Coatings World articles from July 2004

Coatings World archives from July 2004

Top companies eye Asia for growth: market leaders continue to seek growth via the Asia-Pacific region.(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... There's a common thread running through this year's Top Companies Report (beginning on page 24). It's growth and how to achieve it. Regardless of where they are headquartered or what type of products they sell, coatings manufacturers have one...

Akzo Nobel acquires Timpe & Mock.(Akzo Nobel N.V.)(Timpe und Mock GmbH und Co.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Akzo Nobel's decorative coatings business will acquire Timpe & Mock, the second largest decorative paint wholesaler in Germany. Employing approximately 400 people in 20 outlets in northern Germany, Timpe & Mock specializes in supplying the...

Wattyl exits U.S. business, sells Coronado and Lenmar.(Wattyl Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Australian paint manufacturer Wattyl Ltd. has sold its U.S. businesses, Coronado Paint, an architectural-coatings company and Lenmar Inc., a manufacturer of lacquers and polyurethane coatings, to Stony Point, NY-based INSL-X Products Corp. ...

Rodda Paint, Cloverdale merge operations.(Fresh Paint)(Rodda Paint Co.)(Cloverdale Paint)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Two family-run, regional paint operations have announced plans to merge. Rodda Paint, based in Portland, OR, and Cloverdale Paint Inc. (CPI), based in Canada, will combine operations. According to a statement released by both organizations,...

Berger exits Malta market.(Berger International)(Berger Paints (Malta) Limited)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Berger International Limited (BILl, the overseas subsidiary of Asian Paints, is divesting its stake in Berger Paints (Malta) Limited. It has sold its shares to its partners in the JV, Van Gee Bee Limited, for approximately $1.8 million.

Sayerlack redesigns packaging for North American and Canadian markets.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Sayerlack, owned by the coatings division of Arch Chemicals, said it is out to "reinforce" its position in the North American and Canadian wood coatings markets with new packaging. The company wanted to promote the product's high-performance...

Cepe changes statues and elects new board at annual meeting in Spain.(Fresh Paint)
July 1, 2004... At its general assembly held June 4 in Barcelona, CEPE (the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists' Colours Industry) amended its statutes and elected a new board. The general assembly of CEPE, composed of national member...

Nova Paint Club elects Cooray of Barloworld, Vogel of Vogel paint to committee posts.(Fresh Paint)(Boyd Cooray)(Drew Vogel)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Nova Paint Club, an organization of independent paint companies, recently met in Sydney, marking the first time the group held a meeting in Australia. Barloworld hosted the event, which brought together the full board and technical...

Glasurit GmbH.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Glasurit GmbH has been named a system and service partner for Fouad Al-Ghanim & Sons Automotive Company, the official importer for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and Lamborghini in Kuwait...

Through a six-year, $2.1 million grant, University of Otago scientists in New Zealand are working on marine paint that will more effectively combat biological fouling.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Through a six-year, $2.1 million grant, University of Otago scientists in New Zealand are working on marine paint that will more effectively combat biological fouling. It's partner in the program is local paint manufacturer Resene.

High strength brown pigment from Engelhard.(Patents Update)(Engelhard Corp.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,579,356 B2 Engelhard Corp. has been granted a patent for a brown pigment composition, comprising approximately 30%-80% by weight of iron oxide; five to 50% by weight of chromium oxide; and 2.5%-50% by weight of alumina...

Rohm and Haas patents hot melt adhesive.(Patents Update)(Rohm and Haas Co.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,579,406 B2 Rohm and Haas Company has received a patent for a moisture reactive hot melt adhesive composition formed by admixing components comprising a polyisocyanate, an amorphous polyol and 0.1 to 10%, by weight based on...

Ferro patents "lotus effect" self-cleaning coatings.(Patents Update)(Ferro GmbH)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,358,018 A Ferro GmbH has been granted a patent for self-cleaning "lotus effect" coatings. These coatings are comprised of at least a partially hydrophobic structured surface and are obtained by applying a basecoat...

Henkel patents paint masking for corners.(Patents Update)(Henkel Consumer Adhesives Inc.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,579,587 B2 Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Inc. has received a patent for a paint mask for masking a corner area adjacent workpieces to be painted, comprising a thin, flexible sheet having opposite bottom and top faces. The...

