsh & Associates, Inc.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... Welsh & Associates, Inc., St. Louis, has named Steven R. Harp sales representative for the company's sales region expansion in the Great Lakes and surrounding region. Harp has more than 20 years' experience in sales, sales management and...

Dow Emulsion Polymers.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... Dow Emulsion Polymers, Midland, Mich., has named Jonathan Mason to the role of Paper Technical Service and Development (TS&D) leader in North America. Mason is currently the senior TS&D leader for carpet in North America.

Malvern Instruments.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... Malvern Instruments, Southborough, Mass., continues the expansion of its rheology team with the appointment of Fred Mazzeo, Ph.D., to the position of product manager.

Sun Chemical.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... Sun Chemical, Parsippany, N.J., announced that Michael S. Murphy has resigned as president of its North American Inks Division, which spans the United States, Canada and Mexico. Wes Lucas, chairman, president and CEO of Sun Chemical, will...

Degussa Corp.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... Degussa Corp., Parsippany, N.J., has appointed John Rolando president and CEO of Rohm America LLC, part of Degussa's Specialty Polymers Division. He succeeds Rodger Cram, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.

Akzo Nobel.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... Following an outstanding career spanning 32 years with Akzo Nobel and having served on the board for 12 years, Rudy van der Meet (60) will retire on May 1, 2005. Van der Meet joined the board in 1993 with the responsibility for Chemicals. After...

Reichhold, Inc.(NAMES in the news)
April 1, 2005... Reichhold, Inc., Research Triangle Park, N.C., has promoted Randy Vasseur to sales director for North American coatings. In this role, Vasseur will be responsible for managing the sales efforts of the coatings sales force in the United States...

Third quarter--2004: architectural coatings continue to shine.(MARKET place)
April 1, 2005... The numbers in the table have been revised by the Census Department based on both the five-year census that was published late last year and the 2003 Annum Report, which also came out late last year. Although most of the adjustments were minor,...

Checkmate for microbes: biocides based on silver ions.
April 1, 2005... Paints that repel microorganisms are increasingly in demand, and biocides based on silver ions are suitable for this purpose. The antimicrobial properties of paints, and the long-term effect of additives can be examined by carrying out rinsing...

Improving the properties of waterborne coatings with high-performance SMA resins.
April 1, 2005... Resins used in the development of coatings are designed to impart desired physical property characteristics such as water, scratch and scuff resistance, as well as aesthetic characteristics such as clarity and high gloss. The ideal coating will...

New fluorosurfactants address environmental concerns surrounding [C.sub.8] telomer chemistries.
April 1, 2005... For many years, it has been known that certain perfluoroalkyls of chain length [C.sub.8] and longer have the potential to bioaccumulate in fish and mammals. Significant levels of these chemicals have also been identified in human blood samples...

The use of wax emulsions in coatings and inks.(Reprint)
April 1, 2005... Among the plethora of additives available today, waxes have a significant impact on many formulations or processes. Even if used in relatively small quantities--typically below 3% solids content of the total composition--waxes impart or improve...

New resin hybrid: technology for the coatings formulator.
April 1, 2005... Coating systems traditionally used in the protective coatings industry rely almost entirely on organic resin systems. By exploring inorganic silicon-based chemistry, a siloxane epoxy hybrid polymer has been developed that combines the...

The wet look that lasts: Imron--the choice of truck manufacturers and commercial refinishers for 32 years.
April 1, 2005... In 1972, DuPont introduced Imron[R] polyurethane enamel, characterizing it as "the wet look that lasts" because of its gloss, chemical resistance and durability. In the 32 years since then, Imron has lived up to that appellation, and in the...

Using additives to reduce defects in solventborne coatings.(NUTS AND BOLTS of Coatings Formulation)
April 1, 2005... Among the most costly issues for a paint maker are returns and claims due to coating defects on the finished item. Defects can occur for a variety of reasons: contamination of the substrate, improper application and problems with the coating...

Using databases to manage the business of color.
April 1, 2005... Color plays such an important role in all aspects of daily life that choosing the ideal palette of colors can be a daunting task. So how do businesses manage color choice and color coordination for their products and programs? How do they keep...

