Coatings World articles from September 2002

Coatings World archives from September 2002

The business of restoring a car's beauty. (Editor's Page).
September 1, 2002... Most of us have been in a ear accident. And like most car owners, we repair the dents and dings and scratches that occur during these fender-benders. Many times, the repair job involves refinish paint as the final touch to restoring what was...

Sears to sell new line of Bob Vila Signature paint. (As We Go To Press).
September 1, 2002... * Bob Vila will become the most recent home improvement "celebrity" to add his name to a paint line. This fall, a new Bob Vila Signature Collection will debut at Sears and Sears Hardware stores. The collection will include interior and...

Miller Paint, Fred Meyer stores debut NW Color palette. (As We Go To Press).
September 1, 2002... * Miller Paint has launched NW Color, a new series of interior paint sold exclusively at Fred Meyer, a department store division of The Kroger Co. Colors such as Columbia, Dundee, Marionberry and Chinook reflect the Northwest experience and...

Power outage slows MMA production at Rohm and Haas. (As We Go To Press).
September 1, 2002... * A power outage damaged equipment at Rohm and Haas' Deer Park, TX methyl methacrylate (MMA) facility causing the company to temporarily reduce its supply of that raw material. The damage occurred on Aug. 19. Rohm and Haas said it expected...

FinishMaster acquires SC-based, three-store outlet. (As We Go To Press).
September 1, 2002... * FinishMaster, Inc., the Indianapolis, IN-based national independent distributor of automotive paints and coatings, has acquired Southern Automotives, a three facility chain based in Greenville, SC. Southern Automotives' facilities are located...

Ferro sells powder coatings business; Akzo Nobel, Rohm and Haas pick up business. (Fresh Paint).
September 1, 2002... * In a two-part sale, Ferro Corp. has sold its powder coatings businesses in Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region to Rohm and Haas and Akzo Nobel. "While the powder coatings business has been an important part of our coatings...

Glidden joins NASCAR in new sponsorship. (Fresh Paint).
September 1, 2002... * Glidden has signed on as an associate sponsor of the No. 20 Home Depot Pontiac driven by Tony Stewart, part of the Joe Gibbs Racing team. The company has also begun a promotional relationship with NASCAR, which it sees as a strategic...

RPM rings closing bell at NYSE, eyes future acquisitions. (Fresh Paint).
September 1, 2002... * On July 26, RPM, Inc. rang the closing bell on Wall Street and was all smiles thanks to a strong financial results for both its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended May 31, 2002. Results announced that day included record net income and...

Nippon Paint Singapore sees ROI. (Fresh Paint).
September 1, 2002... * According to Intentia International, the Schaumburg, IL-based maker of Movex collaboration application software, Nippon Paint Singapore Co. has driven inventory levels down 50%, improved productivity and operating margins and increased profit...

SCAQMD to litigate judicial reversal. (Fresh Paint).
September 1, 2002... * The National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) is "disappointed" with the South Coast Air Quality Management District's decision to ask the California Supreme Court to overturn a recent appellate decision that had voiced SCAQMD's paint...

Broad spectrum antimicrobial composition. (Patent Update).
September 1, 2002... * Patent No. Europe 1 179 981 A and U.S. 6,197,805 Troy Technology Corp. has been granted a patent for a broad-spectrum antimicrobial composition useful for protection of paint, adhesives and wood. It is comprised of an iodopropynyl...

Antimicrobial polymer from Creavis. (Patent Update).
September 1, 2002... * Patent No. Europe 1 183 281 A Creavis has obtained a patent for an antimicrobial polymer, prepared by polymerization of amino-functionalized aliphatic unsaturated monomers. Monomers with quaternary amino group(s) are polymerized with...

Non-polluting biocides from Creanova. (Patent Update).
September 1, 2002... * Patent No. Europe 1 182 930 A and U.S. 6,121,197 Creanova Inc. has been granted a patent for a non-polluting biocidal composition that contains a synergistic mixture of tetrachloroisophthalonitrile and...

RPM posts record earnings in fiscal 2002. (Financial News).
September 1, 2002... * RPM, Inc. reported strong financial results for both its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended May 31, 2002, including record net income and earnings per share. For fiscal 2002, RPM reported net sales of $1.986 billion, down one percent...

Ferro reports second quarter results. (Financial News).
September 1, 2002... * Ferro Corporation reported that sales in the company's coatings segment increased 56.7% to $321.9 million in the second quarter, compared to $205.5 million in the second quarter of 2001. Coatings income was $29.5 million in second quarter...

