Coatings World Magazine
March 2022
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Industry Gears Up for the 2022 American Coatings Show and Conference
ACS returns after the 2020 conference was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.04.01.22
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Fixr.com Announces Top 2022 Paint & Color Trends
Home remodeling site Fixr.com has just published their Paint and Color Trends 2022 report.03.22.22
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49th Annual Waterborne Symposium
After going virtual last year, the Waterborne Symposium returns to the Big Easy.03.22.22
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2022 CEO Forum
Coatings World’s 2022 CEO Forum features executives from 10 coatings companies offering their insights on the state of the industry.03.22.22
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The Automotive OEM Market Faces Challenges, Opportunities in 2022
Leading automotive paint manufacturers report that new car sales are moving forward, but supply chain issues are a serious concern.03.22.22
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Technical PapersThe Influence of Water on the Hydration of Mineral ThickenersFurther Influence on the Properties of Latex Paints03.22.22
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Financial NewsHempel Delivers Solid 2021 Full-year Financial ResultsHempel reports positive 2021 full-year results and embeds ambitious sustainability framework.03.02.22
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Product newsPPG Expands AMERLOCK Series of Epoxy Protective CoatingsPPG AMERLOCK 600 coating features one-year recoatabililty, compatibility with wide range of steel substrates, surface preparation.03.02.22
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Africa ReportArkema Poised to Expand In AfricaSouth Africa’s adhesives market is set to receive a major boost with the proposed bolt-on acquistion of Permoseal by Arkema Group.03.22.22
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India/Asia Pacific ReportsVietnamese Paint & Coating IndustryVietnam has been the brightest spot in the Southeast Asian region for the paint and coating industry during the COVID-19 crisis.03.22.22
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Business CornerBolt-on Acquisitions – A Shift in Their Purpose and ValueBolt-on acquisitions are differentiated from other M&A activities by the fact that their addition brings important strategic elements from the smaller company.03.22.22
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Breaking NewsPPG Recognized by JUST Capital for Sustainability, Community Engagement LeadershipCompany outperforms industry average in nearly every category in annual ranking.01.12.22
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Breaking NewsCal Poly Offers Polymers & Coatings Summer 2022 Short CourseWill be held during the week of Monday, June 13 at 8 a.m. through Friday, June 17.02.28.22
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Breaking NewsEMU’s Polymers and Coatings Program Partners with GDB InternationalPartnership offers scholarship and internship opportunities for students.03.07.22
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People in the NewsUta Holzenkamp Appointed President of BASF’s Coatings DivisionUta Holzenkamp is the new president of BASF’s Coatings division.01.10.22
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People in the NewsAchala Danait Appointed Managing Director, Clariant India LimitedDr. Achala Danait has been. appointed Managing Director, Clariant India Limited.01.19.22
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People in the NewsGelest Inc. Names Jonathan Goff PresidentGelest, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, has named Dr. Jonathan Goff President.01.11.22
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People in the NewsSI Group Appoints Rustom Jilla Chief Financial OfficerJilla brings nearly 20 years of international CFO experience.01.05.22
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People in the NewsWinder Named Manager of Community & Government Affairs for BASF in Freeport, TexasDavid Winder has been named the Manager of Community and Government Affairs for BASF in Freeport01.20.22
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People in the NewsRadTech Announces New, Re-elected Board MembersDavid Walker, president, CTO and co-founder of Azul 3D, Inc., is a new RadTech board member.01.03.22
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Industry NewsArkema to Open New Powder Coatings Resins Lab in Cary, North CarolinaThe facility is expected to begin operations by the end of the third quarter 2022.02.02.22
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Industry NewsBASF Expands Offering of Polyamides and Polyphthalamides in EuropeAcquisition of Solvay’s polyamide business leads to strengthened backward integration covering the entire polyamide 66 value chain.02.01.22
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Industry NewsArkema Finalizes Acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives BusinessThis business generated estimated sales of around US$360 million in 2021 and an EBITDA margin above 25%.03.01.22
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Industry NewsBASF Builds New Plant for Alkylethanolamines at Antwerp SiteIncrease of BASF’s global alkylethanolamines capacity to 140,000 metric tons per year.03.01.22
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Industry NewsWestlake Completes Acquisition of Hexion's Epoxy BusinessCompany completes acquisition of Hexion Inc.’s global epoxy business for approximately $1.2 billion.02.07.22
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Industry NewsSYNAQUA 4856 Alkyd Receives Certified Biobased Product Label from USDAArkema's SYNAQUA 4856 alkyd for architectural coatings is made from 97% bio-based raw materials.01.24.22
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Industry NewsEvonik Helps Customers Produce More Sustainable Coatings and InksEvonik addresses seven handprint effects to benefit the entire value chain.02.16.22
