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PPG Inaugurates E-Coat Primer Pilot System in France

PPG officials recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the PPG coatings research center in Marly, France.

September 23, 2016

The ceremony opened a new laboratory and an electrocoat (e-coat) aerospace primer pilot operation.

RPM Acquires Canadian Pipeline Coatings Company

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Specialty Polymer Coatings Inc.

September 15, 2016

SPC is a Canadian manufacturer of high-performance coatings for the global oil and gas pipeline market.

Signet Launches Creative Polymer Solutions

Signet Enterprises recently announced the commencement of operations for Creative Polymer Solutions.

September 14, 2016

The new company will co-locate in a state-of-the-art polymer blending facility with Sprayroq Inc.

Paints and Varnishes Dominate Titanium Dioxide Consumption

In 2015, almost 8.7 million tons of pure titanium dioxide was manufactured worldwide.

September 7, 2016

More than two thirds of the titanium dioxide was processed into pigments.

2016 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

Chemical production has increased in most categories, with the exception of agricultural chemicals.

September 1, 2016

The American Chemistry Council’s “Global Chemical Production Regional Index”1 (Global CPRI) shows that the 2016 second quarter ended on a soft note, with the headline index rising only 0.1% on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis in June.

Concrete Coatings: Polyurethane, Polyurea and Multi-Coat Systems

Polyurethane and polyurea coatings protect concrete against the effects of moisture, abrasion, corrosion, and chemical attack.

Alan Cain

September 1, 2016

Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world, due to its versatility, durability and ease of use. But it is also predisposed to developing random cracks, which quickly become arteries for water, salts, chemicals and other foreign materials to seep in.