Coatings World Magazine
November/December 2023
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Product newsSherwin-Williams Introduces Heat-Flex 7000 Insulative CoatingVersatile coating prevents skin-contact burns and reduces process heat loss and solar heat gain.10.31.23
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Distributor NewsAzelis Appoints Shiona Stewart Managing Director of CASE U.S.With over 25 years of expertise in the specialty chemicals sector, Shiona brings a wealth of experience to Azelis.10.12.23
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Europe ReportsSecond Stages and Second Thoughts at the EUThere will be quite significant developments for the paint and coatings industry.11.10.23
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Latin America ReportsMexico Battles Black Market in DerivativesPressure on the nation’s paint and coatings producers.11.17.23
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Business CornerA Current Review of European Regulatory ActivityNew initiatives and their potential impact on the global coatings market.11.15.23
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Russian ReportFormer Russian PPG, Hempel and Jotun Factories Gather Under One UmbrellaLithum Group is formed on the basis of the former Jotun, Hempel and PPG assets in Russia.11.10.23
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Africa ReportRole of Lead-Free Laws in Growing Africa’s Coatings MarketThere is mixed performance in its commitment to achieve 100% formulation of paints and coatings using non-lead-based ingredients.11.10.23
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People in the NewsSherwin-Williams Board of Directors Elects Heidi Petz CEO Effective January 1, 2024CEO selection is result of well-developed process ensuring a seamless transition focused on strength, momentum and growth.10.16.23
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People in the NewsAxalta’s Brian Berube to RetireAlex Tablin-Wolf promoted to SVP, general counsel and corporate secretary.09.25.23
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People in the NewsMasco Corporation Names Richard Westenberg VP, CFOMost recently, he served as VP and CFO of General Motors North America.09.25.23
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People in the NewsJay Doubman Named President and CEO of ICP GroupDoubman brings more than 30 years of experience in the industrial, chemicals and building products industries.09.22.23
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Industry NewsNouryon Starts New Microspheres Plant for Automotive Coatings in WisconsinThe launch of the new plant is an important milestone to better serve specialty additives customers in North America.10.30.23
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Industry NewsArkema Starts Up Specialty UV/LED Curing Resins Expansion in ChinaArkema invested to double the capacity at its expanded facility in Nansha, China.10.26.23
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Industry NewsOXERRA to Build Complex Inorganic Color Pigments Facility in ChinaOXERRA expects the new facility to be operational before the end of the year.10.23.23
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Industry NewsExcelitas Technologies to Acquire Heraeus Noblelight BusinessExcelitas moves to further expand its industrial technology portfolio with a complementary set of photonic solutions across the lighting spectrum.10.05.23
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Industry NewsNew Evonik TEGO Guard 9000 Protects Facades from Moment of ApplicationProvides high rain resistance within minutes, and is applicable for various substrates.10.27.23
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Industry NewsMicro Powders Showcases Natural, PTFE Alternative Additives at 2023 WCSNatureTex is naturally derived, biodegradable additives for matting and surface texturing.09.27.23
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Industry NewsArkema Continues to Lower Carbon Footprint of Bio-Based Polyamide 11 ChainDerived entirely from renewable castor seeds, Rilsan polyamide 11 is 100% segregated bio-based.10.09.23
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Industry NewsROSS Ribbon Blenders Improve Powder Blending Efficiency and SafetyROSS Ribbon Blenders handle a wide range of dry materials, including chemicals.10.31.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBCF ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About New UK Outline for ChemicalsThe new proposal seems to offer the potential for a much more workable and proportionate system.11.10.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Opens Customer & Employee Experience Center at Global HQPPG opens customer and employee experience center at global headquarters, marks 140th anniversary.08.24.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Names Sweet Embrace Color of the Year 2024The pastel pink shade paint, inspired by soft feathers and evening clouds, is perfect for creating the calm and welcoming spaces.09.12.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSherwin-Williams Reveals 2024 Color of the Year, Upward SW 6239Inspired by the relaxed blue hue, Sherwin-Williams partners with renowned French pastry chef Dominique Ansel to create the first-ever vegan Cronut.09.20.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBeckers' Global Mental Health Program Shows Positive ImpactThe Beckers mental health program will ultimately involve everyone in the company.09.21.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsWEG to Expand Production of Industrial Paints in BrazilThe investment of $14 million includes the construction of a new unit for industrial liquid paints and a distribution and logistics center.09.11.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsKrylon Announces 2024 Color of the Year: BluebirdBluebird is a bold reimagination of pastel blue that harmonizes modern minimalism and vintage furnishings with nature’s beauty.10.02.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsTim Knavish Elected PPG Chairman and CEOMichael McGarry to retire as executive chairman.09.27.23
