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ACTEGA Inaugurates New Integrated Site in Brazil

In a first step, the company is merging the administration, production, and R&D activities from two existing Brazilian sites in Guarulhos and Barueri into the new site in Araçariguama.

February 4, 2020

ACTEGA do Brazil, a company of ALTANA, recently announced that it has inaugurated a new integrated site in the city of Araçariguama in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.

Chromaflo Technologies Appoints Finlaw Product Development Specialist

In her new position, Sheena Finlaw will be responsible for developmental and technical support to Chromaflo’s customer base.

January 28, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Sheena Finlaw has joined the company, serving as product development specialist position in the Coatings Department.

Housing Starts Finish 2019 Strong with December Increases in Both Single- and Multi-Family Sectors

Single-family housing starts increased 11.2% in December, while the multi-family sector jumped 29.8%.

January 27, 2020

Total housing starts increased 16.9% in December 2019 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.61 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department.

AkzoNobel Partners with Midwest Outdoor Marketing to Deliver Enhanced Support for Yacht Coatings

As of January 1, 2020, with the support of independent manufacturers’ representative group Midwest Outdoor Marketing, yacht professionals and retailers across the Midwest will receive enhanced service levels and additional support.

January 23, 2020

AkzoNobel and Midwest Outdoor Marketing recently announced a new partnership to enhance service levels for yacht coatings customers in the Midwestern U.S.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Huntsman Divestment

Last week, readers were most interested in Huntsman’s recent completed $2 billion divestment.

Susan Sutton

January 20, 2020

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SULZER MIXPAC USA INC.: Two-Component Dispensing Systems for Naval Applications

With their consistent mix quality, the systems reportedly reduce labor time and increase efficiency by decreasing the need for hand coating.

January 16, 2020

Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc. recently announced that its MIXPAC MixCoat Flex and MixCoat Spray cartridge-based two-component dispensing systems are ideal for touch-up and repair work of weld seams and difficult-to-reach areas on Navy ships.

Sika Achieves Record Sales in 2019

In a challenging market environment, Sika reports that its growth in all regions was stronger than the market in 2019.

January 13, 2020

Sika recently announced that it recorded double-digit growth and achieved a sales record of CHF 8.11 billion (approximately $8.3 billion) in the 2019 business year.

Seal For Life Completes Four Acquisitions, Names Oravitz CEO

With these acquisitions, Seal For Life reports that it has broadened its portfolio of protective coating technologies, expanded its range of applications, and significantly grown its presence in North America.

January 10, 2020

Seal For Life recently announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Flame Control Coatings, Highland International, LifeLast, and US Coatings.

BASF’s Mangano to Discuss Rheology Modifiers at Cleveland Coatings Society Tech Dinner

John Mangano will discuss “Understanding and Use of Rheology Modifiers for Waterborne Coatings” at the CSS Tech Dinner.

January 9, 2020

The Cleveland Coatings Society (CCS) recently announced that John Mangano, technical service specialist for BASF, will participate in the CSS Tech Dinner on January 16.