Coatings World articles from February 2005

Coatings World archives from February 2005

Good intentions: recent paint company activity in the Asian region hasn't been all about profit or the bottom line.(Editor's Page)
February 1, 2005... While business activity in the Asian region has been grabbing many of the headlines in our industry for several years, the events of Dec. 26, 2004 caused us all to focus on the area even more so. The attention this region is getting these...

Gosselin resigns from post at Sico.(As We Go To Press)(Yves Gosselin )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Yves Gosselin has resigned as Sico's vice president and general manager, industrial sector and operations, a post he held since 2003. Gosselin, who was expected to step down on Feb. 11, is moving to a company in the construction materials...

Tikkurila sells UK company to focus on Northern, Eastern European operations.(As We Go To Press)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... As part of its strategy to concentrate on business operations in Northern and Eastern Europe, Tikkurila has sold West Bromwich-based Tikkurila Coatings Ltd., which had sales of approximately 20 million [euro] in 2004.

PPG's 4Q coatings sales rise but rising raw material costs impact operations earnings.(As We Go To Press)(PPG Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... PPG Industries' coatings sales for the fourth quarter rose $88 million--some seven percent--as stronger volumes across all businesses and strengthening of foreign currencies were offset slightly by lower prices in the automotive business. ...

DSM Desotech opens plant in Shanghai.(As We Go To Press)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... DSM Desotech Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Ltd. is officially open for business. The facility is the fourth manufacturing plant Elgin, IL-based DSM Desotech operates around the world. The company also has plants in The Netherlands, Stanley, NC...

Dupont refinish adds sixth special effect paint.(As We Go To Press)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... DuPont Refinish has added a new special effect tint to both its Cromax and Centari product lines. Stellar Green EFX is the latest in a range of special effect tints, which also includes radiant red, crystal silver, sunbeam gold, fireside...

Tikkurila to sell Rohm & Haas powder coatings: companies form alliance in Northern and Eastern Europe.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Tikkurila is now the exclusive distributor for Rohm and Haas Powder Coatings in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the Commonwealth of Independent States including Russia. "We are excited about this opportunity of...

RPM's Sullivan takes part in litigation reform discussion with President Bush.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... RPM's president and CEO Frank C. Sullivan recently participated in a conversation, hosted by President George W. Bush, which focused on asbestos litigation reform. The invitation-only event was held at the Macomb Performing Arts Center in...

SHMRC marine paint testing center in India survives tsunami.(Fresh Paint)(Sacred Heart Marine Research Center)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The staff and facilities of Sacred Heart Marine Research Center (SHMRC), a marine paint testing center in southeastern India, survived the deadly tsunami in late December. SHMRC, an exclusive collaboration with Poseidon Ocean Sciences, a...

Competition to rise in Brazil's DIY paint market, new IRL study says.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... While most paint coatings markets will grow in line with GDP--typically at 3.3% per year over the next five years--Information Research's new study on the Brazilian coatings market shows that the DIY decorative paint market will post much...

BASF Coatings patents powder clearcoat.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,818,303 B2 BASF Coatings AG has been granted a patent for a powder clearcoat that is one of a dispersion and a slurry. It is prepared by a method comprised of dispersing a powder clearcoat in an aqueous medium, adding an...

Bayer patents coating material system.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,818,050 B1 Bayer has been granted a patent for a paint and coating material system. It is comprised of at least one solid component comprising at least one organic or inorganic white, black or chromatic pigment, organic...

Merck patents opalescent effect particles.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,818,051 B2 Merck GmbH has received a patent for particles with an opalescent effect, which have a particle size of five [micro]m to 5000 [micro]m, comprising monodisperse polymer spheres having a diameter of 50 nm two...

Process for producing quinacridone pigment.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,818,053 B2 Japan Science and Technology Corp. has received a patent for a method for preparation of quinacridone pigment nanocrystals with sub micrometer to nanometer in average size. It is comprised of supplying...

Corrosion-inhibiting coating containing zinc.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,818,313 B2 The University of Dayton, Dayton, OH has received a patent for an article comprising a structure having a corrosion-inhibiting coating. The coating is comprised of a zinc source, wherein the zinc concentration...

Aqueous emulsion copolymer from ROHM and HAAS.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,818,697 B2 Rohm and Haas has been granted a patent for a coating composition that is comprised of a bimodal aqueous emulsion copolymer. The bimodal copolymer is comprised as polymerized units from 0.1-10% by weight, based...

Engelhard patents color effect materials.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,821,333 B2 Engelhard Corp. has been granted a patent for a color effect material that is comprised of a platelet-shaped substrate sequentially encapsulated with a first layer which is highly reflective to light directed...

Ashland patents peelable polymeric coating.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,822,012 B1 Ashland Inc. has received a patent for a flat peelable coating composition. The coating is comprised of a blend of an effective amount of an aqueous polyurethane dispersion resin having an average molecular...

