Coatings World articles from July 2003

Coatings World archives from July 2003

Here we go again. (Editor's Page).(Editorial)
July 1, 2003... A Rhode Island superior court in Providence has ruled the that state can retry its case against the so-called "lead paint" industry on April 5, 2004. But will this retrial be a (lead) chip off the old block? Things are a bit different this...

Akzo Nobel's Nobilas to manage car repair cycle. (As We Go To Press).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Akzo Nobel has launched a new business, Nobilas, that manages the repair cycle of a car from the time it is damaged until it is ready to be returned to the owner. Based in the Netherlands, Nobilas will provide repair, accident and claim...

Huron Capital Partners forms specialty chemical platform. (As We Go To Press).(Quest Chemical Holding LLC)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Huron Capital partners LLC, a Detroit Michigan-based private equity firm, has formed Quest Chemical Holding LLC, a partnership with Frederick A. Quinn and Carol E. Bramson, two specialty chemical industry executives. During his 27 years in...

Think young(er): start selling to generation Y: surveys shows almost half of teens want to paint their rooms themselves. (Fresh Paint).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * A recent survey conducted by Lowe's has given new meaning to the "Y" in DIY. A survey conducted by the home improvement chain and Ipsos-Insight has revealed that Generation Y is hands-on when it comes to home improvement. A good percentage of...

Dunn-Edwards celebrates two decades of "EG-free". (Fresh Paint).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * After being one of the first firms in the paint industry to totally eliminate the use of ethylene glycol (EG) in all water-based products, Dunn-Edwards Corporation is celebrating two decades of selling EG-free water-based products, having...

New pigments symposium is April 20-22, 2004 in Chicago, call for papers issued by CPMA, Coatings World. (Fresh Paint).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * The Color Pigments Manufacturers Association, Inc. (CPMA) is being joined by Rodman Publications--publishers of Coatings World, Ink World and Happi (Household and Personal Products Industry)--in presenting a new symposium in North America on...

EPA proposes removing MEK from HAP list from large facilities ... (Fresh Paint).(Environmental Protection Agency to remove methyl ethyl ketone from hazardous air pollutants list)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * EPA is proposing to remove methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) from the Clean Air Act's list of 188 hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) emitted from large industrial facilities. Since 1996, EPA has reviewed the potential health and environmental effects...

... And selects paint industry for new partnership initiative. (Fresh Paint).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * EPA has also invited NPCA, on behalf of the paint and coatings industry, to participate in its sector strategies program. EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation (OPEI) established the program to work with manufacturing sectors on a...

California Paints has big chip on its shelf. (Fresh Paint).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2003... * Size matters at California Paints. The company has launched new 11.5" x 13" color chips for its most popular colors. The large size Color Studio samples are designed to help consumers and design professionals more clearly visualize how a...

Waterborne crosslinkable polymer from Rohm & Haas. (Patent Update).(Rohm and Haas )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Patent No. U.S. 6,512,042 B1 Rohm and Haas has received a patent for aqueous, storage-stable, crosslinkable polymer compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic polymer component containing certain carbonyl-containing...

Polyurethane sealant compositions. (Patent Update).(Essex Specialty Product Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Patent No. U.S. 6,512,033 B1 Essex Specialty Product Inc. has been awarded a patent for a sealant composition comprising a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate functionality of at least two and an average molecular weight of at least...

Compositions for coating plastics. (Patent Update).(BASF AG)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Patent No. U.S. 6,512,044 B1 BASF has been granted a patent for a coating composition comprising one or more polyester resins, one or more polyacrylate resins, one or more di- and/or polyisocyanates having free or blocked isocyanate...

Pigment-dispersion photo-sensitive coating solution. (Patent Update).(Sumitomo Chemical Company )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Patent No. U.S. 6,514,669 B2 Sumitomo Chemical Company has received a patent for a pigment-dispersion photo-sensitive coating solution comprising a binder resin, an organic-solvent and a main pigment dispersed in the solvent, wherein the...

