Paint & Coatings Industry articles from August 2003

Paint & Coatings Industry archives from August 2003

Nanotechnology--a small, small world. (Viewpoint).
August 1, 2003... The latest buzzwords in the industry are smart and nano. We will be hearing more and more about smart coatings and nanotechnology as both terms are appearing with regularity and are bringing some very innovative technology to the world of...

Former Congressman Kasich to deliver keynote address at NPCA Annual Meeting. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- Former Congressman John Kasich, who as chairman of the House Budget Committee was the chief architect of the plan that balanced the federal budget for the first time in decades, will be the keynote speaker at the National Paint &...

Technical Conference, exhibition plans announced by L.A. Coatings Society. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Society for Coatings Technology announced plans for the society's first annual LASCT Technical Conference and exhibition, scheduled for Oct. 1-2 at the Sequoia Conference Center, Buena Park, CA. The conference...

Rhode Island judge orders second lead-paint trial to proceed in April 2004. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... PROVIDENCE, RI -- Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Michael A. Silverstein has scheduled the state's second public-nuisance lawsuit against former suppliers of lead paint and pigments for the week of April 5, 2004. The first trial in the...

Final program details issued for COATING 2003 show and conference. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... CINCINNATI -- Final program plans were announced for COATING 2003, the biennial industrial-finishing conference and exhibition scheduled for Oct. 28-30 in Indianapolis. The conference will get under way on Oct. 28 with a keynote address by...

EPA accepting comments on proposal to delete MEK from toxic-pollutant list. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed the deletion of the solvent methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) from the agency's list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and is accepting written comments on the proposal through Aug....

PMSE division of ACS invites nominations for Tess Award in Coatings. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... DEARBORN, MI -- The American Chemical Society's Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering issued an invitation for nominations for the division's 2004 Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings. The award, to be presented at the 2004 Meeting...

NPCA derails Maine plan for 20 cents/gal. tax on paint. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The NPCA waged a successful campaign to derail a proposal to impose a 20c-per-gallon tax on architectural paint in Maine, designed to help fund household hazardous waste programs. The association said the proposal was dropped...

Call for papers issued for waterborne symposium. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... HAITIESBURG, MS -- The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Polymers and High-Performance Materials issued a call for papers for the 31st International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium, scheduled for Feb. 18-20,...

Final HAP rule issued on coating processes for wood building products. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The EPA has issued a final rule setting emission limits for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) generated by coating processes for wood building products, the NPCA reported. The regulation will affect 215 emissions sources and is...

Nova Paint Club event marks Group's 20th year. (Industry News).
August 1, 2003... The Nova Paint Club, an international organization that encourages the sharing of technical and other expertise among independent paint companies around the world, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner on May 18 at a location near...

2003 calendar.
August 1, 2003... Meetings, Shows and Educational Programs September 3-5 ABRAFATI 2003. Sao Paulo, Brazil www.abrafati.com congresso@abrafati.com 15 Regulatory and Environmental Issues for the Coating Industry Toronto...

BASF. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... Heidi Alderman has joined BASF's Functional Polymers business in North America as Business director, based in Charlotte, NC. Alderman was most recently business manager, Architectural Coatings, with Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

The Inter-Society Color Council (ISCC) presented its 2003 Nickerson Service Award. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... The Inter-Society Color Council (ISCC) presented its 2003 Nickerson Service Award, recognizing "outstanding long-term contributions toward the advancement of the ISCC and its aims and purposes," to Ellen Carter, an industry consultant and...

ICI plc. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... Peter Ellwood, formerly Group CEO of Lloyds TSB Group plc, has joined the ICI plc board as a non-executive director and deputy chairman. Elwood will succeed Alex Trotman as chairman when Trotman retires.

Degussa. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... Degussa has named Michael J. Konci Business Line director of the company's Initiators business in the NAFTA region.

Johnson Matthey Pigments & Dispersions. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... Johnson Matthey Pigments & Dispersions named Larry Lane Sales manager, Americas and South Africa, and Brice Barnes Sales manager, Key House Accounts North America.

H.B. Fuller Co. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... H.B. Fuller Co. named Stephen J. Large Group president and general manager of the company's Full-Valu/Specialty business group. He succeeds Linda Welty, who left the company to pursue another opportunity. Large will oversee the company's...

