Paint & Coatings Industry articles from July 2003

Paint & Coatings Industry archives from July 2003

Money and the bottom line. (Viewpoint).
July 1, 2003... Once again we are reviewing the top coatings manufacturers globally and in North America. Despite the nonstop "gloom and doom" we hear from the media, we have a pretty healthy industry, and some companies did very well last year. Of course it...

Letter to the editor.
July 1, 2003... I have just been engaged as a technical expert in yet another class action lawsuit on mildew defacement of wooden surfaces coated with oil-based products from major manufacturers. Each case involved a different manufacturer, but each supplied a...

Akzo Nobel to divest units, cut costs, but seek expansion of coatings business. (Industry News).
July 1, 2003... ARNHEM, The Netherlands -- Akzo Nobel, the world's biggest coatings manufacturer, will seek to divest businesses worth 500 million euros as part of an overall strategy to improve financial results, the company's new CEO said during a recent...

California Air agency identifies companies as target for new fees. (Industry News).
July 1, 2003... SACRAMENTO, CA -- Major architectural-coatings manufacturers are facing the possibility of millions of dollars in additional costs for selling products in California, according to preliminary estimates related to a proposed fee program based on...

Asbestos liabilities force Muralo Co. to file Chapter 11 petition. (Industry News).
July 1, 2003... BAYONNE, NJ -- The Muralo Co. Inc. announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, an action the company said would allow it to resolve the...

Buhler AG to acquire Draiswerke unit. (Mergers and Acquisitions).
July 1, 2003... ST PAUL, MN -- Buhler AG, a supplier of plant systems and processing equipment, announced plans to acquire the business activities of Draiswerke GmbH Mannheim's Dispersion and Micro Wet Grinding Technology unit. Terms were not announced. ...

BASF acquires ExxonMobil polyisobutylene unit. (Mergers and Acquisitions).
July 1, 2003... MOUNT OLIVE, NJ -- BASF has acquired the Vistanex LM polyisobutylene business of ExxonMobil Chemical Co., a purchase that BASF said expands its polyisobutylene product line. The products are used in a variety of applications, including...

Trilla-Nesco to acquire Nesco assets. (Mergers and Acquisitions).
July 1, 2003... FENTON, MO -- Trilla-Nesco Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Trilla Steel Drum Corp. of Chicago and Nesco Container Corp. of Fenton, MO, announced an agreement in which Nesco will transfer its assets to Trilla-Nesco in lieu of a foreclosure....

Settlement announced in suits involving Behr wood-coatings products. (Industry News).
July 1, 2003... TAYLOR, MI -- Masco Corp. announced that courts in California and Washington have given final approval to settlements that are expected to conclude all class-action lawsuits pending in the United States against Masco and its Behr Process Corp....

Service Life Prediction Symposium planned for February 2004. (Industry News).
July 1, 2003... GAITHERSBURG, MD -- A group of public and private organizations announced plans for the Third International Symposium on Service Life Prediction, "Challenging the Status Quo," scheduled for Feb. 1-6, 2004, in Sedona, AZ. The event is...

ASTM Coatings Committee to develop color guide, seeks project participants. (Industry News).
July 1, 2003... WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA -- ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications has issued an invitation to users of color specifications to participate in the development of a standard related to how a supplier and...

Report examines global coatings trade. (Industry News).
July 1, 2003... LONDON -- Germany is the top exporter of coatings worldwide, with 18% of the total global export market, a recently issued study concludes. The United States ranks second in coatings exports, with a 15% share, according to "The World Market for...

Fitz Chem Corp. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Bruce Andreoni has joined Fitz Chem Corp., Elmhurst, IL, as Inside Sales manager.

Jamestown Powder Coatings. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Kevin Biller, vice president-general manager of Jamestown Powder Coatings, has assumed responsibilities of "Joe Powder," an online program in which Biller offers his expertise in answering powder-coating questions from general powder users. The...

Ultra Additives. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Ultra Additives has announced the launch of an International Business team and has named Curtis Downs, vice president--International Business, to head the team. The company also named Sergio Gonzalez-Parga Latin America Sales manager and...

Ferro Corp. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Thomas W. Gannon has joined Ferro Corp. as Corporate vice president and chief financial officer.

