Coatings World articles from July 2005

Coatings World archives from July 2005

The top companies Asia, increased control of services and distribution and rising raw material costs are common bonds for this year's top firms.(Editor's Page)
July 1, 2005... Each year since we started compiling our Top Companies Report--our ranking of the top players in the global paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants market based on annual sales of these products--we have tried to find a theme to sum up the...

New president and CEO at Jotun.(Morten Fon and Esben Hersve appointed)(Knut Almestrand is retires)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Morten Fon has been appointed president and CEO for the Jotun Group. Fon succeeds Knut Almestrand, who is retiring at the end of 2005, after 37 years in with the company. Currently Fon is group vice president for Jotun Coatings, one of...

CPSC, EPA release interim CCA study results: penetrating coatings are better than paint at minimizing arsenic exposure from CCA-treated wood.(Consumer Products Safety Commission)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Chromated copper arsenate)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have posted interim results of their two year joint study focused on reducing the amount of dislodgable arsenic from chromated copper...

AutoVAZ awards contract to PPG-Helios joint venture for new paint shop.(PPG Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A PPG-Helios joint venture has won a five-year contract with AutoVAZ to provide the Russian vehicle maker with chemical management at its new paint shop in Togliatte. The JV--which has been handling process management services for AutoVAZ...

Fuji Hunt, Pantone team up for ink and coatings swatch book.(Fuji Hunt Photographic Chemicals)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Makers of coatings for the graphic arts market know how essential the right gloss or matte finish can be to the overall appearance of a project. Many times, however, the designer isn't the decision maker when it comes to matte versus gloss. ...

Aging Americans to fuel market for medical and dental adhesives and sealants.(Fresh Paint)
July 1, 2005... Although an aging U.S. population is putting a strain on Social Security and Medicare, it may offer riches for some adhesive and sealant suppliers. Demand for medical and dental adhesives and sealants in the U.S. is forecast to rise 8.4%...

Akzo Nobel patents non-stick coating.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,863,974 B2 Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V. has received a patent for a nonstick coating formed on a substrate comprising a primer composition and a topcoat composition. The primer composition is comprised of at...

Rohm and Haas patents multi-layer coating.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,855,403 Rohm and Haas Company has received a patent for a method for preparing a multi-layer coating composition. It is comprised of applying a first-coating composition to a substrate wherein the first-coating...

Dupont patents low gloss, free radical powder coatings.(du Pont de Nemours and Company )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,852,765 B2 E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company has been granted a patent for a powder coating composition that produces a low gloss coating upon cure. The composition is comprised of a base polymer selected from the...

Lord patents low viscosity scratch resistant coatings.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,852,768 B2 Lord Corp. has received a patent for a scratch-resistant coating composition having a textured surface upon curing when applied on a substrate, and having a thickness of from five to 150 micrometers. The...

DSM patents radiation-curable composition.(DSM IP Assets)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,852,770 B2 DSM IP Assets has been granted a patent for a radiation curable composition comprised of at least one radiation-curable oligomer. The oligomer includes diisocyanate residues, wherein at least 50% mole of the...

Kansai Paint patents pigment dispersing resin.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,852,817 B2 Kansai Paint Co. has received a patent for a pigment dispersing resin which is a copolymer of sulfonic group-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer; polyoxyalkylene chain-containing nonionic polymerizable...

Venezuelan auto market is up: with auto production on the rise, Venezuela's automotive aftermarket business needs improved paint supplier support.(International Coating Scene: LATIN AMERICA)
July 1, 2005... E.I. DuPont de Nemours' Venezuelan Performance Coatings unit was recently named best supplier in the Andean region--out of a field of 160 suppliers--by General Motors' Andean unit, which comprises operations in Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador....

Effect paints gain favor: interest in effect coatings is helping to blend old world and modern paint technologies.(International Coatings Scene: EUROPE)
July 1, 2005... Among the fastest growing paints in Europe at the moment are those with metallic and pearlescent effects and those with natural, traditional colors. The two groups of paints would seem to signify opposite trends in consumer tastes. One...

Differentiation does exist--part two: value and uniqueness do exist in the powder coatings market. The second of a three-part series.(Business Corner: STRATEGIES & ANALYSIS)
July 1, 2005... In our first-part of this series (see May, page 18), I offered two unique concepts for consideration--service and product-line offerings (the DuPont Star Coater program, with the strict objective being to satisfy the powder custom job-shop...

