Coatings World articles from October 2004

Coatings World archives from October 2004

A new "ICE" age: after the ICE show floor closes down on Oct. 29 in Chicago, the global nature of the paint business will be even more apparent.(Editor's Page)
October 1, 2004... This month marks the end of an era-and the beginning of a new one for the paint industry. Many in the paint industry wanted FSCT's expo to alternate with the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany. When the ICE exhibit hall closes down at...

Protech Chemicals acquires Oxyplast.(As We Go To Press)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Montreal-based Protech Chemicals Group, a manufacturer of powder coatings, has acquired Oxyplast NV, a Ghent, Belgium-based powder coatings manufacturer with more than twenty licensees worldwide. "We are pleased to join the Protech family,"...

Akzo Nobel joins UN Global Compact initiative.(As We Go To Press)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Akzo Nobel has joined the United Nations Global Compact, an initiative designed to promote responsible global development and good corporate citizenship worldwide. The company is also strengthening its non-financial reporting regime. Under...

S-W polyurea helps in fight against terrorism.(Fresh Paint)
October 1, 2004... A joint development effort led by Sherwin-Williams--involving B&H Coatings, Inc., Teijin Twaron USA, Inc. and TechFab LLC--has created patent-pending construction technology that can be used to more easily and cost-effectively build...

Dunn-Edwards donates $600,000 to Western Coatings Technology Center; new Dunn-Edwards Lab to be created.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Dunn-Edwards Corp. and Ken Edwards have teamed up to contribute $600,000 to Western Coatings Technology Center (WCTC) at Cal Poly. This is the second major donation Dunn-Edwards has made to the school's College of Science and Mathematics....

DuPont forms architectural coatings alliance in China.(Fresh Paint)(Tony & Hasu Corporation )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... DuPont and the Tony & Hasu Corporation have inked a strategic alliance agreement to start comprehensive cooperation in architectural coatings in China. The agreement initially will focus on promoting building profile materials and coatings for...

In separate deals, Akzo, BASF swap businesses.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Akzo Nobel has agreed to divest part of its liquid coatings activities in the agricultural and construction equipment (ACE) segment to BASF, and in a separate deal, Akzo Nobel will acquire BASF Coatings' 17 million [euro] wood construction...

Tikkurila to start production in the Ukraine.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... In an effort to expand sales in Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, Tikkurila Oy has bought 51% of Kolorit Paints, a Kiev-based maker of waterborne varnish and paint materials with sales of approximately $2 million. ...

Akzo CEO: we will double sales in China in less than five years.(Fresh Paint)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Akzo Nobel has big plans for the world's most important emerging market. On hand to commemorate a new regional head office in Shanghai--which is part of the firm's effort to consolidate its activities in China--Hans Wijers, CEO of Akzo Nobel...

Eastman patents adhesion promoters.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,366,087 Eastman Chemical Company has received a patent for UV-curable, non-chlorinated adhesion promoter/primer compositions for improved adhesion of paint, inks and adhesives to plastics and metals giving good solvent...

Degussa patents urethane for powder coatings.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 1,366,629 A Degussa AG has received a patent for urethane (meth)acrylates, useful for radiation-curable transparent or pigmented coatings, especially powder coatings. They are comprised of a continuous solvent-free...

BASF patents low voc coating.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,780,909 B2 BASF Corporation has been granted a patent for a coating composition that is comprised of, in an organic continuous phase, a polymer having functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl...

Water-based coating composition from Kansai.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Patent No. Europe 6,780,902 B2 Kansai Paint Co. has received a patent for a graded coated substrate having at least one graded coated layer. The graded coated layer is formed by producing a graded thermal spray coated layer on a substrate...

High-chromatic flaky pigment from Merck.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,783,584 B2 Merck Patent GmbH has received a patent far a high-chromatic flaky pigment that is comprised of a flaky substrate of a metal flake pigment coated with a silicon dioxide film or an aluminum oxide film or a silica...

Low gloss finishes from Rohm and Haas.(Patents Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Patent No. U.S. 6,777,027 B2 Rohm and Haas Company has received a patent for a method for making a coating having a low gloss finish comprised of disposing a layer of a coating powder onto a substrate, wherein the coating powder comprises...

H.B. Fuller, Ameron report 3Q results.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... H.B. Fuller reported operating results for the third quarter. Net revenue for the third quarter was $349.5 million, an 8.5% increase from last year's third quarter. Improved volumes and positive currency effects contributed to increases of 4.7%...

