Coatings World articles from February 2006

Coatings World archives from February 2006

Do the evolution.(coating industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Wath impending VOC regulations casting its net round the coatings industry, suppliers and anufacturers alike are being forced to evolve to meet these new demands. The main challenge is finding ways to deliver the high quality performance...

Akzo Nobel and Mazda Austria form alliance.(distribution agreements)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Akzo Nobel Coatings and Mazda Austria have reached a local agreement to supply Sikkens brand car refinishes to Mazda's Austrian dealers. Mazda has approved Sikkens car refinishes for all its vehicles. Under the agreement, Akzo Nobel will...

PPG breaks ground on Taiwanese coatings plant.(foreign operations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... PPG Industries has begun construction of a facility in Taiwan that will apply the company's electrocoat and dip-spin coatings to fasteners and small parts. The PPG-owned facility will operate under the name Alltech Engineered Finishes. Expected...

Becker Powloki Przemyslowe starts work on new factory.(buildings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Becker Powloki Przemyslowe celebrated the start of the construction of their new factory at Tarnow, southern Poland. The value of investment will be 18 million Polish Zloty (PLN). Becker Powloki Przemyslow was formed in April 2000 to serve the...

Sartomer opens Japan office.(foreign operations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Sartomer Company has announced the opening of Sartomer Japan in Tokyo. Part of Sartomer Asia division, the new office will serve formulators and chemists throughout Japan, providing technical and sales support for Sartomer's entire line of...

Akzo Nobel supplies coatings for Airbus A380.(decoration and finishing)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... An advanced-technology aerospace coatings system has been developed by Akzo Nobel for the revolutionary A380 superjumbo. This coatings system--a second generation Selectively Removable System marketed by Akzo Nobel's Aerospace Coatings...

Jotun opens one of the largest paint factories in China.(foreign operations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Jotun has opened a new paint manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang outside Shanghai in China. The plant, which is one of the largest and most advanced paint production sites in China, is a $30 million investment for Jotun and was necessary in...

Diversified Coatings acquires Morwear brand.(Fresh Paint)
February 1, 2006... Los Angeles-based paint manufacturer Diversified Coatings, Inc. (DCD has acquired the Morwear brand of high quality architectural paints and coating products from Morwear Manufacturing, Inc. (MMI). After buying Morwear from the former...

PPG refinish introduces new customer support center.(customer service)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced its new customer support center (CSC). The new center has been designed to enhance PPG's customer relations practices. The center's first action has been to expand the hours of operation for all color...

Report on the World's Fastest Growing Paint Export Markets.(reports)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Information Research (IRL) has recently published a new statistical study which highlights the best growth opportunities for paint exporters in the "The World's Fastest-Growing Paint Export Markets." About half of these markets are...

Specialty Coating Systems acquired by Bunker Hill Capital.(Fresh Paint)
February 1, 2006... Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), Inc., has been acquired by Bunker Hill Capital (BHC), a private equity firm. SCS, which will continue to do business as Specialty Coating Systems, is a manufacturer of specialized conformal coating technologies...

Hempel Paints showroom and products re-launch in Bahrain.(product renovated)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Hempel Paints celebrated the relaunch of its products and renovated showroom at an event held at the company's headquarters in Mina Salman Industrial Area, Bahrain in December. In othe news, as part of the company's plan to regionalize its...

Ecology Coatings named a 2006 Technology Pioneer.(awards)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Ecology Coatings, Inc., a provider of UV-cured industrial nanocoatings, was selected as one of The World Economic Forum's 36 Technology Pioneers for 2006. Technology Pioneers are companies that have been identified as developing and...

BASF patents water-based coatings.(Patent Update)
February 1, 2006... Patent No. U.S. 6,916,877 B2 BASF Corporation has received a patent for a curable, water-based coating composition comprised of the reaction product of a water-dispersible cross-linking agent; and a water-based copolymer prepared by...

Titanium interference pigments and foils with color shifting properties.(Patent Update)
February 1, 2006... Patent No. U.S. 6,933,048 B2 JDS Uniphase Corporation has been granted a patent for a color shifting pigment flake comprised of a core layer; a first titanium-containing absorber layer substantially surrounding the core layer; a dielectric...

Rohm and Haas patents fluid extender pigments.(Patent Update)
February 1, 2006... Patent No. U.S. 6,921,432 B2 Rohm and Haas Company has been granted a patent for a fluid extender pigment mixture, comprising at least one extender pigment; at least one thickener; and optionally at least one binder wherein the extender...

Akzo Nobel patents non-stick coating.(Patent Update)
February 1, 2006... Patent No. U.S. 6,921,787 B2 Akzo Nobel Non-Stick Coating has obtained a patent for a non-stick coating formulation comprised of an acrylic polymer, an alcohol selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane polyol, a polyester diol,...

