Coatings World articles from December 2004

Coatings World archives from December 2004

Relationships are key.(Editor's Page)
December 1, 2004... At ICE this past October in Chicago, there were many conversations about pricing and availability raw materials. With rising crude oil prices fueling higher costs, there has been a string of price increases announced by suppliers across the...

PPG, Kansai Paint form JV for auto coatings.(As We Go To Press)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... PPG Industries and Kansai Paint have launched an alliance for the sale of automotive coatings to worldwide OEMs. The joint venture, PPG Kansai Automotive Finishes (PKAF), will initially focus on Japanese-based OEMs in North America and Europe,...

Jotun Paints to launch several new products for Middle East marine market.(As We Go To Press)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Jotun Paints will launch several new products for the Middle East region at an event in Abu Dhabi, UAE. One of the biggest industrial product launches for Jotun in recent years, the company will launch a number of new products for the coatings...

BASF coatings receives best supplier award from VW.(As We Go To Press)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BASF Brazil's coatings division has received VW's best supplier award in the supply quality category. Volkswagen presented the award to BASF for its performance as the coatings supplier to the VW plant in Taubate during the 23rd International...

International starts Japanese operations.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... After terminating its long-standing relationship with Nippon Paint, Akzo Nobel's International Paint unit has officially started full business operations in Japan. The company held an inauguration ceremony in Tokyo on Nov. 1 to formally...

Sico sells share in joint venture with Becker.(Fresh Paint)(Becker Industrie S.A. )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Sico Inc. has sold its interest in SicoBecker S.A.S. to its partner in the venture, Becker Industrie S.A. The JV was created in 1998 to develop and market coatings for the European railway transportation industry. The unit had sales of...

Coventry Coatings acquires industrial finishes brand.(Fresh Paint)(North American Technologies)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Garnerville, NY-based Coventry Coatings Corp. has acquired North American Technologies, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of high-performance industrial coatings and specialty finishes. Coventry Coatings will continue to manufacture the full...

Akzo, origin electric form licensing partnership.(Fresh Paint)(Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes)(Origin Electric Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes has inked a technology cross-licensing agreement with Origin Electric Co. Ltd. of Tokyo, relating to the Japanese and European markets. The accord includes interior and exterior plastic coatings technology for the...

BASF to supply coatings to Suzuki's Hungarian rep.(Fresh Paint)(Magyar Suzuki Corp.)(BASF Coatings)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BASF Coatings will supply approximately 45% of the base and clear paints for chassis and bumpers at Magyar Suzuki Co., the Hungarian representative of the Japanese automaker based in Esztergom, near Budapest. Suzuki is expanding its plant with...

Dur-A-Shield to distribute Ricochet films.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Dur-A-Shield International, Inc., Palm Coast, FL, has become the exclusive distributor for Ricochet products in the U.S. lodging and healthcare industry. Ricochet's products, which protect against scuffing and abrasion, helping to reduce...

PPG forecasts brighter, more vibrant car colors in North American market.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The road ahead, if not brighter, is at least more vivid, according to color experts at PPG Industries. The PPG global design and color marketing team is current showing car manufacturers more than 170 colors for the 2007-2009 model years....

Resene.(Resene Paints launched EzyPaint program)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Resene was among the first companies to offer its own virtual painting program in 2000. Now it has launched a new version of the EzyPaint program, with more than 2,500 colors, including the Karen Walker fashion range.

DuPont refinish launches new imagery in Europe.(Fresh Paint)(E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... "DuPont Refinish: More than just paint" is a new image and tagline launched by DuPont Refinish to represent the brand in all communications in Europe. The new image will be phased in across Europe by the end of 2004. "Our business is about...

Valspar patents coating for metal.(Patents Update)
December 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,808,752 B2 Valspar Corp. has been granted a patent for a method of coating a metal substrate. It is comprised of applying a coating composition on to at least one surface of the metal substrate to form a coating layer on...

Wood coating from Akzo Nobel.(Patents Update)
December 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,343,939 A Akzo Nobel has received a patent for coatings for wood, wood-based and cellulosic substrates. The coating is comprised of a low-energy low-emission process by applying press coatings, ie. aqueous colloidal...

Universal aqueous coating compositions for pretreating metal surfaces.(Patents Update)
December 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,805,756 B2 PPG Industries has received a patent for a process for pretreating a metal substrate comprising contacting the substrate with an aqueous composition. The aqueous composition is comprised of at least one hydroxy...

Coatings for heat sensitive substrate from Bayer AG.(Patents Update)
December 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,348,000 A Bayer AG has been granted a patent for coatings with good adhesion to a variety of substrates, including heat-sensitive materials. The coatings are applied as liquid compositions, irradiated with UV radiation...

Aqueous dispersion from Rohm and Haas.(Patents Update)
December 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,797,328 B2 Rohm and Haas Company has been granted a patent for an aqueous dispersion that is comprised of a plurality of water insoluble segmental copolymer particles, wherein the particles comprise comb copolymer. The...

