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Breaking News | Pigments
Pigments and Fillers in the European Coatings Industry
IRL has published a study entitled "Pigments and Fillers in the European Coatings Industry."Tim Wright 04.27.10
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Wind Turbines Painted by Jotun in Australia
Jotun recently painted several wind turbines in Australia.Tim Wright 04.23.10
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CHINACOAT2010 Date Change
Originally scheduled Dec. 1-3, CHINACOAT2010 will now be held Sept. 27-29 in Guangzhou, China.Tim Wright 04.21.10
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Breaking News | Solvents
Jotun Launches Nanotechnology-based Floor Coating
Jotun has introduced a new high-end floor coating—Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB—specially formulated to be user friendly and have low environmental impact.Tim Wright 04.21.10
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Miba Takes Over British Coating Specialist Teer Coatings
Miba, a strategic development partner of the international engine and automotive industry based in Laakirchen, Upper Austria, is taking over the British coating specialist Teer Coatings Ltd., Droitwich, UK, as of April.Tim Wright 04.21.10
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Automotive Coatings | Breaking News
PPG Wins 2010 Automotive News PACE Award for Super High Throw Electrocoat
PPG was named a 2010 Automotive News PACE Award winner at the PACE Award Ceremony.Tim Wright 04.21.10
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Henkel Wins 2010 Automotive News Pace Award
Henkel received a 2010 Automotive News PACE Award for its new Aquence Co-Cure coating process.Tim Wright 04.21.10
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Breaking News | Industrial Coatings
Arch Chemicals Completes Industrial Coatings Divestiture to Sherwin-Williams
Arch Chemicals, Inc. reported completion of the previously announced divestiture of its industrial coatings business to The Sherwin-Williams Company for approximately €40 million ($54 million).Tim Wright 04.06.10
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AZZ Signs Agreement to Acquire North American Galvanizing & Coatings
AZZ incorporated, Fort Worth, TX, a manufacturer of electrical products and a provider of galvanizing services, has entered into a merger agreement with North American Galvanizing & Coatings, Inc., Tulsa, OK, to acquire NGA.Tim Wright 04.06.10
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AkzoNobel Rebrands Indian ICI Business
AkzoNobel's integration activities following the acquisition of ICI have reached a significant landmark with the ICI India business now officially known as Akzo Nobel India Limited.Tim Wright 04.06.10
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Valspar Introduces Elite Applicator Program for Extrusion Coatings
The Valspar extrusion coatings group announces the release of a new applicator program designed to assist architects and building owners source quality aluminum extrusions and wall panels post-painted with Valspar coatings.Tim Wright 04.06.10
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Suppliers Corner
Tego Twin 4100 for Waterborne Coatings
Tego Twin 4100 utilizes siloxane Gemini technology and helps formulators raise the performance of waterborne coatings. Tego Twin 4100 effectively lowers surface tension and improves wetting and flow even at very low concentrations, according to the c…04.06.10
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Suppliers Corner
Evonik Introduces EXP 3600 Matting Agent
Evonik Industries has expanded its Acematt range of matting agents with the addition of EXP 3600. Ths silica-based matting agent is suitable for use in UV-cured coatings, thanks to its special surface configuration, according to the company. EXP 3600…04.06.10
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Automotive Coatings | Industrial Coatings | Pigments | Suppliers Corner
Paliocrom Brilliant Orange From BASF
Paliocrom Brilliant Orange L 2850 is the first of a new generation of effect pigments from BASF. Exceptional brilliance and ultra-high chroma enable the creation of novel designs in the orange to red shade area, according to the company. This innovat…04.06.10
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Additives | Binders | Suppliers Corner
Rhodia Introduces Rhodoline OTE Additives
Rhodia has introduced Rhodoline OTE, APE-free and zero-VOC additives that extend waterborne coating open time two to four fold and enables the formulation of highly performing low- to zero-VOC coatings. This low odor eco-friendly solution has been de…04.06.10
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Additives | Suppliers Corner
Ashland offers APEO-Free Additives in Middle East
Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients has introduced to the Middle East a new and expanded portfolio of alkylphenolethoxylate-free (APEO-free) specialty additives for improving gloss, leveling, color development, freeze-thaw stability and consi…04.06.10
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Pigments | Suppliers Corner
Rockwood Pigments Expands Solaplex Range
Rockwood Pigments recently launched its latest addition to the Solaplex range of pigments for coatings and plastics. The new Solaplex Bright Orange 34H1004 grade was developed as a result of the need for a red-shade orange high performance pigment. T…04.06.10
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Production Equipment | Suppliers Corner
Jaygo Offers Altern Mill
The Jaygo Altern Mill, a new ultra-fine grinding batch mill, offers superior technology with high quality results by allowing the mixing and grinding in one operation, according to the company. The Altern Mill is a safe, clean, closed system design…04.06.10
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Business Operation | Industry News | Pigments
Lanxess Starts Up Sugar Cane Power Plant
Lanxess has started up a new on-site power plant at its location in Porto Feliz, Brazil. This will increase the efficiency and environmental compatibility of the on-site production of iron oxide pigments, which are marketed globally as Bayferrox and…04.06.10
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Business Operation | Industry News
Perstorp Opens Application Lab in India
Perstorp has opened a new application laboratory in Ghatkopar, a suburb of Mumbai, India. The laboratory will assist application R&D experts with the exploration of new formulations and developments in paint, coatings and resins. Perstorp has als…04.06.10
