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OMNOVA Fourth-Quarter 2018 Sales Rise 2%

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently reported net sales for the quarter 2018 were $191.3 million.

February 4, 2019

Net sales for the quarter rose 2.7% from last year’s $186.3 million.

Industrial Development, Environmental Regulations Spurring Coatings Industry Growth

The global coatings market accounted for $146.25 billion in 2017.

February 4, 2019

By geography, Asia-Pacific is the largest market for the global market during the forecast period.

Nuremberg to Host European Coatings Show and Conference

The European Coatings Show will extend to eight halls for the first time, expecting more than 1,074 exhibitors.

February 1, 2019

In 2018, the European Coatings Show continued to gain growth with more than 30,000 industry attendees present to explore the 1,135 exhibitors.

Fernando to Receive Tess Award in Coatings

Ray Fernando, Ph.D., will receive the Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2019.

January 31, 2019

Fernando is a professor and Arthur C. Edwards endowed chair.

Electronics Adhesives Market to Reach $7.8 Billion by 2022

The global electronic adhesives market is expected to reach a value of $7.8 billion by 2022.

January 30, 2019

The growth is due to the adhesives’ enhanced conductive and thermal properties.

Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Signs of Slower Economic Growth

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) recently posted a 0.3% decline in January on a three-month moving average basis.

January 28, 2019

On a year-over-year basis, the barometer is up 0.8%.

Michelman Opens China Sustainability Center

Michelman recently announced it has opened a sustainability center at its Shanghai offices.

January 22, 2019

The new China-based Center is reportedly part of Michelman’s growth plan in the Asia Pacific region.

PPG Named a Best Employer for Diversity

PPG recently announced that it has been named to the “Best Employers for Diversity” list in 2019 by Forbes magazine.

January 17, 2019

The ranking includes top companies in the U.S. that demonstrate a dedication to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Slow Growth Predicted for U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders

October through December order levels are running significantly higher than the fourth quarter of 2017.

January 16, 2019

Manufacturing technology orders were $458 million in November 2018, down 2% from October levels and up 7% from November 2017.

Testing Scratch Resistance Beyond the Surface

New tests do more than scratch the surface of automotive coatings.

January 9, 2019

Know that sickening feeling when you exit the grocery store and find your car has been banged up by a runaway shopping cart?

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OMNOVA Fourth-Quarter 2018 Sales Rise 2%

Industrial Development, Environmental Regulations Spurring Coatings Industry Growth

Nuremberg to Host European Coatings Show and Conference

Fernando to Receive Tess Award in Coatings

Electronics Adhesives Market to Reach $7.8 Billion by 2022

Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Signs of Slower Economic Growth

Michelman Opens China Sustainability Center

PPG Named a Best Employer for Diversity

Slow Growth Predicted for U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders

Testing Scratch Resistance Beyond the Surface

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