Coatings World articles from January 2008

Coatings World archives from January 2008

Why is the world so flat?(Editor's Page)
January 1, 2008... It seems just about every article in every issue of Coatings World deals with to some degree the impact of emerging markets. Having just returned from ChinaCoat, which was held in Shanghai Nov. 21-23, the issue is fresh in my mind. Witnessing...

Benjamin Moore acquires Insl-x.(As We Go To Press)
January 1, 2008... With an eye to expanding its share of the North American coatings market, Benjamin Moore & Co. has announced its intent to purchase select assets and brands of Insl-x Products Corporation, a coatings manufacturer based in Stony Point, NY. ...

PPG to acquire Brown Brothers from Unipart Automotive.(As We Go To Press)
January 1, 2008... PPG Industries, through a European subsidiary, has agreed to purchase the bodyshop distribution business of Unipart Automotive. The transaction is expected to close on or about Jan. 31, 2008. The business will operate as a subsidiary of PPG...

DuPont opens office in Serbia.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As part of its growth strategy for emerging markets, DuPont has opened its first office in Serbia. The Serbia office represents DuPont's growing market reach in Central Europe, following facility openings in Poland,...

AKZO Nobel awarded Shell contract.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... Akzo Nobel has been selected to globally supply a full range of coatings products for application to Shell's worldwide retail network of service stations and business signage. The second biggest oil company in the world, Shell is active in...

Hi-Tech Industrial Coatings acquired.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... Surface Technology plc, a subsidiary of Norman Hay plc, has acquired 100% of the ordinary shares in Calmbay Holdings Pty Limited, trading as Hi-Tech Industrial Coatings in Perth, Western Australia. Hi-Tech provides specialist spray coatings...

Newbuilding contract signed by Jotun in China.(Fresh Paint)(Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings Co Ltd)(Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Co Ltd)(Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co Ltd)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd, (JCMC) signed contracts for 30 NB's with Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (old yard) and Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (new yard), both yards belonging to the Jiangsu yard...

Henkel partners with DuPont to distribute e-coat.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... Henkel has formed a collaboration with DuPont to distribute DuPont's CorMax electrocoat to the North American automotive parts supplier industry. This alliance expands Henkel's product offerings, providing customers a strong option for e-coat...

nCoat forms collaboration with German coating firm.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... nCoat, Inc. has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with the European engineering firm Target Electronic Service GmbH (Target). The LOI formalizes a business relationship between Target and nCoat, specifically for the purpose of collaborating...

Teknos opens new powder coating factory in Rajamaki.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... The official opening of Teknos' new powder coating factory took place on November 15 in Rajamaki, Finland. The opening ceremonies including evening reception gathered 700 guests from all over Europe. Greetings from the Finnish government...

Emaar acquires majority stake in Caparol.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... Emaar Industries & Investments (EII), a subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has acquired a majority stake in Caparol LLC, the Dubai arm of German decorative paint manufacturer the Deutsche Amphibolin Werke (DAW) Group. The Caparol brand is the...

Sherwin-Williams receives global technical approval from General Motors.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... General Motors (GM) has announced global approval of Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.'s (SWAFC) ULTRA 7000 and AWX Basecoat/Clearcoat System for use in GM collision repair facilities around the world. The approval is the result...

Henkel expands trial of Bonderite coating into Ford production facility.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... After a successful trial, Henkel is participating in expanded testing of its new Bonderite conversion coating process in the Ford Motor Company Twin Cities manufacturing facility in St. Paul, MN. Henkel's new Bonderite conversion coating...

DuPont's new R&D center in India.(Fresh Paint)
January 1, 2008... DuPont has announced plans to invest more than Rs100 crores to construct its first research and development center in India. The DuPont Knowledge Center will be located in Hyderabad and is expected to accommodate more than 300 scientists and...

Cabot Corp. patents aqueous colored pigment dispersion.(Patents Update)
January 1, 2008... Patent No. U.S. 7,223,302 B2 Cabot Corporation has been granted a patent for a method of preparing an aqueous colored pigment dispersion comprised of the steps of combining a colored pigment and an azo coupler to form a pretreated colored...

Rohm and Haas patents moisture-curing adhesives.(Patents Update)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Patent No. U.S. 7,217,459 B2 Rohm and Haas Company has been granted a patent for a composite comprised of a first substrate, a second substrate, and an adhesive composition bonding the substrates together, wherein the adhesive composition...

Anti-corrosive pigments.(Patents Update)
January 1, 2008... Patent No. U.S. 7,220,297 B2 Pigmentan Anticorrosive Pigments for Paints Ltd., Katzrin, Israel has obtained a patent for an anti-corrosive pigment-containing composition, comprising a mixture of a metal phosphate and a metal compound...

Color management trends: International coatings companies are becoming color experts.(International Coatings Scene: EUROPE)
January 1, 2008... A global deal between Royal Dutch Shell and Akzo Nobel and DuPont for the supply of coatings for the Anglo-Dutch oil company's global network of service stations has highlighted the increasing demand for color management services in coatings....