Ameron reports third quarter results.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Ameron International Corp. reported sales of $155.4 million in the third quarter ended Aug. 29, versus sales of $155.2 million in the third quarter of 2003. The third quarter results were affected by a number of non-routine items, but...

Benjamin Moore adds Color Samples.(New Products)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Benjamin Moore has created Color Samples, two-ounce sample jars that provide enough paint for a two loot by two foot two-coat application, providing consumers with the ability to determine if the color works well with furniture, appears the...

Diversified brands adds premium line of silicone sealants.(New Products)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Diversified Brands, a business unit of Sherwin-Williams, has added industrial RTV silicone sealant products to its White Lightning line of specialty caulks and sealants. Included in this range of products are premium 100% RTV silicone rubber...

Goodlass Nerolac launches acrylic emulsion for Indian market.(New Products)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd. has launched Nerolac plastic emulsion (NPE), an economically-priced acrylic emulsion for interior decor. The product, which is available in India, is offered in white, as well as other popular shades in 1 liter, 10...

Preservation science introduces water-based corrosion inhibitor.(New Products)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Preservation Sciences, Inc. has introduced MM 818, an environmentally-friendly corrosion inhibitor. The key advantage of' this aqueous-based product is that it stops rust without negatively impacting the adhesion of paints and functional...

Caribbean cleanup begins: rebuilding and cleanup following Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne will no doubt increase demand for paint and coatings.(Latin America)
October 1, 2004... A host of Caribbean nations are working through cleanup and reconstruction following the damage from this year's devastating hurricane season, and particularly from Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne, which left tens of thousands homeless and over a...

UK's DIY craze continues.(Europe)(Do It Yourself )
October 1, 2004... Demand in the DIY sector in Europe, around a third of which comprises on average decorative paints and materials, is surging ahead of economic growth rates across much of the region. The impetus is coming from demographic and lifestyle...

Unprofitable dynamics.(Strategies & Analysis)
October 1, 2004... In the psychology of human group dynamics of which I know very little aside from some certain basic principles--there is a phenomenon: when a group of a certain mass moves in a common direction, others gravitate to that group and follow its...

Automotive refinish market: with profitability the ultimate goal--for themselves and their customers--paint suppliers look to emerging markets and new technologies.(Cover Story)
October 1, 2004... Declining volumes, consolidation and tightening environmental regulations have made for a difficult automotive refinish marketplace in mature markets such as North America and Western Europe. To be successful, coatings companies find they need...

North of the border: as it finalizes its deal to acquire professional paint, Comex rolls out a plan for North America.
October 1, 2004... Mexico's most powerful paint and coatings company, Consorcio Comex S.A. de C.V., finally has made a major play into the U.S. and Canadian markets through the purchase of Professional Paints Inc., of Lone Tree, CO, for an undisclosed sum...

Quantum leap: BASF Coatings' Integrated Process II eliminates the need for a separate primer layer in automotive OEM coatings.
October 1, 2004... Lower investment levels, reduced operating costs, material savings, improved productivity, enhanced energy efficiency and better ecological balances--these are some of the advantages automakers will realize through the implementation of...

Ace Paint celebrates 20 years: Ace Paint looks to continue its success with innovative products, a revamped paint department and a focus on individual customer service.
October 1, 2004... Ace Hardware, the industry's largest retailer-owned co-operative, is celebrating its 80th anniversary his year. At the same time, Ace Paint, its division responsible for paint operations, is marking its own milestone--20 years in the business....

Additive suppliers directory: the following pages contain a directory of select additive suppliers and their products. For more details on the products listed in this guide, contact the companies directly.(Directory)
October 1, 2004... Angus Chemical Company Buffalo Grove, IL (800) 447-4369 Fax: (989) 832-1465 E-mail: dowcig@dow.com Web site: www.angus.com Additives Offered: amine neutralizers, corrosion inhibitors, dispersing agents, surfactants,...

BASF's Rainer Blair: as an American hired in Europe, sent to work in South America and now the U.S., Rainer Blair's career is a prime example of the global nature of BASF's operations. Coatings World sat down with Blair, who was recently appointed group VP of coatings in North America, to gain insight into what has fueled BASF's success in the automotive coatings industry.(Profile: group vice president of Coatings in North America)(BASF Coatings AG, )
October 1, 2004... After fulfilling an R.O.T.C. scholarship with the U.S. Army in Germany in 1990, American Rainer Michael Blair wasn't anxious to ship out. Born in Stuttgart, Blair opted to stay abroad in a country where be bad spent part of his childhood and...

