Coatings

PPG Begins Colorful Communities Project

The Colorful Communities program intends to bring color and vitality to various communities.

March 31, 2017

PPG recently announced the start of a Colorful Communities™ project in Huntsville, Ala.

EVONIK: Extender

March 31, 2017

A new extender can improve the anti-fouling properties and product life of anti-fouling coatings.

Coatings Segment Driving Growth for Fluorosurfactants Market

The fluorosurfactants market size is projected to reach $667.4 million by 2021.

March 27, 2017

Fluorosurfactants are used in very low concentration to increase the wetting, leveling and oil repellency in applications such as adhesives, coatings, waxes, polishes, cleaners, and films.

PPG Revises Proposal to AkzoNobel

Including the assumption of net debt and minority interests.

March 24, 2017

PPG recently announced that it made a revised proposal on March 20 to acquire Akzo Nobel N.V.

AkzoNobel Rejects Second Unsolicited Proposal from PPG

The proposal reportedly not did not reflect the current and future value of AkzoNobel.

March 23, 2017

AkzoNobel recently announced it has rejected a second unsolicited, non-binding and conditional proposal of March 20 from PPG Industries Inc. for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of AkzoNobel.

Chromaflo Acquires Elementis’ Colorants Business

The acquisition became effective March 17.

March 22, 2017

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced it has concluded a purchase agreement with Elementis Specialties Inc.

U.S. Coatings Sales to Reach 1.4 Billion Gal in 2020

Demand will be bolstered by the continuing recovery of the construction industry.

March 21, 2017

Growth in the architectural paint market, spurred by healthy increases in residential construction spending, will provide the majority of coatings gains.

European Coatings Show Announces Program

Industry giants, specialist SMEs and experts from Germany and abroad will present their innovations.

March 17, 2017

The European Coatings Show 2017, scheduled to take place April 4-6 in Nuremberg, Germany, will reportedly host more than 1,100 exhibitors.

SOCMA Sends Message to President Trump

The letter introduces him to the specialty chemical industry and thanks him for his focus on small business, jobs, and the economy.

March 14, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, introducing him to the specialty chemical industry and thanking him for his focus on small business, jobs, and the economy.

ICE USA Announces Keynote Speakers

Robert Fry, Ph.D., chief economist, will present his outlook for the global economy in 2017 and beyond in the keynote presentation.

March 8, 2017

ICE USA, the International Converting Exhibition, recently announced its keynote speakers, industry fundamental workshops, and technical education sessions.