Paint & Coatings Industry articles from February 2008

Paint & Coatings Industry archives from February 2008

Green technology.(VIEWPOINT)
February 1, 2008... Over the past year there has been an ever-increasing use of the terminology 'green technology' in coatings. In fact, we have a bit of an editorial focus on green technology in this issue of PCI. But what are we really talking about in using...

CSB confirms solvent vapor explosion in Danvers blast.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has announced that laboratory testing of chemicals involved in the November 22, 2006, explosion at a Danvers, MA, printing ink manufacturing company is complete and confirms that the mixture in...

New name for UMR Coatings Institute.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... ROLLA, MO -- The University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) has changed its name to Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T). As part of that change, the UMR Coatings Institute will be renamed the MS&T Coatings Institute. The new name is...

California Air Resources Board releases report.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... SACRAMENTO, CA -- The California Air Resources Board staff conducted a survey of architectural coatings companies in 2005, gathering data about products sold in California during 2004. The study surveyed coating manufacturers, distributors,...

PaintExpo slated for March.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... OBERBOIHINGEN, Germany -- PaintExpo is scheduled to take place March 11-14, 2008, at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre in Karlsruhe, Germany. As the industry meeting place for industrial-coating technologies, PaintExpo will offer an...

Topics for Pittcon 2008 announced.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Conference has announced the Invited Symposia topics offered at Pittcon 2008, to be held March 2-7, 2008, in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This year's Technical Program includes 53 symposia...

KOREAN COATINGS SHOW 2008 slated for April.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Conference news)
February 1, 2008... SURREY, UK -- The re-launched KOREAN COATINGS SHOW 2008, officially hosted by the Korean Paint and Printing Ink Industry Cooperative (KPIC), will take place on April 23-24, 2008, at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention Centre (SETEC), Seoul,...

Ask the expert.
February 1, 2008... Q What effective fluorosurfactant replacements are there for my wood coating formulations? A Because of the environmental and health concerns associated with fluorosurfactants, many formulators are seeking effective alternatives for their...

Joseph A. Bauer passes away.(OBITUARY)
February 1, 2008... LOUISVILLE, KY -- Joseph A. Bauer Sr., President of the FSCT from 1984-85, passed away September 23, 2007. He was 80 years old. Bauer was a retired chemist for Porter Paint Co. and a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by Isis three...

PRA conference details announced.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Conference news)
February 1, 2008... HAMPTON, UK -- The program for PRA's second international Waterborne and High-Solids Coatings conference is now available. The conference, entitled "Reducing Environmental Impact", is scheduled for March 11-12, 2008, at the Hotel Bloom!,...

CSB releases safety video.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a safety video addressing the dangers of uncontrolled chemical reactions. The video uses several accidents investigated by the CSB as case studies. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Technical sessions announced for RadTech 2008.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... CHEVY CHASE, MD -- Technologists from around the world will present over 200 papers detailing the science and application of UV and EB technology at the RadTech UV & EB Technology Expo & Conference on May 4-7, 2008, at McCormick Place, Chicago....

Meeting, shows and educational programs.(CALENDAR)(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... FEBRUARY 4-6 Capitalizing on Nanoplastics www.intertechpira.com 7 SYMCO guylopez@eastman.com 14-15 European Coatings Conference www.coatings.de/events/ 18-22 Polymers Short Course ...

Akzo Nobel announces changes as part of ICI acquisition.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands -- Akzo Nobel N.V. has announced a number of proposed changes to its Board of Management and Supervisory Board and has finalized plans for the new structure of the company as part of its acquisition of Imperial...

Silberline CEO leads delegation to China.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... CHENGDU, China -- Lisa lane Scheller, Chief Executive Officer, Silberline Manufacturing Co. Inc., recently led a seven-member delegation of aluminum industry leaders to the 2007 China Aluminum Forum in Chengdu, China. Over a four-day...