Primer for polyurethane-based sealants and adhesives. (Patent Update).(Sika Corp. )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Patent No. U.S. 6,511,752 B1 Sika Corp. has obtained a patent for a method for adhering a polyurethane-based sealant or adhesive tea substrate. The method comprises applying an aqueous primer solution onto a substrate, the primer...

Method for manufacture of powder coating. (Patent Update).(Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Inc. and Liquid Gas Co. )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Patent No. U.S. 6,515,046 B2 Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Inc. and Liquid Gas Co. have received a patent for a method of manufacturing a powder coating that enables the paint to be manufactured easily and with good energy conservation and...

Is cost of business in Europe behind ICI's restructuring?Few :sacred cows" in new plan. (International Coatings Scene).
July 1, 2003... In May, ICI announced a major structuring plan (see Fresh Paint, June, p. 10). Designed to yield 30 million [pounds sterling] of sustainable bottom line savings by 2005, more than 700 jobs will be lost worldwide over the next two years. The...

Sissons leads growing market in Trinidad: facing stiff competition from international paint companies, Sissons focuses on quality. (International Coating Scene).(Sissons Paints Ltd.)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2003... Sissons Paints Ltd. is both the oldest and leading paint and coatings manufacturer in Trinidad & Tobago, with an estimated 30% market share of the country's two-million-gallon-per-year market, said Jesus Rodriguez, the general manager of the...

Value shift and offshore migration: when production moves off-shore, smaller coatings companies get hurt. (Business Corner).
July 1, 2003... There is a significant movement of some of our basic manufacturing production from the U.S. to other regions of the world. This fact is no surprise to anyone. You've seen various industries choose to go "off-shore" for smoke-stack production of...

Online integration spells success for metacrylics: could a web site wunderkind polish your online image? (Paint Chips).
July 1, 2003... The paint industry has thrived since Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams set up shop in 1866. Others followed, such as family-owned Klinger Paint, founded in 1900. Mergers and consolidation aside, a surprising number are still around--Klinger...

Benjamin Moore launches waterborne satin Impervo. (New Products).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Benjamin Moore and Co. has introduced waterborne satin Impervo, a counterpart to alkyd satin Impervo. The original oil-based satin Impervo was created for use on interior trim, doors and cabinets. The new waterborne product delivers end...

Liberon launches floor sealer. (New Products).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Liberon's new Laminate Floor Sealer seals worn flooring while reviving surface shine, fills and hides superficial scratches and reduces wear. The product is quick drying and provides a slip-resistant surface, according to company. ...

Elite by Para high quality latex paint. (New Products).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Para Paints of Brampton, Ontario has launched Elite by Para, a new super-durable, stain-resistant 100% acrylic latex paint. Developed using Para Paints' ceramic microsphere technology, Elite by Para is a ceramic eggshell paint that is the...

2003 top companies report. (Cover Story).
July 1, 2003... 2003 Top Companies Report Welcome to the Coatings World 2003 Top Companies Report, our annual profile of the leading paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants companies in the world. This ranking is based on annual sales of paint,...

Asia-Pacific Coatings Show: the number of attendees and exhibitors at APCS continued to decline this year, perhaps fueled by SARS fears. Will the 2004 event in Thailand fare any better? (Exhibition Review).
July 1, 2003... Trade shows have been on a downward trend during the past few years, but one of the bright spots has been in China and other growing nations in Asia. The Asia-Pacific Coatings Show (APCS) has--for the past number of years--been the only major...

Lab equipment update: looking for new lab equipment? Check out the latest offerings.
July 1, 2003... What are lab equipment customers looking for? According to lab equipment suppliers, they want instruments that are durable, easy to use, multi-functional and they want it all at an affordable price. "Our customers are looking for...

Resins directory.
July 1, 2003... Here is a look at the latest offerings from select resin suppliers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly. * Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 7201 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA 18195-1501...

