Coatings World articles from May 2005

Coatings World archives from May 2005

Proving value: it's important to take a unique approach to market, especially when proving the real value of your products and services.(Editor's Page)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Soon after our staff put this issue to press, we were scheduled to board flights to Germany for the European Coatings Show. Once in Nurnberg, we would spend a considerable amount of time learning about the latest innovations in coatings...

DuPont licenses nano/UV coatings technology.(As We Go To Press)(ultra violet)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Ecology Coatings Inc., an Akron, OH-based maker of nano-engineered ultra-violet curable coatings, has signed an accord with DuPont Performance Coatings, in which DuPont has been granted a license to manufacture and sell Ecology Coating's...

David and Goliath battle over "Dutch" paint; Sherwin-Williams and Fine Paints of Europe battle over trademark issue.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Woodstock, VT-based Fine Paints of Europe is in a legal battle with the U.S.'s largest coatings manufacturer regarding the name of its architectural coating called Dutchlac. Sherwin-Williams wants to prevent the company from obtaining a federal...

Durakon awarded Daimler-Chrysler, Saab contracts; company offers alternative to wet painting process.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Durakon Industries, a provider of thermoformed products and paint film technology to the automotive industry, has been awarded contracts to supply front fascia appliques to Daimler-Chrysler and Saab for the 2005 model year vehicles. ...

House & Garden designer poll ranks BenMoore no. 1, again.(Fresh Paint)(Benjamin Moore )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Benjamin Moore once again was voted the top choice of paint by interior designers in a poll conducted by House & Garden magazine. The results of the second annual "The Best on the Best" survey were reported in the shelter magazine's April...

Sico to sell paint at Kent Building Supplies.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Sico Inc. has inked a distribution agreement with Kent Building Supplies, the largest home improvement retailer in Atlantic Canada. Kent Building Supplies will sell Sico paint and Mulco caulking compounds and adhesives at its 29 outlets, which...

Tiger Drylac Canada opens new manufacturing, R&D plant.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Tiger Drylac Canada Inc. has opened its new powder coating manufacturing plant and R&D lab in Vancouver, B.C. "This state-of-the-art facility will help Tiger continue to improve the service to Western Canada and allow a quick turnaround of...

Protective coatings demand to hit $13.4 billion in U.S. by 2009.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Demand for protective coatings in the U.S. is forecast to rise 4.6% per year, reaching $13.4 billion in 2009, according to a new study from Freedonia Group. Acceleration in durable goods production and a rebound in non-residential construction...

Zinsser.(completes acquisition of Okon, Inc)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Zinsser has completed the acquisition of Okon, Inc., the Denver, CO-based maker of water-based sealer technology for concrete, masonry and wood sold under the Okon and WeatherPro banners...

BASF.(been certified)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... BASF's Lasurit-94 AG, a Glasurit products and services importer in Bulgaria, has been ISO 9001 certified in the automotive refinish sector...

Vanson HaloSource, Inc.(closes $5 million round of funding)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Vanson HaloSource, Inc. has closed a $5 million round of funding. It will use the funds to accelerate the launch and commercialization of new products related to antimicrobial coatings. Vanson says its HaloShield products can be incorporated...

Pratt & Lambert.(selling of paints)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... All Weather Surfaces Hawaii is now selling Pratt & Lambert paint in Honolulu.

PPG patents rad-cure primer process.(Patents Update)(PPG Industries )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Patent No. 6,838,177 B2 PPG Industries has received a patent for a process for priming a surface that is comprised of applying a UV radiation curable to the area to be primed and curing the primer with UV radiation provided by one or more...

Scent additive for paint.(Patents Update)(by Scentco, LLC )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,838,492 B2 Scentco, LLC has been granted a patent for a scent additive mixture formulated to be introduced into a pre-formulated paint composition as a stable dispersion to produce a scented paint which provides a pleasant...

Rolls-Royce patents temperature indicating paint.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,838,286 B2 Rolls-Royce plc has received a patent for an irreversible temperature indicating paint comprising cobalt zinc silicon blue phenacite, a frit, a binder and a solvent. The binder is comprised of an acrylic resin...

Solvent-free coatings from Degussa AG.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Patent No. Europe 1,362,871 Degussa AG has received a patent for a solvent-free coatings process that gives homogenous polymer/thermoset composition uses reaction in extruder, intensive kneader, intensive mixer or static mixer or with...