Commercial construction buoys Western Canada: Cloverdale is capitalizing on Western Canada's commercial construction boom.(International Coatings Scene: CANADA)
January 1, 2008... Western Canada is undergoing a boom in commercial construction, propping up sales for paint and coatings manufacturers there which also are experiencing negative impacts from the housing market, foreign exchange and inflation. "From a...

SEI Chemicals' new wood ceiling technology.(New Products)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A novel nanotechnological wood sealing product from SEI Chemical, available in natural and tinted formulations, promises commercial and consumer users a higher degree of water repellency, faster surface dry times and...

Rust-Oleum launches new Anti-Graffiti coating.(New Products)
January 1, 2008... Rust-Oleum Industrial Brands has released High Performance Anti-Graffiti Barrier Coating and Remover System, which provides protection against graffiti while minimizing environmental impact. The VOC, water-based polyurethane barrier coat...

Spectrum Coatings launches "greener" epoxy primer.(New Products)
January 1, 2008... Spectrum Coatings Laboratories, a leading supplier of protective has introduced a new "greener" formulation of a high-performance, chemical and corrosion-resistant epoxy primer for military and industrial applications. Spectrum Coatings...

BASF introduces VARI-Cool metal coating.(New Products)
January 1, 2008... BASF Corporation has introduced a new VARI-Cool line for the coil coatings market. VARI-Cool is a premium fluoropolymer (PVDF), factory-applied, pearlescent coating system created on the foundation of Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 resin. ...

Practical tools to leverage leadership skills and tap the organizations's capabilities.(Business Corner: STRATEGIES & ANALYSIS)(Column)
January 1, 2008... The Miller Leadership Model discussed in the previous two articles set forth leadership philosophies. Its practical complement is the Miller Leadership Pyramid, a system of processes that provides the leader with the tools to execute when in...

Architectural applications for liquid and powder fluoropolymer coatings: comparing the environmental, economical and performance advantages associated with the application of liquid and powder coatings on architectural aluminum.
January 1, 2008... In the U.S., liquid fluoropolymer coatings have long been the product of choice among architects for curtain walls, commercial windows, building panels and other architectural elements. In recent years, however, an increasing number of...

Pigments market update: the pigments market faced a number of challenges in 2007. Pigment manufacturers offer insight on what's in store for 2008.(Company overview)
January 1, 2008... The pigments market weathered another challenging year in 2007. By far the number one challenge facing the industry continues to be escalating raw material and fuel costs. However, a sluggish economy in the U.S., the recent elimination of the...

Additives market report: the additives market experienced positive growth in 2007 and saw many new product introductions.
January 1, 2008... The estimated value of the global market for additives used in paint and coatings is $4.7 billion--up from $4.5 billion in 2006--and accounts for the sale of surfactants, biocides, thickeners and various "other" materials, according to The...

ChinaCoat is the premier coatings event in Asia.
January 1, 2008... In order to be a truly global player in today's coatings market, it is necessary to have a presence in China and ChinaCoat represents a very exciting Chinese coatings market. Over the last ten years Sinostar International has played a...

2008 Global Trade Association directory.(Directory)
January 1, 2008... 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: office@apmf.asn.au Web site:...

DSM NeoResins' completes new site.(Industry News)
January 1, 2008... DSM NeoResins has completed its new water-based alkyd manufacturing unit at its existing site located in Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands. The new line will manufacture specialty water-based alkyd resins for high-end decorative professional...

Lansco Colors acquires Select Color Products.(Industry News)
January 1, 2008... Lansco Colors, Montvale, NJ has recently acquired Dover, NJ-based Select Color Products. Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed. Lansco Colors is a privately held company that manufactures a broad range of organic and inorganic pigments...

Nuplex acquires Cognis G-Cure resins business.(Industry News)
January 1, 2008... Nuplex has completed the acquisition of the G-Cure business from Cognis. The product line was part of the functional products business unit of Cognis, which is mainly focused in the NAFTA region and generated net sales of approximately $13...

Silberline CEO leads aluminum industry delegation to China.(Industry News)
January 1, 2008... Lisa Jane Scheller, CEO of Silberline, recently led a seven-member delegation of aluminum industry leaders to the 2007 China Aluminum Forum in Chengdu, China. Over a four-day period Scheller opened the 500 participant forum; chaired a meeting...

Univar Canada has launched Univar Specialties.
January 1, 2008... Univar Canada has launched Univar Specialties, a new business group that will focus on promoting specialty chemicals in the coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and elastomers market.

Dow Epoxy.
January 1, 2008... Dow Epoxy has completed the acquisitions of three epoxy systems formulators--UPPC AG in Germany, and GNS Technologies and Poly-Carb Inc. in the U.S.

Henkel has formed a collaboration with DuPont.
January 1, 2008... Henkel has formed a collaboration with DuPont to distribute DuPont's CorMax electrocoat to the N. American automotive parts supplier industry.

