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Axalta Showcases Energy Solutions Coatings at EASA Convention
Axalta Coating Systems will exhibit at the Electrical Apparatus Service Association, Inc. (EASA) Convention at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida on June 26-28, 2017. Attendees may visit Axalta’s booth #948 to speak with coatings exp…06.23.17
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Relationship to Digital World Shapes BASF’s 2017/18 Automotive Color Trend Predictions
A desire for more simplicity and transparency in a digital world inspired the overarching theme of BASF’s Automotive Color Trends for 2017/18 – Translucid. The designers of BASF’s Coatings division translated the question of indi…06.23.17
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BASF Donates $10,000 to Support Wildlife and Environmental Education
As part of its commitment to foster local wildlife and environmental education programs, BASF donated $10,000 to the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA). The donation supports IWRA projects that promote stewardship, expand outreach, and ass…06.23.17
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BASF Lifts Force Majeure for PolyTHF in North America
BASF lifted the force majeure on PolyTHF (polytetrahydrofuran) in North America, effective immediately. In March, an event interrupted production at BASF’s tetrahydrofuran unit in Geismar, Louisiana, resulting in a force majeure on PolyTHF,…06.23.17
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Wanda Smith Appointed Managing Director of Teknos Treffert in Malaysia
Wanda Smith has been appointed as managing director of Teknos Treffert Malaysia. Smith will be responsible for the Teknos operations in Malaysia and South-East Asia. She will have a key role in developing and managing the operation to support Teknos&…06.23.17
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Airport Tower Featuring Duranar Sunstorm Coatings Wins Metal Design Award
PPG announced that the new air traffic control tower at San Francisco International Airport, featuring DURANAR SUNSTORM coatings by PPG, has earned a Chairman’s Award for design excellence from the Metal Construction Association (MCA). The 2…06.23.17
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OEM Coatings Market Expected to Reach $69.2 Billion by 2022
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "OEM Coatings Market by Formulation, End-use Industry and Region - Global Forecasts to 2022" report to its offering. The OEM coatings market is projected to reach USD 69.28 Billion b…06.23.17
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Composite Coatings Market Predicted to be Worth 1,306.8 Million USD by 2022
The report "Composite Coatings Market by Technique (Laser Melt Injection, Brazing, Electroless Plating), Application (Anti-Corrosion, UV Protection, Thermal Protection), End-Use Industry, Region - Global Forecast to 2022", published by Mark…06.23.17
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Axalta’s Cromax Pro Waterborne Coatings Support Tianjin’s Sustainable Auto Repair Program
Axalta Coating Systems recently announced collaboration with the Tianjin Vehicle Maintenance Administrative Office to offer advanced, technical education on waterborne coating technology to more than 60 Tianjin automotive service companies. Technicia…06.22.17
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Punch Powertrain Solar Team Unveils Its Entry For Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
The Punch Powertrain Solar Team, comprised of engineering students from the University of Leuven in Belgium, unveiled its entry for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, which will take place in Australia from October 8 to 15, 2017. The car - Punch…06.22.17
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PPG Central Europe Center Approved for Airbus Sealants Packaging
The Central Europe application support center (ASC) operated by PPG in Hamburg, Germany, has been approved by Airbus for repackaging aerospace sealants from bulk containers into customer-friendly point-of-use packages. PPG will repackage three gra…06.22.17
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Stepan Announces Agreement to Acquire Surfactant Production Facility in Mexico
Stepan Company, through a subsidiary in Mexico, today reported that it has reached an agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V. to acquire its surfactant production facility in Ecatepec, Mexico and a portion of its associated surfactants business.&n…06.22.17
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Tikkurila Plans to Build New Factory in Russia
Tikkurila has signed a Letter of Intent to buy a seven hectare industrial site near St. Petersburg, Russia. The aim is to start the construction work of a greenfield factory in 2018. In order to support growth, Tkkurila is planning to invest in a…06.22.17
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METALCON Announces Its 2017 Conference Program
For nearly 30 years, METALCON has maintained its reputation of providing the newest ideas and products for the metal construction industry. This year’s conference sessions continues this trend with a select mix of topics about market and…06.22.17
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Windsor Windows & Doors Featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway
Axalta Coating Systems will partner with Windsor Windows & Doors, a Woodgrain Millwork Company, to feature Windsor as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet race car driven by William Byron at Iowa Speedwa…06.21.17
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TOTAL Cray Valley Completes First Commercial Production Run of Krasol F 3000
Global liquid polybutadiene leader TOTAL Cray Valley (TCV) has announced its first commercial production run of Krasol F 3000, a polyfarnesene diol, at its chemical manufacturing plant in Kralupy, Czech Republic. Krasol F 3000 is the latest additi…06.21.17
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Team AkzoNobel's Volvo Ocean Race Boat Christened in The Hague
Sailing fans flocked to a harbor in the Dutch city of The Hague today to welcome team AkzoNobel's new Volvo Ocean Race yacht, which was officially christened by the city's Mayor. With the start of the race just four months aw…06.21.17
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BASF Puts Expanded Compounding Plant for Engineering Plastics into Operation
BASF put the expanded compounding plant at BASF’s Schwarzheide site in Germany into operation. With the expansion of the plant up to 70,000 tons more Ultramid (PA: polyamide) and Ultradur® (PBT: polybutylene terephthalate) can be produced e…06.21.17
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OLYMPIC Paints and Stains by PPG Widens Window of Opportunity for Outdoor Summer Projects
Barbeques, gardening, dog-walking, beach vacations: all popular summer activities ruined when precipitation is in the forecast. But good news -- gone are the days of relying on the perfect day to start an outdoor home project, because the OLYMPIC Pai…06.21.17
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Valspar Rolls Out First-Of-Its-Kind Regional Exterior Paint
To address the different types of climate conditions Mother nature dishes out around the country, Valspar has developed three new formulations of Reserve regional exterior paints – Valspar Reserve Extreme Weather Paint + Primer with SunStopper…06.21.17
