Coatings World Magazine
September 2021
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Performance Enhancing Additives
Key suppliers of performance-enhancing additives for the paint and coatings market offer insights.09.06.21
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Powder Coatings Market Recovers After COVID-19 Pandemic
AkzoNobel, Axalta and PPG are active in this market.09.06.21
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Asia Pacific Coatings Market
Asia Pacific remains a strong, robust and diverse market for paint and coatings products.09.06.21
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Market ReportsBCF: Coatings Industry Business Confidence Climbs to Highest Level in Two YearsThe first five months of 2021 have delivered excellent sales results in both decorative and industrial coatings.07.09.21
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Distributor NewsIGL Coatings Names IGL Denmark New Exclusive DistributorWill be exclusively distributing IGL Coatings' products, including the graphene-reinforced Ecocoat Kenzo, in Denmark.08.05.21
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Technical PapersWaterborne Chlorinated and Non-Chlorinated Modified Polyolefin TPO Roof Coatings Adhesion Promoters.Chlorinated and Non-chlorinated modified polyolefins are primarily used in solventborne applications to adhere to difficult to bond to substrates.09.06.21
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Business CornerPlotting a Viable Business Strategy for New Products: The ChallengesPlotting a successful business strategy for a new product presents a number of challenges.09.06.21
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Latin America ReportsPeru’s Qroma Invests in RevitalizationQroma is one division of privately-held conglomerate Grupo Breca, and has 80 years of experience in the paint and coatings market.09.06.21
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Europe ReportsEuropean Coatings Market Participants Return to GrowthThe decorative markets see growth as the industrial coatings segments experiences decreased demand.09.06.21
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India/Asia Pacific ReportsPowder Coating Industry in IndiaPPG Asian Paints, AkzoNobel and Berger are all key players in the growing powder coatings market.09.06.21
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Africa ReportEastern Africa’s Automotive Markets OutlookDespite the disruptive effects of COVID-19 a few OEMs and local investors have unveiled either new production plants or distribution centers.09.06.21
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People in the NewsRPM Names Bill Spaulding President of the RPM Consumer GroupTerry Horan’s retirement results in additional promotions at Rust-Oleum Corporation and DAP Products Inc.08.16.21
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People in the NewsAkzoNobel’s Michelle Sullivan Appointed US Sales DirectorSullivan leads the AkzoNobel Women Inspired Network North America chapter.08.03.21
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Suppliers CornerBYK Launches DISPERBYK-2018 and DISPERBYK-2019Offers maximum performance in respect of high viscosity reduction with simultaneous Newtonian flow behavior.07.29.21
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Suppliers CornerLANXESS Presents Two New Low Free Prepolymer TechnologiesNew low free TDI polycarbonate prepolymer for high-temperature applications.08.06.21
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Suppliers CornerSun Chemical Launches Lead-Free Paliotan VIU Pigments PortfolioSun Chemical has launched a full-service package to support the replacement of lead components in coatings formulations.08.13.21
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Breaking NewsSarah Eckersley Set as Keynote Speaker for Eastern Coatings Show 2021Sarah Eckersley is the global director of R&D and TS&D for The Dow Chemical Company’s Coating Materials, Monomers & Plastics Additives.08.19.21
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Breaking NewsSto Corp. Wins Two of the Top Honors at AWCI’s AwardsHonored in the Stucco category while the Hub on Campus project was one of two winners in the EIFS category.08.04.21
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Breaking NewsWaterborne Symposium Registration Opens Nov. 1, 2021The short courses are held Sunday - Tuesday prior to the Symposium opening.08.03.21
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Breaking NewsRPM Acquires Indoor Air Quality Services BusinessPure Air Control Services, Inc. offers a full range of turnkey solutions to indoor air quality concerns.08.03.21
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Product newsPPG Launches PPG ENVIROCRON PCS P4 Powder Coatings for Architectural MarketCoatings meet growing demand for latest matte, premium-textured finishes08.11.21
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Product newsAxalta Introduces Imron Industrial NISO 332A durable, sustainable, chemically-resistant topcoat for the agriculture, construction, and earthmoving equipment markets.07.22.21
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Product newsTIGER Drylac Launches Two New Metallic Powder Coatings with Color-Changing EffectsFlip-Flop Metallics change colors in different lighting conditions and at different angles.08.03.21
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Product newsSelektope Antifouling Paint by Chugoku Marine Paints Protects Ships on High Fouling Risk RoutesThe barnacle-repelling active agent has been integrated into new antifouling paint for worldwide trading vessels with varied operating patterns.08.11.21
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Industry NewsDCL Corporation Acquires Sun Chemical’s Performance Pigments Plant in South CarolinaThis acquisition includes the production and sales of the perylene and quinacridone product portfolios, along with select other specialty products.08.03.21
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Industry NewsLANXESS Completes Acquisition of Emerald Kalama ChemicalAcquisition strengthens business in specialty chemicals for industrial applications.08.04.21
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Industry NewsAdvent International Sells allnex to PTTGC International (Netherlands) B.V.PTTGC will strengthen allnex’s market access in the APAC region and support investments in innovative and green technologies.07.13.21
