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A new glass coating can provide an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for transportation applications, including automotive OEM, commercial vehicles, and the aftermarket.

Graco Inc. recently announced it has closed on its $650 million acquisition of the Illinois Tool Works Inc. finishing businesses.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Rust-Oleum Group has acquired HiChem Paint Technologies Pty. Ltd.

PPG Industries’ Protective and Marine Coatings business (PPG-PMC) recently announced it has partnered with Physical Security LLC to apply MIL-TOUGH® BR polyurea coating to help customers meet requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria and the Interagency Security Committee Physical Security Criteria for Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP).

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced plans to invest in a new manufacturing facility for its Dow Coating Materials (DCM) business unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

International Paint LLC, an AkzoNobel company, recently announced it has signed an exclusive distribution relationship with Polibrid Coatings Inc., Brownsville, TX.

The global market for thin and ultrathin films was valued at nearly $9.3 billion in 2011 and is expected to increase to $14.9 billion in 2016, a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, according to “Global Markets, Technologies and Materials for Thin and Ultrathin Films,” a new report from BCC Research.

The demand for conductive coatings in electronic devices continues to grow.

This feature provides a listing of green products that are offered by leading adhesive and sealant companies. To send submissions for future installments of this feature, email Teresa McPherson, managing editor, at mcphersont@bnpmedia.com.