Coatings World articles from September 2007

Coatings World archives from September 2007

We get what we pay for.(Editor's Page)
September 1, 2007... Look! What is that in the sky? It's a bird... it's a plane... NO... it's Super Toxic Man--and he's ready to posion America's children! The coatings industry's Achilles heel is making headlines again and this time parents and young kids...

X-Rite to acquire Pantone.(As We Go To Press)
September 1, 2007... X-Rite, Inc., a provider of color solutions for measuring, formulating, matching and simulating color, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Pantone, Inc. for $180 million. The deal is expected to close in the fall of 2007. ...

Alcro-Beckers to sell its stake in Scanspac.(As We Go To Press)
September 1, 2007... Alcro-Beckers AB, part of the Finnish Tikkurila that is responsible for Kemira's paints and coatings business, has signed an agreement to sell its 50% stake in the Swedish filler producer Scanspac to Gyproc AB, part of the Gypsum Activity of...

ICI agrees to be acquired by Akzo Nobel.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After two months of negotiations, the chemicals and paints group of UK-based ICI has agreed to be bought by Dutch rival Akzo Nobel for 8 billion [pounds sterling] ($16.1 billion). The board of Imperial Chemical...

PPG submits offer to acquire SigmaKalon.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2007... PPG Industries announced an offer to purchase SigmaKalon Group, based in Uithoorn, Netherlands, from global private investment firm Bain Capital. The total transaction value, including assumed debt, is 2.2 billion [euro]. Bain Capital has...

DuPont products enhance paint in Thailand.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2007... DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise (DCSE), DuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) and partner Beger Co., Ltd. recently launched Beger Shield Gloss Enamel Paint in Thailand. The new product is formulated with DuPont Teflon and DuPont Zonyl. ...

Kemira Coatings to build logistics and customer service center in Moscow.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2007... Kemira Coatings (Tikkurila) has announced plans to build a logistics and customer service center in Moscow. The investment will total approximately 20 million [euro]. Kemira Coatings has been exporting paint and coatings to Russia for decades...

Berger Paints to build an auto paint plant in Pune.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2007... Berger Paints India Ltd. will invest 500 million rupees to set up an automotive paint plant in Pune. The total production capacity of the plant will be 800 kiloliters per month and will be operational in one year. The company's current...

Jotun launches first inspiration centre in Bahrain.(Fresh Paint)(Jotun Paints)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Jotun Paints has launched its first Inspiration Centre in Bahrain, which provides a showcase of exterior and interior paint concepts for the Arabian home. The manufacturer's latest innovation is aimed at reaching end-users in Bahrain where the...

Ecology Coatings completes reverse merger with OCIS.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2007... Ecology Coatings, Inc. has completed its reverse merger with OCIS Corporation. As previously announced, OCIS Corp. and Ecology Coatings entered into a merger agreement, which called for OCIS to acquire Ecology Coatings in a statutory merger...

Liquidmetal Technologies forms new subsidiary.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2007... Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. has completed an $11.1 million financing transaction in which it transferred the assets of its Liquidmetal Coatings division to a newly formed, newly capitalized subsidiary named Liquidmetal Coatings, LLC in a...

American Coatings Show launched.(Fresh Paint)(Conference news)
September 1, 2007... The U.S. National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) and Vincentz Network, publisher of international coatings journals and organizer of the European Coatings Show, have agreed to launch the American Coatings Show and, in conjunction with it,...

Hempel enhances its ProSystem superyacht range.(Fresh Paint)(Hempel Coatings USA Inc.)(DuPont Performance Coatings)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Hempel has signed an agreement with DuPont Performance Coatings related to topcoat systems technology for the superyacht market. Now new ProFinish topcoats will complement Hempel's existing ProFiller and ProBuild products to create a...

PPG aerospace, Altairnano form agreement.(Fresh Paint)
September 1, 2007... PPG Industries' aerospace business and Altair Nanotechnologies have formed an agreement for the development and commercialization of environmentally friendly nanoparticle technology to replace chromate in aircraft primer that affords excellent...

Middle Eastern and African Paint Industry report.(NEW REPORTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Information Research (IRL) has released "A Profile of the Middle Eastern and African Paint Industry." The study illustrates average growth for the paint markets of the Middle East at 14% per annum and steady growth for the African markets,...

Increased construction activity shapes rapidly expanding building paints markets in South Africa.(NEW REPORTS)
September 1, 2007... New analysis from Frost & Sullivan's "South African Building Paints Markets," finds that the market earned revenues of $630 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach $947 million in 2013. "The 2010 football World Cup coupled with rising...