DuPont opens office in Bulgaria.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... SOFIA, Bulgaria -- As part of its growth strategy for emerging markets, DuPont has announced the opening of its first office in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Sofia Office represents DuPont's growing market reach in Central Europe, following site...

Bayer and Dow complete license agreement.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... LEVERKUSEN, Germany/MIDLAND, MI -- Bayer and The Dow Chemical Co. have completed a license agreement that allows Dow to produce polyether polyols using Bayer's patented IMPACT technology. IMPACT technology, a new technology in the global...

Miwon Commercial establishes North American entity.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... DOWNINGTOWN, PA -- Miwon North America Inc., a subsidiary of Miwon Commercial, South Korea, has established a North American Division headquartered in Downingtown, PA. Miwon North America will market and sell specialty esters (acrylates...

Dow to expand its manufacturing and R&D facility in Italy.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... MIDLAND, MI -- The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, has announced plans to expand its facilities at Correggio, Italy. The expansion will position the site as Dow's global research and development center for polyurethane systems formulation and...

Henkel Partners with DuPont to distribute e-coat.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... MADISON HEIGHTS, MI -- Henkel has announced a collaboration with leading coatings provider, DuPont, to distribute DuPont's CorMax[R] electrocoat to the North American automotive parts supplier industry. This alliance expands Henkel's product...

CPS Color Equipment Inc. opens new facility.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... CHARLOTTE, NC -- CPS Color Equipment Inc., Charlotte, NC, has announced the January opening of the Americas Center at Concord, NC. The facility will serve as the CPS Color headquarters for the Americas Region, housing the administrative offices...

Bayer MaterialScience inaugurates lab in India.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... THANE, India -- Bayer MaterialScience has inaugurated its Coatings and Adhesives Lab in Thane, India. The objective of the lab is to strengthen the company's position in the polyurethanes coatings and adhesives market in India. The new lab...

New factories for DSM NeoResins+.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... WAALWIJK, the Netherlands -- DSM NeoResins+ has successfully completed the new water-based alkyd-manufacturing unit at its existing site located in Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands. The new line will manufacture specialty water-based alkyd...

PINNACLE Process Solutions to represent ideal manufacturing.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... MADISON, WI -- Ideal Manufacturing and Sales Corp. and its Neupak Division have chosen PINNACLE Process Solutions to represent its filling and packaging equipment lines in the southern portion of the United States including Texas, New Orleans,...

ACCESSA Coatings Solutions Relocates corporate headquarters.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... INDIANAPOLIS -- ACCESSA Coatings Solutions is relocating its corporate headquarters and Indianapolis branch operations to larger facilities. The move will allow ACCESSA to work out of more efficient space and better serve its expanding customer...

Akzo Nobel completes ICI acquisition.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 1, 2008... AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands -- Akzo Nobel N.V. (Akzo Nobel), the largest global coatings manufacturer and worldwide supplier of specialty coatings, has officially acquired Imperial Chemical Industries PLC (ICI) and its two premium brands Glidden...

PPG completes acquisition of SigmaKalon Group.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 1, 2008... PITTSBURGH -- PPG Industries has completed the acquisition of SigmaKalon Group, a worldwide coatings producer based in Uithoorn, the Netherlands, from global private investment firm Bain Capital. The total transaction value, including assumed...

Basell and Lyondell complete merger.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 1, 2008... ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands -- Basell AF and Lyondell Chemical Co. have completed their merger, creating LyondellBasell Industries, the world's third-largest independent chemical company. LyondellBasell businesses include polymers,...

Huron Capital buys Specialty Chemical Co.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 1, 2008... DETROIT, MI -- Huron Capital Partners LLC, Detroit, MI, has announced that, through its portfolio company, Quest Specialty Chemicals Inc. (Quest), it has acquired Hydro-Stop Inc. HydroStop will be managed under Quest's Architectural and...

Dow Epoxy completes systems acquisitions.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 1, 2008... HONG KONG -- Dow Epoxy, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Co. and its affiliates, has completed the acquisitions of three epoxy systems formulators--UPPC AG in Germany, and GNS Technologies and POLY-CARB Inc. in the United States. ...