Creavis patents nanoparticles for self-cleaning surfaces.(Patents Update)(Creavis GmbH)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,249,280 A Creavis has been granted a patent for nanoparticles for self-cleaning surfaces with (partially) hydrophobic structure. It is comprised of nanoparticles of a specified size protruding from a matrix, i.e. heat...

Photoactivatable coating comprising photolatent base.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,579,913 B2 Akzo Nobel has received a patent for a photoactivatable coating composition comprising at least one photoinitiator and a base-catalyzed polymerizable or curable organic material comprising at least one...

Waterborne primer with improved chip resistance.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,579,928 B2 BASF Corp. has been granted a patent for a composite coating. It is comprised of a substrate; at least one primer coating layer over the substrate that is obtained by curing a primer coating composition...

Bayer patents water-dispersible powders.(Patents Update)(Bayer Chemicals AG)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,337,772 A Bayer has been granted a patent for storage-stable, water-dispersible polymeric powders, for use in electrically conductive coatings. The powder is comprised of a polymer of thiophene and polystyrene sulphonic...

Process for fine division of organic pigments.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,582,508 B2 Clariant has received a patent for a process to manufacture finely divided organic pigments. The method entails spraying a coarsely crystalline crude pigment and/or a poorly dispersible prepigment in suspension...

Corob patents highly reflective coatings.(Patents Update)(Corob SpA)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,326,933 A Corob SpA has been granted a patent for highly reflective coatings, especially for integrating spheres of spectrophotometers. The coating is comprised of a composition containing diffusely reflective materials,...

BASF patents dirt-repellent coating.(BASF AG)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,353,822 A BASF AG has been granted a patent for a dirt-repellent coating. It is comprised of priming the substrate with (hot melt) adhesive or a polymeric dispersion to give a tacky surface and then applying particles...

Pursuing Latin recovery: for ICI, customer-focused market research will fuel success in the recovering Latin paint market.(Latin America)(ICI Paints )
July 1, 2004... Latin American economic growth should yield a stronger market for paint and coatings this year, particularly in the architectural segment, according to Marcos Saavedra, the regional chief executive for ICI Paints in Latin America. "For...

Affordable nanocomposites? researchers are tackling cost concerns through careful selection of materials.(Europe)(BASF)(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... Nanomaterials are increasing their share of coating ingredients sales in Europe. But their growth is still being held back by cost, some of which stems from expenditure on abortive R&D projects. Because of the problem with cost, a lot of...

Differentiation vs. complexity: differentiation requires management of both the "backroom" and "market-facing" sides of your business.(Strategies & Analysis)
July 1, 2004... Over the years, we have witnessed significant confusion when defining differentiation and complexity concepts in running small, medium and large companies. Many believe that differentiation is simply being different from the features offered by...

Diamond ceiling white from California Paint.(New Products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... California Paints, Andover, MA, has launched new Diamond acrylic latex ceiling white, which it contends is the highest quality acrylic latex ceiling white on the market. The brand has an anti-spatter formulation and can be used on sheetrock,...

Tnemec's new steel primer delivers three levels of corrosion protection.(New Products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Tnemec Company has added Series 394 PerimePrime, a one component, moisture-cured, micaceous iron oxide (MIO), zinc-filled perimeter steel primer. The primer has been designed to address corrosion on structural steel, offering triple protection...

Fiberlock fire restoration line includes shellac sealer.(New Products)(Fiberlock Technologies )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Fiberlock Technologies has added a new line of products for cleaning and restoration of fire, smoke and water damaged areas. Sold under the Recon name, the line 30 products includes a fast-drying pigmented shellac primer/sealer that seals smoke...

Rodda launches new advanced silicone paint.(New Products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Rodda has launched Ultimate, a new line of premium exterior paint featuring advanced silicone technology. To increase durability and improve color saturation, ultimate is formulated with ceramic pigmentation that resists UV degradation. ...

2004 Top Companies Report.
July 1, 2004... Welcome to the Coatings World 2004 Top Companies Report, which profiles the leading manufacturers of paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants in the world. Our rankings are based on annual sales of paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants. For...