International Paint expands global R&D efforts to the U.S.(Fresh Paint)(research and development team)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... International Paint has launched the first phase of expansion of their worldwide research and development team based in Newcastle, UK, to the company's U.S. operations in Houston, TX. "Historically, the US market has set the pace for new...

Process for pigment modification: Patent No. U.S. 7,173,078 B2.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2007... Cabot Corporation has been granted a patent for a process for preparing a modified pigment having attached at least one organic group. It is comprised of reacting a dried mixture comprised of a pigment having attached at least one reactive...

PPG patents coating comprised of silyl blocked components: Patent No. U.S. 7,172,809 B2.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2007... PPG Industries has obtained a patent for a coating composition formed from components comprised of at least one hydroxyl functional non-vinyl material comprised of at least one alcoholic hydroxyl group blocked with a hydrolyzable silyl group;...

Vapor Tech. patents decorative and protective coating: Patent No. U.S. 7,179,546 B1.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2007... Vapor Technologies, Inc. has received a patent for an article having on at least a portion of its surface a multi-layer coating having the appearance of brass, nickel and stainless steel comprised of a base-coat layer; an oxide containing...

Tronox patents process for making titanium dioxide: Patent No. U.S. 7,182,931 B2.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2007... Tronox has obtained a patent for an improved process for producing titanium dioxide by reacting a titanium dioxide ore with chlorine to produce a gaseous stream containing titanium tetrachloride, condensing titanium tetrachloride from the...

Effect pigments coated with reactive orientation aids: Patent No. U.S. 7,172,812 B2.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2007... Eckart-Werke Standard Bronzepulver-Werke Carl-Eckart GmbH & Co. has obtained a patent for a surface modified flake-form metal pigment for use in a paint or lacquer containing a binding agent, comprised of an initial flake-form pigment having on...

Modified pigment products and black matrixes: Patent No. U.S. 7,175,946 B2.(Patents Update)
September 1, 2007... Cabot Corp. has received a patent for a resin composition comprised of a photo-sensitive resin and a modified pigment product comprised of a pigment having attached at least one polymeric group, wherein the polymeric group is a homopolymer,...

Sherwin-Williams 2Q profit rises.(Financial News)(Financial report)
September 1, 2007... The Sherwin-Williams Company reported its financial results for the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2007. Compared to the same periods in 2006, consolidated net sales increased $68.3 million, or 3.2%, to $2.2 billion in the...

Strong second quarter for Akzo Nobel.(Financial News)(Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Akzo Nobel Coatings produced a strong quarter, posting revenues growth of eight percent--driven by autonomous growth and acquisitions. At decorative coatings, the start of a turnaround is visible, according to the company, with the newly...

Russia's coatings industry booms: Russia's growing economy has resulted in the rapid expansion of coatings sales, which are close behind China.(International Coatings Scene: RUSSIA)
September 1, 2007... Russia's paint market has over the last few years been one of the fastest growing in Greater Europe due to its booming economy. In fact, the rise in its coatings sales rival those of China, which is generally considered to be the most...

Brazil lifts paint forecast: government plans to increase spending on housing projects have raised growth projections in Brazil's paint and coatings industry.(InternatiOnal Coatings Scene: LATIN AMERICA)
September 1, 2007... Brazil's national association of paint manufacturers, Abrafati, has raised fits projection of 2007 growth in the $2 billion paint and coatings industry to 6.5% from the 4.5% gain projected at the end of 2006. These expectations suggest that...

Adchem offers fiber-filled transfer tapes.(New Products)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Adchem Corporation offers a new 7740 series of high shear, high temperature adhesive transfer tapes with bond strengths sufficient for splicing metal coils and other demanding applications. Testing has demonstrated...

BASF introduces two VOC-compliant clears.(New Products)
September 1, 2007... BASF has bolstered its line of VOC-compliant clears for use in bodyshops with the addition of two new products. The 923-335 HS Multi Clear VOC completes Glasurit's VOC-compliant product range. The new clear is easy to apply and additionally...

West System's new slow hardener.(New Products)
September 1, 2007... Bay City, MI-based West System has launched West System Brand 206 Slow Hardener, a bonding agent designed to harden and cure slowly during epoxy projects. Mixed with 105 Resin to help give boat builders and restorers the added time to work, the...

New CermaKrome metallic ceramic coating.(New Products)
September 1, 2007... Tech Line Coatings, Inc. of Murrieta, CA has introduced water-based CermaKrome MCX, a new metallic ceramic coating designed for corrosion protection of exhaust systems. CermaKrome MCX coatings polish to a mirror/chrome-like finish and can be...