Wax-modified coating with improved abrasion resistance.(Patent Update)
February 1, 2006... Patent No. U.S. 6,933,047 B2 Degussa AG has received a patent for a composition comprised of a wax-coated polyamide powder, wherein the polyamide powder is a suspended finely divided polyatnide based on a hydroxyl-functional binder and a...

Cabot patents process for preparing modified pigments.(Patent Update)
February 1, 2006... Patent No. U.S. 6,916,367 B2 Cabot Corporation has obtained a patent for a modified pigment preparation that is comprised of a pigment having attached a group comprising the formula -X-Sp-S-[PI], wherein X is an arylene, heteroarylene, or...

Method for producing polymer coated pigments.(Patent Update)
February 1, 2006... Patent No. U.S. 6,924,035 B2 BASF Aktiengesellschaft has received a patent for a process for preparing polymer-enrobed pigment particles, which is comprised of dissolving a polymer in a first solvent mixing the solution of the polymer in...

Kansai paint patents plactic-coated metal plate.(Patent Update)
February 1, 2006... Patent No. U.S. 6,926,795 62 Kansai Paint Co. has received a patent for making a plastic-coated metal plate for an automobile exterior plate, which comprises adhering or pressing a plastic film or sheet on both faces or one face of a metal...

Sherwin-Williams updates 4Q results.(Financial News)
February 1, 2006... Based on stronger than anticipated preliminary sales and earnings results, The Sherwin-Williams Company is updating its expectations previously given on October 25 for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Based on preliminary...

Record 2Q sales for RPM.(company sales reports)
February 1, 2006... RPM International, Inc., has reported record sales of $739.4 million for its fiscal 2006 second quarter ended November 30, 2005. Net income for the quarter increased 103% to $18.5 million from $9.1 million a year ago, as a result of lower...

H.B. Fuller shares up during fourth quarter.(company sales report)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... H.B. Fuller's shares climbed to a new high after the company said its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue rose on improved pricing and higher volume. The maker of glue, paint and coatings said it earned $23.3 million, or $0.79 per share,...

REACH is back in the spotlight: while the European Parliament and Council of Ministers have agreed upon much of the REACH legislation, several issues still remain.(International Coatings Scene: EUROPE)
February 1, 2006... Legislation on the European Union's contentious REACH project on the safety of chemicals is likely to be less of a threat to the coatings industry and its suppliers than at first feared. The two arms of the EU legislature--the European...

Dave Dubowik.(analysis on coatings)
February 1, 2006... Principal Application Chemist Q Is there an epoxy coating that will provide both high film build and transparent, non-yellowing properties ? Absolutely. Epoxy formulators seeking a low-color, stain-resistant topcoat with good handling...

Devcon-Permatex merge: the Devcon-Permatex merger will increase sales and distribution activity in Latin America.(International Coatings Scene: LATIN AMERICA)
February 1, 2006... The January merger of the Devcon and Permatex industrial business units of Illinois Tool Works into ITW Devcon will both strengthen the North American sales and distribution network of the companies' industrial coatings and materials, and...

Disney enters Indian paint market: Goodlass Nerolac Paints expands in India with the launch of Nerolac Disney.(target marketing)
February 1, 2006... When one of my neighbors wanted childrens theme for her daughters bedroom, she called in a local artist. Impersonations of Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck were made from photo copied tracings, and the painters who were working on painting the walls...

Rust-Oleum introduces ThermaKrete.(caotings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Rust-Oleum's new ThermaKrete Urethane Concrete Coating was designed to provide extreme protection for concrete in the harshest industrial environments. The smooth, long-lasting flooring surface provides durability for heavy traffic,...

Nissan's new clear paint repairs scratches.(product development)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, together with Nippon Paint Co., has developed the world's first clear paint that repairs scratches on painted car surfaces, including scratches from car washing machines, off-road driving and fingernails. Scratch...

Paper packaging coating.(coatings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... ADM Tronics has introduced Aqualene 1100, a water-based repulpable coating for paper packaging applications. It is suitable for a wide range of applications including dry foods, dairy, meat, frozen foods and many other uses. It can also be...

Do companies need consultancies? Company consultancies provide added value for companies in increasingly competitive markets.(coatings industry)
February 1, 2006... In the coatings industry, we are mainly concerned about selling and 'servicing' a tangible product. We are what some call a 'product-oriented business.' However, in ours and other product-oriented businesses, we are finding it increasingly...

The wood coatings market: wood protective coatings and preservatives are poised for slow, steady growth in the years ahead.(surveys )
February 1, 2006... Designed to provide protective as well as aesthetically pleasing finishes to numerous indoor and outdoor wooden structures, wood coatings and preservatives are in large part linked to the construction and housing markets. The current...

