Coatings World Magazine
January/February 2024
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Decorative Architectural Coatings
Architectural coatings manufacturers reported that the DIY segment slowed down slightly, but the pro segment is experiencing growth.02.02.24
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Additives Market Update
Additives are used to enhance the performance characteristics of paint and coatings and comprise a varied group of products.02.02.24
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Sustainability is Helping Drive the Production Equipment Market
Equipment manufacturers note that there is increasing interest in improving productivity and efficiency.02.01.24
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CPMA Elects New Officers, Reflects on Evolution of Color Pigments Industry at Annual Meeting
Aaron Hollman of Sun Chemical was elected as CPMA president and chair, and Chris Manning, Shepherd Color, was elected as VP and chair.02.01.24
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EditorialArchitectural Coatings Market ReboundsPaint manufacturers are cautiously optimistic for 2024.02.02.24
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Africa ReportHousing Sector Expected to Drive Africa Paints Market in 2024For Africa’s paint manufacturers and suppliers, 2024 is likely to be shaped by this drive to address the estimated 56 million housing units deficit.01.22.24
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Breaking NewsBCF Crowned Best Trade Association of the YearHonored at the 2023 Memcom Excellence Awards.10.02.23
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Russian ReportStorm in Russian Coatings Industry has Passed, but Dark Clouds RemainAnalysts believe that the acute phase of the crisis that followed the first Western sanctions has ended, and expect no further major turbulence.01.22.24
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India/Asia Pacific ReportsChina’s Architectural Paint & Coating Sector: Tough Days AheadIn 2021, annual new residential housing sales totaled 1.57 billion square meters. In 2022, housing sales fell to 1.15 billion square meters.01.22.24
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Business CornerGlobal Supply Chain Transitions & the Changing Role of Countries in SE AsiaPart 1 India, as the second largest economy in the SE Asia region, is emerging as an attractive alternative to China as a primary supply chain hub.02.02.24
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Latin America ReportsBrazil Adopts Sustainability Reporting RequirementSustainability reporting has become a 'voluntary' practice in Brazil this year, but will become a mandatory requirement by 2026.01.26.24
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People in the NewsWEG Names Alberto Kuba as New CEOHarry Schmelzer Jr. will leave the as CEO on March 31, 2024 after 16 years leading WEG Group.12.11.23
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People in the NewsPPG Announces Leadership Changes in Aerospace Coatings BusinessMillikin joined PPG in 1989 and has progressed through various roles of increasing responsibility during his 34 years.12.05.23
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People in the NewsICP Names New Senior Vice President of SalesJason Fretz, a building and construction industry veteran, will elevate ICP’s roofing and waterproofing brands in the retail and professional spaces.11.15.23
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People in the NewsTomasz Cicherski Named Country Leader for Teknos PolandHe will continue in his current role as operations director for Poland.11.20.23
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People in the NewsPPG Appoints Peter Votruba-Drzal VP-Elect, Global Sustainability; Diane Kappas to RetireDiane Kappas, current vice president, global sustainability has announced her intention to retire from PPG, effective July 1, 2024.01.08.24
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Product newsSherwin-Williams Introduces 858 Series Skyscapes Single Stage TopcoatNew, easy-to-use single-stage system delivers consistent, colorful finishes in multiple gloss levels.12.06.23
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Product newsWEG Develops New Coating for Offshore UseTechnology developed by WEG increases the lifespan and reduces maintenance time of assets on oil platforms.01.03.24
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Product newsHempel Launches Leading Intumescent Coating Estimation SoftwareHempel has announced the launch of HEET Dynamic, an innovative new coating software.12.18.23
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Product newsActive Minerals International Introduces Min-U-Gel 500+Min-U-Gel 500+ is an attapulgite product designed for superior thixotropic performance in water- and solvent-based formulations.11.07.23
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Product newsWanhua Chemical Group Launches Waterproof PolyetherWANOL C2020E low viscosity, eco-friendly polyether for the coating industry.01.12.24
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Industry NewsShamrock Technologies Names Michael Kellen as New PresidentKellen has held senior leadership roles in the coatings, inks and chemical industries.12.22.23