Seal-Krete concrete colors.(New Products)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Convenience Products, maker of Seal-Krete brand products, has introduced new Concrete Colors semi-transparent stains for concrete surfaces. Seal-Krete Concrete Colors are available in four pre-mixed colors, a tint base and a clear low-luster...

New StoGuard Tape.(New Products)(Sto Corp.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Sto Corp. has launched StoGuard Tape, a self-adhering waterproof air barrier material for multiple substrates. It is composed of spunbond polyester fabric laminated to rubberized asphalt adhesive that strengthens the material while providing a...

Stainless Steel's new polyurethane paint.(New Products)
September 1, 2007... A USDA-approved stainless steel polyurethane coating that can be brushed or sprayed onto parts to permit touch-ups without breaking down a production line has been introduced by Stainless Steel Coatings, Inc. of S. Lancaster, MA. Steel-It...

New technology adoption: Part II: do the paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants industries fall into the Adoption Life Cycle? The second of a two-part series.(Business Corner: STRATEGIES & ANALYSIS)
September 1, 2007... In part one of this series (August) we discussed the adoption life cycle and the model for understanding the acceptance of new products. We discussed the five stages of product adoption across its life cycle and the personalities and gaps...

The powder coatings market: combining the dual advantage of durability and low environmental impact, powder coatings are poised for positive growth in the years ahead. While powder coatings continue to grow even in the mature markets of Western Europe and North America, major powder coatings producers like DuPont and Akzo Nobel are looking to the emerging markets of China and Eastern Europe for the greatest growth opportunities.(Cover story)(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Throughout the coatings industry powder coatings have been widely embraced for the advantages this coating process offers. Proof is in the fast rate this finishing technology is growing around the world. Often...

The construction chemicals market: consolidation continues to be a trend in the construction chemicals market.(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This year has been an active one in terms of acquisitions and divestitures in the construction chemicals market. Many of the major players including Henkel and 3M all made major acquisitions and in doing so have...

Biocides, fungicides and algaecides update: the key driver for biocides is the continuing move from solventborne to waterborne coatings.
September 1, 2007... Biocides are a critical component in paint formulations. Although biocides represent a relatively small percentage of the overall formulation, without the right biocide mix, microbes can compromise product performance, functionality and general...

Pigment suppliers directory.(Directory)
September 1, 2007... BASF Corp. (800) 362-2273/Fax: (800) 392-7429 E-mail: custserv_charlotte@basf.com Web: www.basf.com/usa Pigments Offered: Blacks (organic and inorganic, IR reflective and IR transparent); Blues (organic and inorganic); Greens...

Are two shows better than one? Joseph Pontoski, executive director of the FSCT, and Andrew Doyle, president of NPCA, spoke with Coatings World about several issues including the failed merger discussions between the two organizations, the status of the ICE Show, the launch of the American Coatings Show and how these developments will affect the coatings industry.(Interview: FSCT's Joseph Pontoski & NPCA's Andrew Doyle)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) and the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) are two U.S.-based organizations with a long track record serving the North American coatings industry. The NPCA is a...

Mexico City's Latin American Coatings Show 2007 is a success.
September 1, 2007... The Latin American Coatings Show 2007 took place in the World Trade Centre, Mexico City, on July 11-12 and attracted more than 3,000 attendees--a new show record. Ian Faux, coatings group vice president for show organizer, UK-based dmg...

ICE 2007: FSCT's International Coatings Expo will be held in Toronto Oct. 3-5. Here is a look at what is planned for the three-day event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.(Expo Guide)(Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Focusing on the theme "Clean--Lean--Green," ICE 2007, which will be held in Toronto Oct. 3-5 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, combines a variety of educational programs with the largest North American...

Chinacoat 2007: from Nov. 21-23 Shanghai will host this annual exhibition, which has become the main attraction for companies looking to capitalize on China's growing market for coatings.(Expo Preview)
September 1, 2007... Since its inception in 1996, ChinaCoat has become the key event for coatings, printing inks and adhesives suppliers who wish to enter, expand and consolidate their positions in the Chinese market. In terms of exhibit size, number of exhibitors...

NPCA annual meeting: Pittsburgh will host the associations 120th annual meeting and leadership conference.(Meeting Preview)
September 1, 2007... The National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) will hold its 120th annual meeting and industry leadership conference at the Hilton Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, Oct. 28-30. NPCA has lined up a variety of speakers for its forum sessions....

