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Ferro Corp. recently announced net sales of $482 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2012, a decline of 19%.

PPG Industries recently reported financial results for the second quarter of 2012. Net sales for the quarter were $4 billion and net income was $362 million.

A new line of metallic pigments can be used with this company’s High Performance Epoxy-Shell™ seamless concrete floor systems.

RPM International Inc. recently reported sharp gains in net sales and net income for its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and year, which ended May 31.

This company announced plans to introduce a line of writeable non-silicone-based release coatings at Label Expo, which will take place September 11-13 in Chicago.

The global market for conformal coating materials was valued at $7.9 billion in 2011, and is projected to reach $8.5 billion in 2012, and $8.9 billion in 2017.

Hi-Temp Coatings Technology manufactures coatings that withstand extreme temperatures to protect both carbon steel and stainless steel substrates in stacks, piping, boilers, and similar equipment.

The high-performance additive can help coatings resist cratering, orange peel and hazing, thereby providing a defect-free surface appearance.

The third American Coatings Show & Conference, which took place May 8-10 in Indianapolis, IN, reportedly exceeded previous numbers for visitors, exhibitors, and net exhibit space.