Resin supplier directory.(Directory)
July 1, 2004... Here is a look at the latest offerings from resin suppliers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly. Alberdingk Boley, Inc. Greensboro, NC Fax: (336) 454-5007 Web site:...

Lab equipment and computer tools & technology: coatings companies and their suppliers are relying on a wide variety of technologies to improve efficiency, customer service and ultimately their bottom line.
July 1, 2004... A little more than a decade ago, the Internet was still in its early stages and few people could have predicted what a fundamental influence it would have on every facet of our lives. Nowadays you would be hard pressed to find a coatings...

Eastman to sell portions of CASPI unit.(Industry News)(Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers and Inks)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Eastman Chemical Company and Apollo Management, L.P., a private investment firm, have signed an agreement for Apollo to acquire certain businesses and product lines in Eastman's coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks (CASPI) segment....

Eastman's Texanol ester alcohol determined VOC-free by EU Parliament.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Eastman Chemical Company's Texanol ester alcohol has been determined to be VOC-free, according to recent legislation passed by the European Parliament.

Rohm and Haas expands range of coatings biocides.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Rohm and Haas has added a number of new products to its coating biocides product line. Rocima 550 microbiocide, a zero-VOC preservative that is stable in high pH systems and Rocima 607 microbiocide, a BIT and Bronopol blend, have been added to...

BASF resumes production of perylene pigment.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... BASF has resumed production of Paliogen Red K 3580 perylene pigment, which had been affected by a September 2, 2003 fire at DyStar Textilifarben GmbH & Co. in Ludwigshafen. Production is expected to be at full capacity by the end of August.

Huber relocates Atlanta headquarters.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Huber Engineered Materials has relocated its worldwide headquarters in Atlanta. The new address is 1000 Parkwood Circle, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339. Phone and fax numbers remain the same.

Pricing changes.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Bayer Polymers: May 15--increase of $0.07/lb for Rucote polyester powder resins. Eastman Chemical Co.,: June 1--increase of $0.08/lb in N. America and $0.02/kg in Latin America, Europe and Asia for NPG glycol; increase of $0.02/lb in N....

Distributor appointments.(Industry News)(Eckart, D&F Distributing, Inc., Noveon/Hilton Davis, Majemac Enterprises, Inc., George Grant Co., Associates, Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Eckart has named D&F Distributing, Inc. sales agent for Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma, and Delta Colours the agent for Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. Lipscomb Chemical...

Andritz acquires filtration business unit of Netzsch Group.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Andritz, an international technology group, has signed an agreement to buy the filtration business unit of Netzsch Group, based in Germany. The Netzsch filtration business unit supplies a variety of dewatering units, including filter...

Mixing seminar to be held in Chicago, Aug. 10-11.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... "Consistent Mixing and Dispersing: The Theory and Technology of Incorporating Powders into Liquids," a two-day seminar, will be held Aug. 10-11 in Chicago. It will provide the basics of mixing and how to achieve batch-to-batch uniformity and...

UMR Coatings Institute offers free e-newsletter.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) Coatings Institute has created a newsletter which is e-mailed to subscribers. Past issues are available at www.umr.edu/~coatings. In addition to news from the UMR campus, the newsletter contains information...

Charles Ross and Son Company.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Charles Ross and Son Company's now web site, www.staticmixers.com, offers detailed information on its line of static/motionless mixers...

Precision IBC.(IBC rental fleet of Superior Tank Rental )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Precision IBC has acquired the IBC rental fleet of Superior Tank Rental...

Fusion UV.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Fusion UV has added a new section, Solutions for Chemistry Formulators, to its web site (www.fusionuv.com)...

Gouverneur Talc Co.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Gouverneur Talc Co., a subsidiary of the R.T. Vanderbilt Co. has increased production capacity for Nytal fine particle size talc by 20%...

SPX Process Equipment.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... SPX Process Equipment has opened a Waukesha Cherry-Burrel PD pump remanufacturing center at the Lightnin operation in Rochester, NY.

BASF names Delmoitiez group vice president.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Jacques Delmoitiez former head of automotive refinish/commercial transport coatings solutions for BASF Coatings, has been named group vice president and will head up the Brussels-based project to implement the "BASF 2015 Strategy-Help our...

