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Cefic Level 1 Response Guidelines

Helping to resolve chemical incidents quickly and safely.

Ian McDiarmid, New Business Sales Manager, National Chemical Emergency Centre 06.28.19

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BCF: Severe Raw Material Shortages Affect Supply of Paints, Inks

On March 21, Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical, a pesticide plant in the Xiangshui Chemical Industrial Park in Chenjiagang, had a massive explosion.

05.17.19

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BCF: Coatings Industry Warns of Serious Consequences of a 'No Deal' Brexit

The coatings industry is urging the government to avoid a “no deal” Brexit at all costs, given the significant ramifications for the sector, according to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), the trade association for paints, coatings, p…

03.13.19

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BCF Calls for Delay of Poison Centre Regulations

Organization wrote to the UK’s health and safety executive highlighting the major concerns for the coatings and printing ink industries.

03.12.19

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BCF Warns of Loss of Millions Due to Brexit Uncertainty

The coatings industry could suffer severe disruption, a loss of millions of pounds and a drain on investment with less than three months to go before Brexit, warns the British Coatings Federation, the trade association for paints, coatings, prin…

01.08.19

NSF Sustainability Series: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Development and Verification

Differentiate Your Product and Meet Clients’ Sustainable Procurement Needs

Allison Skinner, Senior Certification Project Manager, NSF International 11.02.18

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Manufacturer Seizes onto Selective Copper Plating

Summary When two stainless steel parts are in direct contact with one another, the constant friction can result in galling of the metal. Just ask Cutting & Wear Limited. C&W is an international supplier of downhole tool technology to equipmen…

10.08.18

NFS International Sustainability Series: Sustainability Reporting in the Coatings Industry

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability programs have become an expectation. Increasingly, customers, investors, and consumers are demanding reports detailing progress on these corporate initiatives and goals. However, developing…

Diana Bach, Project Analyst, NSF International 09.10.18

Searching for Opportunities…

As often noted of recent, the number of mid-sized independent coating companies, and those supplying raw materials to them, continues to diminish. While this decreases the obvious pool of potential coatings and materials supplier acquisition ca…

Ben Scharff, Managing Director, Grace Matthews 08.13.18

NSF Sustainability: Reducing GHG Emissions—Satisfying the Environment, Your Customers & Your Budget

Amid an increasing trend toward setting and meeting aggressive sustainability targets, organizations are scrambling to navigate the complex challenge of quantifying and mitigating their impacts while meeting their customer and investor demands. Fr…

Diana Bach, Project Analyst, NSF International 08.09.18

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NSF International Sustainability Series: Sustainability & Economic Opportunity Drive Waste Reduction

Within the coatings industry, sustainability is continuing to drive innovation through research and development, manufacturing and distribution throughout every stage of production including end of life. As demands for transparency increase, mor…

Ryan Daly, NSF International 07.16.18

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5 Things You Need to Know About Intumescent Coatings Market

Reactive coating materials like intumescent coatings are highly technical products. Adherence to production codes and government regulations is essential for their production. Hence, their formulation, distribution, and quality performance are contro…

Amruta Joshi , Content Writer 06.12.18

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Fastener Manufacturers Improve ‘Drivability’ with Unique Coatings

Specialty coatings can provide fastener manufacturers with new products and a competitive edge.

Jeff Elliott, Technical Writer 05.22.18

Market Trends & Forecast

Key Photoinitiator Shortage is Causing Major Headaches for Inks and Coatings Industry

Plant shutdown of important precursor has companies worried about inkjet and UV LED inks as well as major coatings.

David Savastano , Editor 05.10.18

Breaking News | Market Trends & Forecast

Coatings Market: Primed for Growth

As we talked with coatings industry executives while walking the floor of the American Coatings Show a few weeks ago, it was clear that most industry participants are in the midst of a multi-year period of healthy growth. And for many, the outl…

Andy Hinz, Managing Director, Grace Matthews 05.07.18

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Stopping Corrosion Under Insulation in Global Oil and Gas Facilities

Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is the root cause of many of the global petrochemical industry’s most serious problems including forced shutdowns, lost production, early repair and replacement, as well as safety and environmental consequences…

Del Williams 03.16.18

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BCF: Welcomed Prime Minister’s Mansion House Speech 'Road to Brexit'

The BCF welcomed the Prime Minister’s March 2 Mansion House speech, “Road to Brexit,” where she outlined plans to seek associate membership of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), one of three EU agencies explicitly mentioned along…

03.05.18

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Why Painting Contractors Should Include Cabinet Remodeling Services

Kitchen remodeling jobs often seem like the promised land of the home-building business. They don’t face the weather complications that can affect new construction jobs. Plus, high-ticket items like stone countertops, new cabinets, and energy-e…

Steve Willson, Construction Expert 02.14.18

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Making the Case for the ROI of Plasma Treatment Equipment

Plasma treatments are a powerful technique for solving challenging surface issues whether through precision cleaning or by increasing surface wettability to promote adhesion. Plasma can also be used to deposit a wide range of chemistries onto surface…

Jeff Elliott, Technical Writer 02.12.18

Five Sales & Marketing Hacks for Sustainable Coatings Products

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly key factor in shoppers’ decision-making processes, as the world’s collective environmental conscience continues to grow - particularly within the influential millennial market. In the coatings…

Siobhan Scott, Marketing Executive at shop4pop.com 01.30.18