Dow Corning and Wacker to form JV in Asia. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Dow Corning Corp. and Wacker Chemie GmbH have announced their intent to form a joint venture in Asia. The JV would manufacture silicone intermediates and fumed silica which are used in many finished products. The companies would jointly...

Lubrizol acquires chemical production facility in SC. (Indusrty News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * The Lubrizol Corporation has completed the acquisition of a chemical production facility formerly owned by Specialty Industrial Products of Spartanburg, SC. The facility, which consists of two manufacturing plants covering 16 acres, is...

Ryntz to receive Tess Award.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * The Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) division of the American Chemical Society will honor Rose Ryntz, manager and staff technical fellow with Visteon Corp., with its Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2003. Dr. Ryntz is...

Dock Resins changes name, launches web site. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Dock Resins Corp., a subsidiary of the Lubrizol Corporation, has changed its name to Lubrizol Dock Resins. Purchased by Lubrizol in October 2002, Dock Resins manufactures proprietary and custom polymers for a wide range of coating and...

RadTech issues call for papers.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * RadTech has issued a call for papers for e|5: UV and EB Technology Expo and Conference which will be May 2-5, 2004 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. RadTech is now accepting abstracts for review for the technical...

RadTech presents UV/EB auto processing seminar. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * RadTech International will present Driving Changes: UV/EB Processing For Automotive on Sept. 24-25 at the Radisson Toledo in Toledo, OH. The two-day event will present introductory material as well as current and future applications for UV...

Bayer Chemicals.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Bayer Chemicals has increased production capacity for its Blankophor fluorescent whitening agents at its Leverkusen site by more than 10%...

Sartomer Company.(Stratford, Connecticut, plant has achieved ISO 9001:2000 registration)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Sartomer Company's Stratford, CT plant has achieved ISO 9001:2000 registration...

Product price index. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Product Price Index Company Product Change Effective Akzo Nobel Resins all coating increase of $0.035- June 1 resins $0.05/lb. for ...

Distributor Appointments. (Industry News).
July 1, 2003... Distributor Appointments Company Distributor Region Product Cook Composites Archway Sales IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, ESI-CRYL, and Polymers NE and WI ...

Jeurkar named VP of R&D at Muralo Paints. (People on the Move).(Chitra Jeurkar)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Muralo Paints: Chitra Jeurkar has been promoted from manager of the R&D group to vice president of R&D. Dr. Jeurkar joined the Bayonne, NJ-based paint maker in 1984. Additionally, Peter Seaborg, formerly sales manager for Muralo's Middle...

Akzo Nobel. (People on the Move).(Chris Wall named global marketing manager, Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Akzo Nobel: Chris Wall has been named global marketing manager Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes. Formerly marketing manager for car refinishes Asia-Pacific, Mr. Wall replaces Barry Tomlinson, who has headed Akzo Nobel's powder coatings business unit...

DuPont. (People on the Move).(announces various appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... DuPont: Dieter Engel has been appointed global director, specialty coatings, DuPont Performance Coatings. Dr. Engel, who had been director of technology with DuPont Performance Coatings, succeeds Michael Gauss and will relocate from the U.S. to...

Ferro Corp. (People on the Move).(appointed Thomas W. Gannon corporate vice president and CEO)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Ferro Corp.: Ferro Corp. has named Thomas W. Gannon corporate vice president and CEO.

Reichhold. (People on the Move).(Carl Sullivan named architectural technology manager for company's global coating and performance resins business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Reichhold: Carl Sullivan has joined the company as architectural technology manager for Reichhold's global coating and performance resins business (GCPR). Mr. Sullivan, had most recently served at Bayer Corp. as global technical manager, powder...

Jamestown Powder Coatings. (People on the Move).(Kevin Biller in new role as "Joe Powder")(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Jamestown Powder Coatings: Kevin Biller, vice president-general manager, has recently accepted the responsibilities of "Joe Powder." In this new role, he will provide information for the company's "Ask Joe Powder" internet program. The...