Dunn-Edwards introduces Ecoshield.(New Products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Dunn-Edwards has introduced Ecoshield, a new line of low odor interior paint. The paint was developed for projects where indoor air quality is a concern, such as schools, hospitals, hotels, homes and other closed-ventilation buildings. ...

Pliodeck adhesive obtains high velocity hurricane zone acceptance.(New Products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Ashland's Pliodeck adhesive has obtained High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) acceptance--one of the most stringent requirements for roofing adhesives from Miami-Dade County, FL. The insulation adhesive is used to bond insulation board to...

Rhino Hide's 7000 perfect barrier renamed UltraBan.(New Products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Rhino Hide's 7000 Perfect Barrier has been renamed UltraBan. The product is available to consumers for a variety of applications including boats, RVs and homes. UltraBan can be used on wood, millwork, wall coverings, rope, natural fibers and...

Muralo introduces Professional Grade Spackle.(New Products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Muralo has added Professional Grade Spackle to its line of Spackle products. Professional Grade Spackle features high build, quick drying and easy sanding, and can be used for both interior and exterior applications, according to the company....

Top companies report.
July 1, 2005... ALPHABETICAL LISTING AB. WILH. BECKER--19 ACE PAINT--57 AKZO NOBEL--1 ALTANA--39 AMERON--47 ARCH--32 ASIAN PAINTS--28 BARLOWORLD--31 BASF COATINGS--7 BENJAMIN MOORE--21 BRILLUX--26 ...

Resin supplier directory.(Directory)
July 1, 2005... Here is a look at the latest offerings from resin suppliers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly. Albemarle Corporation Baton Rouge, LA (800) 535-3030 Fax: (225) 388-7848 ...

Lab focus: investing for the future: with emerging markets offering high growth potential, leading paint makers recognize the need to invest in R&D facilities.
July 1, 2005... To successfully keep up with the ever-changing demands of the coatings industry, it is critical that coatings manufacturers invest substantially in the latest tools and equipment for their R&D labs. Although costly, the results they...

Three companies combine to form Hexion.(Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc)(Resolution Specialty Materials)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Borden Chemical, Inc., Resolution Performance Products LLC and Resolution Specialty Materials have combined to form Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., creating one of the world's largest producers of thermosetting resins. Hexion also includes...

Degussa begins production of Aerodisp dispersions in AL.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Degussa has started manufacturing Aerodisp aerosil fumed silica dispersions at its new Mobile, AL plant. The plant, which is part of Degussa's production site in Mobile, AL, more than doubles its global production capacity for Aerodisp...

Pricing changes.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Troy Corp.: July 1--$0.25/Ib. increase for Polyphase 678, $0.30/Ib. increase for Polyphase 662 and $0.27/Ib. increase for Polyphase 663; 5-20% increase for Troykyd defoamers.

Asiacoat 2005 to be held Sept. 20-22 in Quangzhou, China.
July 1, 2005... The tenth China International Exhibition for Coatings, Printing Inks and Surface Finishing (AsiaCoat 2005) will be held Sept. 20-22 at the Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center in Guangzhou, China. Hosted by China National Coatings Industry...

Brookfield offers viscosity measurement courses.(Brookfield Engineering Laboratories)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Brookfield Engineering is offering a course on viscosity measurement for lab viscometer operators Aug. 11 in Middleboro, MA and Aug. 16 in King of Prussia, PA. The course provides attendees with the tools and concepts to make precise viscosity...

Akzo Nobel presents Hanna award.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The 19th annual Hanna Award in Coatings for best project in the science and technology of chemical coatings was presented at Ohio State University during Ohio Science Day to Audreyana C. Jagger, an eighth grade student, for her project, "The...

Radtech presents two-part online UV/EB course.(RadTech International)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... RadTech International is offering the first installment of the RadTech Online Education (ROLE) series with "Polymer Chemistry for the UV/EB Professional" presented by Byron Christmas of the University of Houston-Downtown on Aug. 9. This...

Sartomer.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Sartomer's Channelview 2 manufacturing plant in Texas was recommended for ISO 9001:2000 registration by the British Standards Institute...

SPX Process Equipment.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... SPX Process Equipment has launched its new Mueller Steam web site at www.spxpe.com.

Sherwin-Williams' president resigns.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Joseph M. Scaminace has stepped down as president and COO of the Sherwin-Williams Company and resigned from the board of directors. Scaminace has accepted the position of president and CEO of OM Group Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer....