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Industry NewsClariant’s New Center Supports North America’s Paints and Coatings IndustryNew R&D and application testing innovation center is located in the Charlotte Metro area.07.16.21
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Industry NewsSI Group Signs Agreement to Sell Industrial Resins Business to ASK ChemicalsAgreement includes products, technology, and manufacturing assets in Brazil, India, and South Africa.07.23.21
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Industry NewsPilot Chemical Company Increasing Production CapacityPilot Chemical Company is taking steps to increase production capacity of its differentiated product lines to allow for future demand increases.07.30.21
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Industry NewsAkrochem Acquires Bech Chem, Expands Into the Paint and Coatings IndustryAcquisition positions Akrochem for future growth while providing enhanced support levels for Bech Chem customers.08.10.21
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Industry NewsRoss Offers Inline Shear Mixers That Induct Powders, Homogenize and PumpThe close tolerance of the rotor and stator exposes 100% of liquid product to high shear and exerts a secondary pumping effect.08.02.21
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Industry NewsOrient Releases New Blue Dyestuff for High Temperature ApplicationsDyestuff exhibits excellent light fastness, color stability, non-migration and low heavy metal content.07.22.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Re-brands Sign Finishes Business to Grip-GardGrip-Gard is the long-standing name of AkzoNobel’s sign finishing product line.08.17.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Begins Automotive OEM Sealants Production in MoroccoPPG begins automotive OEM sealants production in Morocco08.12.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSherwin-Williams Issues 2020 Sustainability ReportThe Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) has issued its 2020 Sustainability Report: Building in the Good.08.12.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta Receives Best Supplier Award CAOA Chery in BrazilCompany also recognized in Innovation and Excellence in Direct Purchase for outstanding performance in 2020.08.23.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHempel Launches Hempafire Pro Mexico, Central America and the CaribbeanMaintains the stability of steel structures in the event of a fire for up to 120 minutes to enhance building safety.07.12.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Sets Carbon Reduction Target to Help Tackle Climate ChangePioneering carbon reduction program aligns with the company's commitment to setting science-based sustainability targets.07.22.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Named to Forbes’ 2021 ‘Best Employers for Women’ ListPPG was the top paints, coatings, and chemicals manufacturer included on the list, and ranked No. 137 overall.08.10.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel, Sikkens Continue Partnership with Mercedes-Benz in China and IndonesiaSikkens will continue to be the approved partner for paint repairs in China and the preferred paint partner in Indonesia for the next four years.07.27.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at TEDA Nursery School in TianjinThe project brought together nearly 30 volunteers from PPG’s Tianjin site.08.17.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHMG Paints Supports Minutes Matter CampaignHMG Paints and other paint companies are donating paint to the conversion of iconic red telephone boxes into lifesaving defibrillator stations.08.24.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSika to Divest European Industrial Coatings Business to Sherwin-WilliamsBusiness segment generated sales of approximately $70 million.08.20.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBehr Paint Company Partners With HomeSphere to Offer Exclusive RebatesHomebuilders save on interior and exterior house paints, decorative finishes, primers, stains and surface preparation products08.19.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSherwin-Williams: Embracing Discovery and Expression in Design for 2022Annual Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast inspires a rebirth in design.08.16.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsDr. Carmen Flosbach, Dr. Michael Koerner Named Axalta FellowsThey are recognized for their significant scientific accomplishments, technology leadership and commercial contributions to Axalta.08.17.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsThe ChemQuest Group Acquires Powder Coating Research GroupPCR Group brings powder coating formulation expertise and a third laboratory to ChemQuest.08.09.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) PracticesNamed to FTSE4Good Index Series for third consecutive year.08.04.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Completes $15 Million Expansion at Sylmar Manufacturing FacilityInvestment grows capabilities for F-35, other military aviation transparencies.08.03.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG’s Harris, Nuzzio Earn STEP Ahead Awards From Manufacturing InstituteEmployees Rachel Harris and Kristin Nuzzio received 2021 STEP Ahead Awards from the Manufacturing Institute for their exemplary leadership and industry achieve.08.02.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsShortlist Announced for the British Coatings Federation’s 2021 AwardsThe winners will be announced at the Awards dinner on October 14 in Manchester.07.26.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG to Expand Production Capacity for PPG ISENSE Gloss Beverage Can CoatingsExpansion of Delaware, OH plant to help canmakers, brand owners meet soaring demand for beverage cans.07.26.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta Announces Global Price IncreasesSince the beginning of 2021, the cost of raw materials used in the manufacturing of coatings has increased significantly.07.15.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPaintCare Collects 50 Millionth Gallon of PaintPaintCare celebrates the milestone collection achievement and introduces a refreshed brand and updated website.07.14.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta to Acquire U-POLHighly complementary acquisition strengthens global Refinish leadership position.07.07.21
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Marks 50th Anniversary of Resicoat BrandPerformance, innovation and reliability continue to be the enduring hallmarks of AkzoNobel’s Resicoat functional powder coatings brand.07.13.21