Carbinol functional silicon-based technologies for coatings.
April 1, 2005... Silicone materials have been used for many years to improve the surface appearance and properties of various coatings systems. When added to coatings formulations, silicone additives can improve wetting of substrates and give effective...

A new class of weather-fast pigments.
April 1, 2005... Every day, color formulators are challenged to select affordable pigments for coatings required for durable applications. Their choices are restricted due to environmental and performance concerns. Rockwood Pigments offers a novel chemistry...

Controlled polymer pigment dispersants.
April 1, 2005... Polymeric pigment dispersants are an indispensable class of additives to realize high-quality pigment dispersions for use in modern paints. (1-3) A uniform and stable pigment dispersion is necessary to achieve good coloristic properties and...

A modern membrane roof for Dresden railway station.
April 1, 2005... As part of an extensive renovation of Germany's roughly 100-year-old Dresden Central Railway Station, 3M Dyneon provided the coating of Dyneon[TM] PTFE and Dyneon Fluoroplastics to the structure's glass fabric membranes. The use of these...

Size matters in the coatings industry.
April 1, 2005... The coatings industry has undergone tremendous changes in the last decade, largely as a result of the public's rising interest in home, garden and lifestyle improvements. There is now a need for specialized products that cater to niche...

Arch Chemicals, Inc., Biocides.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 4, Stand 4-338 Arch Chemicals' Biocides business now offers a full line of antimicrobial solutions for architectural paints, marine antifouling, polymer emulsions, adhesives and sealants. Our recent acquisition of Avecia's Biocides...

Degussa AG.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 1, Stand 1-315 Degussa's promise, "Smart Formulating," stands for working in partnership with customers to find innovative, effective and individual solutions for the formulation of modern paint and coating systems. The system...

DSM NeoResins.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 4, Stand 4-351 As of the February 2, 2005, NeoResins has officially become part of DSM. We will now trade under our new business name, DSM NeoResins. DSM NeoResins would like to invite you to meet our specialists at the European...

GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 1, Stand 1-430 TRIMET Products is the market leader for DMPA[R] Dimethylolpropionic Acid, TRIMET[R] Trimethylolethane and the new DICAV[R] Acid Polyester Diols, which are resin and oligomer building blocks contributing properties that...

Buhler AG.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 5, Stand 5-257 The international Buhler technology group will be represented at the European Coatings Show 2005 in Nuremberg by two business units--Grinding & Dispersion and Nanotechnology. The two Buhler units will show the systems...

Draiswerke, Inc.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 5, Stand 5-247 Draiswerke will introduce the latest development in wet milling technology for nanoparticles production. The combination of four distinct dispersing and grinding zones in series has created the new DRAIS DCP-MEGAVANTIS...

Eastman Chemical BV.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 1, Stand 1-305 With our commitment to and understanding of the coatings market and our broad range of products--from cellulose esters to adhesion promoters and resin intermediates, from coalescents to performance solvents--Eastman...

HALOX.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 1, Stand 1-521 HALOX[R] has both organic and inorganic corrosion inhibitors for both waterborne and solventborne coatings. Products include new generation, zinc-free corrosion inhibitors for anticorrosive primers, a new range of...

Johnson Polymer.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 2, Stand 2-208 Johnson Polymer will highlight a range of new, innovative products for wood coatings applications. These products are developed for the furniture and joinery industries, and offer faster drying, improved application and...

Jyoti Ceramic Industries Pvt. Ltd.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 5, Stand 5-452 On display at Jyoti's stand will be Zircosil, the new medium-density Zirconium Silicate micro milling beads. To know how to reduce your milling costs with Zircosil, you should not miss Jyoti's stand. Also on display...

King Industries.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 1, Stand 1-313 Long recognized as a leader in catalyst technology for waterborne, high-solids, urethane and epoxy systems, King will introduce K-KAT[R] XK602 a new powder catalyst for uretdione crosslinked powder coatings offering...

Michelman.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 4, Stand 4-611 Michelman's exhibit will showcase a wide range of water-based, performance-enhancing wax emulsions and specialty dispersions for many industrial applications, including architectural paint, wood varnishes, and ink and...

Micro Powders, Inc.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 4, Stand 4-132 Micro Powders will be exhibiting its full range of high-performance micronized waxes. New products include: SuperGlide 904--Economical, modified amide wax for scratch resistance, smooth "hand feel" and consistant...

