Coatings World articles from November 2007

Coatings World archives from November 2007

Behind the R&D scene.(Editor's Page)
November 1, 2007... This issue of Coatings World features our sixth annual R&D Salary Survey, where we take look at what's on the minds and in the wallets of R&D staffers in the global coatings industry. As one of our most highly anticipated editorial features,...

Atlantic Coatings, Xiom form JV.(As We Go To Press)
November 1, 2007... Atlantic Coatings recently formed a joint venture with Xiom Systems to provide mobile polymer powder coating services to the marine industry throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Chuck Bell, president of Atlantic Coatings began his...

Comex, No Fire Technologies form agreement.(Fresh Paint)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] No Fire Technologies, Inc., a New Jersey-based manufacturer of patented, high performance, intumescent fire protective paints and coatings, has formed an agreement with Comex Group, one of the largest paint...

Jotun building new factories in Korea and Libya.(Fresh Paint)(Jotun A/S)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The Jotun Group continues to grow and is now investing in Korea and Libya to meet the steadily growing demand. Jotun has 40 production plants spread across every continent and in the second has decided to invest in new factories in Korea and...

BASF expands production and laboratory capacities for waterborne coatings.(Fresh Paint)
November 1, 2007... BASF Coatings is expanding its production and laboratory capacities for the manufacture of eco-efficient waterborne coatings at its Wurzburg site. This is the company's response to the growing demand in the European and Asian markets,...

PPG, Bain sign agreement for sale of SigmaKalon.(Fresh Paint)
November 1, 2007... PPG's offer to acquire SigmaKalon Group from Bain Capital has been accepted. The total transaction value, including assumed debt, is approximately 2.2 billion [euro]. The acquisition continues to be subject to receipt of regulatory approvals....

H.B. Fuller to sell joint venture stake.(Fresh Paint)
November 1, 2007... H.B. Fuller announced that it will sell its stake in an automotive joint venture to partner EMS Chemie Holding AG for $80 million in order to focus on integrating and improving product offerings within its core business areas. H.B. Fuller's...

Pony forms partnership with PPG.(Fresh Paint)
November 1, 2007... Pony International has formed a partnership with PPG Industries to continue creating innovative performance and athletic shoes with the latest technologies in state-of-the-art coating systems provided by PPG. "The partnership's objective is...

Specialty Coating Systems acquires Parylene Japan K.K.(Fresh Paint)
November 1, 2007... Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. (SCS) has completed its acquisition of Parylene Japan K.K. (PJKK). PJKK, a joint venture between SCS and Three Bond Co., Ltd., was established in 1990 to provide Parylene conformal coating services and...

PPG acquires Coatings Resource Corporation.(Fresh Paint)
November 1, 2007... PPG Industries has acquired certain assets of Huntington Beach, CA-based Coatings Resource Corporation (CRC), producers of paints, lacquers and varnishes for use on metal and wood industrial and consumer products, including audio-visual...

ShawCor to provide pipe coating services for project in Western Australia.(Fresh Paint)
November 1, 2007... ShawCor Ltd. has announced that its subsidiary, Bredero Shaw (Singapore) Pte Ltd., has received a contract with a total value of more than $85 million to provide anti-corrosion, flow assurance, concrete weight and internal flow efficiency...

Growth in end-user markets likely to fuel Asian paint and coatings market.(Fresh Paint)
November 1, 2007... The rapid growth in the end-user markets is expected to act as the key driver for the growth of the paint market. Paint manufacturers cater to a variety of end-user industries; the increasing influx of foreign investments into emerging markets...

Ecology coating patents rad-cure coating.(Patents Update)
November 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,192,992 B2 Ecology Coating, Inc. has obtained a patent for an actinic radiation curable, substantially all solids coating composition consisting essentially of 25-45% percent by weight an oligomer or a multiplicity of...

Cabot patents powder coating.(Patents Update)
November 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,223,810 B2 Cabot Corp. has obtained a patent for a powder coating composition comprised of at least one powdered polymer; and a metal oxide, wherein the metal oxide has been size-reduced to a mean agglomerate particle...