Specialty Chemical Sales Inc. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Don Hagge has joined Specialty Chemical Sales Inc. as Sales manager for the company's western region, with responsibility for sales in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, southern Illinois and Oklahoma.

Boehle Chemicals Inc. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Michael A. Hiatt has joined Boehle Chemicals Inc. as a Technical Sales representative, with responsibility for sales in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York.

Solvay Solexis Inc. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Michael Krauss has joined Solvay Solexis Inc. as Market Development specialist for Fluoropolymer Melts and Coatings, with responsibility for expansion of the company's powder-coatings fluoropolymers business.

Bayer AG. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Bayer AG has announced several key appointments related to the reorganization of the company's North American operations into five operating companies, which include Bayer Polymers L.L.C. Ian Paterson was named president and CEO of Bayer...

Reichhold. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Carl Sullivan has joined Reichhold as Architectural Technology manager for the company's Global Coating and Performance Resins business. Sullivan was formerly Global Technical manager for Powder Intermediates at Bayer Corp.

Wacker Silicones. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Wacker Silicones has named Christoph von Plotho president of Wacker Specialties. He succeeds Albert Baehny, who recently left the company. Von Plotho was most recently vice president of Wacker Silicones' Performance Materials business unit.

Neville Chemical Co. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Neville Chemical Co. has promoted Herb F. Weltenspiel and Robert D. Heck to the position of District Sales manager and Ralph L. Sortino to director-Graphic Arts Sales. Waltenspiel will manage sales in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North...

Peninsula Polymers Inc. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Gary C. Warehime has joined Peninsula Polymers Inc. as president. Warehime was formerly Business Unit manager for Dianal America, a unit of Mitsubishi Chemicals that produces solid acrylics.

Seegott Inc. (Names in the News).
July 1, 2003... Ed Weinfurtner has joined Seegott Inc. as president and chief operating officer.

Ace Hardware Corp'.s Ace Paint Division, Chicago, presented its "Preferred Supplier Award" to DuPont Titanium Technologies, Wilmington, DE, based on quality, service, pricing and value provided through Six Sigma methodology. (Company News).
July 1, 2003... Ace Hardware Corp'.s Ace Paint Division, Chicago, presented its "Preferred Supplier Award" to DuPont Titanium Technologies, Wilmington, DE, based on quality, service, pricing and value provided through Six Sigma methodology. DuPont Titanium...

Ameron International Corp. (Company News).
July 1, 2003... Ameron International Corp., Pasadena, CA, announced the completion of a two-for-one stock split, paid in the form of a stock dividend, to shareholders of record on May 1, 2003. Shareholders received one additional share of Ameron common stock...

Degussa, Parsippany, NJ, announced a change in the name of its Aztec Peroxides L.L.C. subsidiary to Degussa Initiators L.L.C. (Company News).
July 1, 2003... Degussa, Parsippany, NJ, announced a change in the name of its Aztec Peroxides L.L.C. subsidiary to Degussa Initiators L.L.C. The business, based in Elyria, OH, is a unit of Degussa's Catalysts & Initiators business unit. The business unit is a...

The Dow Chemical Co. (Company News).
July 1, 2003... The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, announced the start-up of production at the company's 41,000 metric-ton per-year epoxy resin plant in China. The facility will produce solid epoxy resins for use primarily in powder coatings, solid solution...

2003 Calendar. (Meetings, Shows and Educational Programs).
July 1, 2003... July 16-17 Latin American Coatings Show dmg world media (uk) ltd. Mexico City +44(0)1737.855070 ianfaux@uk.dmgworldmedia.com 21-25 Polymers and Coatings Introductory Short Course Cal Poly-San Luis...

Dow Corning Corp., Midland, MI, and Wackar Chemia GmbH, Munich, announced plans to launch a joint venture in Asia to manufacture silicone intermediates and fumed silica for various industrial and consumer markets. (Company News).
July 1, 2003... Dow Corning Corp., Midland, MI, and Wackar Chemia GmbH, Munich, announced plans to launch a joint venture in Asia to manufacture silicone intermediates and fumed silica for various industrial and consumer markets. The companies said they plan...

