Coatings World Magazine
January 2011
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The Pigments Market
The pigments market is showing some tentative signs of recovery from the downturn it experienced over the last few years. Pigments manufacturers expressed cautious optimism that as the effects of the economic recession begin to recede, the pigments market will also continue to improve.01.17.11
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Additives Market Report
Coatings World discussed conditions in the paint and coatings industry with a select group of key additives suppliers to the market.01.17.11
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Architectural Coatings Technology Evolves
Coatings manufacturers depend on raw material advances to innovate new technology for the market.01.17.11
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Latin America ReportsArgentine Growth Bodes Well for CoatingsAs Argentina’s economy is expanding, so too is its paint and coatings industry.01.17.11
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China ReportsThe Chinese Coatings MarketIt would be difficult to discuss the Chinese paint and coatings market without mentioning the Chinese economy. That vibrant, herculean economy is the heart and soul of the emergence of China onto the global scene in recent years.01.20.11
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Europe ReportsRedefining Surface Coating Theory and TechnologyResearchers are looking to nature to help them create a new generation of coatings.01.17.11
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Business CornerAlternative Market Segmentation ModelsUsing the voice of the customer to shape impactful business strategy.01.17.11
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Industry NewsArkema to Acquire Total's Photocure and Coatings Resins BusinessCray Valley, Cook Composite Polymers and Sartomer will become part of Arkema.01.20.11
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Industry NewsOmnova Solutions Completes Acquisition of EliokemThe acquisition creates larger, more diverse global specialty chemical and functional surfaces company with sales over $1 billion.01.20.11
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Industry NewsDSM to Acquire 51% of AGI CorporationNetherlands-based specialty chemical company expands UV resins portfolio.01.20.11
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Industry NewsHydrite Chemical Co. Launches New WebsiteNew design helps connect with customers.01.20.11
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Industry NewsRhodia Acquires Feixiang ChemicalsReinforces its position in specialty surfactants.01.20.11
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Industry NewsEvonik Plans Capacity Expansion in Isophorone ChemistryCapacity expansion planned for isophorone and isophorone diamine.12.13.10
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Raw Materials & EquipmentCognis FoamStar EF 20 and FoamStar EF 22 Emission-free Star TechnologyFoamStar EF 20 and FoamStar EF 22 combine state-of-the-art technical performance and sustainability benefits.12.09.10
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Product newsSpies Hecker presents Permahyd Silver Star base coat for fine metallic finishes...01.17.11
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Product newsBluestar Silicones presents a new generation of silicone coatings for airbags...01.17.11
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Product newsKeva Industries introduces Keva Energy Saving Paint based on acrylic coating...01.17.11
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Product newsMar-Bal, Inc. introduces Thermital composite solution with PVD finishing technology...01.17.11
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Product newsAremco introduces Quartz-Coat 845-Green high temperature coating for halogens...01.17.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsOil & Gas Project Won by Hempel in SpainExtension of the Meroil terminal in the port of Barcelona.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsKansai Bids $262m as Freeworld Coatings Faces Hostile TakeoverKansai set to buy all the shares it does not already own in the South African paint maker.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsASTM International Paint Committee Develops a New Standard for Paint Waste DisposalDesigned for artists' paint waste disposal in small commercial and educational settings.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Assumes Full Control in Mexico Joint VentureWill continue to use Comex's distributor's for its car refinish brands.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHempel Opens New Factory in ChinaNew factory will help the company meet the increasing demand for coatings in the region.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsFerro Purchases Tile Coatings Facility in EgyptNow able to produce materials locally for the rapidly growing tile market in the Middle East and North Africa.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsTikkurila to Sell its Powder Coatings BusinessTo focus on core decorative coatings business.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsRPM Performance Coatings Acquires UK-based Provider of Drainage SystemsCompany will operate as a stand-alone business of Universal Sealants (UK) Ltd. (USL), an RPM subsidiary.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsDuPont Performance Coatings Opens New Coatings Technology Center in U.S.New facility to support auto refinish and industrial coatings operations.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsShawCor Receives Contract to Provide Subsea Insulation Coatings for the Jack/St. Malo ProjectContract worth more than $40M.01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAFOSR Supports Heat-Resistant Ceramic Coatings Research at University of Arizona...01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsFrost & Sullivan Reports Paint & Coatings Market in Asia Pacific Expects for Higher Domestic Growth in 2011...01.20.11
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsTikkurila Launches a New Tinting System and Shop Concept to the Russian MarketTikkurila drives change in Russian paint market.11.12.10
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG, Nexa Autocolor Brand Products Receive GM ApprovalGM has approved several of PPG's automotive coatings.11.11.10
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBASF Coatings & Voestalpine Develop New Façade for Steel Innovation CenterNew four-layer paint used on design of Steel Innovation Center in Linz, Austria.11.09.10
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Begins Operation of Tianjin Aerospace Application Support CenterA new application support center for PPG's aerospace business began its first phase of operation in Tianjin, China.11.09.10
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsH.B. Fuller Expands Into India$12 million investment in manufacturing facility advances company's growth initiatives.11.09.10
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBronz-Glow Technologies in Certified Application Agreement with Leminar CoilsDeal brings Bronze-Glow's expertise to the Middle East.11.30.-1
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsLowe’s to Pay $2.75 Million FineHardware superstore is the latest to have breeched SCAQMD's Rule 1113 for high-VOC content.11.30.-1
