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2012 #ASIFaves

Market Trends: Coatings Market Continues to Grow

December 4, 2012

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Troy Expands in Asia-Pacific Region

November 13, 2012

The company unveiled a state-of-the-art 1,500-sq-m logistics center to service customers in Asia.

PPG Posts Flat Third Quarter Results

November 9, 2012

PPG Industries recently reported third quarter 2012 net sales of $3.8 billion, the same figure reported in the prior year’s third quarter.

Focus On: Creative Materials Marks 25 Years

November 1, 2012

Founded in 1987, the company has developed more than 1,000 unique standard products.

NORDSON CORP.: Liquid Application Equipment

October 31, 2012

This company recently introduced non-electrostatic guns, stainless steel pumps and plural component metering systems for liquid applications.

PPG to Acquire Spraylat

October 31, 2012

PPG Industries recently announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Spraylat Corp., a privately owned industrial coatings company.

INTERNATIONAL PAINT LLC: Tank Lining System

October 17, 2012

Reportedly the first solvent-free epoxy, low-temperature potable water tank lining system, the material is designed to meet the industry’s need for low VOC compliance.

CLARIANT: UV Absorber

October 10, 2012

This company’s new Hostavin 3330 disp. XP reportedly offers an active UV absorber content of 52%.

Dow Corning® 3055 resin reportedly allows manufacturers of high-performance coatings to formulate low-VOC, next-generation polysiloxane coatings with urethane, epoxy, polyester, alkyd, amine and acrylic systems.

LONZA MICROBIAL CONTROL: Antimicrobial Products

October 2, 2012

This company’s Zinc Omadine® ZOE™ antimicrobial product and related zinc pyrithione compounds can be used to protect the surfaces of coatings and other dry films from fungal and algal growth.