Dow.
January 1, 2008... Dow has plans to expand its R&D facility for polyurethane systems at Correggio, Italy.

DSM Desotech.
January 1, 2008... DSM Desotech has received ISO-9001 certification for its China operation.

Sartomer.
January 1, 2008... Sartomer has relocated its corporate office in Asia to Unit 1106, 11/F, DCHCommercial Center 25, Westlands Rd., Quarry Bay, Hong Kong; 852-2161-0600, Fax: 852-2161-0678.

Pricing changes.(Industry News)
January 1, 2008... BASF: Jan. 1--average of 10% increase for resins including Basonat, Laroflex, Laromer, Laropal, Lucirin, Luhydran, Luwipal and Plastopal in North America. Cytec: Jan. 1--5-8% increase for its portfolio of UV/EB curable monomers, oligomers...

Sun Chemical.(DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT)
January 1, 2008... Sun Chemical has appointed Nantong Shanjing Metallic Pigments to distribute its SunMetallics product line.

Rohm and Haas elects Lovely VP.(People on the Move)
January 1, 2008... Rohm and Haas Company has appointed Richard R. Lovely vice president, corporate director of human resources. In his new position, Lovely will lead the company's human resources function and guide the company's workforce strategies. In addition,...

ISP promotes Dal Farra to VP research and development.(People on the Move)
January 1, 2008... International Specialty Products (ISP) has promoted Claude Dal Farra to vice president, research and development. In his new role, Dal Farra is responsible for the global research and development initiatives of the company's performance...

Sun Chemical appoints Guerin senior VP AND CFO.(People on the Move)(appointment of Susan Guerin at Sun Chemical Group B.V.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Sun Chemical has named Susan Guenn senior vice president and chief financial officer. In this role, Geurin will provide both operational and strategic support to Sun Chemical's global leadership team. Guerin comes to Sun with more than 20 years...

Celanese offers emulsion polymers.(Supplier's Corner)
January 1, 2008... Celanese now offers a broad range of emulsion polymers for interior and exterior architectural finishes for the Chinese paint and coatings market. The new emulsion polymers facility in Nanjing produces a number of innovative products that offer...

Cytec offers Crylcoat new generation resins.(Supplier's Corner)
January 1, 2008... Cytec Industries offers a broad selection of polyester resins for powder coatings for value-added, innovative finishes and reductions in total formulation costs. Cytec's Crylcoat New Generation 2007 powder coatings resins feature improved...

Silberline introduces new metallic effect pigments.(Supplier's Corner)
January 1, 2008... Silberline Manufacturing Company has introduced several new metallic effect pigments for automotive coatings. The Platinum Silver product series contains six aluminum pigments that provide a wide range of metallic effects from bright silver to...

Clariant launches new pigments for coatings.(Supplier's Corner)
January 1, 2008... Clariant offers Hostatint A 100, a series of solvent-based pigment preparations specially designed for industrial coatings. The pigment selection is based on Clariant's large range of pigments for the industrial coatings market. The carrier...

Dow Corning introduces silastic 100% F-LSR.(Supplier's Corner)
January 1, 2008... Dow Coming has introduced Silastic 100% fluoro liquid silicone rubber (F-LSR), a new fully fluorinated two-part injection moldable elastomer designed to meet increasingly stringent automotive engine temperature, fuel- and oil-resistance...

GLS introduces new family of TPES.(Supplier's Corner)
January 1, 2008... GLS Corp., a Germany-based manufacturer of high performance custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), has introduced a new family of TPEs based on Infuse olefin block copolymers (OBC) from the Dow Chemical Company. The new Dynalloy OBC...

Fluid management offers SK-650 paint mixing system.(Supplier's Corner)
January 1, 2008... Fluid Management has introduced the SK-650 Shaker paint mixing system. The easy to operate SK-650 is designed to enable retailers to mix paint more thoroughly and rapidly, as well as accommodate varying paint containers sizes and shapes. The...

Lubrizol adds Metacaulk Firestop Devices to system.(Supplier's Corner)
January 1, 2008... Lubrizol Advanced Materials has announced that Metacaulk Cast-In-Place Firestop Devices and Metalcaulk Pipe Collars have been added to the FGG/BM/CZ System Compatible Program. Metacaulk Cast-In-Place Firestop Devices are designed for use in...

PACE is in Los Anegeles Jan. 27-30.(Meetings)(Calendar)
January 1, 2008... 2008 Jan. 22-23: 2nd MENA Coatings Market 2008, Dubai, UAE. More info: Center for Management Technology (CMT), www.www.cmtevents.com. Jan. 22-25: World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV. More info: www.worldofconcrete.com. Jan. 27-30:...

PPG enhances environmental performance of solar decathlon house.(Final Coat)
January 1, 2008... Carnegie Mellon University's entry in the 2007 Solar Decathlon featured the latest in solar power technology; but that was not the project's only environmental highlight. Students also enhanced the environmental profile of their home by...