National Starch and Chemical patents water-based adhesive.(Patents Update)
May 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,838,187 B2 National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation has received a patent for a composition comprising a surfactant and an amount of a polysaccharide effective to provide fugitive adhesive properties.

Lord Corp. patents room temperature curable fluoropolymer coating.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Patent No. U.S. 6,838,407 B2 Lord Corp. has been granted a patent for a coating composition made from a two-part mixture. The first part is comprised of a solution in organic solvent of a graft-reaction product of a fluoroelastomer...

Akzo bolsters "fleet" business; some 90% of Brazilians ride buses, and not surprisingly, the country is the largest bus maker in Latin America.(International Coatings Scene: LATIN AMERICA)
May 1, 2005... Akzo Nobel Ltda. recently strengthened its position in the Brazilian commercial vehicle segment--including buses, trucks and trains--for its Sikkens Autocoat BT line by adding Mega Tintas as its distributor for these paints and services in...

The color preference cycle: as color preferences often reflect the mood of the region, experts keep in touch with current events to track trends for decorative OEM and automotive coatings.(International Coatings Scene: EUROPE)
May 1, 2005... Changes in the fashion sector in Europe are making it more difficult for paint companies to keep pace with color trends. Fashion continues to exert a powerful influence on popular preferences for color, which then spread into other sectors like...

Differentiation does exist in powder; value and uniqueness does exist in the powder coatings market. The first of a three-part series.(Business Corner: STRATEGIES & ANALYSIS)
May 1, 2005... Chemark has been critical of the powder coatings industry, not just in North America, but globally. Our observations and criticisms have been concentrated mainly on two interrelated issues: the lack of value and differentiation marketing....

Ask the expert.(Carbowet[R] DC01 surfactant)(Airflex[R] vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) emulsions)
May 1, 2005... Steven Y. Chan, Ph.D. Section Manager Q We are having difficulty getting APE (alkylphenol ethoxylate)-based surfactants. Do you have any alternatives? A Air Products is pleased to offer Carbowet[R] DC01 surfactant to relieve the...

Benjamin Moore launches Studio Finishes.(New Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Benjamin Moore has launched Studio Finishes, a new series of products offering glaze and artistic surface effects for interior painting. Among the products in the new line is Studio Finishes Glaze, a highly versatile coating that is available...

Dow Corning offers new sealant technology.(New Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dow Corning Corp. has developed HM-2500 assembly sealant, a new sealant that offers the production benefits of instant adhesion with the performance benefits of silicone elastomers. HM-2500 provides as much immediate adhesion as double-sided...

Northwest Coatings offers EB adhesives and topcoats.(New Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Northwest Coatings has developed a number of EB topcoats and adhesives to work with a variety of substrates. To complement the EB adhesive business, Northwest has also developed a line of two-part water-based laminating adhesives. These...

H.B. Fuller launches Aloren metallic powder coatings.(New Products)(H.B. Fuller Powder Coatings )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... H.B. Fuller Powder Coatings has launched Aloren, a new range of metallic powder coatings for the OEM and job-shop market. Fuller contends, this range of metallics offers colors and styles on the leading edge of fashion and retail trends for the...

S-W's 2004 sales rise 13.1%.(Financial News)(Sherwin-Williams)
May 1, 2005... Sherwin-Williams' consolidated net sales rose 16.7% in the fourth quarter to $1.5 billion and 13.1% percent in 2004 to $6.11 billion. Net sales results include the operations of three acquisitions not yet fully annualized in the fourth quarter...

Low- and zero-VOC paint technology: will the green building movement and stricter environmental regulations drive this niche product into the mainstream?(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Still viewed by many in the coatings industry as a niche product, primarily for use in hospitals, dormitories and other public spaces, low- and zero-VOC paint and coatings are gaining favor among consumers who are concerned with environmental...

Marine & yacht coatings market: although raw material prices continue to rise, it's full steam ahead for makers of marine and yacht coatings.
May 1, 2005... For the most part, companies in the marine and yacht coatings market were pleased with 2004, and they say prospects are good for the coming year based on newbuilds and refurbishment schedules. Marine coatings manufacturers continue to roll out...