Titanium dioxide report: demand is on the rise. Prices are too. But what about capacity?
October 1, 2004... Last year was a roller coaster ride for titanium dioxide (Ti[O.sub.2]) suppliers. Between SARS in Asia, recession and the Iraq war, Ti[O.sub.2] suppliers couldn't seem to catch a break. "2003 initiated with big hopes, but was affected by...

Paint retailing in Central & Eastern Europe: perspectives for the future.
October 1, 2004... Eight Central European countries, Malta and Cyprus are now part of the EU, and several more hopefuls are awaiting the next round. This paper examines paint production, consumption and retailing trends in the new accession countries as well as...

The solvents report: the solvents market looks to developing countries and greener technologies to drive growth.
October 1, 2004... In recent years, the solvent market has experienced less-than-impressive growth rates, with overall world demand for solvents forecast to grow at 2.3% per year through 2007, according to a recent study by The Freedonia Group. "For many...

"Carb" conscious: Sandra Berg, CEO of Ellis Paint Company, has been appointed to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), marking the first time this government body has had a paint insider within its ranks.
October 1, 2004... With the Atkins diet all the rage, everyone is watching their carbohydrate intake. But for the paint and coatings industry, "carb" watching is nothing new. For years, the coatings industry has kept close tabs on its own CARB--the California Air...

ICE 2004: FSCT's International Coatings Expo will be held in Chicago Oct. 27-29. Here is a preview of what select companies have planned for the three-day event at McCormick Place North.
October 1, 2004... The following companies are exhibiting at ICE 2004 in Chicago. Here is a look at what they have planned at their booth and the products/services they will be promoting. Air Products 531 Air Products will feature water-based epoxy...

Johnson Polymer partners with Tawazon.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Johnson Polymer has set up a new alliance with Tawazon Chemical Company, LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to offer more service to the coatings, printing and packaging industries in the Middle East and Africa. Tawazon Chemical Company LLC...

Cook Composites and Polymers.(Pricing Changes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Cook Composites and Polymers: Oct. 15--$0.03/lb increase for alkyds; $0.07/lb. increase for acrylics; $0.06/lb. increase for polyesters; $0.04/lb. increase for coatings emulsions; $0.07/lb. increase for additives and $0.03/lb. increase for...

Dow.(Pricing Changes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Dow: Oct. 1--vinyl acetate monomer will increase $85/metric ton in Latin America; $75/metric ton in Asia-Pacific; 75 [euro]/metric ton in Europe; $85/per metric ton in Middle East and Africa and $0.04/lb. in the U.S. and Canada,

Ferro.(Pricing Changes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Ferro: Sept. 15--$0.06-$0.15/lb. increase for general purpose metallic stearates; $0.06/lb. increase for aqueous dispersions and $0.07-$0.18/lb. increase for mixed-metal stabilizers in North America.

Imerys.(Pricing Changes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Imerys: Oct. 15--$0.02/lb. increase for kaolin products; $0.01/lb. increase for calcium carbonate products.

Interpolymer Corp.(Pricing Changes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Interpolymer Corp.: Oct. 15--$0.04/lb. increase for Syntran and Megatran acrylic co-polymers.

Kerr-McGee.(Pricing Changes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Kerr-McGee: Oct. 1--$100/ton increase for Tronox titanium dioxide pigments in Asia.

Ticona.(Pricing Changes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Ticona: Oct. 1--$0.10/lb. increase for GUR and GHR ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene products in the Americas.

UCAR.(Pricing Changes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... UCAR: Oct. 1--$0.03/wet lb. increase for vinyls acrylic and Neocar polymers, $0.06/wet lb. increase for acrylic, styrene acrylic, styrene butadiene and Neocar acrylics and 5% increase on rheology modifiers.

Glacier Stone, Inc.(Distributor Appointments)(Majemac Enterprises Inc)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Glacier Stone, Inc. has appointed Majemac Enterprises Inc. to distribute its line of calcium carbonate products in Florida.

Eastman doubles capacity for 2-ethyl hexanoic acid.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Eastman Chemical Company will increase capacity at its Kingsport manufacturing facility. The two-phase project will result in doubling of 2-ethyl hexanoic (2-EH) acid from 40 million pounds to 80 million pounds. The first phase of the project...

Surface Specialties UCB named UV supplier of the year in Brazil.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Surface Specialties UCB has been named supplier of the year in Brazil by Tintas and Vernizes magazine, following a survey of UV-curable resin users in the country who were asked to make nominations from their main suppliers. Surface...