Kansai paint patents repair coating method.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,821,569 B2 Kansai Paint Co. has been granted a patent for a repair coating method. It is comprised of coating a photocurable processing composition onto a damaged area of a substrate to form an uncured processed layer;...

Companies donate to tsunami-stricken region.(Financial News)
February 1, 2005... PAINT MAKERS, SUPPLIERS DO THEIR PART TO HELP IN RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS Like individuals throughout the world, corporations--including those in the paint and coatings industry--are making donations and providing support to help those...

Your tax dollars at work (for you): want to make your corporate tax dollars work for your firm? Look to leverage publically-funded university-developed technologies.(Strategies & Analysis)
February 1, 2005... We all pay personal and corporate taxes. While the return on our "investment" at times seems questionable, companies in the adhesives and coatings industry should be looking at this area as a source for new products and technology, and as a...

ICI launches This Old House paint line.(New Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... ICI Paints has officially launched This Old House paint, a new premium exterior paint brand, which was first announced one year ago. The technology features a blend of SmoothCote modifiers, a network of urethane polymers that enhance the...

Resene offers new Armourcat paint line.(New Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Resene has introduced ArmourCat, a range of acid-catalyzed, pigmented metal and clear finishes designed for a variety of substrates. The new range, which allows users to specify Resene colors on furniture, shelves and shop fittings, features...

Envirocare offers ForSite mold protection.(New Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... EnviroCare Corporation has expanded its product line with Silver Lining ForSite--a mold protection product for builders, painters, property managers and consumers. The product is based on long-lasting anti-microbial properties of engineered...

Raprex 400 thermoplastic powder coatings.(New Products)(by Sterigenics International's Advanced Applications division)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Sterigenics International's Advanced Applications division has introduced Raprex 400 thermoplastic powder coatings for the protection of industrial steel structures and pipes. Offering excellent adhesion and coating characteristics, these...

The wood coatings market: waterborne technologies and an increased interest in DIY projects continue to drive growth in the wood coatings market.
February 1, 2005... Despite recently adopted--and pending--VOC legislation in a number of U.S. states, wood coating manufacturers Coatings World spoke with anticipate a healthy year, bolstered by the influx of water-based and low VOC products now available to both...

Mixing equipment review: looking to upgrade or expand manufacturing or add new machinery in the lab? Here's a look at what select mixing equipment suppliers have available for the paint and coatings industry.
February 1, 2005... Whether your company is looking to add or upgrade manufacturing or laboratory mixing equipment, the suppliers in this issue offer a wide range of products and technologies to suit your needs. Following is a quick look at what select companies...

High-performance waterborne coatings for heavy-duty corrosion protection: exploring three waterborne technologies for heavy-duty corrosion protection.
February 1, 2005... Waterborne coatings account for less than three percent of the total heavy duty (HD) protective coating market in Europe. There is however an increasing use of waterborne coatings in typical HD protective coating market segments such as...

BASF expands presence in Asia.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... BASF-YPC Co. Ltd., a joint venture between BASF and Sinopec, has produced its first chemical product, methyl acrylate, at its petrochemical site in Nanjing, China. "This was the ambitious goal set by BASF and Sinopec when they established...

EPA delists EGBE from clean air list of HAPs.(Industry News)(ethylene glycol butyl ether removed from Clean Air Act list of hazardous air pollutants)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed ethylene glycol butyl ether (EGBE) from the Clean Air Act (CAA) list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The EPA decision means that EGBE will no longer be subject to the CAA's Maximum...

Pricing changes.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Bayer MaterialScience: Jan 1--0.45 [euro]/kg increase for saturated and unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins and hydroxyl acrylates. CCP: Feb. 1--$0.05/lb. increase for coatings and industrial resins. Dow: Dec. 1--$0.10/lb....

Clariant opens technical service center in Shanghai.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Clariant recently opened its new technical service center in the Caohejing High Tech Park in Shanghai. The center consists of seven units, including an automotive center, textile technical center, leather...

Cognis Bronze Innovation Award given to Waterpoxy system.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Cognis has given its Bronze Innovation Award to the team responsible for developing three new water-based epoxy systems for low-thickness and high-thickness flooring applications. The award-winning Waterpoxy products provide environmentally...

Wacker takes over polymer business from Wuxi Xinda.(Industry News)(Wuxi Xinda Fine Chemical Co. Ltd)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Wacker-Chemie GmbH has taken over the polymer business from the Chinese chemicals manufacturer Wuxi Xinda Fine Chemical Co. Ltd. Wuxi Xinda is a leading Chinese supplier of solid polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) resins, which are used for industrial...

TOR Minerals completes plant expansion, launches new product.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... TOR Minerals International has completed the expansion of its Corpus Christi, TX titanium dioxide plant and the introduction of its new Ti[O.sub.2] product, Hitox-SF (superfine). The plant expansion will increase production of Hitox...

ACCESSA Coatings Solutions.(Paints & Solvents)(ACCESSA Coatings Solutions)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Paints & Solvents has changed its name to ACCESSA Coatings Solutions...

