Coatings World articles from February 2007

Coatings World archives from February 2007

Haunted by ghosts of the unregulated past.(Editor's Page)
February 1, 2007... It is possible to contend that over the years, not one single issue has impacted the paint and coatings industry as heavily as environmental legislation. The growing restrictions being placed on paint and coatings makers due to VOC legislation...

PPG acquires architectural and industrial coatings businesses of Renner Sayerlack, S.A.(As We Go To Press)
February 1, 2007... PPG has acquired the architectural and industrial coatings businesses of Renner Sayerlack, S.A., Gravatai, Brazil, to expand its architectural and industrial coatings business in Latin America. "Renner is a very strong, well regarded...

Pioneer Athletics teams up with SportCoatings.(Fresh Paint)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Pioneer Athletics is expanding its commitment to new, innovative synthetic turf paints and coatings as well as antimicrobial protection to its 22,000 customers worldwide through a new partnership with SportCoatings. Under this new...

EMU Coatings Research Institute receives $1 million air force contract.(Fresh Paint)
February 1, 2007... The Coatings Research Institute (CRI) of Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has secured a one million dollar contract with the Department of Defense to work with the U.S. Air Force and conduct a variety of coatings research projects for the...

Euronav chooses Hempel's fouling release silicone for two ULCCS.(Fresh Paint)(ultra-large crude carriers)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Euronav has made an agreement with Hempel to apply Hempasil, the company's silicone fouling release system, to its two ultra-large crude carriers, the TI Asia and the TI Europe. The 380-meter tankers, which have a deadweight tonnage of more...

Illinois Tool Works to acquire Franklynn industries.(Fresh Paint)
February 1, 2007... Illinois Tool Works (ITW), Inc., Glenview, IL, has agreed to acquire mould release and coatings manufacturer Franklynn Industries, Inc. Franklynn will become a part of ITW Performance Polymers, an international business group of ITW. The...

Chicago Metallic announces sale of Chicago finished metals.(Fresh Paint)
February 1, 2007... Chicago Metallic Corporation announced that Precoat Metals, a division of Sequa Corporation has purchased the assets of Chicago Finished Metals, located in Bridgeview, IL. "The sale of our metal coating businesses will enable Chicago...

Shawcor announces $8.2 million pipe coating capacity addition in Camrose, Alberta.(Fresh Paint)
February 1, 2007... ShawCor Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Shaw Pipe Protection Limited, will invest $8.2 million in additional fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) pipe coating capacity for the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB). This additional coating...

Tuff Coat forms agreement with ACCESSA.(Fresh Paint)(ACCESSA Coatings Solutions)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Tuff Coat, LLC, has entered into an agreement with ACCESSA Coatings Solutions on its line of Ultra Tuff coatings. ACCESSA will serve as the sales and distribution partner of Tuff Coat's Ultra Tuff Line of water-based, rubberized, non-slip...

Paint Sundries Solutions acquires Los Angeles Art Glass.(Fresh Paint)
February 1, 2007... Paint Sundries Solutions, Inc., has reached an agreement to acquire Los Angeles Art Glass Corporation (LAAGCO) of Los Angeles, CA. The agreement brings together two of the leading distributors of paint sundries in the Western U.S. and...

"A Profile of the Czech and Slovak Paint Industries".(Fresh Paint)
February 1, 2007... Research (IRL) has published a new study for the Central European region in "A Profile of the Czech and Slovak Paint Industries." This new study examines the paint markets of the Czech and Slovak Republics. According to the report, these...

Sherwin-Williams patents ambient cure coating.(Patents Update)
February 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,074,856 B2 The Sherwin-Williams Company has been granted a patent for an ambient temperature curing coating composition comprised of the crosslinked reaction product of an amino-functional compound, wherein the...

Thermally curable coating composition.(Patents Update)
February 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,078,474 B2 E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company has been granted a patent for a thermally curable electrodeposition coating composition for application onto an electrically conductive substrate. The electrodeposition...

Antimicrobial rad curable coating from Microban.(Patents Update)
February 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,098,256 B2 Microban Products Company has been granted a patent for a radiation curable coating having antimicrobial properties. It is comprised of a radiation curable urethane oligomer having an epoxy functionality; a...

