Coatings World articles from April 2006

Coatings World archives from April 2006

On the cutting edge with UV and EB.(Editor's Page)(Editorial)
April 1, 2006... This month e|5 2006 is being held in Chicago. As the world's largest UV/EB event showcasing the industry's leading suppliers, e|5 represents the front line of cutting edge developments in UV/EB technology. You can be sure that our staff will be...

DuPont to close European facilities.(As We Go To Press)
April 1, 2006... DuPont has announced plans to close several of its facilities across Europe, including two in Spain, one in the Netherlands and one in Germany. The company will cut approximately 1,500 jobs in its performance coatings business as a result....

Sherwin-Williams forms Security Coating Systems.(Fresh Paint)(Akzo Nobel planning major expansion in Spain)(Lord Corp. Industrial Adhesives Div contracted with Henkel KGaA )
April 1, 2006... Sherwin-Williams has established a new Security Coating Systems business unit to develop and distribute coating technologies that provide detection, mitigation and protection to individuals and infrastructure from threats arising from...

BASF patents functional coating.(Patents Update)
April 1, 2006... Patent No. U.S. 6,942,902 B2 BASF Coatings AG has received a patent for an aqueous functional coating material comprising at least one binder, at least one separate crosslinking system, wherein the crosslinking system is at least one of...

Sico's 2005 sales rise 2.9%.(Financial News)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... For 2005, Sico reported record sales of $312.1 million, which represents a 2.9% increase over the previous year, despite higher manufacturing and distribution costs largely attributable to soaring oil prices. Commenting on Sico's 2005...

Jotun's sales up in 2005.(Financial News)
April 1, 2006... For Jotun, 2005 was a record year in terms of sales. Group sales, including Jotun Dekorativ, Jotun Coatings, Jotun Paints and Jotun Powder Coatings, totalled approximately $1 billion, reflecting an increase of approximately $97 million over...

Valspar reports first quarter earnings.(Financial News)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Valspar reported net income for the first quarter ended January 27 of $22,541,000 versus net income of $11,698,000 for the comparable period last year. Sales for the quarter increased 13.0% to $629,765,000, compared to $557,144,000 last year....

Sherwin-Williams raises first quarter 2006 sales and earnings expectations.(Financial News)
April 1, 2006... Sherwin-Williams Company is updating its expectations for the first quarter of 2006 that were previously announced on January 26. Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2006 are projected to be 13-14% higher than the first quarter...

Growing pains for wood coatings.(International Coatings Scene: EUROPE)
April 1, 2006... Consumption of wood products in Europe has been rising to record levels. But they could be even higher if wood coatings could be made more effective in terms of durability and protection. The latest United Nations figures on the European...

Ask the expert.
April 1, 2006... Q How can I formulate a superior consumer garage floor epoxy that reduces hot tire pickup while maintaining consistency in gloss throughout the product potlife? A One of the main problems of consumer garage paint sealers is hot tire pickup...

DuPont rebuilds Argentine automotive aftermarket.(International Coatings Scene: LATIN AMERICA)
April 1, 2006... The Argentine automotive refinish market as a fresh look that will become even ore familiar, thanks to a new Color Exacto distribution network project underway by E.I. DuPont de Nemours' Performance Coatings unit. With two dozen distribution...

Akzo Nobel improves its Aviox Finish.(New Products)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings (ANAC) has launched an improved version of its high gloss topcoat, Aviox Finish 77702. ANAC has slightly modified the base material to create a longer "open time." This characteristic further reduces the likelihood...

Balanit Helica improves drill performance.(New Products)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Balzars, a supplier of coatings designed to improve the performance of tools and precision components, has introduced Balanit Helica. The key features of Balanit Helica are its hot hardness and high wear resistance. It also displays good chip...

New range of ultra durable powder coatings.(New Products)(from Interpon Powder Coatings )(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Interpon Powder Coatings has recently released a new range of Interpon D2015 Ultriva stock powder coating colors that are suitable for prestigious developments, commercial buildings and high rise developments. Interpon D2015 Ultriva is a new...

Tnemec introduces series 436 Perma-Shield FR.(New Products)(Tnemec Company, Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Tnemec Company, Inc., has introduced a new fiber-reinforced modified polyamine epoxy designed to withstand severe wastewater conditions. The new Series 436 Perma-Shield FR shares the resin technology found in the company's Series 434...

