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Wood Coatings
Furniture Wood Coatings Market - Segmentation Analysis and Forecasts by Technavio
According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global furniture wood coatings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% until 2021. Global furniture wood coatings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over six percent…09.20.17
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Marine Coatings
AkzoNobel's Oscar Wezenbeek Discusses Ocean Clean Up Efforts
AkzoNobel recently partnered with The Ocean Cleanup for the what is considered the largest clean-up in history. The partnership involves AkzoNobel providing biocide-free coatings technology for all the devices and equipment used by The Ocean Cleanup…Online Exclusives Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 09.20.17
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Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
SICO Paint by PPG Selects 2018 Trending Colour of the Year: Cast Iron
PPG's SICO paint brand selected Cast Iron (6173-83) as its 2018 Colour of the Year. According to Sico color experts, black paint highlights a perfect mix of modern yet timeless sophistication and offers a flexibility in design that is oft…09.18.17
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Breaking News | "Green" Coatings
A Q&A With LiquiGlide CEO Dave Smith
Coatings World recently spoke with LiquidGlide CEO Dave Smith about his company's mission, CleanTanX technology and more. Smith, a PhD student at MIT, founded the company with his mechanical engineering professor, Kripa Varanas…Online Exclusives09.15.17
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Breaking News | Market Trends & Forecast
British Coatings Federation: Coatings Companies Report Subdued Confidence as Brexit Nears
The latest statistics from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) show subdued confidence in the UK coatings industry with companies taking a more pessimistic view on the outlook for paints, coatings and printing inks sales in the remainder of 2017. T…09.14.17
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Additives | Binders | Breaking News | Market Reports
Maleic Anhydride Market Forecasts, Analysis by Technavio
Technavio has published a new report on the global maleic anhydride market from 2017-2021.09.13.17
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Business Operation | Market Trends & Forecast
Analyst Finds Silver Lining After PPG Industries (PPG) 2Q17 Results
PPG Industries (PPG: Buy, $124 PT) Hikes Capital Deployment Goal; 2Q EPS in Line With Tough Mix • 2Q EPS trended in line with Street, albeit with weaker than expected operations and mix. PPG posted adjusted 2Q17 EPS of $1.83A in line with co…Kevin McCarthy, Chemicals Analyst, Vertical Research Partners 09.13.17
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Additives
The Microbial Control Executive Council Promotes Benefits & Safe Use of Anti-microbial Technology
Why microbial control is essential to an array of applications – coatings includedMCEC 09.13.17
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Breaking News | Pigments
Palmer Holland Announces National Territory With Kronos
Palmer Holland is a national specialty chemical distributor of raw materials with its headquarters in Cleveland.09.13.17
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Binders | Breaking News
BASF Expands Paper Coating Portfolio for Nordic Market
BASF said its new, high solid binders, which will be manufactured in Hamina, Finland.09.12.17
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Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
AkzoNobel Announces Heart Wood as 2018 Color of the Year
Heart Wood has been unveiled by AkzoNobel as the Color of the Year for 2018, following continuous expert research into trends, insights and consumer behaviors, the company reported. AkzoNobel describes the color as a "subtle and warm to…09.12.17
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Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
AkzoNobel Launches Sustainable Paint Factory
AkzoNobel has officially opened what the company is touting as the world's most advanced and sustainable paint plant in Ashington, in the UK. The facility - which cost more than €100m to build - represents the largest global investme…09.12.17
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"Green" Coatings
Valspar Case Study: Living Building Challenge Founder Coats His Home with Valspar’s Fluropon Pure
A house is something personal and intimate. Walking into another’s home can reveal delicate nuances of their personality, which could have otherwise been left unseen. Every nook and cranny is uniquely decorated to fit character and aesthetic ye…Online Exclusives09.07.17
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Additives | Binders | Breaking News | Price Increases
Ashland Increases Prices on all Resins and Gelcoats in North America
Ashland will increase the price of its complete portfolio of unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy vinyl ester resins and gelcoats in North America by $0.09/lb. effective September 18, 2017, or as contracts allow. The company stated that this…09.07.17
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Special Purpose Coatings
A Monolithic Approach to Primary and Secondary Containment
Advanced flexible polyurea coatings provide seamless containment for facilities and field applicationsVersaFlex 09.06.17
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Business Operation | Market Trends & Forecast
Analyst Provides Key Takeaways After Mixed Results from PPG Industries
Financial Strength vs. Lackluster OperationsKevin McCarthy, Chemicals Analyst, Vertical Research Partners 09.06.17
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Architectural Coatings | Color Trends & Forecast
Behr Color Expert Discusses Trends for 2018
Behr's new palette captures the ever-evolving perception of “home"Online Exclusives Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 09.06.17
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Additives | Breaking News | Industry News
Perstorp Upgrades its Capa Plant in Warrington, UK
Perstorp has made an investment in its Caprolactone business through a significant to upgrade to its original monomer plant. According to the company, the new equipment will be constructed using innovative materials and the investment will future pro…09.05.17
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Aerospace Coatings | Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
AkzoNobel Finalizes Acquisition of Disa Technology
AkzoNobel has finalized the acquisition of French manufacturer Disa Technology (Disatech). The acquisition strengthens AkzoNobel's global leadership position in supplying innovative industrial coatings and aerospace and automotive coatings, the c…09.05.17
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Aerospace Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
AkzoNobel Opens Specialty Coatings Facility in Dongguan, China
The new facility is dedicated to producing aerospace coatings for the North and South Asian aviation market09.05.17