Degussa names senior VP and general manager, regional sales manager.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Degussa has named Ruediger Eberhard senior vice president and general manager for the company's aerosil and silanes business unit in North America. In this position, Eberhard will be responsible for all aspects of the business unit's...

Fusion UV adds staff in Asia and Europe.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Fusion UV Systems, Inc. has named Michael Cook general manager for all UV curing operations and business activities in Europe. Prior to joining Fusion UV, Cook served first as group technical director and then as director and general manger of...

Pushaw appointed president Micro Powders.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Warren Pushaw has been appointed president of Micro Powders, Inc. A chemist and 22-year veteran of Micro Powders, Pushaw has served in various positions, most recently as technical director, vice president and general manager. As president,...

Akzo Nobel names REES general manager North American car refinishes.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Akzo Nobel has named Jim Rees general manager of its North American car refinishes division. He succeeds Rob Molenaar who was recently promoted to global manager of the Akzo Nobel powder coatings division. For more than 20 years, Rees served in...

Sartomer names Monroe plant manager in Grand Junction, CO.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Sartomer Company has named Matt Monroe plant manager at its Grand Junction, CO site. As plant manager, Monroe will be responsible for all operations, including production, packaging, shipping/receiving and maintenance at the ISO...

Crompton names Murrel VP urethanes business, Odaniell head of unified specialty chemicals businesses.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... William Murrel has been named vice president of Crompton's urethanes business unit, responsible for managing the strategic business operations and global growth of the urethanes business. He will also have additional responsibility for...

AsiaCoat 2004 is Sept. 21-23.(Meetings)(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... Sept. 9-11: Surface Coatings Australia Annual Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia. More info: www.scaa.asn.au. Sept. 13-17: Basic Compositions of Coatings short course, UMR Campus-Rolla, MO. More info: Alice Clift, (573) 341-4419;...

Clariant adds DPP red pigments to range.(Supplier's Corner)
July 1, 2004... Clariant has introduced new diketopyrrolopyrrol (DPP) pigments to its range of high-performance pigments. Hostaperm Red D2G 70 LV 2647 is a high quality red pigment which is particularly suited for use in automotive and OEM finishes and...

Tego offers additives to improve compatibility.(Supplier's Corner)
July 1, 2004... Tego Coating and Ink Additives has introduced Tego LA-D 618, Tego LA-D 902 and Tego LA-D 903, additives that improve the compatibility of pigment concentrates in white bases for architectural coatings. These additives increase color strength,...

Shepherd Color offers special effect pigments.(Supplier's Corner)
July 1, 2004... Shepherd Color Co. has launched StarLight special effect pigments for use in coatings. StarLight was developed using MicroMirror technology to obtain an outstanding brilliance and sparkle in a variety of applications. This technology is...

EIT introduces 3DCure multi-dimentional system.(Supplier's Corner)
July 1, 2004... EIT has introduced 3DCure multidimensional measurement system for UV curing applications. 3DCure incorporates up to 32 UV sensors per system, each calibrated and serialized, a data collection module that is re-chargeable and can support...

Exakt Technologies offers three roll mill.(Supplier's Corner)
July 1, 2004... Exakt Technologies, Inc. has introduced the Exakt 80E, a computer-controlled, bench-top three roll mill. Ideal for the product development lab or for small production runs, this mill combines two modes of operation and a self-calibrating...

Blacoh Fluid Control offers sentry pulsation dampeners.(Supplier's Corner)
July 1, 2004... The Sentry XP pulsation dampener from Blacoh Fluid Control is specifically designed for heavy duty and high-pressure applications up to 4000 PSI. The XP features a rugged shell construction machined from a solid rod of 316L or plated carbon...

SPX launches Lightnin ECL in European market.(Supplier's Corner)
July 1, 2004... SPX Process Equipment has launched the Lightnin ECL portable/fixed mounted mixer range in the European market. This mixer can be transferred from one application to another with minimum effort and without any cross-contamination. The ECL mixer...

A project of Olympic proportion.(Final Coat)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... When the Olympic Games open this summer in Greece, the finest athletes in the world will compete to see who is the fittest, fastest and strongest. But those won't be the only performances garnering applause from fans. A special coatings...