Biocides, fungicides and algaecides directory.(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Here is a look at offerings from select suppliers of biocides, fungicides, algaecides and related products. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly. Arch Chemicals, Inc.--Biocides Cheshire, CT...

Mor(wear) than just paint: will mold control--and a new owner--reinvigorate the Morwear brand?(VonKnipe)
May 1, 2005... With the addition of a new mold control paint line, entrepreneur Eric VonKnipe plans to reinvigorate the Morwear brand by widening the 95 year-old company's well-established base of independent retailers with new national retail outlets. ...

2004 M&A update: an "average" year, marked by some major transactions.(mergers and acquisitions)
May 1, 2005... For mergers and acquisitions, 2004 turned out to be an average year as there were 15 North American based transactions, which is a reduction of about one-third from 2003. The transactions were rather evenly divided between architectural and...

Ciba opens NAFTA technical center.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Ciba Specialty Chemicals has opened a fully integrated technical center to support its coatings customers in the NAFTA region. The Newport, DE-based technical center specializes in enhanced effects for coatings, including colorations,...

BASF increases capacity for vinyl chloride copolymers.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... BASF is increasing its production capacity for vinyl chloride copolymers to 12,000 tons per year at its Ludwigshafen, Germany site. The company will invest 6 million [euro] to increase capacity in response to increasing demand for special...

PRA issues call for papers for fluorine/silicone conference.(Industry News)
May 1, 2005... PRA Coatings Technology Centre has issued a call for papers for its Fluorine and Silicone in Coatings conference, which will be held in Manchester, UK, Dec. 6-7. Suggested topics and general themes include market opportunities, performance in...

ASTM forms Interlaboratory Studies program.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... ASTM International's board of directors has established the Interlaboratory Studies (ILS) program and is committing $4 million over the next five years to fund it. "The board's decision to fund the ILS program is significant," said N....

Dow.
May 1, 2005... Dow has launched a new product safety web site: www.dowsafety.com...

Ross Systems and Controls.
May 1, 2005... Ross Systems and Controls has launched a new web site: www.rosssyscon.com.

Pricing changes.(chemicals)
May 1, 2005... BASF: effective immediately--0.05 [euro]/kg increase for dimethylethanolamine, methyldiethanolamine and monomethylethanolamine in Europe; 0.07 [euro]/kg increase for diethylethanolamine in Europe. Cook Composites and Polymers: April...

PPG's LeBoeuf to retire, Bunch elected CEO.(People on the Move)(Raymond W. LeBoeuf retires)(Charles E. Bunch appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Raymond W. LeBoeuf, chairman and CEO of PPG Industries, will retire July 1 after nearly 25 years with the company, eight of which were spent as chairman and CEO. LeBoeuf joined PPG as treasurer in 1980. He became PPG's controller in 1984, vice...

Hed joins Sun Chemical's North American sales team.(People on the Move)(Sun Chemical's)(Jeff Hed appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Jeff Hed has joined Sun Chemical's performance pigments North American sales team as an account manager on the West Coast. In this role, Hed will focus on servicing Sun Chemical's customers in California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and...

Reichhold names Frey executive vp global composites.(People on the Move)(Reichhold Chemicals Inc.)(Doug Frey appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Reichhold has appointed Doug Frey executive vice president, global composites. In this new role, Frey will have global responsibility for the commercial operations of Reichhold's composites business.

Fusion UV adds chemist in Japan, U.S. sales managers.(People on the Move)(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Kazuo Ashikaga has been appointed director, chemistry and process development, Fusion UV Japan. In addition, Fusion UV Systems has added two new regional sales managers to its North American sales team. Chris Bandle, currently Fusion's...

Buckman appoints Carncross vp performance chemicals.(People on the Move)(Buckman Laboratories Inc. appoints Charles Carncross)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Buckman Laboratories has appointed Charles Carncross vice president of its newly-formed performance chemicals division. Carncross has spent 20 years at Buckman Laboratories, most recently as vice president of the coatings and plastics division....

Cognis appoints global technology managers.(People on the Move)(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Cognis has appointed Gerhard Bauer and Antoine Carroy global technology managers, polymers, coatings and inks (PCI) business. In his new role, Bauer will primarily be responsible for managing PCI in coordination with functional products'...

Darex names Wilson director of marketing.(People on the Move)(Robert Wilson appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Darex has appointed Robert Wilson director of marketing, responsible for developing and managing marketing strategies for the Darex organization worldwide.