H.B. Fuller closes sale of automotive joint venture.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 1, 2008... St. Paul, MN -- H.B. Fuller Co. has announced it has completed the sale of its entire stake in its automotive joint venture to the principal joint venture partner, EMS CHEMIE Holding AG of Switzerland. The company announced the sale of the...

Benjamin Moore & Co. acquires Insl-x Products Corp.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 1, 2008... MONTVALE, NJ -- With an eye to expanding its share of the North American coatings market, Benjamin Moore & Co. has announced its intent to purchase select assets and brands of Insl-x Products Corp., a coatings manufacturer based in Stony Point,...

Air Products sells interest in polymers joint ventures.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 1, 2008... LEHIGH VALLEY, PA -- Air Products has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its interest in its vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) polymers joint ventures to Wacker Chemie AG, its long-time joint venture partner. As part of the...

Tronox Inc.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Roger G. Addison, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Tronox Inc., Oklahoma City, has retired. Michael J. Foster, Managing Counsel, will serve as Interim General Counsel and will lead the company's law department until a final...

BASF Corp.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... BASF Corp. has named Heidi Alderman Senior Vice President for NAFTA Procurement. She replaces Richard Carter who will relocate to Ludwigshafen, Germany, to assume responsibility for the newly created BASF Sales Detergents & Cleaners Industry...

The Chemical Co.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Robert C. Beavins, Vice President of Planning and Communications for The Chemical Co., Jamestown, RI, has retired as of December 31, 2007.

International Specialty Products.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] International Specialty Products (ISP) has announced the promotion of Claude Dal Farra to Vice President, Research and Development. In his new role, Dal Farra is responsible for the global research and development...

Bart Frechem, Rohm and Haas Co., was honored for his contributions to the field of corrosion with a Distinguished Service Award.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Bart Frechem, Rohm and Haas Co., was honored for his contributions to the field of corrosion with a Distinguished Service Award. Specialty-metal manufacturer ATI Wah Chang presented the award at its international Corrosion Solutions Conference....

Sun Chemical.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Sun Chemical, Parsippany, NJ, has named Susan Guerin as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Guerin will provide both operational and strategic support to Sun Chemical's global leadership team. [ILLUSTRATION...

GMZ.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... GMZ has appointed Mike Heilman to the technical sales team as an Account Manager. He will represent GMZ predominately in Michigan and Northern Indiana.

Archway Sales Inc.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Kane Henneke from Archway Sales Inc. has been nominated to the Executive Board of the Chicago Printing Ink & Production Club.

Jerry Lindstrand has joined Deeks & Co. Inc., Stone Mountain, GA, as an Account Executive covering North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and West Virginia.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Jerry Lindstrand has joined Deeks & Co. Inc., Stone Mountain, GA, as an Account Executive covering North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and West Virginia. Lindstrand will work out of the Deeks' High Point warehouse and office.

Dow Biocides.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Dow Biocides, a business group of The Dow Chemical Co. and its affiliates, has named Kenneth Littel Global Marketing Manager for Material Protection. In his new position, Littel is responsible for leading the marketing strategy, development and...

The Rohm and Haas Co.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... The Rohm and Haas Co. Board of Directors has elected Richard R. Lovely to be Vice President, Corporate Director of Human Resources. In his new position, Lovely will lead the company's human resources function. In addition, he will serve as a...

Miwon N.A.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Miwon N.A., a producer and supplier of specialty acrylates and methacrylates, has appointed Bob O'Toole as General Manager of operations. O'Toole brings over 22 years of industry experience, obtained while working with the Sartomer Co. and...

Comex Group.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Comex Group has announced a management change at Color Wheel Paints & Coatings Inc. Gene Ponder has been named company President, and Jeff Grasty and Tim McLaughlin have been promoted to Senior Vice Presidents.

