Akzo Nobel’s coatings business turned in a strong quarter, with revenues up eight percent on 2006. The European businesses improved and emerging markets continued to drive growth, the company reported. Before incidentals, EBITDA rose 11%… Read More »

Valspar Reports 2Q Results

Published June 18, 2007

The Valspar Corporation’s second quarter sales totaled $808.5 million, a 5.4% increase from the second quarter of 2006. Net income for the second quarter was $41.5 million. In 2006, second-quarter earnings were $47.9 million. Sales for th… Read More »

International Paint wins Queen�s Award

Published June 18, 2007

The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category 2007 was awarded to International Paint’s Marine and Protective Coatings Business Unit. The award is for the development of Intersleek 700, a silicone-based foul release co… Read More »

SigmaKalon and Shanghai

Published June 18, 2007

SigmaKalon and Shanghai IVY have formed a joint venture which will sell decorative coatings in the Chinese market. The joint venture company will be called SigmaKalon IVY (Shanghai) Paints Co.Ltd (SK IVY). IVY has contributed its coatings busin… Read More »

SigmaKalon acquires Surinamese market leader

Published June 18, 2007

SigmaKalon has acquired a controlling interest in Varossieau, the market leader in decorative coatings in Surinam. Through this transaction, SigmaKalon will own a 51% stake in Varossieau. The remainder of the shares will be in the hands of… Read More »

BASF Coatings and Termo

Published June 18, 2007

BASF Coatings and the Turkish company Termo Teknik, one of Europe’s largest radiator manufacturers, have expanded their sales relation. The new agreement designates BASF Coatings SPA (Italy) as the supplier of white waterborne e-coat for the Te… Read More »

Rohm and Haas sells

Published June 18, 2007

Rohm and Haas Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its European automotive coatings business, including its manufacturing site in Strullendorf, Germany, to the Mäder Group, a leading independent manufacturer of hi-tech industrial pa… Read More »

BASF Coatings and Hyundai form global partnership

Published June 18, 2007

BASF Coatings has formed a global partnership to provide refinish coatings products as well as training services and support for Hyundai Motor Company’s aftermarket network. Terms of the partnership were not disclosed but the program rollout is… Read More »

Accessa and NCP Coatings

Published June 18, 2007

Accessa Coatings Solutions and NCP Coatings, Inc. have aligned to form a strategic partnership whereby Accessa will serve as the sales and distribution partner for NCP’s general industrial and Military CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings) p… Read More »

AltairNano and Sherwin-Williams form JV

Published June 18, 2007

Altair Nanotechnologies, a supplier of advanced ceramic nanomaterials and The Sherwin-Williams Co. have formed a joint venture, AlSher Titania. AlSher Titania will combine the Altairnano Hydrochloride Pigment (AHP) process and the Sherwin-Williams Hy… Read More »

SSCT Seeks presentations

Published June 18, 2007

The Southern Society for Coatings Technology (SSCT) will hold its 2008 Annual Technical Conference at the Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort in San Destin, FL on April 20-23. SSCT is currently seeking technical speakers for this even… Read More »

Eastman launches Advantis 510W

Published June 18, 2007

Eastman Chemical Company has introduced Advantis 510W, a new APEO- (alkyphenolethoxylate) and halogen-free adhesion promoter for waterborne coatings. Developed for modified polypropylene substrates, it is ideal for complex bumper designs. Advantis of… Read More »

Dow Ucar Emulsions launches

Published June 18, 2007

Dow Ucar Emulsion Systems has launched a new technology platform focused on improving dirt pickup resistance in paint and coatings formulations. The new technology platform will focus on all aspects of dirt pickup resistance, including exploring new… Read More »

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