Dexter Chemical L.L.C. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... Juan Tobias Leon has joined Dexter Chemical L.L.C. as Group leader for Industrial Products. Leon will direct the development of new formulations for phosphate ester surfactants in architectural and industrial coatings.

Southern Clay Products Inc. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... Michelle Londa has joined Southern Clay Products Inc. as Marketing manager for the company's Composites and Coatings business.

Bayer Polymers L.L.C. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... Bayer Polymers L.L.C. announced the appointment of the business's management leadership team for the Americas Region. The appointments include: Gerald F. MacCleary as head of the Performance Systems Division; Rainer W. Schorr as head of the...

BASF has named Frithjof Netzer Business director, Acrylic Monomers. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... BASF has named Frithjof Netzer Business director, Acrylic Monomers, and Robert G. Sawchuk Marketing manager, Acrylic Monomers.

Storsack Inc. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... Rick Peterson has joined Storsack Inc., a bulk-container supplier based in Macon, GA, as Northwest Territory manager, with responsibility for sales in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, and Idaho.

DuPont Textile & Interiors Specialty Intermediates. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... DuPont Textile & Interiors Specialty Intermediates named John Szegner senior Market Development specialist for the business's portfolio of products marketed under the DuPont Dytek trademark.

Versa-Systems. (Names In The News).
August 1, 2003... Ken Wendt of Versa-Systems has been named a sales representative for Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc. in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and parts of New Jersey and New York.

Employees at BASF coatings center formulate plan to aid wildlife at site. (Company News).
August 1, 2003... WHITEHOUSE, OH -- A team of 26 employees at BASF's coatings technical-support center in Whitehouse, OH, are working to attract bluebirds and other wildlife to the facility's 20-acre site, in partnership with the Wildlife Habitat Council's...

Newly formed company looks to acquire coatings businesses. (Company News).
August 1, 2003... DETROIT -- Huron Capital Partners L.L.C., a Detroit-based private equity firm, announced the launch of a partnership with industry executives Frederick A. Quinn and Carol E. Bramson with the objective of acquiring companies in the coatings,...

ICI paints golf tourney gives boost to City of Hope. (Company News).
August 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- ICI Paints said an annual charity golf tournament sponsored by the company raised nearly $200,000 for City of Hope, a biomedical research, treatment and educational institution dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and...

Columbian reorganization merges business groups. (Company News).
August 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- Columbian Chemicals Co. announced a global reorganization and the creation of a new Marketing, Sales and Carbon Black Technology group that combines the company's Marketing and Sales groups with the Product Development and Technical...

Air products announces nanoparticle venture. (Company News).
August 1, 2003... ALLENTOWN, PA -- Air Products and Chemicals Inc. and Nanotechnologies Inc. announced a joint development agreement and an equity investment by Air Products in Nanotechnologies aimed at commercial development efforts in select strategic market...

BASF Corp. (Company News In Brief).
August 1, 2003... BASF Corp., Mount Olive, NJ, said it has been named one of Whirlpool Corp.'s best U.S. suppliers, an award given to the top 2% of the 645 companies that supply materials, components and products to the giant home-appliance manufacturer. BASF...

Hedwin Corp. (Company News In Brief).
August 1, 2003... Hedwin Corp., Baltimore, announced the launch of a website (Hedwin.TV), offering a blend of video, audio and flash presentations on the company's products and services. The company is a supplier of packaging and liner products.

ICI Paints. (Company News In Brief).
August 1, 2003... ICI Paints, Cleveland, announced the launch of a new website for the company's North American business, designed to "establish an anchor for the ICI Paints brand in North America," the company said. The site, located at www.icipaints.com/na,...

Keystone Aniline Corp. (Company News).
August 1, 2003... Keystone Aniline Corp., Inman, SC, opened a 45,000-square-foot production facility in Inman. The facility replaces a smaller plant and houses milling, grinding and high-speed dispersion operations; pilot-scale production equipment; and a...

King Industries Inc. (Company News In Brief).
August 1, 2003... King Industries Inc., Norwalk, CT, has appointed E.T. Horn Co., La Mirada, CA, exclusive distributor in the western United States. King Industries is a supplier of catalysts; polyether polyols; urethane diols; dispersants; rust and corrosion...

