The U.S. solar energy industry installed a record 1,855 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity in 2011, more than doubling the previous annual record of 887 MW set in 2010.
International Paint LLC, an AkzoNobel company, recently announced it has signed an exclusive distribution relationship with Polibrid Coatings Inc., Brownsville, TX.
The world market for kaolin is projected to grow 3.7% per year through 2015 to 28.4 million metric tons, valued at nearly $4 billion, according to a new study.
Spinnaker Coating LLC, a manufacturer of adhesive coated papers and films, recently announced that it has acquired from Avery Dennison Corp. a license to produce and sell the Crack n’ Peel and FasTrack brands in the U.S. and Canada.
Emerald Polymer Additives, a division of Emerald Performance Materials, has named William Broadhurst general manager of its polymer additives and nitrile latex product lines.
Viking Pump recently announced the appointment of Kerry Baskins to the position of vice president, Sales, and Bill Canady to the role of general manager, Parts and Service.