PRA. (People on the Move).(director of information Dip Dasgupta retires)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... PRA: Dip Dasgupta, PRA's long-time director of information, has retired from the Teddington, UK-based research association. Mr. Dasgupta, who was co-organizer of the conference held during the European Coatings Show, had been with PRA for 38...

Solvay Solexis, Inc. (People on the Move).(Michael Krauss named market development specialist for fluoropolymer melts and coatings)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Solvay Solexis, Inc.: Michael Krauss has been named market development specialist for fluoropolymer melts and coatings at this Thorofare, NJ-based fluoropolymer maker.

Hunter Associates Laboratory. (People on the Move).(Danna Blankenship joins technical services team)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Hunter Associates Laboratory: Danna Blankenship has joined the technical services team at this Reston, VA-based maker of color measurement systems.

Powder Coatings Institute (PCI). (People on the Move).(installed Steve Houston as president)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Powder Coatings Institute (PCI): The association has installed Steve Houston, vice president of sales at DuPont Powder Coatings USA, Inc., as president of the 2003-2004 fiscal year. Mr. Houston was installed at PCI's annual meeting in May. ...

Wacker Specialties. (People on the Move).(named Christoph von Plotho president)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Wacker Specialties: Christoph von Plotho has been named president of Wacker Specialties, succeeding Albert Baehny who left the company in late January. Dr. von Plotho had been vice president of the performance materials business unit at Wacker...

Precision IBC, Inc. (People on the Move).(named Anthony P. Beard president)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Precision IBC, Inc. This Fairhope, AL-based leasing and fleet management services company providing returnable, re-usable liquid and dry bulk packaging has announced the following executive appointments: Anthony P. Beard, former CFO and EVP,...

Lyondell offers two new acryflow polyol products. (Supplier's Corner).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Lyondell Chemical Company has added Acryflow A90 and P90 acrylic polyols to its resin management concept (RMc). RMc gives formulators the flexibility to create a multitude of products with only five resins, rather than dozens, according to...

Ciba adds green pigment to Irgazin 2000 series. (Supplier's Corner).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Ciba Specialty Chemicals has launched Irgazin green 2180, the latest addition to the Irgazin 2000 series. Irgazin green 2180 features high tinting strength, good weatherfastness, good bleed resistance, good flow and good chemical resistance,...

Rohm and Haas introduces organic opacifier. (Supplier's Corner).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Rohm and Haas has launched Ropaque Ultra-E, an organic opacifier that allows the formulation of waterborne paints at an optimum cost performance while improving paint properties such as dirt-pick-up, exterior durability, scrub resistance and...

Premier Mill develops AP disc technology. (Supplier's Corner).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Premier Mill has developed a disc system, AP disc technology, in which a number of pins or pegs are mounted on the disc surface close to the disc periphery. These pins are mounted on the disc surface so that they are positioned in parallel to...

Buhler launches new bead mill. (Supplier's Corner).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Buhler has launched its newly developed R60 bead mill for ultrafine dispersion applications. It is ideal for processing industrial paint and coatings and liquid printing inks. The R60 has been specially designed for operation in the...

Degussa publishes new Sivento Silanes brochure. (Supplier's Corner).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * Degussa's aerosil and silanes business unit has published a new brochure, "Sivento Silanes for Treatment of Fillers and Pigments." The 12-page brochure provides information on Degussa's Dynasylan, Dynasil and Hydrosil lines of silanes...

Latin America Coatings Show in Mexico, July 16-17. (Meetings).
July 1, 2003... July 6-11: Corrosion Science in the 21st Century, Manchester, Great Britain. More info: UMIST, Corrosion and Protection Centre, Fax: 44-161-200-48-65; E-mail: gillian.shannon@umist.ac.uk; Web: www.cp.umist.ac.uk. July 7-11: 29th Annual...

Nova Paint Club celebrates 20th year. (Final Coat).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... * The Nova Paint Club, an international organization encouraging the sharing of technical and other expertise between independent companies, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner held at the culmination of the three-day club...