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AkzoNobel enhanced powder coating

AKZONOBEL: Enhanced Powder Coating

According to AkzoNobel, the extra functionality offered by the inclusion of antimicrobial technology means that building interiors can now be given increased protection against microbes such as bacteria and mold.
August 4, 2020
Increased demand for products that can improve hygiene has prompted AkzoNobel to accelerate the addition of antimicrobial properties to its Interpon D1000 and 2000 range of architectural powder coatings.
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RPM Reports Nearly Flat Net Sales for 2020 Fiscal Year

RPM’s fiscal 2020 full-year net sales were $5.5 billion, or down 1% compared to $5.6 billion during fiscal 2019.
August 3, 2020
RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2020.
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Remodeling Industry Sees Optimism Despite COVID-19

In the 2020 second quarter, all components and subcomponents of the Remodeling Market Index were well above 50.
July 31, 2020
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter of 2020.
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Evonik Receives 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award

Evonik reports that VP Disp. WF 7620, the newest rheology control dispersion in its Coatings Additives portfolio, was specifically developed to control the rheological properties of waterborne coatings.
July 21, 2020
Evonik recently announced that it has received the 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award for a new rheology control dispersion.
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Builder Confidence Rallies to Pre-Pandemic Level in July

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index now stands at the solid pre-pandemic reading in March, before the outbreak affected much of the nation.
July 21, 2020
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes jumped 14 points to 72 in July, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
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Titanium Dioxide Pigment Post-Treatment: Influence on Electrostatic Stability of Technical Dispersions

The surface chemistry of titanium dioxide dispersions can be controlled via specialized measurements to reduce agglomeration.
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Daniel Liu
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Daniel Moog
July 13, 2020

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) can be used as a pigment base in applications such as coatings, plastics, and laminates. No matter the application, it is important to avoid the coagulation and agglomeration of the TiO2 dispersion during both the pigment production process and the end-use manufacturing process.


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Induron Protective Coatings Adds Maley to Sales Team

Bob Maley brings more than 40 years of experience to his role at Induron, from both the contracting and consulting sectors.
July 9, 2020
Induron Protective Coatings recently announced that Bob Maley has joined the company as sales manager for Florida.
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Trend-Setting Coatings

Coatings Trends & Technologies will feature educational conference sessions in a two-track format, as well as tabletop exhibits and various opportunities to network with industry colleagues.
July 9, 2020

Hundreds of coatings formulators and chemists are expected to attend Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT), which will be held September 9-10 in the Chicago suburb of Lombard, Ill. The event will feature educational conference sessions in a two-track format, as well as tabletop exhibits and various opportunities to network with industry colleagues.


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