Accessa launches Invira line of lower-VOC paint.(New Products)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Accessa Coatings Solutions has added the Invira line of 2.8 VOC to its line of Perfection Electrostatic Paint. The Invira line includes Inviranamel enamel, Invirapoxy epoxy, Invirathane urethane, and associated primers, Univeral Inviraprime and...

ExiLife-193 coatings for OEMs.(New Products)(OEMs (original equipment manufacturers))(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Princeton Instruments/Acton, a provider of high-end optics and optical coatings, has introduced its ExciLife-193 high-durability 193-nm optical coatings for OEMs. With a 45[degrees] incidence angle, ExciLife-193 coatings are guaranteed to...

Dampney launches Thurmalox stove paint.(New Products)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Dampney Protective Coatings has introduced Thurmalox Stove Paint in a variety of decorative colors. Thurmalox Stove Paints take stove restoration beyond traditional black and includes a rainbow of colors to match stove, stovepipe and hearth...

Chemline's new Chemthane 7035.(New Products)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Chemline Incorporated, a manufacturer of specialty coating systems, has introduced a new spray-applied polyurea coating specifically engineered for wood, plywood, particle board and corrugated structures. The new wood coating, Chemthane...

Huron's new mold release coatings.(New Products)
April 1, 2006... A new line of mold release coatings for molding friction materials has been developed by Huron Technologies, Inc. Mold Release Coatings 6944, 7123 and 7153 are formulated to eliminate many of the problems related to molding composite friction...

BrazeCoat for shear bars and knives.(New Products)(by Lund Precision Products, Inc. )(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... An ultra-high density carbide coating that can be applied to shear bars (stationary knives) to improve their wear resistance and service life has been introduced by Lund Precision Products, Inc. Lund BrazeCoat is an extremely dense, low...

Analyzing the future of E-coat growth.(Business Corner: STRATEGIES & ANALYSIS)
April 1, 2006... Electrocoat growth in the industrialized regions of the world took a surprisingly long time to reach adolescence. It took 28 years to reach the $200 million threshold, and to become a standard tool of use in today's finishing industries. This...

Rad-cure coatings market: the advantages of UV/EB coatings technology offer coatings manufacturers and raw material suppliers tremendous opportunities for growth.
April 1, 2006... In an overall coatings industry that is not particularly vibrant, rad-cure coatings are somewhat of an exception, representing a relatively robust and dynamic marketplace. As companies come under increasing pressure to reduce energy costs,...

The nanotech frontier: nanoparticles are pushing the boundary of possibilities for UV curable coatings.
April 1, 2006... Whether it is wine, perfume, chocolate chip cookies, or a coating, following established procedures will produce a good product. However, to take a step forward requires innovation, and often more than a little luck. Great UV curable coatings...

Bringing color to life: some customers are very comfortable with color, others not so much. Hard work behind the scenes brings color alive for everyone.(COLOR TRENDS & FORECAST)
April 1, 2006... As homeowners' comfort level with color continues to grow, paint manufacturers are offering enticing palettes that whet the appetite for design and creativity. But although the average DIYer believes she is now ready to move away from safe...

Resins update 2006: as raw material prices continue to escalate resins suppliers face another tough year.
April 1, 2006... As has been the case for the last few years, the resins market continues to feel the impact of rising raw material costs and supply shortages. The biggest challenge facing resin suppliers today is trying to successfully pass on some of these...

ASTM meeting: volunteers ensure the continuing availability of test methods for specifying raw materials and product performance for the coatings industry.(American Society for Testing Materials)
April 1, 2006... Approximately 165 volunteers from the paint and related coatings industries met in Ft. Lauderdale, FL January 23-24 for the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) meeting. The purpose of this bi-annual meeting is to review test methods...

33rd waterborne symposium: attendees assembled in New Orleans to gain knowledge on the latest innovations in waterborne and related technologies.
April 1, 2006... Despite the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is showing signs of recovery. This was evident Feb. 22-24, during the 33rd annual Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium. Held just five months after the...

Lab equipment directory.(Directory)
April 1, 2006... Here is a look at the latest offerings from select lab equipment manufacturers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly. Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC Chicago, IL (773) 327-4520 ...