PPG Industries Inc. (Company News In Brief).
August 1, 2003... PPG Industries Inc., Pittsburgh, said its PPG Architectural Finishes business introduced "Visions at a Glance," a CD-based software program designed to allow homeowners, painting contractors and architects to preview paints and color schemes...

Sud-Chemie Inc. (Company News In Brief).
August 1, 2003... Sud-Chemie Inc., Louisviille, announced a settlement of a patent-infringement suit filed against the company by Southern Clay Products Inc. involving rheological-additives products. Terms of the settlement remain confidential, Sud-Chemie said...

Wayne Pigment Corp. (Company News In Brief).
August 1, 2003... Wayne Pigment Corp., Milwaukee, announced the start of operations at the company's new dispersion facility in Milwaukee. The facility, with an annual capacity of 15 million pounds, produces solventborne and aqueous dispersions of strontium and...

Union Process. (Company News In Brief).
August 1, 2003... Union Process, Akron, OH, announced the launch of a redesigned website (unionprocess.com) offering updated navigation capabilities and reorganized information on the company's grinding and dispersion equipment, grinding media,...

Huntsman completes Vantico buyout. (Mergers & Acquisitions).
August 1, 2003... SALT LAKE CITY -- Huntsman Corp. announced that MatlinPatterson Global Opportunity Partners completed a restructuring of Vantico and the transfer of the business to HMP Equity Holdings, MatlinPatterson's partnership with Huntsman L.L.C. ...

X-Rite acquires assets of color-software company. (Mergers & Acquisitions).
August 1, 2003... GRANDVILLE, MI -- X-Rite Inc. has acquired the assets of Monaco Systems, a Massachusetts-based supplier of color-management software for the graphic-arts and photo markets, in a cash and stock transaction totaling $10.6 million. The purchase...

Cytec to acquire all of resins joint venture. (Mergers & Acquisitions).
August 1, 2003... WEST PATERSON, NJ -- Cytec Industries Inc. announced agreements with Mitsui Chemicals Inc. in which Cytec will acquire 100% of the two companies' ownership interests in the Mitsui-Cytec Ltd. joint venture. When completed, the transaction...

Companies merge to form SPX Process Equipment. (Mergers & Acquisitions).
August 1, 2003... DELAVAN, WI -- Bran+Luebbe, Lightnin and Waukesha Cherry-Burrell have merged to create a new company, SPX Process Equipment, a supplier of process equipment and systems based in Delavan, WI. The merged company offers a range of pumps,...

First quarter 2003 strong growth for the quarter. (Market Place).
August 1, 2003... The year 2003 has started out strong for the paint and coatings industry, with an increase of 6.6% in volume shipped and an increase of 1.7% in value. Considering the soft nature of the economy, this is a good start for the year. The...

Encapsulated gold bronze pigments. (international).
August 1, 2003... A new line of colorful effect pigments, based on gold bronze pigments, was recently developed for the coatings industry. The copper and copper-zinc pigments are encapsulated with a thin silica layer, using sol-gel coatings technology. The...

Kaolin clay: functional optical additives.
August 1, 2003... Kaolin is the common name for the mineral products comprised totally or substantially of the aluminum silicate clay mineral kaolinite. Milled and air-classified grades of raw kaolin may contain small amounts of related sheet silicates (mica,...

Photoinitiated and thermal crosslinking of epoxides using oxime-blocked 2-isocyana to-ethyl-methacrylate. (international).
August 1, 2003... Over the last 25 years, radiation curing science and technology has become an active field of research in polymer science and technology (1). In comparison with other industrial coatings, radiation-curable coatings have interesting advantages...

Powder coating material development: opportunities to fuel growth.
August 1, 2003... This article, surveys major technical advances in powder coatings over the past 40 years and poses the question whether this is a mature technology with little more to offer to the coatings industry. Looking forward, we see that much remains to...

Nano structured coatings with high wear resistance and superior photostability/weatherability. (international).
August 1, 2003... Organic-inorganic hybrid systems present promising applications as protective coatings. Sol-gel processing has been widely used to prepare organic-inorganic hybrid materials. By sol-gel, it is possible to build up homogeneous hybrid structures...

