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Missouri S&T Coating Institute Announces Short Course

The Missouri S&T coating institute recently announced it has scheduled “Introduction to Paint Formulation” for August 8-12.

June 3, 2016

This course reportedly can provide new formulators a background foundation to formulate paints.

Proviron Announces Plasticizer Bulk Storage Tank

Proviron recently announced it has commissioned a permanent bulk storage tank of ATBC.

June 2, 2016

The new tank will increase support for its customers in North America.

Advancing Adhesives

Spray-on Coating Solution Makes Ice Slide Off

Researchers have developed a new coating that could make ice simply slide off of equipment and car windshields.

June 1, 2016

On your car windshield, ice is a nuisance. On an airplane, a wind turbine, an oil rig or power line, it can be downright dangerous. In addition, removing it with the methods available today—usually chemical melting agents or labor-intensive scrapers and hammers—is difficult and expensive.

W.R. MEADOWS: Membrane Brochure

May 31, 2016

PRECON is the subject of a new brochure from this company.

CORTEC: Silicone Coating

May 23, 2016

VpCI®-371 is a high temperature aluminum solventborne silicone coating.

RPM Acquires Full Interest in Chinese Joint Venture

Carboline Co. recently acquired the remaining interest in Carboline Dalian Paint Production Co.

May 23, 2016

The transaction reportedly is expected to be accretive to earnings within one year.

R.M. LUCAS CO.: Silicone Roof Coating

May 20, 2016

#8400 100% silicone roof coating is a low-solids, single-part roof coating that creates a barrier that is resistant to natural weathering.

VALSPAR: Coil and Extrusion Coating

May 12, 2016

This company has announced a new addition to its Fluropon® 70% PVDF line of coil and extrusion coatings.

Increasing Demand in Asia-Pacific Driving Adhesion Promoter Market

The global market for adhesion promoters was valued at $ 2.51 billion in 2015.

May 12, 2016

The silane type segment reportedly held the largest share in the adhesion promoters market.

Air Products to Sell Performance Materials Division to Evonik

The sale is expected to close before the end of 2016.

May 11, 2016

Air Products recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Performance Materials Division (PMD) of its Materials Technologies segment to Evonik Industries AG for $3.8 billion in cash.