Powder coatings with enhanced flexibility.(Patents Update)
November 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,223,477 B2 Alpha Coating Technologies has received a patent for a powder coating having a low curing temperature and good flexibility in the coated and cured condition comprised of an acid functional acrylic resin having...

Degussa patents solvent-containing coating.(Patents Update)
November 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,198,849 B2 Degussa has obtained a patent for a coating composition comprised of 55- 75% by weight of at least one hydroxyl-containing polyester; 5-13% by weight of a phenol-formaldehyde resin; at least one of 0-12% by...

Cured coating films free of popping defects.(Patents Update)
November 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,205,029 B2 BASF Corp. has obtained a patent for a method of making a cured coating film having an average film build of at least 2.0 mils/50.8 microns, which is substantially free of popping defects, comprised of applying...

Akzo Nobel patents solvent-based coating.(Patents Update)
November 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,208,534 B2 Akzo Nobel has been granted a patent for a process of preparing a solvent-based coating composition comprised of mixing at least one toner base comprised of an acrylic polyol, a cellulose resin, a polyester...

Hot melt adhesive.(Patents Update)
November 1, 2007... Patent No. U.S. 7,208,541 B2 National Starch and Chemical has received a patent for a hot melt adhesive comprised of an ethyelene-2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer and a maleic modified polyethylene.

BASF Brazil sales grow regionally: BASF Brazil is increasing investments in its coatings operations due to increased demand.(International Coatings Scene: LATIN AMERICA)
November 1, 2007... Architectural segment paint and varnish sales for BASF Brazil are growing at a robust rate of between eight percent and nine percent this year, thanks to a construction and general economic boom in the country's Central West and North East...

When the dollar weakens: a look at how the weakening value of the U.S. dollar against stronger Western European currencies is affecting paint and coatings raw material supplier.(International Coatings Scene: EUROPE)
November 1, 2007... The weak U.S. dollar against a strong euro and other Western European currencies, like the UK pound and the Swiss franc, has been raising hopes among European coatings producers for a decrease in raw material costs or at least a stabilization...

UGL launches "green" masonry waterproofer.(New Products)(United Gilsonite Laboratories)(International Specialty Products )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) and International Specialty Products (ISP) have teamed up and introduced a new masonry waterproofer from UGL that incorporates a "green" protective ingredient from ISP to prevent...

PPG introduces new family of coil coatings in the U.S.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... PPG Industries' coil and extrusion coatings business has introduced Durastar and Truform HP coatings, a line of roll-applied coil coatings, as a lower-cost alternative to its Duranar and Coraflon coatings. Available in Europe and Australia...

New Penofin Concrete and Masonry finish.(New Products)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Penofin has introduced a new line of concrete and masonry stains. The new Penofin Concrete and Masonry Stains are low-VOC with easy soap-and-water clean up. The new line is available in eight colors including Dolomite, Egyptian Alabaster,...

PPG introduces DC4125 CeramiClear for its Deltron product systems.(New Products)
November 1, 2007... PPG Industries' automotive refinish business has introduced DC4125 CeramiClear mar- and scratch-resistant clearcoat for the Deltron family of refinish products. This durable clear creates a glasslike, extremely hard surface for superior gloss...

New surfacer from Glasurit.(New Products)(BASF AG introduced new surfacer)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... BASF has introduced the new Glasurit white 284-25 CV Ratio-Truck Surfacer which represents the refinement of the 284-20 surfacer. Compared with its predecessor, it features a range of improved properties. The 284-25 CV Ratio-Truck Surfacer...

What is leadership anyway?(Business Corner: STRATEGIES & ANALYSIS)
November 1, 2007... What is leadership? Most definitions of leadership have only one thing in common--they have nothing in common. Dwight D. Eisenhower defined leadership as the art of getting someone else to do something that you want done. Former English Prime...