Radiation-curable powder coatings.(Patents Update)
December 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,347,003 A Huntsman International LLC has received a patent for radiation curable powder coating compositions giving relatively thick films with high crosslink density. The coatings, which are especially useful on...

Adhesive compositions containing organic spacers.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,806,309 B2 Henkel Corporation has been granted a patent for an adhesive composition that is comprised of at least one maleimide-containing monomer, optionally at least one cure initiator, and a plurality of spacers...

Is Russia's market ripe? Russia may be the biggest market in Eastern Europe, but it still has a way to go before it catches up to other large markets.(International coatings scene: Europe)
December 1, 2004... Russia's coatings market is booming at the moment with consumption going up by an average of even to eight percent annually and most coatings segments showing strong growth. But exporters of paints and ingredients to the country are the...

Benjamin Moore reformulates wall grip.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Benjamin Moore has reformulated its Wall Grip universal wallpaper primer with a 100% acrylic resin developed by the company. This new formulation is fast drying and provides superior hide while ensuring easy application and excellent adhesion...

Cortec offers low VOC urethane coatings.(New Products)(Volatile Organic Compound)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Cortec's new low-VOC urethane coating system provides corrosion protection and weatherability to painted outdoor metal structures. The system uses Cortec VpCI 396, a specially formulated primer, and Cortec VpCI 384, a high gloss topcoat. The...

Ace Sensations with Scotchgard now offered in five-gallon containers.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Ace Paint now offers its newest paint product, Ace Sensations with Scotchgard protector, in five-gallon containers. For use by contractors, professional painters and other high-volume users, the five-gallon paint can be custom mixed to a...

Techni-Met offers thin film coatings for flexible materials.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Techni-Met Inc offers thin film coatings on flexible material for a variety of industrial, consumer, medical and electronic products, including display and touch panels and barrier products. The single and multiple-layer coatings from...

Rohm and Haas reports 3Q results.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Rohm and Haas reported third quarter sales in its coatings business of $627 million, a 12% increase over the same period in 2003, primarily driven by strong demand, higher pricing and favorable currency, according to the company. Demand was...

Wattyl suffers first quarter sales drop.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Australia-based Wattyl has reported a drop in first quarter sales, but said the sale of eight of its operations has removed the last of its loss-making businesses from its portfolio. Wattyl sold its struggling U.S. paint businesses, Coronado...

Asian paints reports increased net sales.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Asian Paints reported consolidated sales rose 11.2% to $273 million for the six months ended Sept. 30. Profit before depreciation, interest and tax for the group increased by nine percent to $39 million. Net sales for the quarter ended Sept. 30...

RPM reports on first quarter sales and earnings.(Financial News)(RPM International Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... RPM International announced record sales and earnings for the first quarter ended Aug. 31. "Market demand remained solid in both our industrial and consumer segments during our first quarter," said Frank C. Sullivan, president and CEO,...

Exploring management roles: understanding the difference between product, project, program and venture management roles is essential.(Business corner: strategies & analysis)
December 1, 2004... There are project, program, product and venture managers, but where do they fit in your organization? What are the distinguishing features of each of these managerial roles and where should they be employed to have the best chance of working...

Expo report: ICE 2004: FSCT held its International Coatings Expo (ICE) Oct. 27-29 in Chicago. Did the show meet expectations on both side of the aisles?(Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology.)
December 1, 2004... The International Coatings Expo (ICE) 2004 closed down on October 29 at McCormick Place North, marking the start of a new era. The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) will no longer hold an annual ICE. After taking 2005...

Meeting report: NPCA's 117th annual meeting: the industry gathered in Chicago in late October to review the past year, present solutions to future challenges and honor industry members.(National Paint and Coatings Association)
December 1, 2004... Those who are or have been actively involved in the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) will often wax poetic about the value of the friendships they've developed through their committee work. But the real value of NPCA can be found...

The 2005 international buyers' guide.(Additives--Resins)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Additives ABRASIVES/ANTI-SKID Daicolor-Pope, Inc. Fuji Silyslia Chemical, Ltd. Kraft Chemical Co. Micro Powders, Inc. Pacific Coast Chemicals Co. Performance Ceramics Co. Superior Materials, Inc. Vos...

The 2005 international buyers' guide.(Solvents--Production Equipment)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Solvents ALCOHOLS Andes Chemical BASF Corp. The Dow Chemical Company Eastman Chemical Company ExxonMobil Chemical Company Griffin International Incorporated LANXESS Lyondell Chemical Company ...

Johnson Polymer, essential industries end JV.(joint venture ends)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Johnson Polymer will end its global technical and commercial alliance with Essential Industries of Merton, WI at the end of the month. The companies joined forces in April 2001 to leverage their polyurethane chemistry capabilities. The decision...

2005 NW Coatings Fest issues call for papers.(Industry News)
December 1, 2004... The Pacific Northwest Society for Coatings Technology is requesting abstracts for the 2005 NW Coatings Fest, May 5-7 at the Sheraton Hotel in Tacoma, WA. Speakers should be prepared to give a 45-60 minute presentation for the technical program,...