Eastburn Sales Associates Inc., Salt Lake City, has been launched by Bill Eastburn, a former sales and marketing manager with PPG Aerospace and Akzo Nobel. (Company News).
July 1, 2003... Eastburn Sales Associates Inc., Salt Lake City, has been launched by Bill Eastburn, a former sales and marketing manager with PPG Aerospace and Akzo Nobel. The business is a sales agency specializing in representation for coatings, sealants and...

Eastman Chemical Co. (Company News).
July 1, 2003... Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, TN, announced that its Accurate Dispersions division has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2000 certification by Quality Management Institute (QMI), an independent, third-party...

ICI Paints. (Company News).
July 1, 2003... ICI Paints, Cleveland, announced that its Glidden brand offered what the company says is the paint industry's first live online color seminar, "Color and Design 101." Barbara Richardson, ICI Paints color expert and director of Color Marketing,...

Global leaders.
July 1, 2003... 1. AKZO NOBEL COATINGS NV/SA THE NETHERLANDS +32 2 25422.53 FAX +32 2 2542330 WWW.CR.AKZONOBEL.COM CEO/PRESIDENT: RUDY VAN DE MEER, MANAGER OF COATINGS ESTIMATED 2002 GLOBAL COATINGS SALES: $5.789 BILLION. Akzo...

The PCI 50.
July 1, 2003... This issue of Paint & Coatings Industry magazine brings you the 11th annual listings of the top coatings manufacturers. We ranked the top global companies according to their global 2002 coatings sales figures, and the top 50 North American...

Biocides under pressure.
July 1, 2003... On February 6 and 7, 2003, 98 biocide experts from 16 countries met in Belin at The European Coatings Conferece (ECC), "Novel Biocide Technology," to discuss innovations regarding antimicrobial agents for in-can and film conservation--in view...

Biocides directory.
July 1, 2003... ACIMA Division Rohm and Haas Company CS-9470 Buchel SG Buchs, Switzerland Ph: 41-81-755-4600 Fax: 41-81-755-4659 Website: www.acima.com Acima applies its expertise in microbiology and chemistry to solve microbial...

A "two-for-one": biocide for latex coatings: provides effective in-can and dry film preservation.
July 1, 2003... At every stage of their service lives, latex emulsions and coatings formulated from them are susceptible to contamination and degradation by a variety of microorganisms. (1-5) Bacteria can spoil emulsions and paint in the storage container....

Q I have been experiencing orange peel with my waterborne coating formulation. What is the cause of this surface defect and how can I overcome it? (Ask the Expert).
July 1, 2003... A Orange peel is a common surface defect seen when waterborne coating formulations have poor flow and leveling. Based on extensive research conducted with numerous waterborne formulations, Air Products has developed EnviroGemr AE surfactants,...

Bacterial hygiene problems: an antimicrobial solution for clean up.
July 1, 2003... Although reported as a chemical entity as early as 1896, (1) the microbiological activity of 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA) was documented first as a seed fungicide in 1947, (2) then later as a useful antimicrobial agent and...

Miller paint: introduces first NW paint product to inhibit microbe growth: Miller Acro with Microban[R] antimicrobial product protection inhibits the growth of stain- and odor-causing mold, mildew and bacteria growth, keeping homes and buildings cleaner.
July 1, 2003... Miller Paint Co. Inc. has launched a new line of interior paint that incorporates the nationally renowned Microban antimicrobial product protection that inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew that can cause stains and odors on the...

Q Can I formulate a zero-VOC paint with Airflex[R] EF811 emulsion? (Ask the Expert).
July 1, 2003... A Yes, AIRFLEX EF811 emulsion, a next-generation VAE binder recently introduced by Air Products Polymers, can be formulated into zero-VOC paints. Although this product performs best in formulations that contain some level of filming aid,...

Ultrasonic deblinding system: improves powder coating sieving.
July 1, 2003... Sieving of powder coatings after fine grinding has been a standard production technique for many years. The sieve is normally used as a check or safety screen to remove not only extraneous contaminants such as fluff from filter bags, but also...

Choosing the best media mill: for your wet grinding application.
July 1, 2003... Fortunately for the pigment and coatings industry, there are a wide variety of media mill manufacturers and technologies from which to choose. Besides conventional vertical and horizontal media mills, there is a vast array of high-performance...