Second European Congress on Surface Technology issues call for papers.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The European Congress for Surface Technology, which will be held in Hanover, Germany April 13-14, 2005 has issued a call for papers. The congress will focus on trends in the field of surface technology. Papers should cover the following topics:...

Mixing and dispersing seminar to be held Dec. 8-9.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... A two-day seminar, "Consistent mixing and dispersing: the theory and technology of incorporating powders into liquids," will be held in Orlando, FL Dec. 8-9. Keynote speakers, Peter Holman, president of Holman Engineering and Lisa Hahn,...

Bayer MPP unit opens new labs in key regions.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The material product protection business unit (MPP) of Bayer Chemicals AG, which will soon be part of the newly-formed, global chemical company Lanxess, has established additional microbiology laboratories in all of its key regions to provide...

Clariant to build new plant to produce licocene waxes.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Clariant's pigments and additives division recently placed the foundation stone for a new plant to produce wax by metallocene catalysis. Clariant will invest more that 20 million [euro] in the new plant which has a planned annual...

IRFAB releases new powder coatings market study.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... In 2003, the powder coatings market in central and eastern European countries was valued at more than 50,000 tons and more than 160 million [euro], according to a new study from market research firm IRFAB. Approximately 50% is locally...

RadTech offers UV/EB health and safety video.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The environmental, health and safety committee of RadTech has developed a video for detailing safe handling practices for UV/EB curable materials. The video outlines proper handling and storage practices and illustrates the appropriate...

Michelman acquires Proman Coatings.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Michelman, Inc., a manufacturer of water-based functional coatings and additives for the paperboard and converter industries, has acquired all the technology and related water-based coating assets from the former joint venture Proman Coatings...

IAL publishes study on Polyurethane Chemicals in East Asia.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... IAL Consultants has published The Market for Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in East Asia, the first volume in a three-volume series covering Asian polyurethane industries and markets. According to the report, production of polyurethane...

Keim-Additec Surface, GmbH.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Keim-Additec Surface, GmbH, a European producer of wax dispersants and emulsions serving the coatings and graphic arts industries, has announced the formation of Keim-Additec Surface USA, LLC, which will be based in Chicago.

Rockwood Pigments.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Rockwood Pigments has completed the acquisition of the pigments and dispersion business of Johnson Matthey for approximately $50 million.

Ellis Paint's Sandra Berg appointed to CARB.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed Sandra (Sandy) Berg, president and CEO of the Ellis Paint Company and member of the National Paint and Coatings Association's (NPCA) board of directors, to the California Air Resources Board...

Marchio promoted to EMD vice president.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Francois Marchio has been named vice president of the pigments division of EMD Chemicals, Inc. He will be responsible for the automotive, industrial and cosmetic pigment product lines. Marchio will report to the president and CEO of EMD...

Degussa names new managing and marketing directors.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Martin Welp has joined Degussa's coatings and colorants business unit as managing director of Degussa Colortrend B.V. In his new position, Welp will assume responsibility for the colorants business line of activities in the European and Middle...

CCP names Fischer new sales and marketing director.(People on the Move)(Gary Fischer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Gary Fischer has joined Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP) as director of sales and marketing for coatings resins. Fischer has more than 25-years experience in sales and business management in the chemical industry. Most recently, he was...

Ace Hardware hires Zipser, promotes Venhuizen.(People on the Move)(Mike Zipser)(John Venhuizen)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Ace Hardware Corp. has hired Mike Zipser as vice president, retail development and new business, and has promoted John Venhuizen to director of new business development. Both Zipser and Venhuizen will spearhead the company's plan to add 1,100...

Michelman hires marketing rep, senior account manager.(People on the Move)(Proman Coatings Limited)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... David Butterfield will join Michelman's performance coatings division as market manager, for perishables. Butterfield's primary responsible will be to increase the market penetration of Michelman's wax alternatives for corrugated packaging. ...

Kalmikoff named president and ceo of Keim-Additec Surface USA.(People on the Move)(Alan I. Kalmikoff)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Alan I. Kalmikoff has been named president and CEO of Keim-Additec Surface USA, LLC. Kalmikoff has been involved in the coatings and graphic arts industries for 30 years and has held a variety of management positions with Sun Chemical, Sham...

Lansco Color announces organizational changes.(People on the Move)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Frank Lavieri will join Lansco Colors as executive vice president and general manager. Lavieri has experience as a research leader, product safety manager and marketing manager at Hoechst/Clariant and as vice president of sales and marketing...