Sherwin-Williams reports second quarter earnings. (Financial News).
September 1, 2002... * The Sherwin-Williams Company reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002. Consolidated net sales rose 3.2% for the quarter to $1.45 billion from $1.41 billion in the second quarter 2001. For the...

U-Pol launches clear coat in an aerosol. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... * Lebanon, NJ-based U-Pol has launched Clear #1, a new high-performance clear coat that gives a 2K performance with the convenience of an aerosol. Clear #1 has excellent build and is compatible with water-based base coats, according to the...

Jasco Natural Look tile seal. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... * Jasco Natural Look tile seal offers clear, no-gloss protection for interior and exterior, new or old porous tile and stone. The tile seal resists water, grease and food staining on saltillo, quarry, paver, flagstone and slate. Natural Look...

Sika introduces polyurethane-based adhesive. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... * Sika Industries has introduced Sikaflex 220+, a cold-applied, fast curing polyurethane-based adhesive for bonding windshields directly to vehicle body shells. Sikaflex 220+ was crash tested and passed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards...

Dulux's new line takes a cue from mother nature. (International Coatings Scene).
September 1, 2002... The relationship between the British people and the British countryside could be characterized as one of the longest and most-enduring love stories of all time. From William Wordsworth's rapturous odes to the local flora to the incomprehensible...

Mozambique paint market poised for rise. (International Coatings Scene).
September 1, 2002... The Mozambique market for paint and coatings is expected to rise over the next several years as growth in gross domestic product continues to rise. With heavy foreign investments in industrial projects, and a large government budget aimed at...

Competitive positioning. (Q&A with Phil Phillips).
September 1, 2002... One question keeps coming back to us as we serve our client base: "Where does competitive positioning assessment fit and how can we use it?" To understand the competitive position methodology, we need to first understand where competitive...

Needs and expectations. (Powder Coatings Corner).
September 1, 2002... It is important for a powder coating to meet the needs and expectations of your customer. It also takes a lot of effort from both the customer and powder supplier. Good work produces the most value to the process. Technology also plays an...

ICAO Air Eligibility Marking Requirements. (Transportation Regulations).
September 1, 2002... As concerns continue to surface regarding implementation of the new International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions (ICAO TI) Air Eligibility Marking Requirements, shippers of dangerous goods must fully understand where the...

Automotive refinish market: paint plays a vital role in restoring a classic to its former glory or repairing the family SUV after an accident. But the repair industry faces major challenges ranging from increased competition to pricing pressures to new technology. Paint suppliers need to do more than just sell products.
September 1, 2002... When a customer drops off his car at the local repair shop, he may not think about more than how much his insurance rates will rise and when the vehicle will be back on the road. But behind the scenes, there is a bevy of activity at the auto...

The powder coatings market: the demand for powder coatings continues to grow as powder suppliers look to new technologies and new markets.
September 1, 2002... There are a number of factors that have contributed to powder coatings growth--its durability, unused or oversprayed materials can be recovered, reducing environmental waste and saving the customer money and, of course no solvents are used,...

Biocides update preservation is key: good houskeeping is important, but adding the right preservative is critical to ensuring that a paint will last in the can and on the wall.
September 1, 2002... Customers generally take for granted that when they open a can of paint, it will be ready to apply, no questions asked. Most would probably neglect to even consider the possibility that any element of preservation is necessary. After all, it's...

Methods to evaluate the anti-viral activity of coated surfaces: although still in the early stages of development, a method has been developed that appears to provide a useful and cost-effective means of assessing anti-viral activity of coated surfaces.
September 1, 2002... It is widely recognized that surface coatings can be susceptible to contamination and spoilage by microbial growth during service (Ref. 1). Examples of the growth of fungi and algae on exterior facades are common and strategies to limit their...

Preview: NPCA 2002 annual meeting in New Orleans.
September 1, 2002... The National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) will host its annual meeting Oct. 27-29 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, LA. This year's keynote speaker is Kevin Carrol, "katalyst" for Nike. Mr. Carrol will share his...

Preview: FSCT's ICE 2002: here's our guide to ICE and FSCT annual meeting to be held Oct. 28-Nov. 1 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
September 1, 2002... New Orleans will be bursting Oct. 28-Nov. 1 with people, presentation, parties... and paint. It may be Halloween, but the real draw in the Big Easy this year is the International Coatings Expo 2002, the FSCT annual meeting, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, and...