Salary survey.
November 1, 2007... Welcome to the Sixth Annual Coatings World Salary Survey! This year's results are derived from more than 500 respondents from our readership about employment attitudes, responsibilities, education and salaries. Total Compensation by Job...

Paint transactions 2007: a mid-year review: 2007 has shown so far to be on the upswing in merger and acquisition activity.(Mergers & Acquisitions)
November 1, 2007... From Einhorn Associates' estimates, there were 18 transactions during the first eight months of 2007, versus 14 during that same time period in 2006. This year, we are experiencing the full range of transactions, from management buyouts of...

Success for ICE 2007: FSCT's International Coatings Exposition (ICE) was held in Toronto Oct. 3-5. The show offered the paint and coatings industry unique oppotunities, including new show features, which attendees took full advantage of and exhibitors were pleased with the level of activity.
November 1, 2007... At the close of the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology's (FSCT) International Coatings Expo (ICE) 2007 and FutureCoat!, attendees and exhibitors expressed the belief that Toronto proved to be a good opportunity. "Overall I'm...

Evonik breaks ground on MMA plant.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... Evonik Industries, whose chemicals business area was formerly known as Degussa, recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new integrated production plant for the manufacture of methyl methacrylates (MMA) and methacrylate specialties in...

Cray Valley opens hydrocarbon resins lab.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... Cray Valley has opened a 900-square foot hydrocarbon resins lab at its existing Exton, PA facility. The new lab enables the company to increase product research, raw material evaluation and new product development. In addition to the lab space,...

Celanese dedicates new emulsions facility in China.(Industry News)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Celanese has dedicated its 10th global polymer emulsion facility in Nanjing, China, as part of the inaugural celebration of its integrated chemical complex. The new plant will provide customers throughout Asia with high-performance,...

American coatings show to be held June 2-5 in Charlotte.(Industry News)(Conference news)
November 1, 2007... The National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) has partnered with Vincentz Network, creator of the European Coatings Show (ECS), to create the American Coatings Show (ACS) and Conference. The new event, themed "To the Next Level," will be...

Victrex.
November 1, 2007... Victrex has opened a new polymer manufacturing plant at its main production facility in Lancashire, UK.

BASF.
November 1, 2007... BASF will expand its plant for low molecular weight, highly reactive polyisobutene at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium.

DSM NeoResins.
November 1, 2007... DSM NeoResins has announced plans to build a new factory for waterborne emulsion resins at its existing production site in Waalwijk, the Netherlands.

Pricing changes.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... BASF: Effective immediately--$0.03/lb. increase in U.S. and South America, 40 [euro]/MT increase in Europe and $100/MT increase in Asia for glyoxal. Celanese: Oct. 1--50 [euro]/MT increase for all PVAc homopolymer, VAE co-polymer, acrylic...

Reichhold introduces Beckosol AQ.(Supplier's Corner)
November 1, 2007... Reichhold has introduced Beckosol AQ line of alkyd latex, a new coatings resin technology. The Beckosol AQ line of products provides alkyd-like performance in a waterborne vehicle at zero VOCs. It provides formulated paint and coatings with...

Rohm and Haas launches TianBa 2000.(Supplier's Corner)
November 1, 2007... Rohm and Haas has launched TianBA 2000, a new generation flexible acrylic copolymer for the Chinese market. TianBa 2000 has broad applicability for use in cement-based and non-cement-based waterproof coatings, flexible plastering mortar for...

Almatis offers alumina trihydrate.(Supplier's Corner)
November 1, 2007... Almatis offers fine precipitated hydrates, alumina trihydrate (ATH), which are environmentally friendly flame retardants. ATH provide a non-toxic alternative to halogen-based products by working to retard fire by decomposing endothermically,...

EIT introduces electro-optic radiometer.(Supplier's Corner)
November 1, 2007... EIT has launched UV Power Puck Flash, a self-contained, electro-optic radiometer designed for use with pulsed type UV curing systems. The instrument features fast advanced electronics capable of accommodating the rapid rise and fall times of...

