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Axalta Introduces Refinish Plastics Products for Commercial Vehicle Industry
Axalta Coating Systems has introduced 830S Adhesion Promoter and 835S Plastic Cleaner for the commercial vehicle industry. These new products are both ready-to-use and VOC compliant. Axalta’s 830S Adhesion Promoter is formulated to enhance t…09.23.15
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
PPG Lifts Fresno Glass Manufacturing Force Majeure, Will Invest $20 Million in 2016
PPG Industries has announced that it has restored normal operations at its Fresno, California, glass manufacturing facility and lifted the force majeure on architectural, residential and specialty glass products for customers located in the western U…09.23.15
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Breaking News | Distributor News
Perstorp Polyols Signs Distributor Agreement with Nexeo Solutions
Perstorp announced the signing of a distributorship agreement between Perstorp Polyols Inc. (Toledo, Ohio) and Nexeo Solutions, LLC (formerly Archway Sales, St. Louis). As of September 2015, Nexeo Solutions will be responsible for distributing a w…09.23.15
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BASF Announces Personnel Changes
On October 1, 2015, Dr. Klaus Welsch (52) will take over as President, Engineering & Maintenance, BASF SE. He succeeds Dr. Volker Knabe (59), who will retire effective September 30, 2015. Dr. Albert Heuser (60), President, Greater China &…09.23.15
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Evonik Introduces TEGOVAPRO Technology for Glossy Exterior Coatings
Evonik's TEGOVAPRO technology has been designed to deliver what was once impossible: glossy exterior coatings that are water repellent from the outside but permeable to water vapor from the inside. This Evonik innovation simply replaces one part…09.23.15
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Breaking News | Marine Coatings
US Demand for Paint & Coatings to Reach 1.4 Billion Gallons in 2019
US demand for paint and coatings is forecast to grow 3.8 percent annually to 1.4 billion gallons in 2019, valued at $31.5 billion. Gains will be driven by a strong rebound in construction activity, which will stimulate demand in the architectur…09.23.15
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Penn Color Doubling European Color & Additive Masterbatch Capacity
Due to the continued rapid growth in Europe, Penn Color will double its capacity to manufacture color and additive masterbatches for the thermoplastic industry at its Venray, Netherlands location. In order to accommodate the new equipment, Penn Color…09.23.15
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Breaking News | Production Equipment | Suppliers Corner
Sunin Introduces New Ceramic Horizontal Grinding Mill
Sunin Machine Co. has introduced a new ceramic horizontal grinding mill. This new mill is capable of grinding materials at the nanometer level. It features a double-set mechanical shaft seal, front open, slit ranged from 0.1-0.2mm. The tank can be…09.23.15
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Breaking News | Powder Coatings
Axalta to Showcase Automotive Art Created With Its Brilliant Paints
The Goodguys 23rd Lone Star Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway will take place in Ft. Worth, Texas on October 2-4. Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, is pleased to support this show as well as eleven o…09.22.15
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BASF Expanding Range of Engineering Plastics
BASF is expanding its range of engineering plastics for the dynamic market of electric and hybrid vehicles. Tailor-made Ultramid® and Ultradur® materials are now available globally for equipping vehicle-interior and -exterior high-voltage plu…09.22.15
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings
AkzoNobel to Invest in Performance Coatings Activities in Vietnam
AkzoNobel has announced plans to invest in its Performance Coatings business in Vietnam. As well as doubling capacity at its powder coatings facility in Dong Nai, the company also intends to open a new office for Performance Coatings in Ho Chi Minh C…09.22.15
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Breaking News | Distributor News | Solvents
Brenntag to Acquire TAT Group
Brenntag has signed an agreement to acquire TAT Group, a Singapore based distributor for industrial chemicals. The company’s facilities in Singapore cover supply chain requirements and value added services including modern blending, packaging,…09.22.15
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Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Powder Coatings
AGC to Present Architectural Applications of FEVE-Based Powder Coatings
Kristen Blankenship, technical service chemist at AGC Chemicals Americas Inc., will present the latest advancements of fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE)-based powder coatings for architectural applications at the 2015 Powder Coatings Symposium on Oct…09.22.15
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Kason Corporation Acquires Kek-Gardner Ltd.
Kason Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of screening, sifting and fluid bed processing equipment, has acquired Kek-Gardner Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of sifting, mixing and size reduction equipment, it was announced by Kason CEO Jonathan Weiner…09.22.15
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Huntsman Polyurethanes to Present at CPI 2015
Huntsman Corporation has announced that its Polyurethanes Division will be sponsoring and participating in several tracks at The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) Polyurethanes 2015 Technical Conference, taking place Oct. 5–7…09.22.15
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Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Product news
Axalta Introduces Corlar 821CR Epoxy Primer for Commercial Vehicle Industry
Axalta Coating Systems has introduced a new non-sanding, chromate-containing epoxy primer, Corlar 821CR, for use in the commercial vehicle industry. Axalta’s Corlar 821CR Epoxy Primer may be used by commercial vehicle shops who desire a prod…09.22.15
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Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | Pigments
Orion Showcases Specialty Carbon Black Pigments for Coating Applications at ABRAFATI 2015
Orion Engineered Carbons (Booth B/9) will highlight five Specialty Carbon Black pigments, including its new generation of treated Specialty Carbon Blacks, at ABRAFATI 2015 in São Paulo, Brazil, October 13th through 15 th. COLOUR BLACK FW…09.22.15
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Michigan Manufacturing International Headquarters Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Michigan Manufacturing International has announced that its manufacturing facility in Stevensville, Maryland, was recently awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification. This certification provides independent verification that the company’s quality proc…09.22.15
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Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Product news
Axalta Introduces New Rival Epoxy Primer for Economy Commercial Vehicle Market
Axalta Coating Systems has developed Rival RV450 Epoxy Primer to provide customers with a wider variety of its popular economy paint brand. It is designed for high performance, color capability and appearance. “As we continue to assemble Axa…09.21.15
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JEC Asia 2015 Announces Keynote Speakers
JEC Group has announced the participation of three renowned motivational speakers at this year's JEC Asia. The three keynote speakers, organizers said, will illustrate human development, team spirit and winning methods. “I am thrilled to…09.21.15
