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CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES: Coatings Products

March 8, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies intends to introduce a host of new technologies at the European Coatings Show.

Sartomer Installs In-House Electron Beam Labs

Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, recently announced it has installed in-house electron beam labs.

March 7, 2019

The equipment intends to enable customers to develop and test innovative EB-curing formulations on a small scale.

EVONIK: Matting Agent

February 28, 2019

The silica is intended for use in clear coatings and water- and solvent-based coatings.

U.S. Chemical Production Starts New Year with Small Gain

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.3% in January.

February 26, 2019

During January, chemical output rose across all regions, with the largest gains in the Gulf Coast region.

PPG Aerospace Coating Qualified to U.S. Military Specification

PPG recently announced that PPG RECC 3007 aerospace conversion coating has been qualified to U.S. military specification MIL-C-81706, Type II, Class 3, Form IV, Method A.

February 19, 2019

It is reportedly the first non-chrome aerospace pretreatment coating to be qualified to the U.S. Department of Defense’s specification for chemical conversion coatings applied to aluminum.

MAPEI: Primer and Coating

February 18, 2019

MAPEI recently extended its Elastocolor product line of coatings to include Elastocolor Primer AR.

WACKER: Flexible Binder

February 13, 2019

Addition of BS 6921 reportedly yields products that are much more flexible.

IPC Launches Education Foundation

IPC recently announced it has launched the new IPC Education Foundation.

February 12, 2019

The IPC Education Foundation reportedly focuses on strengthening and shaping the next generation of workers.

Bryant Named KECO Coatings General Manager

KECO Coatings recently announced it has named Scott Bryant as general manager at its Statesville, N.C., facility.

February 11, 2019

Prior to joining KECO Coatings, he worked as development manager with PPG Industrial Coatings.

R.D. Abbott Expands LORD Distribution

R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently signed a new distribution agreement with LORD Corp. to expand its distribution of LORD adhesives and coatings to Canada.

February 6, 2019

This new agreement will be facilitated and managed locally by RDAbbott’s newly established division, RDAbbott Canada Ltd.