BASF acquires construction chemicals unit.(Industry News)
April 1, 2006... BASF AG has reached an agreement with Degussa AG to acquire Degussa's construction chemicals business. The purchase price for equity is just under 2.2 billion [euro]. As a result, the transaction value for BASF is 2.7 billion [euro]. The...

BASF invests in specialty amines plant in U.S.(Industry News)
April 1, 2006... BASF is building an alkylethanolamine (AEOA) plant at its U.S. Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana. The new plant, scheduled to come on line in 2007, complements existing amine production facilities at Geismar. The site currently manufactures...

Pricing changes.(Pigments industry)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... BASF: March 14--$0.02-$0.07/lb. increase for its amines in North America. Eckart: March 1--5%-8% increase for aluminum pigments and PVD pigments. Kuraray America: April 1--5%-10% increase for PVOH resin. Reichhold: April...

Ciba Specialty Chemicals.(DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTMENTS)
April 1, 2006... Ciba Specialty Chemicals has appointed Tri-iso as its West Coast distributor for its effect pigments, UV absorbers, hindered amine light stabilizers, antioxidants, photoinitiators and optical brightners.

Dow Chemical.(DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTMENTS)
April 1, 2006... Dow Chemical has appointed E.T. Horn Co. to distribute its epoxy products in the eastern territory of CO.

Lansco Colors.(DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTMENTS)
April 1, 2006... Lansco Colors has expanded Specialty Chemical Sales's Midwest territory to now include the St. Louis and Kansas City areas, in addition to its existing territories in northern OH, western PA, western NY and MI.

Southern Clay Products.(DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTMENTS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Southern Clay Products has appointed a network of industrial market distributors for its specialty rheological additives. The network will include: D.H. Litter Co., northeast; Dunleary Inc., middle Atlantic; Gulf Coast Chemical Corp., FL; T.H....

Degussa expands isophorone production.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Degussa AG's coatings and colorants business unit will expand its entire isophorone chemicals production line at the Herne, Germany site. The unit is scheduled to begin operating in 2007. Isophorone and its derivatives, isophorone diamine...

Bayer participates in Nanocare research project.(Industry News)(Bayer MaterialScience AG)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Bayer MaterialScience is participating in the NanoCare research project, which aims to further enhance scientific analysis of nanomaterials. The project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is focusing on...

DOW shuts down TDI production in Freeport, TX.(Dow Chemical Company)(Train I toluene diisocyanate)(Texas)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Dow Chemical Company will permanently cease production at its Train I toluene diisocyanate (TDI) production line at Texas Operations in Freeport, TX. Effective immediately, the 130 million pounds per year train will be permanently shut...

Cognis receives awards for marketing.(League of American Communications Professionals)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Cognis has received five awards from the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) in recognition of the quality of its its marketing communications. The company's Synlubes Technology and Polymers, Coatings and Inks (PCI) business...

Reichhold, Prosim and Ege Kimya form alliance.(Industry News)
April 1, 2006... Reichhold, Prosim and Ege Kimya have jointly announced the creation of a strategic alliance in Turkey in the fields of unsaturated polyester resins for composites applications and saturated polyester resins for powder coatings. Reichhold...

Industrial Copolymers receives Waste Management Award.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Industrial Copolymers, a Preston, UK-based chemical company, recently was awarded an Environmental Waste Management Award in recognition of the company's continued commitment to the development of environmentally sustainable products and...

Arizona Chemical.
April 1, 2006... Arizona Chemical's Valdosta, GA plant has surpassed six years without an environmental incident, setting an all-time facility record...

Lord Corp.
April 1, 2006... Lord Corp.'s materials business unit has changed its name to MR Solutions.

Degussa appoints GM coatings & colorants.(general manager)(Hans-Peter Schaufler )(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Hans-Peter Schaufler has been named general manager of Degussa's coatings and colorants business unit. He succeeds Thomas Hermann, who now heads the advanced fillers and pigments business unit. Schaufler joined Degussa in 1978 as laboratory...

BASF names Pcolihski business manager industrial coatings.(People on the Move)
April 1, 2006... Michael Pcolinski has been named business manager for BASF's industrial coatings solutions business unit in North America. In his new position, Pcolinski will be responsible for BASF's industrial coatings business in Canada, Mexico and the U.S....