Clariant expands flame retardant product production. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... * Clariant has expanded its Exolit AP production at its plant in Knapsack, Germany. The expansion is in response to the success of its Exolit flame retardant products and increased market demand. The expansion will reinforce Clariant's position...

OSHA reopens glycol ethers rulemaking record. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... * The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will reopen the glycol ethers rulemaking record to solicit information on the extent to which the two ethylene glycol ethers and their acetates are currently being used in the...

Troy hosts 15th annual 5K Run at ICE 2002. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... * Troy Corporation and the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology will host the 15th annual Troy 5K Run/Walk on Thursday October 31 at ICE 2002 in New Orleans. The 5K will take place at 7 a.m. at Mississippi River Heritage Park through...

Product price index. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... Product Price Index Company Product Change Effective Air Products vinyl acetate $0.02/lb. August 15 homopolymer and copolymer...

PGPhillips releases new multiclient study. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... * PGPhillips & Associates has released a new multiclient study, "North American Adhesives, Sealants and NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) Automotive Market Study," covering 2002-2007. The study provides a thorough look at the methods for...

Eastman Chemical consolidates adhesives and graphic arts businesses. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... * Eastman Chemical Company has consolidated its adhesives and graphic arts businesses. The new business unit, adhesives, polymers and inks, will be headed by Don Blair as general manager. Mr. Blair is currently general manager of Eastman's...

Air Products achieves best safety record. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... * Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. has achieved the best safety record in the category of total recordables among large-scale chemical manufacturers in the U.S. for 2001, according to Responsible Care performance measure data recently released...

Troy Corporation.
September 1, 2002... Troy Corporation has received ISO 14001 certification for its Newark, NJ manufacturing facility...

Masco Corporation has formed a technology partnership with MH2Technologies.
September 1, 2002... Masco Corporation has formed a technology partnership with MH2Technologies, connecting the Masco operating companies with each other and their building customers and distribution chain.

BASF. (People on the Move).
September 1, 2002... Thomas Stewing, automotive refinish sales manager for Germany at Glasurit GmbH, a company of BASF Coatings AG, has taken over the sales central/eastern Europe unit within the metal coatings department at BASF Coatings. Franz-Josef Eilerts, who...

Kapco. (People on the Move).
September 1, 2002... Kapco (Kent Adhesive Products Co.) announced that Kevin Soles has joined the company as a sales representative. Mr. Soles is based in Erie, PA and will be responsible for new business development throughout the state, as well as accounts in...

Shamrock Technologies Inc. (People on the Move).
September 1, 2002... This processor of micronized polytetrafluoroethylene and waxes recently appointed Joon Choo as vice president of marketing worldwide. Mr. Choo joined Shamrock Technologies in 1983 as a development chemist and has served in several...

Chemidex. (People on the Move).
September 1, 2002... Chemidex has opened an office in Germany to extend its commitment to the European coatings industry. Leading the European organization will be Henning Schwinum who was hired as managing director. Mr. Schwinum, a native of Germany, was...

CEPE. (People on the Move).
September 1, 2002... On June 6, the general assembly of CEPE elected or re-elected seven members of the executive board. Martin Kanert (VdMi, Germany) was elected for a three-year term. Michel Le Tallec (FIPEC, France) and Moira McMillan (BCF, UK) were elected for...

PPG. (People on the Move).
September 1, 2002... Werner Baer has joined PPG Industries as vice president, information technology, responsible for managing the company's global information technology systems and strategies. Prior to this, he served as global director of information systems...

Degussa. (People on the Move).
September 1, 2002... Degussa announced that Douglas M. Harless has been named senior vice president and general manager of the coatings and colorants business unit's colorants business line. In this position, Mr. Harless has global responsibility for the business...

Clariant offers wax for UV-cured paint systems. (Supplier's Corner).
September 1, 2002... * Clariant has launched a new wax for UV paints. It is available in two forms, Licomont ER 165, granule form, and Ceridust 5091, micropowder. Unlike conventional wax types, it can be firmly anchored in the paint film through light energy due to...

NUSA produces driers and catalysts. (Supplier's Corner).
September 1, 2002... * Madrid, Spain-based NUSA Iberica S.A. produces a variety of high quality driers and catalysts for the coatings industry. Among its solvent-based systems for the coatings and ink industry are driers and lead-free multi-metal driers, wetting...