Dow and Solvay form JV for peroxide plant.(Industry News)
September 1, 2007... Dow Chemical Company and Solvay S.A. have entered into an agreement to create a joint venture for the construction of a hydrogen peroxide (HP) plant in Thailand. Scheduled to be operational in 2010, the new HP plant will serve as a raw material...

Akzo Nobel sets up $2 billion revenues target in China.(Industry News)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Akzo Nobel has announced new strategic targets for China which outline the company's ambition to achieve revenues totaling $2 billion by 2012. Rapid expansion in recent years has seen the company significantly increase both its presence and its...

Rohm and Haas to build manufacturing facility.(Industry News)
September 1, 2007... Rohm and Haas have announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the Moscow region. The proposed plant will produce polymer emulsions for a number of markets including paint, coatings and adhesives. Construction at the site will...

Troy launches Gold Standard Material Protection campaign.(Industry News)
September 1, 2007... Troy Corp. will launch its new 2008 "Gold Standard in Material Protection" campaign at the 2007 International Coatings Expo (ICE) Oct. 3-5 in Toronto. The new corporate image is designed to reflect the company's continued leadership in...

Pricing changes.(Industry News)
September 1, 2007... Celanese: July 1--up to 10% increase for all PVAc homopolymer, VAE co-polymer, acrylic and vinyl-acrylic emulsions in North America. Cytec: July 1--$0.05-$0.07/lb. increase for Crylcoat powder coating resins and Additol additives for powder...

Lord Corp.(DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTMENTS)
September 1, 2007... Lord Corp. has appointed Chembar Inc. and Integral Products as distributors for its industrial and aerospace coatings line.

BASF opens polyurethanes specialties site in Shanghai.(Industry News)
September 1, 2007... BASF has recently celebrated the inauguration of its new polyurethanes specialities site in Pudong, Shanghai. The site operates under the name BASF Polyurethanes Specialties (China) Co. Ltd. and comprises a polyurethane system house, a...

FSCT issues call for papers for ICE 2008.(Industry News)
September 1, 2007... The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) has issued a call for technical papers and student posters to be considered for presentation at FutureCoat!, which will be held as part of the International Coatings Expo (ICE) 2008,...

Valspar appoints Mansfield chairman.(People on the Move)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Valspar Corporation has appointed William Mansfield, current president and chief executive, the added position of chairman. Mansfield succeeds Thomas McBurney who was the chairman for the past two years. He will...

PPG coil and extrusion coatings appoints new marketing team.(People on the Move)
September 1, 2007... PPG Industries has expanded and reorganized its coil and extrusion coatings marketing staff. Responsibilities for the expanded function now include strategic development, market research, the creation of promotional literature and general...

PPG Industries names Gillespie vp aerospace products.(People on the Move)
September 1, 2007... PPG Industries has named Barry Gillespie vice president, aerospace products. Gillespie was formerly president, actuation systems for Smiths Aerospace. David Morris, former vice president, aerospace, will take on the role of vice president,...

Akzo Nobel names Lennartz director of technology.(People on the Move)(Jo Lennartz)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Akzo Nobel has named Jo Lennartz director of technology. Formerly general manager of the company's functional chemicals business, he will be succeeded by Bob Margevich, currently general manager of Akzo Nobel polymer chemicals. Alan Kwek...

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

Degussa names brand head of crosslinkers business line.(People on the Move)
September 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...

Michelman offers new wax dispersions.(Supplier's Corner)(Michem Guard 350)(Michem Guard 349)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Michelman has recently developed two wax dispersions, Michem Guard 349 and Michem Guard 350. Both dispersions aid in imparting a matting effect to most aqueous coatings and varnishes, while enhancing other properties such as abrasion resistance...

Tego offers news resins for solvent-based pigments.(Supplier's Corner)
September 1, 2007... Tego has introduced two new resins for colorant concentrates that are compatible in a broad variety of resins systems. Synthetic Resin TC is a ketone-aldehyde condensation resin that serves as a carrier resin for pigment concentrates with...

ICE 2007 is in Toronto next month.(Meetings)(Calendar)
September 1, 2007... Sept. 17: The Electrocoat Association 2007 Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana. More info: www.electrocoat.org. Sept. 17-20: FIN-X '07, Indianapolis, IN. More info: Goyer Management, www.fin-xshow.com. Sept. 18-19: Polymers in...

Minwax awards 2006 Community Craftsman Award to Chicago job training program.(Final Coat)
September 1, 2007... Minwax has selected the Greater West Town Community Development Project of Chicago as the grand prize winner in the 2006 Community Craftsman Award Program. This national program recognizes individuals and groups who promote community...