Consistent mixing course to be held Jan. 20-21 in Las Vegas.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... "Consistent Mixing: The Key to Uniform Quality" will be held in Las Vegas, Jan. 20-21. The primary focus of the course will be achieving maximized mixing methods through lecture, videos and live demonstrations. Seminar materials, continental...

ADM and Metabolix form strategic alliance.(Industry News)(Archer Daniels Midland Company.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Metabolix, Inc. have entered a strategic alliance for the pin-pose of commercializing PHA natural polymers. The two companies are planning to establish a 50,000-ton production facility and a joint...

Radtech Europe issues call for papers.(Industry News)
December 1, 2004... RadTech Europe has issued a call for papers for its 2005 conference and exhibition, "UV/EB--Join the Winning Technology," Oct. 18-20 in Barcelona, Spain. Technical papers should demonstrate the economical, technical and environmental merits of...

Wacker's Pioloform binders celebrate 60 years of service.(Wacker Chemical Corp.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Pioloform polyvinyl butyrals from Wacker-Chemic have been used by industrial coatings and printing ink manufacturers for 60 years. The main pioneering work by Wacker dates back to 1924 when scientists at the central research facility of the...

China honors Eastman with environmental award.(Eastman Chemical Company.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Chinese government has awarded Eastman Chemical Company with the certificate on Environmental Labeling Type II for Texanol ester alcohol and TXIB plasticizer. Known in China as the "green label," it is a key official certificate encouraging...

Obituary: director of DuPont Motor Sports killed in plane crash.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Joe Jackson, director of the DuPont Motor Sports program was among the ten people killed when a plane owned by Hendrick Motor Sports crashed en route to a NASCAR race at Martinsville, VA. Jackson, who spent his entire 36-year career in DuPont's...

BASF appoints Smith VP intermediates.(People on the Move)(Wayne T. Smith )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BASF has appointed Wayne T. Smith group vice president, intermediates in North America. Smith has more than twenty years of industry experience, most recently serving as vice president and general manager of specialty construction chemicals at...

Uniqema appoints Siemer regional director for Asia.(People on the Move)(Chris Siemer)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Uniqema has appointed Chris Siemer regional director for the Asia-Pacific region. In his new position, Siemer will be responsible for daily operations and the development and execution of regional strategies. As regional director, Siemer will...

Chemark appoints Lowry vp and director of strategic development.(People on the Move)(John Lowry)(Chemark Consulting Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Chemark Consulting Group has appointed John Lowry partner and vice president and director of strategic development. Lowry comes to Chemark with 30 years in coatings, adhesives, sealants, composite materials for the automotive, aerospace and...

Valspar treasurer to leave the company.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Deborah D. Weiss, vice president and treasurer, Valspar Corp., will leave the company effective Dec. 31. Lori A. Walker, vice president and controller, will become treasurer.

Kerr-McGee makes organizational changes.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Kerr-McGee Shared Services LLC has named Deborah Schramm vice president of corporate communications, responsible for internal and external communications and community relations. Schramm has more than 20 years of experience in communications....

Truserve president and CEO resigns.(People on the Move)(Pamela Forbes Lieberman to resign)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... TruServ Corp. has announced that Pamela Forbes Lieberman has resigned as president and chief executive officer at the request of the company's board of directors. The board of directors has named board member and veteran retailer Thomas S....

IFT names controller, production accountant and quality technician.(People on the Move)(Imagineering Finishing Technologies Roxanne Gunter, Al Fenton and Angela Gean appointed)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Imagineering Finishing Technologies (IFT), a metal finishing company, has appointed Roxanne Gunter controller. In her new position, Gunter will support and assist in the continuous improvement of business operations through accounting and human...

Soft-feel coating from Bayer MaterialScience.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Bayer MaterialScience AG has developed a soft-feel coated film system that is characterized by excellent surface properties and economical productions. It is based on Bayhydrol and Bayhydur polyurethane coating raw materials, which are used to...

Ross VersaMix supplied with integrated vacuum system.(Supplier's Corner)
December 1, 2004... Ross VersaMix is offered with an integrated vacuum system. The vacuum pump and all related components are located within the mixer sheathing, saving space. Vacuum controls and monitoring are easily integrated into the mixer control system. The...

Waterborne symposium is Feb. 2-4, 2005.(Meetings)(Calendar)
December 1, 2004... Jan. 14-15: India International Coatings Show, Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, India. More info: www.coatingsindia.com; E-mail: iics@servintonline.com; 91-11-25770411/25770212. Jan. 16-18: DIY & Garden Show, London, UK. More info:...

Giving aluminum the "wood" look.(Bayer MaterialScience)(powder coating process)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Aluminum components can be given a decorative surface finish with the help of the Decoral system, a patented process developed by the Italian company of the same name. In this process, a special powder coating, formulated with raw materials...

Dupont powder coatings introduces Alesta blaze-illusion.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... DuPont Powder Coatings has introduced Alesta Blaze-Illusion, a new one-coat system. Alesta Blaze-Illusion provides a sparkling, glitter effect, but with the ease of one coat. The powder coating enables users to create red, purple and black...