Rohm and Haas Company.(opens new sales and marketing office)
February 1, 2005... Rohm and Haas Company will open Rohm and Haas Kimyasal Urunler Dagitim ve Ticaret A.S., a new marketing and sales office in Gebze, Turkey...

Nuplex Industries, Ltd. of New Zealand has completed its acquisition.(with Akzo Nobel Coating)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Nuplex Industries, Ltd. of New Zealand has completed its acquisition of Akzo Nobel Coating Resins...

Schwerdtel Corp.(changes its location)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Schwerdtel Corp. has moved to 40 Whitney Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430; its phone and fax numbers remain unchanged...

DuPont Titanium Technologies.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... DuPont Titanium Technologies was named one of the ten best suppliers to coatings industry in China.

Obituary: CCP's Ed Bigelow.(Cook Composites and Polymers Co, Edwin Bigelow)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 1, 2005... Edwin Bigelow, former national sales manager at CCP, passed away Dec. 1, 2004 at the age of 68. Bigelow began his career working in resin synthesis at Freeman Chemical. When Freeman became part of Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP), Bigelow...

Valspar names William Mansfield CEO.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... William L. Mansfield, currently Valspar's chief operating officer, will succeed Richard M. Rompala as president and chief executive officer of the company. Rompala will continue as chair man of the board. Mansfield joined Mobil Chemical in...

Clariant names Clarke new head of North American pigments and additives division.(People on the Move)(John Clarke)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Clariant Corp. has appointed John Clarke head of the pigments and additives division in North America. Clarke joined Clariant in 1984 in Ireland and has since gained experience with several of the company's divisions. For the past four years,...

Eckart America names Davies technical sales manager.(People on the Move)(Martha Davies)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Eckart America LP has named Martha Davies technical sales manager, automotive, a new position within the Eckart sales organization. Davies joined Eckart in 1994 as a chemist in technical services and was promoted through the department to...

Air Products appoints Sheridan chief risk officer.(People on the Move)(Diane L. Sheridan)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Air Products has appointed Diane L. Sheridan to the position of chief risk officer. In this new position, she will be responsible for developing risk evaluation quantification, measurements and coordinating compliance activities with global...

RadTech appoints new president, board members.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... RadTech has appointed a new president and board members for 2005. David Harbourne, president, Fusion UV Systems, assumes the presidency for a two year term. New board members include Tom Campbell of Campbell and Company; Michael J. Dvorchak,...

Mooney steps down as OM Group's CEO.(People on the Move)(James P. Mooney and Frank E. Butler elected as CEO)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... James P. Mooney has stepped down as OM Group's chief executive officer and director. Mooney formed OM Group in 1991, after spending 16 years as the president and chief executive officer of Mooney Chemicals. Frank E. Butler, who was elected...

New waterborne UV resins for wood coatings.(Supplier's Corner)(by Surface Specialties, Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Surface Specialties, Inc. has extended its Ucecoat product line with two new waterborne UV-curable resins for wood coatings. Ucecoat 7849 is designed to cost-effectively meet the most rigorous requirements for wood flooring, furniture and...

Ross offers new dual-shaft VersaMix design.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Ross has completed a new dual-shaft VersaMix design, incorporating a special helical agitator and high speed dispersion blade. The new combination of agitators provides improved axial and radial turnover of the materials being mixed, as well as...

Cabot offers new additive for powder coatings.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Cabot Corp. has launched a new grade of fumed silica that significantly improves the flow properties, storage stability and application performance of powder coatings, according to the company. CAB-O-SIL CT-1221 is a hydrophobic treated silica...

Union Process offers custom SD-200 attritor.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Union Process has introduced a custom black SD-200 attritor. The SD-200 batch-type production attritor is a versatile and easy to maintain mill, according to the company. With the ability to run in either batch or continuous mode, the SD-200...

Brookfield Engineering launches new rheometer.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Brookfield Engineering Labs has launched the new Brookfield YR-I rheometer with vane spindles. The new rheometer is capable of measuring the suspension properties of fluids with extremely low viscosity. It is computer programmable using...

Air Products offers anquawhite 100 curing agent.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Anquawhite 100 curing agent from Air Products offers epoxy coating formulators a low color, stain-resistant top coat with good handling properties. Anquawhite 100 curing agent is a novel waterborne curing agent dispersion designed for use in...

Color Pigments Conference is April 20-22.(Meetings)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... Feb. 24-25: European Coatings Conference: Novel Biocide Technology II, Berlin, Germany. More info: www.coatings.de/ecc.cfm; E-mail: amanda.beyer@coatings.de. March 2-5: Ti[O.sub.2] 2005, Cannes, France. More info: Intertech, Web site:...

Minwax honors high school woodworkers.(Final Coat)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Students in the industrial arts program at Ovid-Elsie High School in Elsie, MI do more than whittle away their time in the classroom. The winners of Minwax's 2003 Community Craftsman Award are being honored as an organization that has...