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Hempel enhances its ProSystem Superyacht range
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 distinctiv…09.20.07
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PPG Aerospace, Altairnano
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…09.20.07
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International Paint Expands Global R&D Efforts to the U.S.
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…09.20.07
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DuPont opens second office in
As a part of its continued growth strategy in emerging markets, DuPont has opened its second office in Russia. The Saint Petersburg office will focus specifically on the growing automotive industry in Russia. The opening follows significant expansion…08.10.07
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ICI to buy Dulux from
ICI has reached an agreement to buy the Dulux business from South African corporation AECI for £52 million in cash. In addition to buying the Dulux assets in South Africa, ICI is acquiring AECI’s shares in the Dulux subsidiaries in Botsw…08.10.07
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International Protective Coatings strengthens its high performance portfolio
International Protective Coatings, part of the Akzo Nobel coatings group, has strengthened its leading position in the global protective coatings market after completing the acquisition of the worldwide Ceilcote business from the German-based KCH Gro…08.10.07
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National Paint Ind. Purchases Harco Chemical Coatings
National Paint Industries, North Brunswick, NJ has purchased the assets of Harco Chemical Coatings of Brooklyn, NY. Harco, established in 1953 is a manufacturer of clear finishes for the hardwood flooring industry and paint coatings for commercial an…08.10.07
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Akzo Nobel opens
Akzo Nobel’s powder coatings business has opened its first production plant in Russia on a site that offers capacity for future expansion. The facility is situated in the industrial belt surrounding Moscow at Orekhovo-Zuevo. The €13 milli…08.10.07
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Houghton, Egyptian
Houghton International Inc. has contracted with Franklin, TN-based Egyptian Coatings Co. to sell and market ThermadepSM, a patented, one-step, water-based coating process for metal parts requiring short-term rust protection or other aesthetic propert…08.10.07
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Jotun to build
Jotun has announced plans for a new factory in South Korea, marking its largest single foreign investment ever, and is doubling production. The new factory near Pusan is not the company’s largest, but represents its largest investment in a fact…08.10.07
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SigmaKalon acquires
The SigmaKalon Group has acquired Schoch Holding AG and its subsidiaries based in Burgdorf, Switzerland. The company is family owned for six generations, employs 67 people and specializes in coatings for metal finishing, bicycles, powder and plastics…08.10.07
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Sika opens new
Sika has opened a new production plant in Turkey. The 19,000 square-meter facility, located in a modern industrial park in Tuzla on the Asian side of Istanbul, employs 40 people in manufacturing admixtures, mortars, coatings as well as resins for flo…08.10.07
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DuPont refinish training
DuPont Performance Coatings recently opened its second refinish training center (RTC) in Bangalore, India. Equipped with state-of-the-art training materials, the center will focus on three major DuPont brands—DuPont Centari, DuPont LE and Stand…08.10.07
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Automotive Refinish | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
Japan’s first Eco Mark for automotive refinish paint goes to BASF Coatings
Eco-friendly products from the R-M automotive refinish coatings system by BASF Coatings were certified as “Eco Mark Paints” and recognized as suitable for environmental preservation by the Eco Mark Office of the Japan Environment Associat…08.10.07
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Aerospace Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
nCoat to acquire
nCoat, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Metallic Ceramic Coatings, Inc. (MCCI), which operates in the marketplace under the brand of Jet-Hot Coatings. “The acquisition of MCCI/ Jet-Hot, combined with High Performance Coatings, Inc. (HPC…08.10.07
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DuPont signs agreement
DuPont has signed a global cooperation agreement with Hyundai Motors, the Korean car manufacturer, and will supply approved Hyundai bodyshops with DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) refinish products, training and service. Under the agreement, Hyunda…08.10.07
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Architectural Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
Teknos divests architectural coating business in Denmark
Teknos has sold its architectural coating business in Denmark to Nordisk Aktiv Virke A/S. The divestment covers Teknos’ Danish architectural coatings business segment including Teknos Proline shops in Denmark. Employees related to AC business…08.10.07
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Automotive Refinish | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
R-M and Hyundai seal global cooperation for automotive refinish products
R-M, BASF’s automotive refinish brand, and Hyundai Motor Company have agreed on a close global partnership for the automotive refinish product business. The goal of the cooperation is to develop coordinated refinish products as well as training…08.10.07
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Akzo Nobel opens UK facility
Akzo Nobel’s International Paint business has opened its new €7.3 million R&D technology and administration center at Felling, Gateshead, in the UK. The facility is part of International’s ongoing development plans and follows…08.10.07
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Full steam ahead for Jotun Turkey
Jotun Boya in Turkey will supply interior paint to a new housing complex in Istanbul. More than two million square meters will be painted and this is the largest single project Jotun Boya has won. “This is a fantastic project to supply paint t…07.19.07