Noveon Inc.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 4, Stand 4-445 Noveon Performance Coatings provides innovative products for the global paints, coatings, inks and specialty paper industries. The company will display its diverse line of additives and polymers for coatings and inks,...

Reichhold, Inc.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 1, Stand 1-349 Reichhold's booth is all about bringing solutions to the surface, and features both liquid and powder coating resin technologies for wood, metal and plastic coatings, including some exciting transfer technologies from...

Reynolds Industries.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 5, Stand 5-112 Reynolds Industries is a leading manufacturer in the mixing and processing industry. At Reynolds, we design a wide range of mixing equipment for all your processing needs. Our product line includes: lab mixers in a...

R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 1, Stand 1-647 Our booth introduces new grades of VANSIL[R] W wollastonite for high-performance industrial, architectural and texture paint, including VANCOTE[R] treated wollastonite and our expanded NYTAL[R] talc offerings. Our...

The Shepherd Color Company.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 2, Stand 2-406 The research and development team at Shepherd Color works tirelessly to bring you the latest in color technology. Our new products, which will be showcased at the ECS, provide opportunities for customers wishing to take...

UNIMIN Corporation.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 4, Stand 4-727 UNIMIN Corporation is exhibiting MINEX[R] functional fillers and extenders at the 2005 European Coatings Show. MINEX adds value in a broad range of decorative, industrial and clear coating systems. Multiple grades are...

Schlenk Metallpulver GmbH & Co.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 1, Stand 1-443 Schlenk has been manufacturing aluminum and bronze powders, pigments and pastes for over 125 years. Our range of high-performance metallics includes Alumet, Alucar, Alubright and Alushine non-leafing aluminum pastes;...

Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 1, Stand 1-531 Silberline, the leading global supplier of high-performance effect pigments, will be exhibiting dynamic pigment technologies for the coatings and printing inks markets at the European Coatings Show. The company will be...

Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI) Magazine.(Exhibit in Print)
April 1, 2005... Hall 4, Stand 4-302 PCI is an international business-to-business magazine primarily serving manufacturers and formulators of paint and coatings, with additional coverage of printing inks and adhesives. PCI will be displaying April issues...

Additive.(MATERIALS watch)
April 1, 2005... SEI Chemical SEI Paint Proofer WPA-100 offers features such as prevention from mold and mildew, and damage caused by moisture intrusion, freeze-thaw and weather extremes. The additive offers protection from peeling, color fading and water...

Resins.(MATERIALS watch)
April 1, 2005... Surface Specialties, Inc. Vancryl[R] 2700 is a low-VOC/low-HAP resin solution that can improve gloss in low-viscosity/high-solids inks and coatings used in applications with exacting emission control regulations. Vancryl 900 is a...

Alternative to acetone.(MATERIALS watch)
April 1, 2005... Eastman Chemical Company Eastman Methyl Acetate is a non-HAP, VOC-exempt replacement for acetone. Methyl acetate has a higher flash point than acetone and also offers hydrophobic properties, resulting in improved cost and performance...

Pigments.(MATERIALS watch)
April 1, 2005... Clariant Company offers the high-fastness pigments Hostaperm[R] Yellow H5G, Hostaperm Red Violet ERX/ERX-WD, Hostaperm Blue R5R and Novoperm[R] THI Red 4G 70. Further products are Hansa[R] Brilliant Yellow 2GX 70-S for industrial and...

Adhesion promoter.(MATERIALS watch)
April 1, 2005... BASF AdBloc adhesion promoter has the lowest hazardous air pollutant (HAPs) content of any comparable product on the market. AdBloc will help manufacturers of plastic automotive parts meet Federal emission standards for HAPs, while meeting...

Bead mill.(PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik GmbH The MINIFER agitator bead mill enables grinding of liquid dispersions from 0.25 to 0.5 1 in continuous circulation operation or in enclosed batch operation. The swivelling, cooled grinding tank provides...

Intelligent milling system.(PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... Malvern Instruments Inc. The IntelliMill, an intelligent milling system, is a joint development from Malvern Instruments and Hosokawa Micron Ltd. This integrated unit delivers improvements in both process efficiency and product quality....