FKI Logistex.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... FKI Logistex[R] has announced the addition of Alfredo Villacorta Ramos, Service Manager, to its regional office in Mexico City, Mexico. FKI Logistex de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.. provides sales and service support to the company's business...

DS Containers.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DS Containers has named Steve Sanchez as Sales Account Manager. He will be based in California and will concentrate on growing DSC's customer base on the West Coast.

Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex.(NAMES IN THE NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex has appointed Renae Davis Shreves as a Senior Sales Representative specializing in business development. Shreves has experience marketing a wide range of polymers and related products into innovative and growing...

Current green coatings do little to protect the environment.(Cover story)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Every day within the United States new green initiatives are being proposed by politicians, celebrities and businesses. California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is supporting hybrid cars. Musician Sheryl Crow is...

Edge-retentive and solvent-free coating based on a renewable raw material.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Phenalkamine curing agents, derived from the cashew nutshell liquid, provide outstanding anti-corrosion properties to epoxy coatings. This technology allows the paint formulator to provide the marine paint industry...

Factors of weathering and climate.
February 1, 2008... Though most materials undergo testing in their research and development cycle, surveys show that the main reason weathering tests are conducted is to meet specifications required by purchasers of material. This paper is intended to provide some...

2007 CHINACOAT review.(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On Nov. 21-23, the 12th CHINACOAT was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. In total, 24,412 people attended, with 10,950 of them registering on site. Attendance was up 4% over the last event held in...

Thermal barrier coating gets the green light.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Finding a cost-effective thermal barrier that is durable and friendly to the environment may seem like a search for the Holy Grail. But some commercial builders. school districts and property owners have discovered...

Nano-sanity: a solution to the coatings dilemma.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Albert Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. In these times of spiraling energy costs and increasing environmental concerns, that definition might be...

Thermo control--how to turn black into cool: smart complex inorganic colored pigments.
February 1, 2008... Jumping out of the box is an objective every pioneering and forward-thinking coatings chemist or engineer likes to achieve. Modern and innovative coatings strive for an apparent breakthrough effect that imparts to the coating system an obvious...

RadTech Europe roundup.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dubbed "RadTech Europe 07: UV/ EB--The Natural Choice" by it's organizers, the choice to hold the event in Vienna in November meant that nature itself played a role by dumping snow on attendees trying to get in and...

Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
February 1, 2008... EMMAQUA[R] concentrates natural sunlight via 10 highly reflective, specially coated mirrors onto the specimen target area with an intensity of approximately eight suns. Our patented temperature and moisture controlled EMMAQUA effectively...

DL/Calcoast Labs.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
February 1, 2008... DL/Calcoast Labs is the largest "fully accredited" independent paint, coatings, sealants and materials testing laboratory in North America. We provide analytical and expert services to the legal community. DL LABORATORIES 74 Kent...

DuPont[TM] Weathering Systems.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
February 1, 2008... The miracles of science[TM} DuPont Weathering Systems offers high quality Florida Weathering Exposure and sample evaluation services. The DuPont site is located in the heart of South Florida, the recognized gold standard for weathering...

Measure color ... measure quality.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
February 1, 2008... Learn the difference between 450[degrees]/0[degrees] and d/8[degrees] geometry. HunterLab systems measure reflected or transmitted color for materials in the form of solids, sheets, films, pellets, granules, tablets, powders, pastes and...

Thin film spin coater.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
February 1, 2008... The Roto-Film[TM] spin coater produces consistent films as thin as a few microns from paint, varnish, ink, dissolved polymers and visco-elastic samples. Films are cast on disposable aluminum tab weighing dishes or on lab slides, KBr crystals...

Self-cleaning filters.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two page brochure highlights our VORTI-SIV[R] range of all stainless steel self-cleaning filtration systems. These electric explosion proof or pneumatic driven models utilize a rotating wedge-wire or perforated/mesh...