Eliokem patents polymer binder for intumescent coatings.(Patents Update)
February 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,105,605 B2 Eliokem S.A.S. has been granted a patent for a copolymer composition for use in or as a polymeric binder in an intumescent coating. The copolymer composition is comprised of a blend of a Newtonian copolymer and...

Lord patents autodepositable adhesive.(Patents Update)
February 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,109,265 B2 Lord Corporation has received a patent for an aqueous adhesive comprised of a mixture of at least one fiexibilizer ingredient that destabilizes in the presence of multivalent metal ions, and a crosslinker...

Grafted Coatings patents wood graining process.(Patents Update)
February 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,097,879 B2 Grafted Coatings, Inc. has obtained a patent for a process for imparting a wood grain and coloration to a textured substrate having a patterned texture surface with recesses consisting of the steps of applying...

RPM reports record sales and income for 2Q.(Financial News)(Financial report)
February 1, 2007... RPM International, Inc. has reported record sales and net income for its fiscal 2007 second quarter ended Nov. 30, 2006. According to the company, strong sales and earnings growth in the company's larger industrial segment offset slower growth...

H.B. Fuller reports 4Q and fiscal 2006 results.(Financial News)(Financial report)
February 1, 2007... H.B. Fuller's net revenue for this year's fourth quarter was $395.6 million, up 0.3% versus the fourth quarter last year. Fourth quarter net income was $75.7 million versus $23.3 million in last year's fourth quarter. This year's fourth quarter...

ICA Group reports positive 2006 results.(Financial News)(Financial report)
February 1, 2007... ICA Group, the leading Italian manufacturer of special coatings for wood, closed off 2006 with a consolidated turnover of 98 million [euro]--up 13.5% on the previous year. Underpinning this positive result is the company's increasing turnover...

Resins are supplying the pressure: paint and coatings makers face a tough year ahead as resin suppliers continue to push for further price hikes.(International Coatings Scene: EUROPE)
February 1, 2007... Manufacturers of coatings resins in Europe are continuing to push for price increases in the wake of big rises in raw material costs. The price hikes are ominous for coatings manufacturers because resin suppliers are not being optimistic...

Ask the expert.
February 1, 2007... Program Manager, Nanomaterials Q Nanoparticles haven't improved our formulations like we expected. Why? A Just because you're buying materials that were produced at the nano scale doesn't mean that they're still nanoparticles...

DuPont Mexico Ti[O.sub.2] plant readies for expansion: increased demand for Ti[O.sub.2] is driving DuPont Mexico's growth.(International Coatings Scene: Latin America)
February 1, 2007... A stable recovery of the key national economies in the Latin American region over the past two years is fueling a strong increase in demand for titanium dioxide produced by DuPont Mexico and is supporting the company's potential plans to ramp...

Sadolin Paints launches its Flair range.(New Products)
February 1, 2007... Oman-based Sadolin Paints, the country's largest paint manufacturer, recently launched its new Flair range of paints with the new slogan, "It's my Style." Designed for interior decor, the Flair range is available in Metallic Silk, Suede...

Diamondshield coatings for electronic devices.(New Products)
February 1, 2007... The Diamonex Products division of Morgan Advanced Ceramics (MAC) has introduced its Diamondshield coating for plastics and polymers used on consumer and portable electronic devices. When applied to plastics via chemical vapor deposition (CVD),...

High-Density Filler creates strong cure.(New Products)
February 1, 2007... West System, Inc. has introduced West System Brand 404 High-Density Filler. Developed for maximum physical properties, West System Brand 404 High-Density Filler is ideal for hardware bonding where high-cyclic loads are expected. By...

The global facets of marketing: part II: defining specialty versus commodity products and services before going to market. The second of a three-part series.(Business Corner: STRATEGIES & ANALYSIS)
February 1, 2007... Last month we discussed whether a firm is small or large, operates solely in its home nation or both domestically and abroad, markets goods or services, and is profit- or nonprofit driven, it needs to grasp key international marketing concepts...

Wood coatings, stains & finishes: wood coatings manufacturers continue to develop new products and technologies for both interior and exterior applications, addressing DIYer demands and increasingly strict VOC regulations.
February 1, 2007... To be successful in today's market, wood coating manufacturers must pro-actively develop products that meet or exceed government regulated VOC levels while offering consumers the same high level of quality wood finishes that they have come to...