6th International Coatings for Plastics Symposium overview.
August 1, 2003... The Sixth International Coatings for Plastics Symposium and Exhibition was held at the Michigan State Management Education Center in Troy, MI, June 9-11, 2003. With over 20 technical papers presented, the Symposium focused on leading-edge...

Recent advances in waterborne two-component polyurethanes. (International).
August 1, 2003... Polyurethane systems are widely used in a variety of coatings applications. Apart from their decorative aspects, these systems are extraordinarily resistant against chemicals and have very good mechanical properties. In addition, aliphatic...

The benefits of microspheres.
August 1, 2003... As paint formulators face the challenges of a tougher regulatory environment, aggressive competition and greater customer demands, they must reach deeper into their tool boxes to deliver solutions. Innovative raw materials and creative...

Do the sum of the fractions equal the whole? (deSigns of the Times).
August 1, 2003... A discussion was initiated in the October 2002, issue of PCI on full factorial experimentation where all combinations of every level of all variables are tested. For example, if six variables were to be evaluated at three levels, 729...

UV/EB curing guide. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Cognis This brochure highlights chemical descriptions, physical properties, product attributes and end-use applications for its full portfolio of PHOTOMER[R] monomers, oligomers, adhesion promoters & additives designed for every UV/EB...

www.ColorShift.com. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Flex Products, Inc. Visit for product & technical information about ChromaFlair[R] light interference pigments and SpectraFlair[TM] pigments from the ColorShift[TM] Effects Leader. New SpectraFlair[TM] pigments create exciting 'liquid...

Measure color ... measure quality. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... HunterLab, Inc. The ColorFlex is a completely self-contained color measurement system for the paint & coating industry, and is an ideal quality control tool. Measure the color of solids, powders, pastes and liquids. * Large...

Drum handling catalog. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Morse Manufacturing Co., Inc. New, full color drum handling catalog shows over 100 models! Extensive descriptions, specifications, new products, plus sources for more information, fast response and help. Over 100 products include Karriers,...

Bone Black pigments. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Ebonex Corporation High quality Bone Black pigments manufactured in our Melvindale facility are the culmination of many years of development in production and processing. Our pigments have superior masstone and jetness and impart a matte...

Phenolic & ARYLZENE[R] resins. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc. Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc. offers an extensive line of solvent-based, waterborne, and crosslinking phenolic resins for optimum performance of industrial and specialty coatings. GPRI's patented ARYLZENE[R]...

Macekote[R] polyurethane dispersions. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Mace Company * Resins for architectural and industrial coatings * Polyurethane/acrylic blends & hybrids * Custom designed coatings New Feature Product: Macekote[R] 8539, new and unique technology for the next generation in...

Dispense system. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Novaflow Systems Inc. A dispense system from Novaflow delivers improved quality and lower costs, greater blending accuracy, faster mixing, reduced waste and improved inventory control. And what it can do for your bottom line in this...

Low-cost reflected color measurements. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Ocean Optics Inc. Ocean Optics offers low-cost spectrometers for measuring the color of solids and liquids, as well as LEDs and other lights. Our USB-compatible systems come with a variety of fiber optic probes to handle any kind of...

Self-cleaning liquid filters. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... VORTI-SIV The VORTI-SIV Division of MM Industries in Salem, Ohio U.S.A. highlights its VORTISIV [R]/ Airpel[R] range of self-cleaning inline filtration equipment. Shown is our Model 300LP-EX extra capacity filter unit. This all stainless...

CM-100 and CMA-150 laboratory and production high shear dispersers. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... D.H, Melton Co., Inc, Benchtop, or floor standing, variable speed dispersers provide high shear dispersion from 1/2 pint to 5 gallon production batches, Motor horsepowers available are 1, 1.5, and 2 HP, dispersion shaft speeds up to 16,000...

Coatings adhesion tester. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... SEMicro Division M.E. Taylor Engineering, Inc. PATTI adhesion testers provide accurate quantitative measurement of the pull-off strength of your paint, adhesive, or coating. A patented, self-aligning system uses compressed gas to apply a...

Surface tensiometers. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... SensaDyne Instrument Div. Solve coating formulation problems with SensaDyne Surface Tensiometers for laboratory and in-process applications. Formulators can improve transfer, spreading and adhesion of inks, coatings and other formulations...