Balancing act: battling corrosion is a never-ending quest in which paint formulators need to supply their customers with solutions that balance performance with health, safety and environmental issues.(surveys)
February 1, 2006... Corrosion. It is an issue that the general public doesn't think about on a daily basis--that is, until it affects their lives directly. And when it does, it often makes headlines and can prove quite costly (a major bridge closes unexpectedly...

Mixing equipment directory.(directory)(Directory)
February 1, 2006... Here is a look at the latest offerings from select mixing equipment manufacturers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly. Buhler Inc. Plymouth, MN (763) 847-9900 Fax: (763) 847-9913...

2005 M&A update: marked by increases in raw materials costs, 2005 was a quiet year for mergers and aquisitions.
February 1, 2006... Last year was a relatively quiet year for mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. paint industry. According to our records there were 13 paint transactions in the U.S. during 2005, compared to 16 in 2004 and 21 in 2003. This slow-down is the...

2006 Global Trade Association Directory.(directory)(Directory)
February 1, 2006... Asia/Pacific Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation (APMF) Suite 1201, Level 12 275 Alfred Street, North Sydney, NSW Australia 2060 61-2-9922-3955 Fax: 61-2-9929-9743 E-mail: director@apmf.asn.au Web...

BASF to acquire Engelhard.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... BASF has made an all-cash proposal to acquire Engelhard Corporation, an Iselin, NJ-based supplier of goods for catalysis and surface finishing, for $37 a share or $4.9 billion. This price represents a 23% premium above the Dec. 20, 2005 closing...

Keynote speakers at Color Pigments Conference.(conferences)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Color Pigments 2006-A Global Perspective, the 2006 International Color Pigments Conference will be held at the Hotel InterContinental, Chicago, IL on April 18-20. The conference will feature Dave Frescoln, CEO of Flint Ink/XSYS Printing Systems...

Pricing changes.(calendar)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... BASF: Jan. 1--$0.05/lb. increase for ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate and 8% increase for propargyl alcohol, vinyl ethers and specialty pyrrolidones in U.S., Canada and Mexico; $0.02/lb. increase for all technical grade sulfite...

Dow Corning.(DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTMENTS)
February 1, 2006... Dow Corning has appointed DoveChemCentral as its distributor for its line of high quality antifoams.

Munzing/Ultra Additives LLC.(DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTMENTS)
February 1, 2006... Munzing/Ultra Additives LLC has appointed Northspec Chemicals Corp. as its distributor for its line of specialty additives in Canada.

Rohm and Haas launches Avanse MV-100.(resins )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Rohm and Haas has launched Avanse resins, a new line of waterborne acrylics for the high performance coatings market. Avanse MV-100, a high-solids, acrylic binder, can be used in both primer and topcoat lines. Avanse resins offer considerable...

Eckart introduces Silvershine aluminum pigments.(pigments introduced)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Eckart America has introduced Silvershine ultra brilliant aluminum pigments, a new product line for the coatings industry. Silvershine is a thin silver dollar aluminum pigment that bridges the gap between the appearance of the ultra-brilliant...

Engelhard expands line of Synergy pigments.(product development)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Engelhard Corp. has expanded its line of Synergy pigments. The two new colors, yellow 6213 and red 6054 pigments, offer significant value and price advantage for formulators of water- and solvent-based industrial coatings, as well as powder...

Novaflow launches new paste dispenser.(coatings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Novaflow Systems has launched its new NP15 paste dispenser to accurately dispense high viscosity materials. Using Novaflow's dispensing software coupled with its improved two-stage dispense valves, users can achieve repeateable dispensing...

Ross offers new dual shaft mixer design.(industrial equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Ross now offers a new dual-shaft VersaMix design incorporating a special helical agitator and high-speed dispersion blade. According to the company, this features is useful for viscous materials that have poor flow qualities, the addition of...

BASF receives regulatory approval for Polyclear 136.(approval for coatings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... BASF has received approval from the U.S. EPA to market Polyclear 136, its new, aliphatic, modified isophoronediamine (mIPDA) chain extender for use in formulating light-stable polyurea coatings. These coatings are used in a variety of...

33rd Waterborne Symposium this month.(calendar)(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... Feb. 15-17: Smart Coatings 2006, Orlando, FL. More info: Eastern Michigan University's Coatings Research Institute, www.emich.edu/public/coatings_research/; E-mail: sandy.tanner@emich.edu. Feb. 22-24: 33rd Annual International Waterborne,...

Powder Coated Tough Mark enters NASCAR.(National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Dave Green, winner of the 1994 NASCAR Busch Series Championship, has added the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) Powder Coated Tough Mark to his race car, which he is currently driving on the NASCAR Busch Series Circuit. Participation in the...