ICA Group applies nanotechnology to UV coatings for parquet floors to enhance quality and improve resistance to abrasion.
February 1, 2007... ICA Group, headquartered in Civitanova Marche, Italy, has invested heavily in nanotechnology, developing UV coatings for parquet floors that take full advantage of the miniscule particles--as small as 20 nanometers (nm)--to boost performance...

Anti-corrosion coatings: nanotechnology will play a key role in the corrosion inhibitor market as new technology is developed.
February 1, 2007... Used to protect everything from bridges and towers to water treatment facilities, anti-corrosion coatings and corrosion inhibitors are vital to maintaining a community's infrastructure. Developing products that will safely and effectively...

Mixing equipment directory: 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.(Directory)
February 1, 2007... Buhler Inc. Plymouth, MN (763) 847-9900 Fax: (763) 847-9913 E-mail: kerstin.grosse@buhlergroup.com Web site: www.buhlergroup.com Draiswerke, Inc. Mahwah, NJ (201) 847-0600 Fax: (201) 847-0606 ...

2006 M&A update: while 2006 showed signs of a pickup in merger and acquisition activity in the paint and coatings industry, buyers nevertheless remain cautious.
February 1, 2007... During 2006, there were 17 merger and acquisition transactions in the U.S. versus 12 in 2005. Most transactions demonstrated a desire to strengthen market presence, either in a specialized niche, or a geographic area. PPG was the most...

Akzo Nobel relocates corporate headquarters.(Industry News)
February 1, 2007... Akzo Nobel has announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Arnhem to Amsterdam. The relocation, which will involve approximately 100 people, is expected to take place in July. "We are moving to Amsterdam because it will be a...

Keynote speakers to illustrate "the value of color" at CPMA Conference.(Industry News)
February 1, 2007... Commercial applications, marketing and technical breakthroughs are some of the topics that will address the theme "The Value of Color," at the 2007 CPMA International Conference on High Performance and Traditional Color Pigments to be held at...

Pricing changes.(Industry News)
February 1, 2007... Albemarle: Feb. 1-$0.30/kg increase for Saytex CP-2000 flame retardant. BASF: Jan. 1--$0.13/lb. increase for polyetheramine D 230, D 2000 and D 400; $0.10/lb. increase for polyetheramine T 403; $0.13/lb. increase for isophoronediamine. ...

Hockmeyer Equipment.(DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTMENTS)
February 1, 2007... Hockmeyer Equipment has appointed MorehouseCowles to represent its milling, particle analysis and tank washing equipment for AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY.

Micro Powders celebrates 35th-year anniversary.(Industry News)
February 1, 2007... Micro Powders, Inc. (MPI), a manufacturer of high-performance wax additives, is celebrating its 35th year in business this year. MPI began operations in Yonkers, NY in 1971. In 1989, the company moved its corporate headquarters to its current...

Wacker opens Vinnapas training facility.(Industry News)(Wacker Polymers)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Wacker Polymers has recently opened its Burghausen, Germany-based Training and Competence Center, the Vinnapas Academy. The training center provides both advanced training courses and an opportunity for networking between customers,...

DataLase and Ferro form distribution agreement.(Industry News)
February 1, 2007... DataLase has recently completed a distribution agreement for the U.S., Canada and Mexico with Ferro Corp. Under the agreement the two companies will work together to develop a special laser markable aerosol containing the DataLase pigment for...

Huntsman completes sale of Australian polyester resins.(Industry News)
February 1, 2007... Huntsman Chemical Company Australia Pty Ltd. (HCCA), a part of Huntsman Corp.'s base chemicals and polymers division, has completed the previously announced sale of its polyester resins (composites) business assets to Nuplex Industries Ltd. for...

PolyOne Corp.
February 1, 2007... PolyOne Corp., a provider of specialized polymer materials, has opened a business development office in Mumbai, India...

Brenntag.
February 1, 2007... Brenntag has entered into an agreement to acquire the Canadian chemical distributor St. Lawrence Chemical Inc.

Alberdingk Boley introduces Albodur.(Supplier's Corner)
February 1, 2007... Alberdingk Boley has launched Albodur, a new product line of 100% solids castor oil-based polyols (COPO) for zero VOC, two-pack flooring applications. Albodur COPOs are based on renewable resources and are hydrophobic in nature. These low...