Preston takes lead of Eastman division in Asia-Pacific.(Robert Preston, Eastman Chemical Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Robert Preston has been appointed vice president and managing director, Eastman Chemical Co.'s Eastman division with responsibility for Asia-Pacific. Preston has more than 25 years experience in a variety of leadership positions in the...

Wacker chemical names Borton-Rupert director controlling.(Jennifer Borton-Rupert)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Jennifer Borton-Rupert has been promoted to director, controlling, for the Adrian, MI-based Wacker Chemical Company. She was formerly business unit controller for the company. In her new position, Borton-Rupert is responsible for directing the...

Butler promoted to technical sales manager Sun Chemical.(Scott Butler, Sun Chemical Performance Pigments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Sun Chemical Performance Pigments has named Scott Butler technical sales manager, North America. Butler will lead the performance pigments sales team in strengthening current relationships and developing strategic value propositions in the...

International Paint hires regional sales manager.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... International Paint LLC has hired Scott Doering to serve as the company's north central regional sales manager in the U.S. Doering, who has nearly 25 years experience in the coatings industry, was hired by International Paint to manage the...

CEPE adds four new members to its board.(European Confederation of Paint, Printing Ink and Artists' Colours Manufacturers Associations)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... During the CEPE annual general meeting, four new members were elected to the CEPE board. They are Leif Abildgaard, general manager of Akzo Nobel's decorative coatings Europe; David Hamill, executive director of ICI and chairman and CEO of ICI...

DuPont Powder coatings promotes managers.(Dupont Powder Coatings USA Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Andy Brink has been promoted to human resources manger for DuPont Powder Coatings, Americas. Craig Dietz, formerly marketing and product manager, has been named customer and technical sales support manager. Mileidys Bello has been promoted to...

Eckart launches Phoenix XT pigment.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Eckart has launched Phoenix XT, a weather resistant pearlescent pigment for powder coating applications. The silvery white pearlescent pigment features excellent weather resistance, high tinting strength, good electrical charging, good abrasion...

Eliokem offers Pliolite and Plioway resins.(Supplier's Corner)
July 1, 2005... Eliokem has introduced Pliolite and Plioway resins. Soluble in exempt and low KB value solvents, Pliolite and Plioway are acrylate-based resins, modified with a variety of specialty monomers to perform in a diverse range of high performance...

Lanxess offers heat-stable pigments for powder coatings.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Bayferrox and Colortherm heat-stable pigments from Lanxess are particularly well suited for use in powder coating applications. The Bayferrox line includes red, yellow, black and brown pigments. These iron oxides feature maximum weather...

EMD offers Xirallic Cosmic Turquoise pigment.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Xirallic T60-25 SW Cosmic Turquoise is EMD Chemical's newest addition to its line of effect pigments. Xirallic T60-25 SW exhibits a turquoise sparkle combined with a shimmer effect. Cosmic Turquoise is available with a unique SW chrome-free...

Union process offers small media milling brochure.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The DMQ-Mill small media milling system is the focus of a new brochure from Union Process. The new brochure outlines the advantages of circulation grinding. Features and benefits offered by the DMQ-Mill line include operation in either...

Lyondell expands oxygenated solvents line.
July 1, 2005... Lyondell Chemical Company has expanded its oxygenated solvents line with the addition of Arcosolv PMP propylene glycol methyl ether propionate. Arcosolv PMP, a non-HAP glycol ether ester, has broad solvency and slow evaporation rate, which...

Ross introduces new lab and pilot plant mixing system.(Supplier's Corner)
July 1, 2005... Charles Ross and Son Co. has introduced a new mixing-discharge system for the development and small-scale production of viscous, non-flowing products. The system is constructed in type 316 stainless steel and is polished to a 180...

AsiaCoat is Sept. 20-22 in Guangzhou, China.(Meetings)(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... July 11-12: Paint & Coatings Outlook, Atlanta, GA. More info: 212621-4978; www.chemconference.com. July 28-30: SCANZ Annual Conference, Napier, New Zealand. More info: 649-820-1557. Aug. 17-20: SCAA/APMF Expo 05, Melbourne, Victoria,...

DuPont continues NASCAR alliance.(Final Coat)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... NASCAR is one of the hottest sports in the U.S., sporting some of the most brand-loyal fans. And DuPont-recognizing the value of its alliance with one of the sport's top racers-has extended sponsorship of the No. 24 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the...