Biddle leaves Chemark to rejoin Reichhold.(People on the Move)(Rodney Biddle)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Rodney Biddle has been named senior advisor for Reichhold's North American coatings business. Biddle worked with Reichhold for more than 35 years in the company's previous coatings, composites and graphic arts sectors. In his previous tenure...

Olson named senior vice president of Rockwood Specialties Group.(People on the Move)(Bruce Olson)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc. has appointed Bruce Olson senior vice president. Olson will report directly to Seifi Ghasemi, Rockwood chairman and CEO. In his new position, Olson will have responsibility for Chemetall Surface Treatment and...

Pappas named executive director of NACE Foundation.(People on the Move)(Amber Pappas)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Amber Pappas has been named executive director of the NACE Foundation. Pappas has a strong background in business development and strategic planning and brings more than 15 years of marketing and communications experience to NACE Foundation.

Plasticolors names Ludwig thermoset process specialist.(People on the Move)(Cheryl Ludwig)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Cheryl Ludwig has been named thermoset process development specialist for Plasticolors, Inc. Ludwig will be responsible for science and technology as it relates to the thermoset composite industry. Her areas of responsibility include customer...

Rohm and Haas appoints O'Brien director of investor relations.(People on the Move)(Gary O'Brien)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Rohm and Haas Company has named Gary O'Brien director of investor relations. In his new role, he will be the primary conduit for investor information to analysts, stockholders and potential investors. He will succeed Mike Hamilton, who has been...

Inter-Society Color Council elects officers and directors.(People on the Move)(ViewAhead Technology)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Inter-Society Color Council (ISCC) has elected its new officers and directors. Elected as directors are Britt Nordby of Degussa Corp., Frank O'Donnell of Sherwin-Williams Co. and Michael Vrehl of ViewAhead Technology.

Kerr-McGee names Adams vp chemical, Poos vp treasurer.(People on the Move)(Tom Adams)(Tina Poos)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Kerr-McGee Corp. has named Tom Adams vice president of chemical. Adams, formerly vice president and general manager of the company's titanium dioxide pigment division, is responsible for all aspects of the company's chemical operations. ...

Surface Specialties expands resins portfolio.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Surface Specialties UCB has streamlined and expanded its portfolio of powder coating resins. The new portfolio integrates top-performing solid resins from the former Solutia and UCB Chemicals units, and offers a full range of standard workhorse...

Johnson Polymer launches Joncryl navigational tool.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Johnson Polymer has launched its new Joncryl navigational tool, an on-line product selection tool that provides its customers with up-to-date information on Johnson Polymer products. After registering, customers will gain access to Johnson...

Tego introduces Foamex 855 emulsion.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Tego Coating and Ink Additives has introduced Tego Foamex 855, an emulsion of a polyether siloxane copolymer that contains fumed silica for use in waterborne architectural coating and printing ink applications in the 30%-60% PVC range. In...

EMD introduces Tropic Sunrise multi-effect pigment.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... EMD Pigments has introduced Tropic Sunrise, the latest addition to its Colorstream product line. This multicolor effect pigment demonstrates a color change from green through silver to red and orange, depending on the angle of observation. The...

Gardco offers pocket stroboscope.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Gardco offers the PK2 pocket stroboscope, a highly stable instrument for taking non-contact RPM measurements and inspecting moving parts by freezing or slowing down the action. The PK2 is ideal for industrial, laboratory, R&D and academic...

Micro Powders introduces additives brochure.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Micro Powders, Inc. has introduced a new brochure, Additives for Textured Surfaces, which consists of sample chips of its PropylTex and NyloTex products. PropylTex waxes are micronized polypropylenes that are manufactured using state-of-the-art...

Bran+Luebbe offers Novados metering pump brochure.(Supplier's Corner)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The new Novados pump brochure features detailed information on the complete line of metering pumps offered by Bran+Luebbe, an SPX Process Equipment operation. Novados include leakage-free diaphragm pumps as well as plunger pumps that can be...

ChinaCoat is next month in Guangzhou.(Meetings)(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... Oct. 24-26: NPCA annual meeting, Palmer House Hilton hotel, Chicago, IL. More info: NPCA, (202) 462-6272; Fax: (202) 462-8549; E-mail: npca@paint.org; Web: www.paint.org. Oct. 25-27: Fourth Wood Coatings Conference, The Hague. More info:...

Ben-Moore takes joy ride with Mercedes.(Final Coat)(Test drive tour)(Benjamin Moore)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... When the Mercedes-Benz USA "LoveMercedes Tour hit the road this summer, paint maker Benjamin Moore came along for the ride. The tour, which is traveling across the U.S. through the end of the month, allows current and potential owners to...