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Industry NewsALTANA to Acquire Silberline, Expands Global Presence in Effect PigmentsStrengthening of ALTANA’s ECKART division with the addition of new research and production facilities, particularly in North America and Asia.01.10.24
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Industry NewsEvonik Earns ISCC PLUS Sustainability Certification in EssenReceives third party sustainability accreditation for Essen Goldschmidt site for the substitution of raw materials.01.16.24
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Industry NewsOrion S.A. Has Four Carbon Black Plants Awarded ISCC PLUSThe company now leads its industry with the number of certified carbon black production sites.12.08.23
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Industry NewsNouryon First to Obtain ISCC PLUS Certification for Green MCANow certified to ISCC PLUS for production of green monochloroacetic acid at its site in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.12.15.23
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Industry NewsMilliken & Company Garners EcoVadis Gold RatingMilliken’s 2023 EcoVadis score places the company in the top 2% of organizations rated.11.21.23
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Industry NewsBASF Increases Defoamer Capacity at Dilovasi Plant in TurkeyNew production line set up to meet growing demand for Foamaster and Foamstar products in South-East Europe, the Middle East and Africa.11.23.23
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Industry NewsROSS Showcases 1,500-Gallon Dual-Shaft MixerIt features a dish-bottom stainless steel mix vessel with a 50-psig dimpled heating/cooling jacket.12.21.23
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Industry NewsAdvancion Launches Multi-Functional Etheramine for Waterborne Industrial CoatingsNew-to-market molecule brings combination of balanced properties that deliver performance advantages in waterborne automotive and industrial coatings and inks.11.28.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG to Review Strategic Alternatives for Silica Products BusinessPPG has engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as financial advisor to assist in a review of strategic alternatives for its silica products business.01.10.24
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsRPM Opens Innovation Center of ExcellenceRPM has officially opened the doors to its new Innovation Center of Excellence in Greensboro, North Carolina.01.12.24
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Powder Coatings Partners with coatingAI to Explore New Frontiers in SustainabilityThe industry-first technology, called Flightpath, optimizes equipment settings to reduce defects and overspray and improve powder consumption.12.05.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHempel Introduces Carbon Footprint Data on Product Data SheetsHempel provides Sustainability Product Scorecards to support customers in delivering on their sustainability commitments.12.14.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBeckers Takes Second in European Diversity Leaders RankingBeckers Group entered the Top 30 for all EU organizations regardless of industry, coming in at 28 of 850 companies ranked.11.17.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel’s Yacht Coatings Business Opens New Research Center...10.18.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta Named Exclusive Supplier for BMW Group’s Private Paint Label ColorSystem in EMEAUp to 45% reduction in carbon equivalent emissions across 730 franchised dealer collision repair shops.10.30.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Divests Traffic Solutions Operations in Australia and New ZealandThe Traffic Solutions business was established by PPG in January 2021 following the December 2020 acquisition of Ennis-Flint.10.19.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsŚnieżka Joins the Polish Plastic PactŚnieżka will be able to expand the scope of activities aimed at introducing a closed packaging cycle.10.18.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Introduces PPG SUSTAINABILITY CO₂NCEPT SystemPPG introduces PPG SUSTAINABILITY CO₂NCEPT system to help automotive body shops reduce energy, waste and emissions in repair processes.09.20.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsWEG Among the Best Companies in Brazil in 2023Company stands out in the Capital Goods sector at one of Brazil's largest awards celebrating its 50th anniversary,09.21.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsJotun Donates Emergency Aid to MoroccoJotun has donated nearly $100,000 to Red Cross/Red Crescent to emergency aid in the area after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake killed at least 2,000 people.09.13.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSacramento Selects ENNIS-FLINT by PPG MMAX Extended Season Area Markings for Bicycle Lane ProjectNext-generation premium markings offer widest temperature application range.09.13.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsRPM Acquires Leading Panelized Wall Systems BusinessWall system fabrication segment of NOW Specialties, LLC has been acquired by RPM’s Tremco CPG Inc.10.03.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsSherwin-Williams DesignHouse Releases Industrial Trend ReportFifth annual report examines past predictions to uncover trends shaping the future of industrial design.10.02.23
