AKZONOBEL: Protective Coatings August 4, 2016 This company has introduced two new FDA-compliant linings as part of its International® protective coatings portfolio.Read More
Huber Engineered Materials to Expand Silica Production Huber Engineered Materials recently announced it is investing in commercial production capacity for its Spherilex™ amorphous precipitated spherical silica. August 3, 2016 The expansion will affect the company's Hamina, Finland, production facility.Read More
Waterborne Symposium Announces Call for Abstracts The School of Polymers and High Performance Materials at The University of Southern Mississippi has issued a call for abstracts. August 2, 2016 The 44th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium is scheduled to take place Feb. 19-24, 2017.Read More
Sartomer Plant Marks 1 Million Work Hours Without Incident Sartomer Americas recently announced its plant has marked 10 years without a lost-time incident. August 1, 2016 Sartomer Americas's plant in Chatham, Va., has marked 10 years and more than 1 million work hours without a lost-time incident. Read More
RPM Fourth Quarter 2016 Sales Rise 4% RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales and net income for its fiscal fourth quarter. August 1, 2016 Fourth-quarter net sales increased 3.9%, from $1.37 billion to $1.43 billion. Read More
European Coatings Show Issues Call for Innovations The European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany, has issued a call for innovations. July 29, 2016 The submission deadline is September 12. Read More
PPG’s Bunch to Retire Charles E. Bunch will retire Sept. 1 as executive chairman of the PPG board of directors. July 28, 2016 PPG President and Chief Executive Officer Michael H. McGarry will become chairman and CEO.Read More
BLACK DIAMOND COATINGS: Sealers July 20, 2016 These sealers have fast beading action and dry time, excellent coverage rates, and are resistant to breakdown from UV exposure. Read More
Accella Increases Investment in Bullet Liner Brand Accella Polyurethane Systems recently announced a comprehensive investment strategy based on the Bullet Liner™ brand. July 19, 2016 Accella is reportedly investing further to advance this technology leadership and to double the number of installers nationwide.Read More
Romano Named Van Horn, Metz & Co. Sales Manager Van Horn, Metz & Co. Inc. recently announced it has hired Andrew A. Romano as regional sales manager in the Mid-Atlantic region. July 12, 2016 Prior to joining Van Horn, Metz, Romano was the coatings resins market manager for Evonik Corp. Read More