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PPG's Liquid Nails Brand Introduces Drywall Advanced Construction Adhesive
When you’re working with drywall, there is nothing more frustrating than pesky nail pops. Often caused by movement between drywall and the stud, nail pops can create serious problems for professionals, resulting in expensive and time-consuming…02.20.19
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Azelis Wins 2018 BASF Colors & Effects Distributor of the Year Award
BASF Colors & Effects also awarded Azelis Americas CASE increased territories.02.19.19
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PPG Makes $10 Million Investment in Greenville, SC Coatings Services Facility
PPG announced a $10 million investment in a new 82,000-square-foot facility and class A paint line at its Greenville, South Carolina, coatings services facility. Scheduled for completion in August 2019, the expansion is designed to accommodate incre…02.19.19
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Nouryon Licenses CS2 Manufacturing Technology to Indonesian Fibers Maker
Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) licensed its state-of-the-art carbon disulfide (CS2) manufacturing technology to a viscose fibers manufacturer in Indonesia, enabling the manufacturer to raise the output of its plant on the island o…02.19.19
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PPG, PPG Foundation Invested $9+ Million in Communities Worldwide in 2018
PPG and the PPG Foundation invested more than $9 million in communities worldwide in 2018, the company said. The funds, which support community sustainability and educational programming, will positively impact hundreds of community organizati…02.19.19
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PCI Announces 2019 Board of Directors, Executive Officers
Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) recognized the current Board of Directors and Executive Officers. PCI will be led by: President: John Sudges, sales manager, Midwest Finishing Systems Inc.; VP: Suresh Pat…02.19.19
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PPG Wins URM's 2018 Heart of Transformation Award
PPG said it is the recipient of the Union Rescue Mission (URM) 2018 Heart of Transformation Award, which is given to the company that has made a life-changing impact for women and children living at URM’s Hope Gardens Family Center in Sylmar, C…02.19.19
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AkzoNobel Takes 3 Top Employer Titles
AkzoNobel received accreditation by the Top Employers Institute in Brazil, China and the U.K. AkzoNobel has now garnered Top Employer status consecutively for seven years in the U.K., six years in China and three years in Brazil. &nb…02.19.19
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PPG Foundation Invests $45,000 in Eight Alabama Organizations
Funding supports educational, community sustainability programs in aerospace community.02.18.19
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Omya Expands Distribution Territory Across US with Emery Oleochemicals
Omya’s North America division will provide technical service and support to customers for Emery’s Green Polymer Additives products.02.18.19
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BASF Master Builders Solutions Presents Concrete Admixtures Portfolio at BetonTage Exhibition
MasterEase for rheology-optimized high-performance concrete.02.15.19
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Lab-Tested Nanotech Coating Protects Cosmetic Brands, Packaging Designs Post-Sale
MetaShield LLC launched MetaShieldCLEAN, a fully transparent, nanotechnology-based coating that repels a significant amount of the stains, dust and dirt which typically accumulate on consumer packaging during ordinary use. The patent…02.15.19
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PPG Foundation Invests $428,000 in 20 Pittsburgh-Area Programs
PPG announced that the PPG Foundation recently invested $428,000 in 20 organizations to support educational and community sustainability programs in the Greater Pittsburgh area, where PPG maintains its global headquarters and several facilities.…02.15.19
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ChemQuest Hires New R&D Director
Dr. Crystal G. Morrison is ChemQuest's new R&D director, the company said. Specific areas of Morrison’s expertise include R&D organization design and leadership, innovation culture, aligned business and technical strategy…02.15.19
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AkzoNobel Declares Special Cash Dividend of €4.50 Per Share
AkzoNobel announced details of a €1 billion special cash dividend as part of a total €6.5 billion being distributed to shareholders following the sale of the Specialty Chemicals business. Shareholders will receive a special cash divi…02.14.19
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McLaren F1 Team Unveils AkzoNobel-coated Livery
The McLaren Formula 1 team unveiled its new car livery – fused with AkzoNobel's latest color technology – for the 2019 season. Racers Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz will take charge of the MCL34, which features a twist on the Papaya…02.14.19
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Clariant: Sales, Profitability, Operating Cash Flow Increased in 2018
Clariant announced full year 2018 sales of CHF 6.623 billion compared to CHF 6.377 billion in 2017. This corresponds to five percent growth in local currency, all of which is organic, driven by a progression in all Business Areas,…02.14.19
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Akzo Nobel N.V. Publishes Full-Year, Q4 2018 Results
Q4 2018 highlights: Revenue up one percent and up four percent in constant currencies1, with positive price/mix partly offset by lower volumes; Pricing initiatives contributed to a positive price/mix of nine percent overall i…02.14.19
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PPG Aerospace Conversion Coating Qualified to U.S. Military Specification
PPG RECC 3007 coating is first non-chrome pretreatment listed to specification.02.14.19