Ciba expands Xymara range of pigments.(Supplier's Corner)
November 1, 2007... Ciba has launched a series of ten color pigments for plastics to extend its Xymara range. The new range features bronze, gold and copper tones, as well as other shades including deep brown, berry tones, iridescent blue green and electric aqua...

Atlas offers new advanced digital control system.(Supplier's Corner)
November 1, 2007... Atlas Material Testing Technology has added an enhanced digital control system to its Ci3000+ Weather-Ometer and Fade-Ometer. One of the most notable changes is a modern, full color TFT touch screen display with intuitive icons for easier...

Ross offers new model of double planetary mixer.(Supplier's Corner)
November 1, 2007... Charles Ross and Son recently introduced a new model of its double planetary mixer (DPM), which is available in sizes ranging from 1/2 pint to 750 gallon working capacity. The DPM can be used for vacuum mixing of high viscosity materials up to...

PPG appoints two new vice presidents.(People on the Move)
November 1, 2007... PPG Industries has appointed two new vice presidents. Charles F. Kahle II, director, coatings research and development, has been named vice president, coatings research and development. Kahle joined PPG in 1987 as a research associate in...

President Air Products Europe retires, Zwicky named successor.(People on the Move)
November 1, 2007... Bernard Guerini, president, Air Products Europe since February 2002 has retired. During his 32-year career with Air Products, Guerini has led the gases businesses of six countries and has also led the integration of a number of acquisitions. In...

Holliday Pigments names new managing director.(People on the Move)
November 1, 2007... Holliday Pigments has promoted Glynn Jagger, formerly operations director, to managing director. Jagger joined Holliday Pigments' parent company, Yule Catto, in 1998 and has held a range of senior technical, managerial and operations roles...

Cytec appoints director of investor relations.(People on the Move)
November 1, 2007... Cytec Industries has appointed Jodi Allen director of investor relations. Allen joined Cytec in 1990 and has held various positions in sales, planning, procurement and most recently, director of marketing for the polymer additives product line....

Copeland named president of Toyo Ink America.(People on the Move)(promotions of John Copeland)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Toyo Ink America has promoted John Copeland to president from his current position as executive vice president/chief operating officer. Copeland will assume the duties from Fusao Ito, who will continue as director of the board of the company....

Degussa names brand head of crosslinkers business line.(People on the Move)
November 1, 2007... Gerd Brand, currently president of Nippon Aerosil Co. Ltd., Japan and head of the aerosil standard product line, will move to the coatings and colorants business unit. Following an orientation period, he will take over as head of the...

Cray Valley promotes Dekiouk to Channelview plant manager.(People on the Move)
November 1, 2007... Cray Valley named Mohammad Dekiouk plant manager of the company's Channelview manufacturing facility in Channelview, TX. Dekiouk is responsible for Norsolene hydrocarbon resin production operations at the facility. Previously, he served as...

Heucotech names Poemer business unit leader.(People on the Move)
November 1, 2007... Heucotech Ltd., a Heubach company, has hired Robert Poemer as business unit leader for colorants for the coatings industry. In his new position, Poemer will be responsible for establishing the strategic direction for expanding the company's...

Pinnacle process solutions names managing director.(People on the Move)
November 1, 2007... Jon Gowen has been named managing director for Pinnacle Process Solutions. He has more than 12 years experience in the paint, plastics, ink, printing and chemical industries marketing manufacturing and laboratory equipment. Gowen will represent...

ChinaCoat 2007 is in Shanghai Nov. 21-23.(Meetings)(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... Nov. 13-15: RadTech Europe 2007, Vienna, Austria. More info: Vincentz Network, www.coatings.de. Nov. 14-16: The Inaugural TZMI Congress 2007, Singapore, Malaysia. More info: TZ Minerals, www.tzmi.com.au. Nov. 14-16: CoatingsPro 2007:...

Penske Racing paints #2 racecar with waterborne system from PPG.(Final Coat)
November 1, 2007... The #2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger, driven by Kurt Busch in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, was recently painted with the Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat system by PPG Industries. The Penske organization has used PPG coatings...