GE introduced Siblock masonry water repellent.(Supplier's Corner)
February 1, 2007... GE--Advanced Materials, Silicones has introduced Silblock, WSR masonry water repellent, a silicone-based emulsion that combines water resistance and oil resistance properties in a single additive for formulated coatings that will be used to...

Premier Mill offers new submersible drum mill.(Supplier's Corner)
February 1, 2007... Premier Mill has introduced the new PSDM-55 Submersible Drum Mill. An economical version of the company's PSM Submersible Basket Media Mill, this free-standing stand mounted basket type mill has an independently powered milling shaft basket...

Eastman offers multi-functional rheology modifiers.(Supplier's Corner)
February 1, 2007... Eastman Chemical Company now offers a range of performance additives for the can and coil coatings market. The multi functional properties of CAB, Eastman cellulose esters, provide many benefits at an additive level in coil coatings. These...

Akzo Nobel names Rees general manager.(People on the Move)
February 1, 2007... Akzo Nobel has appointed Jim Rees to succeed Rinus Rooseboom as general manager of business unit (BU) car refinishes. Rees previously served as general manager of sub-business unit (SBU) car refin- ishes Americas. AB Ghosh, currently SBU...

Sartomer names Colantuoni president.(People on the Move)(Sartomer Company appoints Luigi Colantuoni as president)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Sartomer Company has named Luigi Colantuoni president, replacing Nicholas Trainer, who retired after 37 years with the company. Colantuoni will report to Hugues Woestelandt, chief executive officer of Total Specialty Chemicals Branch,...

Micro Powders appoints regional sales manager.(People on the Move)
February 1, 2007... Micro Powders, Inc. (MPI)has appointed Mary Seffrood as their new Chicago-based regional sales manager. Seffrood was recruited by MPI for technical sales responsibilities through the Midwest and East Coast. Seffrood, who formerly held sales and...

Netzsch names Stevens Northeast regional manager.(People on the Move)(Netzsch Fine Particle Technology appoints Gregory S. Stevens as regional manager)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Netzsch Fine Particle Technology has named Gregory S. Stevens Northeast regional manager. He will manage all aspects of Netzsch customer relationships in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and...

Valspar names new senior VP human resources.(People on the Move)
February 1, 2007... The Valspar Corp. has appointed Anthony L. Blaine senior vice president, human resources. He replaces Gary E. Gardner, who is retiring after more than 27 years of service to Valspar. Prior to this appointment Blaine served as vice president of...

SI Group names Roberts VP global supply chain.(People on the Move)
February 1, 2007... SI Group has appointed Christopher Roberts vice president, global supply chain. In his new position, Roberts will be responsible for all of the sourcing and logistics of the global company. Roberts has been with SI Group for 14 years, most...

Tronox names Klvac VP and controller.(People on the Move)
February 1, 2007... Tronox Inc. has named David J. Klvac vice president and controller. He has nearly a decade of experience in financial reporting and accounting, with increasing levels of responsibility.

Holliday Pigments names new sales and marketing manager.(People on the Move)
February 1, 2007... Holliday Pigments has hired Martin Elliott as regional sales and marketing manager, covering the Middle East, Indian sub-continent and Latin America. Elliott has more than 30 years experience in technical export sales and distribution for...

Yolo Colorhouse names president/general manager.(People on the Move)
February 1, 2007... YOLO Colorhouse has appointed Debra Sepich to the newly created position of president and general manager. Sepich, former executive director of MBA Programs at George Fox University, will oversee the expansion of markets and day-to-day...

34th Waterborne Symposium is in New Orleans.(Meetings)(Calendar)
February 1, 2007... Feb. 14-16: 34th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium, New Orlean, LA. More info: The University of Southern Mississippi, www.psrc.usm.edu/waterborne. Feb. 15-16: European Coatings Conference: Novel...

Historic pipeline coated by Akzo Nobel.(Final Coat)
February 1, 2007... Powder coatings supplied by Akzo Nobel have been used on the worlds" longest underwater gas pipeline, the Langeled, which recently began delivering gas to the UK. A total of 64 tons of the company's Resicoat R-743 product was used on part...