Ambrose Packaging Systems. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... TEL: 425-317-9818 FAX: 425-317-8597 Quart, Gallon, Pails and Drums Fillers, Lidders, Denesters and Palletizers Controls and Turn Key Systems www.ambrosecompany.com

Raw materials. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Pacer Corp. Technical information on the application of: Mica in Construction Products And Potash Feldspar in Coatings Applications Critical performance parameters of these two minerals contained in brief CD format for...

Pigment Yellow 97. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... DOMINION COLOUR DCC 7097 (Pigment Yellow 97) is a high performance Hansa Yellow developed for coatings applications. PY-97 exhibits very good solvent fastness, lightfastness and heat resistance. This is a higher performance pigment that...

New Engelhard Lumina[R] Brass pigment for coatings. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Engelhard Corporation Engelhard Lumina[R] Brass pigment is a mica-based, non-metallic effect pigment that brings a luxurious, metallic gold effect to coatings. It features increased chromaticity, higher color purity and more brightness and...

Literature promotes new technology products. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Troy Corp. Troy is pleased to introduce product literature for new technology preservatives and additives. The literature features information on the benefits of low VOC Troy technologies, including safe handling characteristics,...

Blending/dispersion blades. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Conn & Co. The Conn Blades[R] are the only Blending/dispersion blades that provide true pumping action for complete material circulation. The ITT style is the most aggressive. The IT style provides the same superior pumping but is gentle...

YR-1 Yield Rheometer for QC. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Brookfield Engineering Brookfield offers this new brochure featuring the YR-1 Yield Test Rheometer which measures yield stress behavior. The YR-1 is simple to operate, affordable, and pr vides repeatable QC tests for operators with minimal...

KWCan[R]. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... KW Plastics The KWCan[R] is the result of years of research and testing. Its advanced polypropylene body out performs metal and other plastic containers. The KWCan[R] resists dents and rust with superior stress compression strength, seal...

New EXP diaphragm pump line. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... IR ARO The new EXP (for "Expert Series Pumps") offering represents the very latest in pump design expertise with a host of innovative features that can help the paint and coatings professional solve performance issues while reducing...

Discover the SandPIPER[R] solution. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Warren Rupp, Inc. Stroke Counter/Batch Control System turns your diaphragm pump into an accurate, controllable pump system. This industrial-grade control eliminates troublesome and expensive flow-sensing devices. It will run preprogrammed...

APC 901 Natural Red[TM]. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Alabama Pigments Company Alabama Pigments Company is the producer of the popular "APC 901 Natural Red[TM]." Our natural iron oxide pigments are recognized for their increased tinting strength, deep rich color, and ease of dispersion. With...

Butrol 465M. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Buckman Laboratories, Inc. Butrol 465M is a new anticorrosive pigment for coatings that require corrosion protection with the use of regulated heavy metals. Butrol 465M has a low refractive index and low usage levels. It provides excellent...

Valves. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Precision IBC Precision Valve Products offers a wide selection of the finest quality stainless steel and brass ball valves available. Our "Valves Direct" program eliminates multiple levels of marketing and distribution costs. You will see...

Arctic pigments. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... The Shepherd Color Company Arctic pigments from The Shepherd Color Company reflect infrared light, reducing heat build-up in outdoor products and offering unique spectral characteristics for camouflage and other specialty coatings. A six...

Wax additives brochure. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Micro Powders Inc. This new expanded brochure details the company's complete range of specialty additives for use in paint, coatings and ink formulations. These technically advanced, micronized waxes, wax dispersions and emulsions include...

Largest selection of grinding media & genuine COWLES Blades. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Morehouse-COWLES[TM] Morehouse-COWLES[TM] a division of MFIC, is the largest single-source for grinding media. Most media is in-stock at or below factory-direct prices. This is the exclusive source for genuine COWLES disperser/dissolver...

Aqueous pigment dispersions. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... Reitech Corporation Reisperse--A wide range of high-quality organic and inorganic pigment dispersions for paints, coatings and specialty applications. Ultrasperse--An ultra-fine particle size line of colors that promote transparency &...

Coating thickness gage for all metal substrates. (Product & Literature Showcase).
August 1, 2003... DeFelsko Corporation The American made PosiTecter[R] 6000 gage by DeFelsko measures coating thickness on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, accurately and quickly. Simple, two-button operation and NO calibration required for most...