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Industry NewsROSS Offers Batch High Shear Mixers for Fine Dispersions and EmulsionsDelivers powders in an efficient manner for quick wet-out and complete dispersion into low-viscosity liquids.02.25.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Publishes 2021 Annual ReportThe dedicated Report 2021 website includes comprehensive coverage of the company's financial results and key business developments.03.02.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHempel Acquires Omani-based Khimji Paints LLCThis is Hempel’s first acquisition in the Decorative segment in the Middle East.02.10.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSherwin-Williams Completes Acquisition of AquaSurTechAquaSurTech is focused on durable, environmentally-friendly coatings for the vinyl/PVC building products industry.02.11.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG to Acquire Powder Coatings Manufacturing Business of ArsonsisiTransaction will expand capability to produce more sustainable coatings, including metallic bonding powder.02.07.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta Commits to New Sustainability Goals for 2030Sets 2040 carbon neutrality goal.01.25.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsDuluxGroup Completes Sale of CromologyThe sale follows the announcement in October last year that Cromology's former owners Wendel Group had entered into an exclusivity agreement with DuluxGroup.01.21.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project with Heart of AmericaPPG leaders transform Boys & Girls Club through COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project in Florida.01.25.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta's Radar Transmission Simulator Receives 2022 BIG Innovation AwardAxalta's Radar Transmission Simulator (ARTS) with Color Palette Optimizer for Autonomous Vehicles was named a winner in the 2022 BIG Innovation Award01.20.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Recognized as a European Top EmployerAkzoNobel has been rated as a European Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute following the latest benchmark review.01.20.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsNippon Paint Marine's FASTAR Antifouling Earmarked for COSCO Shipping VLCC FleetCOSCO Shipping has indicated it will coat its entire fleet of VLCCs with Nippon Paint Marine’s new antifouling system FASTAR.01.20.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Recognized as a ‘Most Admired Company’ by FORTUNE Magazine for 14th Consecutive YearPPG ranked #3 in the chemicals industry.02.07.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta Announces Global Automotive Color of the Year 2022 - Royal MagentaLuxury color concept showcases move toward magenta hues, sustainability and autonomous driving.01.19.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Makes New Commitments to Employee Diversity, Equity, InclusionCompany provides updates on strategy, progress in first dedicated DE&I report.03.02.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSatin Rolling Surf is the Krylon 2022 Color of the YearA spray paint shade that perfectly complements today’s wall paint trends and adds a bold statement to home interiors.01.10.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSherwin-Williams Signs Agreement to Expand Manufacturing and Distribution Capabilities in NCAdditional manufacturing capacity and new distribution center to come online in 2024.02.14.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Launches Paint the Future Startup Challenge in IndiaDiscovering creative solutions to improve the digital consumer experience is the focus of AkzoNobel’s 2022 Paint the Future regional startup challenge.02.14.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel to Scale-up In-house Production of ResinsThe plans include investing in sites, equipment and the people needed to optimally run them.02.15.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsJOHNSTONE’S Trade Paint by PPG Renews Partnership with Leeds RhinosJOHNSTONE’S Trade paint by PPG renews partnership with Leeds Rhinos, sponsorship of rising star Jack Broadbent.02.16.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHMG Paints Ltd Announces New Decorative Distributor in ScotlandTrade Secrets of Scotland to distribute HMG’s paints.02.14.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel and McLaren Racing Expand Coatings PartnershipIn addition to continuing as McLaren Racing’s exclusive Official Partner: Coatings Solutions, the company is now a Sustainability Partner to the team.02.03.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Earns Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ WorkplaceThroughout 2021, PPG continued to build on its robust DE&I efforts across the company.01.27.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Forms Partnership with Dutch Education Nonprofit C3Funding will support, inspire students in STEM education.02.03.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Funds Projects at Lipetsk State Technical University in RussiaCompany provides scientific equipment, paid internships for STEM education.02.01.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Launches ‘Discover more behind one door’ Campaign for Steel Door CoatingsHighlights refinement of the POLYDURE coating as well as the company’s commitment to customer service.02.24.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsIGL Coatings Announces New Distributorship in CanadaWith more than 30 years of experience, Autobahn is the largest distributors of detailing products in Canada.02.25.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Renews Sponsorship With Team PenskeReturns livery to former champion Josef Newgarden for 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES.02.01.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Report Shows Two-tone Finishes, Personalization Gaining Favor Among Car BuyersCompany’s 2021 automotive color report highlights emerging trends influenced by societal changes, holistic color styling, sustainable application technologies02.17.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Launches Interpon Futura Powder Coating CollectionNew collection combines beauty, science and sustainability with three color palettes – Merging World, Healing Nature and Soft Abstraction.02.03.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Introduces Fast-Drying, High-Build Primer Surfacer for PPG EnvirobaseTechnology delivers increased throughput performance, reduced cycle times for refinish market.02.03.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsInterpon’s New Redox One Coat Delivers Total Corrosion ProtectionOffers metal outdoor furniture, lighting, leisure equipment and steel products protection up to corrosion category C4M.03.04.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsCEPE Highlights Threat to Availability of PreservativesIndustry is increasingly concerned that current EU regulations and review processes are leading to more preservatives being phased out.02.22.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHMG Paints Featured in Spotlight by Made in BritainKnown primarily for its Industrial and Commercial Vehicle coatings, the company now produces an environmentally friendly range of decorative paints.02.04.22