P.A.T.T.I adhesion testers.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
February 1, 2008... The new PATTI Quantum adhesion testers include analog, digital, and wireless interfaced PC models. They are the most accurate quantitative portable coatings testers on the market. Meets many ASTM and other standards. They work with any surface...

Surface Tensiometers: SensaDyne Instrument Div.(SUPPLIER SHOWCASES)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Solve coatings-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 by...

Rohm and Haas Co.(Rheology Modifier)
February 1, 2008... Rohm and Haas Co.: Acrysol[TM] RM-895 is a solvent-free, nonionic, HEUR rheology modifier that provides viscosity stability upon colorant addition with dramatically improved sag resistance and no loss of flow or leveling. It is highly efficient...

Nanophase Technologies Corp.(Nanoengineered Dispersions)
February 1, 2008... Nanophase Technologies Corp.: Nanophase's nanoengineered dispersions enable an applied coating to resist scratching and marring and retain high gloss by up to 80 percent. The new nanoengineered dispersions produce 300-400 percent improvement in...

Nuplex Resins.(Acrylic Polyol)
February 1, 2008... Nuplex Resins: Setalux[R] 27-2677 has excellent pigment dispersing properties and has been proven to show reduced mill-base viscosity at equal solids content, faster time to reach appropriate Hegman grind and gloss levels, and synergies in...

Ciba.(Wood Stylings)
February 1, 2008... Ciba: The new XYMARA[TM] stylings for wood includes trend shades that will provide designers with an extended range of color options for metallic and pearlescent effects, including Silver Pearl, Gold Pearl, Dual Pearl, Bronze Pearl, Satin Black...

CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc.(Resin)
February 1, 2008... CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc.: EPALLOY[R] 7200X90 is a high-solids solvent-diluted resin with fast-cure properties; it is a blend of a modified liquid Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether resin in xylene designed for fast-cure, low-viscosity and...

Charles Ross & Son.(Double Planetary Mixer)
February 1, 2008... CHARLES ROSS & SON: This company has recently introduced a new model to its line of double planetary mixers, with the mix can raised to a fixed drive assembly instead of positioned on the floor. This allows the addition of fixed and rigid...

Adhesive Packaging Specialties, Inc.(Two-Component Mixing Packages)
February 1, 2008... ADHESIVE PACKAGING SPECIALTIES, INC.: APS' Meg-A-Pak[TM] is now available for packaging up to 800 grams of two-component reactive adhesives and sealants in flexible pouches. Meg-A-Pak is simple, safe and easy to use, and provides a combination...

Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd.(Static Mixers)
February 1, 2008... PHILADELPHIA MIXING SOLUTIONS, LTD.: Kestrel[TM] Static Mixers, a line of motionless mixers, provide a high standard of mixing efficiency, reliability and economy. The mixers are available in a variety of materials and cover a wide range of...

Zinsser Analytic.(Automated Synthesis Application System)
February 1, 2008... ZINSSER ANALYTIC: The SOPHAS system is an automatic system for synthesis and sample preparation that comprises liquid handling, heating, cooling and mixing functions with many optional tools to aid your synthesis, such as powder handling,...

Malvern Instruments.(Measurement Tool)
February 1, 2008... MALVERN INSTRUMENTS: The Zetasizer Nano is an analytical tool for the paints and coatings industry that offers both zeta potential and particle-size measurement (in the range 0.6 nm to 6 microns). It is an ideal instrument for the optimization...

Global Tank Leasing.(Liquid Tank Storage)
February 1, 2008... GLOBAL TANK LEASING: Single-axle mobile FRAC tanks are available for the storage of various chemicals, wastewater and other liquid containment needs. FRAC tanks feature 500-barrel/21,000-gallon capacities with epoxy linings. All units have 22"...

X-rite.(In-Line Spectrophotometer)
February 1, 2008... X-RITE: The VeriColor[R] Spectro instrument provides highly accurate, colormetric measurements under demanding factory environments. The VeriColor Spectro can provide real-time or continuous data that matches lab-quality accuracy; measure...