CDR Pigments names Foster vp and general manager.(People on the Move)(Craig Foster )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... CDR Pigments and Dispersions has appointed Craig Foster vice president and general manager. In addition, Foster will assume the role of president of the company at the end of 2005, when current president W. Rucker Wickline retires. In his...

Sherwood joins EnviroCare as national sales manager.(People on the Move)(Norm Sherwood appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Norm Sherwood has been named national sales manager of EnviroCare Corp. EnviroCare, based in Wilmington, MA, is a manufacturer of professional and consumer mold-resistant coatings products and systems. Prior to joining EnviroCare, Sherwood...

Campbell elected chairman of American Chemistry Council.(People on the Move)(Michael E. Campbell appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Michael E. Campbell, chairman, president and CEO of Arch Chemicals Inc., has been elected chairman of the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) board of directors. Campbell's term runs through Jan. 31, 2006.

Maroon names McKenna business development manager.(People on the Move)(Michael F. McKenna appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Maroon Inc. has appointed Michael F. McKenna business development manager.

Dow names Mason technical leader for paper coatings.(People on the Move)(Dow Emulsion Polymers)(Jonathan Mason)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dow Emulsion Polymers has named Jonathan Mason paper technical service and development (TS&D) leader in North America.

RadTech Europe elects new president.(People on the Move)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Philippe Goethals of Surface Specialties UCB, Belgium, has been elected president of RadTech Europe.

Niblock named chairman and CEO Lowe's Companies.(People on the Move)(Robert A. Niblock)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Robert A. Niblock, president of Lowe's Companies, Inc. has assumed the additional roles of chairman and CEO. Niblock, president for the past two years, succeeds retiring chairman and CEO.

Cytec offers Cylink 2000 crosslinking agent.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Cytec Industries has introduced Cylink 2000 crosslinking agent, a formaldehyde-free resin that is ideal for applications requiring exterior durability and acid etch resistance. The new carbamate functional resin is recommended for high-quality,...

Degussa publishes fumed silica brochure for powder coatings.(Supplier's Corner)
May 1, 2005... Degussa's aerosil and silanes business has published, "Aerosil Fumed Silica and Aeroxide Alu C for Powder Coatings," a new brochure for the powder coatings industry. The brochure provides information on the practical use of Aerosil fumed silica...

Sartomer launches Poly bd 2035 TPU resin.(Supplier's Corner)(thermoplastic polyurethane resin)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Sartomer Company has launched a new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resin based on polybutadiene polyols. This new resin, Poly bd 2035 TPU, is designed to enhance the performance of coatings, films, adhesives, sealants and thermoplastic...

Bayer offers aliphatic acrylic polyurethane coating system.(Supplier's Corner)
May 1, 2005... Bayer offers a new aliphatic acrylic polyurethane coating that can be used to protect concrete substrates from UV rays, graffiti and other abrasions. Carbothane Clear Coat AG was applied as a finish coat. The coating system offers excellent...

Rohm and Haas offers brochures for paint sales.(Supplier's Corner)
May 1, 2005... Rohm and Haas Company is offering two brochures to help paint sales personnel explain the performance benefits of acrylic paint. The newest brochure, 100% Acrylic Paint-The Right Choice for the Perfect Paint Job, highlights the superior crack...

Brookfield Labs launches improved texture analyzer.(Supplier's Corner)
May 1, 2005... Brookfield Engineering Labs has released an enhanced version of its LFRA texture analyzer, combining ease of use with increased load capacity to 4500g and expanded test capacity. The enhanced LFRA texture analyzer provides increased test method...

Holliday Pigments offers Ultramarine TR.(Supplier's Corner)
May 1, 2005... Holliday Pigments is highlighting a number of its ultramarine blue pigment lines including Ultramarine TR, specifically formulated for special effect coatings. Maintaining its bright red-shade blue color, this inorganic pigment is dispersible...

Asia-Pacific Coatings Show is May 10-12.(Meetings)(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... MAJOR MEETINGS AT A GLANCE May 10-12: Asia Pacific Coatings Show & Conference 2005, Singapore. More info: www.coatingsgroup.com; E-mail: karentyler@uk.dmgworldmedia.com. June 20-24: MegaRust 2005-marine/Offshore Coatings and Corrosion...