PPG refinish announces three key sales appointments.(PPG Automotive Refinish)(appointments of Dean Worely, Brett Chandler and Russ Boston)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... PPG Automotive Refinish has appointed three key sales management positions. Dean Worely has been appointed director of sales, Collision USA. Brett Chandler has been appointed zone 2 sales director and Russ Boston has been appointed, director,...

Altaha Chemie appoints president of pigments division.(People on the Move)
April 1, 2006... Christoph Schltinken has been appointed president of the newly formed effect pigments division at Altana Chemie. He is also chairman of the management board of the Eckart Group, which was recently acquired by the company.

Brookfield names Nyundo texture product specialist.(People on the Move)
April 1, 2006... Brookfield Engineering Laboratories has appointed Christopher Nyundo European texture specialist. In his new position Nyundo will be active in developing new business, supporting new and existing customers and assisting the Brookfield dealer...

Ultra Additives appoints technical director, R&D staff.(research and development)(appointments of Chris Henkee, Joel Schwartz and Stephanie Charsky )(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Ultra Additives has appointed Chris Henkee to the newly created position of technical director of the coatings, adhesives and printing ink markets. In this new position, Henkee will work closely with customers in these markets to identify...

Palmer Holland makes three new appointments.(People on the Move)
April 1, 2006... Palmer Holland, a distributor of specialty chemicals, has appointed Mark Rieman vice president of sales, Dave Leiser has been appointed vice president of metalworking and Russ Bachman has been appointed sales manager.

Specialty chemical sales hires Jakse to sales team.(People on the Move)
April 1, 2006... Frank Jakse has joined Specialty Chemical Sales as a technical sales representative. Jakse has 26 years of technical service, marketing and management experience in the chemical industry. He will be located at the St. Louis, MO office.

Charles Ross hires application engineer.(People on the Move)
April 1, 2006... Charles Ross and Son Company has hired Christine Angos as a new application engineer to the corporate staff. Angos is involved in the technical application engineering aspect of the business.

BASF develops light gray pigment for MDF.(medium density fiberboard)
April 1, 2006... BASF has produced a new light-gray pigment preparation for medium-density fiberboard (MDF). With light-gray design-MDF, designers and architects can obtain new accents in the furniture and object sector, according to the company. The new...

Florida chemical offers citrus solvent cleaner.(Supplier Corner)
April 1, 2006... Florida Chemical Company has introduced Citrus Burst 8, a citrus-derived multi-purpose solvent for heavy-duty industrial cleaning formulated to remove adhesives, tar, grease, oil, lubricants and other difficult soils. Citrus Burst 8 contains no...

Chartwell offers three new adhesion promoters.(Supplier Corner)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Chartwell International, Inc. has developed three high-performance super adhesion promoter blends useful for enhancing bonding to metals, concrete, wood and plastic films. CSA-571HR-A is a blend of Chartwell C-515.71HR (amino-functional) and...

Research inc. introduces high speed rubber curing systems.(Supplier Corner)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Research Inc., a manufacturer of electric infrared heating components and integrated heating systems, has introduced the newly improved ExtrudeIR model 4069E. The ExtrudeIR model 4069E curing system uses high intensity infrared lamps and...

Ross SysCon launches static mixers for continuous cookers.(Supplier Corner)
April 1, 2006... Ross SysCon recently completed a mixer for use as a continuous cooker. The LLPD design is typically used for low viscosity turbulent flow mixing of fluids. This sanitary, continuous design ensured uniform mixing and cooking at much higher...

Waukesha Cherry-Burrel offers 2-piece valve control.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Waukesha Cherry-Burrel (WCB) now offers a two-piece valve control module release. WCB will include the new valve control module with all of the W-Series single and double seat valves. Features of the new valve control include lift off...

e/5: UV & EB technology expo is this month.(Meetings)(Calendar)
April 1, 2006... April 24-26: e | 5: UV & EB Technology expo and conference 2006, Chicago. More info: RadTech, www.radtech.org. May 8-11: Nanotrends, Potsdam, Germany. More info: IIR Deutschland GmbH, www.nanotrends.de. May 9-11: The National Hardware...

A Hollywood makeover.(Final Coat)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... As one of the world's premier landmarks, the Hollywood sign recently underwent a five-week long makeover project. Work began on the Hollywood sign in late October and involved two weeks of cleaning and preparation, followed by three weeks of...