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International Paint Names Management Team For U.S. Protective Coatings Centers

January 2, 2013
Following the recent launch of International Paint branded Protective Coatings Centers throughout the U.S. and Canada, International Paint LLC has named the management team responsible for overseeing U.S. operations. Gary Ferguson has been named vice…  Read More »
BDA Announces Sherwin-Williams' Acquisition of Pulanna, a Chinese Automotive Coatings Producer

January 2, 2013
Business Development Asia LLC  has announced that its client, The Sherwin-Williams Company, has acquired 100 percent of Changzhou Pulanna Coating Co., Ltd. Pulanna is a leading manufacturer of automotive coatings for sale in the Chinese aftermar…  Read More »
PPG Commences Split-Off Exchange Offer for Commodity Chemicals Business

January 2, 2013
 PPG Industries has commenced its exchange offer related to the split-off transaction of its commodity chemicals business. The split-off transaction is in connection with the separation and merger of Eagle Spinco Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary…  Read More »
Clariant Divests Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions Businesses to SK Capital

January 2, 2013
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. The total consideration of the sale amounts to approximately CHF 502 million, out of w…  Read More »
Archway Named Vertellus Authorized Distributor

December 28, 2012
Vertellus Specialties Inc., a leading manufacturer of castor oil, castor oil polyols and derivatives, for the coatings, adhesive, sealant and elastomer markets, announced that Archway Sales Inc., a leading distributor of specialty chemicals in North…  Read More »
PPG Receives Favorable IRS Private Letter Ruling

December 28, 2012
PPG Industries recently announced that it has received a favorable private letter ruling from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service regarding the previously announced separation of its commodity chemicals business and subsequent merger of a newly formed…  Read More »
PPG wins China Corporate Social Responsibility Award
PPG wins China Corporate Social Responsibility Award

December 28, 2012
PG Industries received the CSR Award - Special Prize for the third consecutive year and was named one of the top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) companies in China at the 2012 China Social Responsibility Annual Forum in Beijing. The award r…  Read More »
Union Process Manufactures Attritor For Green Manufacturing Initiative
Union Process Manufactures Attritor For Green Manufacturing Initiative

December 27, 2012
Union Process, Inc. has manufactured a large production S-400 Attritor for a unique green manufacturing initiative. The customer was interested in seeking ways to cut costs and reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes. By worki…  Read More »
Shepherd Color Introduces NTP Yellow 10C151 Inorganic Pigment for Paints and Coatings

December 27, 2012
The Shepherd Color Company announced the development of a new pigment chemistry offers excellent durability, high opacity and a bright clean yellow color. Niobium Tin Pyrochlore (NTP) Yellow is an innovative inorganic pigment that expands the envelop…  Read More »
Vencorex to Showcase New JV Capabilities at European Coatings Show

December 27, 2012
Vencorex, a newly formed joint venture between PTT Global Chemical and the Perstorp Group, will be displaying its offerings at the upcoming European Coatings Show. The company is the owner of key technologies and a major producer of aliphatic isocyan…  Read More »
PPG Wins Marketing Leadership Award from BD+C Magazine

December 26, 2012
PPG Industries  has won a Building Design + Construction (BD+C) magazine Marketing Leadership Award for a print advertisement promoting the environmental sustainability of PPG glass and coatings. The advertisement, titled “Unexpected Angl…  Read More »
International Paint Protective Coatings Centers Now Open
International Paint Protective Coatings Centers Now Open

December 26, 2012
International Paint LLC, an AkzoNobel company, has announced the opening of International Paint branded Protective Coatings Centers in strategic locations across the U.S. and Canada. The launch represents the first phase of what will eventually becom…  Read More »
Jotun Hull Performance Measurement Method Verified Compatible with Kyma Ship Performance

December 26, 2012
Improving hull and propeller performance is an effective and quick-win solution for ship owners seeking to boost the energy efficiency of their fleets. The reliable and accurate measurement of performance allows owners to make both fuel-cost and gree…  Read More »
Troy Exhibit Brings Value to China Coat 2012 Visitors

December 21, 2012
Troy Corporation’s exhibit at China Coat 2012 in Guangzhou, China from November 28-30th highlighted how Troy can help Asia-Pacific customers reach performance and cost targets through exceptional technical service and use of advanced, high-perf…  Read More »
Evonik Releases Environmental Impact Study on Degaroute Reaction Resin

December 21, 2012
Tiny glass beads embedded in the road marking material reflect the light from headlights in dark or wet conditions. This is why the markings are still so easy to see in the dark, the fog and the rain. Thanks to their structure, the lines and surfaces…  Read More »

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