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McGarry Named President of PPG

March 2, 2015

PPG Industries recently announced the appointment of Michael H. McGarry, currently chief operating officer (COO), to the position of president and COO.

Top Furniture Maker Switches to AkzoNobel’s Formaldehyde-Free Coating System

February 26, 2015

AkzoNobel recently announced that leading U.S. office furniture producer Paoli has switched to its formaldehyde-free wood coating system.

AkzoNobel Adds Capacity in Indonesia

February 23, 2015

AkzoNobel Performance Coatings recently announced it plans to invest €2.5 million (~ $ 2.8 million) to expand its plant in Cikarang, Indonesia.

DOW COATING MATERIALS: Resins

February 17, 2015

This company introduced two new resin technologies for low- and ultra-low-VOC coatings at the 2015 SSPC Conference and Exhibition.

Eastern Coatings Show Growing

February 11, 2015

The Eastern Coatings Show recently announced that its 2015 event has expanded at a rapid rate, causing the event to be shifted to June 1-4.

Hempel to Acquire Jones-Blair

February 6, 2015

Grace Matthews Inc. recently announced that its client, Jones-Blair Co., has signed an agreement to sell the stock of the company to Hempel A/S.

Michelman Acquires Indian Sales Partner, Names Shah Co-Director

February 5, 2015

Michelman recently announced it has acquired its long-time sales and service partner, Supack International P/L.

Waterborne Coatings Demand Driving Coatings Additives Market in Europe

February 4, 2015

The European waterborne coatings additives market is estimated to reach $77,838.71 million by 2018.

Coatings Trends for Plastic Parts

New coatings technologies are enabling optimized quality and efficiency for multiple plastics applications.

Doris Schulz

February 2, 2015

For plastic parts, coatings and paints are more than just a protective skin; they provide the product with optical and haptic characteristics that decisively influence customers’ perceptions—and buying decisions.

Market Trends: Medical Device Coatings on the Rise

Coatings suppliers have entered a period of heightened uncertainty.

February 2, 2015

The global market for medical device coatings is expected to grow to $6.3 billion by the end of 2014 and $9 billion in 2019, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% from 2014 to 2019, according to a recent report from BCC Research.