Manufacturers use self-cleaning filters to minimize waste and maximize profits.
July 1, 2003... Filtration has long been recognized for its ability to improve product quality, increase throughput and protect downstream equipment in the production of a vast array of coatings. Due to the predominant use of disposable media filters, however,...

High-pressure homogenizer. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Avestin, Inc. The EmulsiFlex-C55 is an electric, motor-driven, high-pressure homogenizer that is ideal for cell rupture, ultrafine emulsions, nanoparticles and homogeneous liposomes. It has a capacity of 55 L/h with a minimum sample volume...

Particle analyzer. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Microtrac, Inc. The newly enhanced and designed Nanotrac particle analyzer features faster measurements (up to 20-times faster), smaller particle size capability (to 0.8 nm), higher precision, higher accuracy and advanced software...

Sealed tank mixers. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Chemineer, Inc. This company is offering its new DT top-entering, sealed tank mixers, offering various drive configurations and a wide range of sealing options. The DT mixer utilizes a modular design to facilitate any application. To...

Industrial batch mixer. (Products).
July 1, 2003... B&P Process Equipment Co. The Model IP-100 MP/T industrial batch mixer is designed for kneading medium- and high-viscosity pastes. This 100-liter, top-loading mixer tilts around the axis of its front mixing blade to discharge the kneaded...

Particle-sizing instrument. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Beckman Coulter, Inc. The Multisizer[TM] 3 is the first of its kind to meet and exceed the new ISO standards for particle sizing, providing complete audit trails for each step. The unit incorporates the latest advances in electronics,...

AGA Chemicals Inc. (Materials Watch).
July 1, 2003... AGA Chemicals Inc., a subsidiary of Japan's Asahi Glass Company, has introduced Lumiflon LF-710F, a 100%-solid polymer for powder coatings. In addition to featuring all the benefits of Lumiflon's solvent-soluble fluoropolymers, which include...

Dock Resins Corp. (Materials Watch).
July 1, 2003... Dock Resins Corp. now offers two new UV-curable resins for printing ink formulators. DORESCO[R] UVC75-1 is a low-viscosity, high-functionality melamine acrylate oligomer that offers superior physical strength and chemical resistance. UVC81-3 is...

EMD Chemicals Inc. (Materials Watch).
July 1, 2003... EMD Chemicals Inc. introduces T1002 Arctic Fire, the newest addition to its Colorstream[R] product line. This multicolor-effect pigment demonstrates a color change from subtle turquoise to brilliant silver to metallic red depending on the angle...

Engelhard Corp. (Materials Watch).
July 1, 2003... Engelhard Corp. announces two new effect pigments that offer makers of automotive coatings higher color purity and clarity than traditional pearlescent pigments. Exterior Lumina[R] Pearl Radiance and Brass pigments are mica-based and feature...

International Specialty Products (ISP). (Materials Watch).
July 1, 2003... International Specialty Products (ISP) introduces FUNGITROL[R] 720 (patent pending), a "new-generation," IPBC-based biocide. The company's new dry-film solution provides effective fungicidal protection to decorative coating surfaces without...

Saiden Technologies. (Materials Watch).
July 1, 2003... Saiden Technologies announces the commercial launch of Formulator's Select acrylic emulsion, which is produced from a unique reaction of acrylic monomers. The balance of high solids and low viscosity allows versatility. According to the...

Quality control of paints. (Literature).
July 1, 2003... BYK-Gardner This company introduces its new 2003-2004 catalog. This catalog includes information on the new micro-gloss and is also a handy reference book, including comprehensive solutions for the quality control of paints and plastics....

Capabilities and product brochure. (Literature).
July 1, 2003... CVC Specialty Chemicals, Inc. This company's capabilities and product brochure highlights its four major product groups, R&D capabilities and manufacturing capabilities of over 60 specialty raw materials. Products featured include the...

Sivento[R] Silanes. (Literature).
July 1, 2003... Degussa Corp. This company introduces a new brochure, Sivento[R] Silanes for Paints & Coatings. The 20-page brochure provides information on the DYNASYLAN[R], DYNASIL[R] and HYDROSIL[R] lines of silanes. The brochure highlights a number of...