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PPG Third Quarter 2016 Sales Rise 2%

PPG recently reported third quarter 2016 net sales of $3.8 billion.

October 25, 2016

Sales volumes grew 1.6% and acquisition-related sales contributed more than 2%.

CREATIVE MATERIALS INC.: Conductive Inks

October 24, 2016

This company has developed screen printable, pad printable, and stencil printable silver conductive inks.

Arkema to Expand Powder Coating Resins Production in India

Arkema recently announced plans to construct a new polyester powder resin manufacturing facility.

October 13, 2016

The project represents an investment of approximately $15 million and is targeted for completion in 2018.

Market Trends

Sustainability Drives Coatings Consumption

Demand for water-based coatings formulations continues to increase.

October 3, 2016

U.S. coatings consumption was 8.4 billion lbs solids (dry weight) worth $26.6 billion in 2015, and is growing at a mature 1% annual rate, according to “The U.S. Paint & Coatings Industry, 2015-2020,” a recent study from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. The architectural segment leads in volume with 47% of the dry weight and is equal to the OEM segment in value, with each representing 38% of the value. The OEM segment was 28% of the dry poundage. Special-purpose coatings were just over one-quarter of the volume and 24% of the value. The coatings industry is still recovering from the effects of the 2009 recession, with volume off more than 10% from the 2006 total.

The Assembly Show is Back!

The Assembly Show returns to Rosemont, Ill., for its fourth edition to exhibit assembly equipment in manufacturing.

October 3, 2016

The Assembly Show will return October 25-27 to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., for its fourth consecutive annual show focused on anything and everything assembly.

Shepherd Chemical Receives Polyurethane Innovation Award

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry recently announced Shepherd Chemical as the award recipient.

September 30, 2016

The Shepherd Chemical Co.’s water-stable bismuth catalysts received the 2016 Polyurethane Innovation Award.

LINETEC: Wood Finishes

September 28, 2016

This company offers a new brochure showcasing its recently introduced decorative wood grain finishes.

SARTOMER: Acrylate Oligomer

September 27, 2016

This company recently announced the release of CN9302 dual-cure urethane acrylate oligomer.

TOYO INK CO. LTD.: UV-Curable Inks

September 23, 2016

This company has developed two new series of low-energy, UV-curable offset inks.

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.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.

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PPG Third Quarter 2016 Sales Rise 2%

CREATIVE MATERIALS INC.: Conductive Inks

Arkema to Expand Powder Coating Resins Production in India

Sustainability Drives Coatings Consumption

The Assembly Show is Back!

Shepherd Chemical Receives Polyurethane Innovation Award

LINETEC: Wood Finishes

SARTOMER: Acrylate Oligomer

TOYO INK CO. LTD.: UV-Curable Inks

PPG Inaugurates E-Coat Primer Pilot System in France

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