Formulary guide on green solvents. (Supplier's Corner).
September 1, 2002... * A new formulary guide on the uses and applications for green solvents is now available from Vertec Biosolvents, a manufacturer of corn and soybean-derived ester blends from ethyl lactate and methyl soyate solvents. Published in a three-ring...

Lubrizol launches line of foam control additives. (Supplier's Corner).
September 1, 2002... * Lubrizol Coating Additives has launched a new line of foam control additives for water-based, solvent and 100% solids paint and coatings. Antibubble, antifoams and defoamers comprise a full line of silicone, silicone-free, oil-based and...

Premier Mill Max-Shear inline disperser. (Supplier's Corner).
September 1, 2002... * Premier Mill's Max Shear inline disperser is a self-pumping portable unit that features rotor/stator-based technology with multiple stator configurations available. The disperser is available in pressurized and abrasion configurations, and...

Sartomer offers bulletin on photoinitiators. (Supplier's Corner).
September 1, 2002... * Sartomer Company's Sarcure photoinitiators technical bulletin is now available to coatings, inks, adhesives and other UV/EB formulators. The literature provides the scientific data formulators need to select the right photoinitiators for...

Corrosion inhibitor case study available from Degussa. (Supplier's Corner).
September 1, 2002... * Degussa Corp. has published a case history outlining Protectosil CIT corrosion inhibitor used on the parking deck of the Fort Lauderdale, FL International Airport. Degussa's Protectosil CIT was chosen to reduce the active corrosion rates and...

Powder Coatings 2002 is Sept. 24-26 in Indianapolis. (Meetings).
September 1, 2002... Sept. 17-19: National Coil Coating Association fall meeting, Hyatt Regency at Union Station, St. Louis, MO. More info: (312) 321-6894; Fax: (312) 527-6705. Sept. 24-26: Powder Coatings 2002, Indianapolis, IN. More info: Goyer...

PPG paints new centennial Harley. (Final Coat).
September 1, 2002... * In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Harley-Davidson has released a highly anticipated series of motorcycles designed to capture a century of time-tested motorcycle innovation by an American original. Continuing the tradition that has...

Cognis epoxy curing agents. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Cognis epoxy curing agents provide formulators with a versatile array of properties when used in a two-part system with epoxy resin. Cognis cured epoxy systems are used in protective coatings, adhesives and bondings, reinforced plastics,...

Defoaming technology breakthrough. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Our new FOAMSTAR[R] defoamers will cut your total defoamer costs by at least 20 percent. FOAMSTAR[R] defoamers defoam on a molecular level, making them different from-and better than-existing defoamer chemistry. They are twice as efficient as...

G-CURE[R] acrylic polyol resins. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Our G-CURE[R] acrylic polyols are chemical building blocks for producing high-performance, high-solids, two-component polyurethane topcoats as well as industrial thermoset baking enamels and finishes in automotive, transportation, marine, and...

Custom defoamers. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... PATCO has a unique line of custom defoamers with a wide range of usage in coatings, inks, and adhesives. Our defoamer formulation laboratory enables us to tailor products for specific customer requirements. For more information, please contact...

Elcometer Catalogue description. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Elcometer Inc. announces the arrival of the Elcometer 2002 Catalogue. This premier edition has been developed with careful attention to design and detail. Offering more than just a brief description, the Elcometer Catalogue provides a high...

Press it--don't pump it. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Schwerdtel introduces its new line of presses for drums, barrels, pails and irregular shaped vessels. This technology eliminates pumping from containers with air pumps, diaphragm pumps, gear pumps, etc. Only one moving part. Schwerdtel Corp.,...

High-performance wax additives. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Micro Powders' new expanded Product Brochure outlines over 50 products and applications for easy reference. Contained in these 8-pages, are the company's complete range of specialty additives for use in paint, coatings and ink formulations....

Providing process solutions. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... HOCKMEYER is a leading supplier of grinding, dispersion and process equipment satisfying the needs of paint, ink, coatings and adhesives industries. Our team of support professionals along with engineering services, maintenance management and...

Acry-Tech Coatings/Toll Manufacturing. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Thinking about outsourcing the manufacturing of your paints and coatings? Acry-Tech can design, formulate, test and manufacture products to your exact specifications. * Over 30 years of quality performance. * Strict confidentiality, in...

Castor oil and derivatives. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Nidera is one of the largest suppliers of castor oil and derivatives to the world. For over four decades our customers have come to depend on our commitment to reliability and quality. Our product line of specialty oils and hydrogenated waxes...

