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Chromaflo Technologies Names Davis Product Development Specialist in Coatings Department

Phenicia Davis is responsible for providing developmental and technical support to Chromaflo’s customer base by designing, planning, and executing project elements.

March 10, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Phenicia Davis has joined the company to serve as product development specialist in the Coatings Department.

Coronavirus Prompts American Coatings Show and Conference Postponement

The ACS/ACC organizers are working to secure dates to reschedule the show at the same venue in Indianapolis later in 2020.

March 9, 2020

After careful consideration and in response to the continuing developments surrounding COVID-19, the organizers of the American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 (ACS/ACC) have announced that the ACS/ACC will be postponed to a later date in 2020.

Market Trends

How is the Coronavirus Affecting the Automotive Sector?

Car sales in China dropped 80% in February 2020, according to the China Passenger Car Association.

Peng He

March 9, 2020

China is the world’s biggest car market, and Wuhan is known as a “motor city”—home to General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Peugeot Group, and Renault auto plants.

ExxonMobil Outlines Progress on Long-Term Growth Strategy

ExxonMobil’s long-term growth plans are reportedly rooted in the company’s efforts to meet the world’s increasing demand for reliable and affordable energy while reducing emissions and risks associated with climate change.

March 9, 2020

ExxonMobil recently announced that it continues to make progress on the its long-term growth plans by investing through the commodity price cycle to capture high-value opportunities and grow earnings and cash flow potential.

Pilot Chemical Receives Environmental Achievement Award from Ohio Water Environment Association

Cincinnati-based Pilot Chemical earned the Karl G. Voelkel Industry Award for wastewater improvements and accomplishments at its plant in Middletown, Ohio.

March 9, 2020

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that the Southwest Section of the Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) has honored Pilot Chemical with the Karl G. Voelkel Industry Award for outstanding environmental achievement.

Afera Shifts Annual Technical Seminar to August Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

According to Afera, the hotel will contact attendees who had already reserved a room for the event to see if they would like to rebook for the new dates or cancel their reservations.

March 6, 2020

Afera recently announced that it would postpone its annual Technical Seminar, which was originally scheduled to be held in April, to August 24-26 due to coronavirus-related concerns.

Sartomer Achieves Worldwide “Double Zero” Safety Milestone

On February 28, 2020, Sartomer accomplished one full year with zero safety incidents in two categories: no recordable injuries and no major process safety events.

March 6, 2020

Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, recently announced that it is celebrating a new “double zero” safety record, achieved at its combined plants, R&D centers, and headquarters around the world.

Focke Meler Officially Opens New Headquarters Facility in Spain

Focke Meler celebrated the official opening of its new headquarters on January 31, 2020.

March 6, 2020

Focke Meler recently announced the completion of its new corporate headquarters in Arazuri, Spain.

Worthen Industries Acquires Henkel’s Footwear Adhesives Business in Mexico

The acquisition includes a comprehensive portfolio of adhesive technologies, as well as experienced sales and technical support staff.

March 5, 2020

Worthen Industries recently announced that it has acquired Henkel’s footwear product line in Mexico.

BASF to Showcase Solutions for the Packaging Life Cycle at interpack 2020

In terms of mechanical recycling solutions, BASF has reportedly developed adhesives for flexible packaging that facilitate the separation of multi-layer structures.

March 5, 2020

At interpack 2020, which will be held in Düsseldorf on May 7-13, personnel from BASF and BTC Europe, BASF’s European distribution organization, will present a range of plastics, dispersions for adhesives, and resins and additives for printing inks and barrier coatings.