Coatings

BRICS Regions to Boost Global Powder Coatings Demand

June 5, 2013

The global powder coatings demand was 1,680 kilotons in 2011 and is expected to reach 2,667.6 kilotons in 2018.

Ask Dr. Dave: June 2013

How can we get some of our sealants approved for drinking water applications?

June 3, 2013

QUESTION: We would like to get some of our sealants approved for drinking water applications. How can we do this?

Efficient Curing with Innovative UV Technologies

New options make curing processes more efficient and sustainable.

Angelika Roth-Fölsch Juliane Henze

June 3, 2013

Ultraviolet (UV) coatings are cured by UV light. They contain almost no solvents that may evaporate during the curing process. Instead, the UV curing process is achieved through polymerization—a crosslinking reaction of the coating constituents.

AkzoNobel to Relocate Management to New Building

May 30, 2013

AkzoNobel recently announced plans to concentrate its Dutch-based management personnel in a new office building in the Zuidas business district of Amsterdam by the end of 2015.

KODA Distribution Group Acquires EW Kaufmann

“This acquisition offers us the regional focus we desire and significantly strengthens our presence in the Northeast U.S. in the CASE market,” said Frank Bergonzi, CEO of KODA Distribution Group.

May 30, 2013

PPG Completes Deft Acquisition

May 29, 2013

PPG Industries recently announced it has completed its acquisition of certain assets of Deft Inc., a privately owned specialty coatings company.

Gelest Expands European Presence

May 23, 2013

Gelest Inc. recently announced it has extended its reach into Europe through the acquisition of a warehouse and logistics center in Germany.

Chromaflo Technologies Announces New Hires

May 21, 2013

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced several new hires as part of its effort to advance both technical service and product development functions.