Surface tensiometers. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Solve coating formulation problems with SensaDyne Surface Tensiometers for laboratory and in-process applications, Formulators can improve transfer, spreading and adhesion of inks, coatings and other formulations by testing for, and choosing...

Coatings adhesion tester. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... PATTI adhesion testers provide accurate quantitative measurement of the pull-of strength of your paint, adhesive, or coating. A patented, self-aligning system uses compressed gas to apply a continuous load to a pull-stub mounted on the test...

Hauthane polyurethane resins. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Hauthaway's coatings resins brochure features a broad selection of waterborne polyurethane dispersions and urethane acrylic hybrids, including aliphatic, aromatic, co-solvent free (no NMP), high solids, OH-functional and flame retardant grades....

Controlling static electricity. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Our literature kit offers practical solutions for controlling, dissipating and monitoring electrostatic charges when a static spark can create fires, explosions or injury to personnel. In addition to providing grounding clamps to meet your...

Myers Engineering. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... The first name in mixers/dispersers with over 50 years of experience. Myers offers the most complete line of vertical shaft mixers and dispersers utilizing single shaft, dual shaft and tri-shaft systems. These systems can be used with hydraulic...

Aqueous pigment dispersions. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... The Alex Color Company manufactures low-cost, high quality aqueous dispersions for use in water-based inks and coatings. Al-flex, Al-Gloss, Al-Sparse, C-series and new low VOC W-series dispersions are available. Custom dispersions are also...

The new premier QMAX supermill. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Unsurpassed by any other media mill, this High Flow Recirculation Mill contains a new grinding configuration unlike those in other conventional disc or peg type media mills. The QMAX uses a specific orientation of grinding media. High energy,...

Test instruments for coatings. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... The TMI Group of Companies presents its latest catalog of physical testing instruments and sample preparation equipment on CD-ROM. The catalog includes products from Testing Machines Inc., Messmer Instruments Ltd., Buchel, Adamel Lhomargy and...

Industrial mixing equipment. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Conn and Co., LLC. designs and manufactures industrial mixing equipment. The company has introduced three patented blades under the tradename Conn Blade[R]. The ITT style features a combination of louvers and teeth. The IT has louvers for...

Simplified color measurement. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... The ColorFlex[R] is a completely self-contained color measurement system for the coating industry, and is an ideal quality control tool. Measure the color of solids, powders, pastes and liquids. * Large easy-to-read LCD graphic display ...

New easy-dispersing Black Iron Oxide. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Hoover Color announces HB-1090 Thermal Black Iron Oxide, HB-1090 has the blue undertone desired by many formulators. HB-1090 utilizes a unique and patented thermal process, which creates perfect spheres of high-purity Magnetite or Black Iron...

Joncryl[R] Selection Guide. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... The Joncryl[R] Selection Guide for the coatings industry highlights product descriptions, applications and technical information for the product line. Johnson Polymer's line of emulsions, acrylic polyols and powder coating resins offer...

Little Joe Industries. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Little Joe Industries has introduced the ADM automated draw down machine. It guarantees consistent speed, force, and angle of the scraper when making draw downs on grind gages. It offers the coatings manufacturer more consistency while...

Material characterization for coatings. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Rheometric Scientific's Advanced SpecTrometer for Rheological Analysis (ASTRA), is a versatile, high performance rheometer for every aspect of material characterization. ASTRA includes a large selection of environmental control systems and...

Novoperm Yellow HR 70-E. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Clariant's Novoperm[R] line now includes Yellow HR 70-E, an opaque Diarylide C.I. Pigment Yellow 83 providing quality and value. This environmentally friendly red shade yellow provides excellent dispersion and hiding. It's the smarter choice...

Polyphase[R] 641. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Troy is pleased to announce the availability of the new brochure on Polyphase[R] 641, a high performance fungicide/mildewcide. Designed with the formulator in mind, the new Polyphase[R] 641 brochure is an informative piece featuring test fence...

Tego Coating & Ink Additives. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... Tego Coating & Ink Additives, a business line of Degussa, is a world leader in polyether & silicone chemistry. Our catalog provides details on the many products we offer the coatings industry. Our additives include: TEGO[R] Foamex (defoamers),...

Ink durability testing. (Coatings World Literature Showcase Fall 2002).
September 1, 2002... The Taber[R] Linear Abraser is ideal to evaluate wear resistance of inks and coatings on contoured surfaces and finished products. It can also be used to evaluate other forms of durability such as scratch resistance, color transfer, and with...