Michelman Opens China Sustainability Center Michelman recently announced it has opened a sustainability center at its Shanghai offices. January 22, 2019 The new China-based Center is reportedly part of Michelman’s growth plan in the Asia Pacific region.Read More
PPG Named a Best Employer for Diversity PPG recently announced that it has been named to the “Best Employers for Diversity” list in 2019 by Forbes magazine. January 17, 2019 The ranking includes top companies in the U.S. that demonstrate a dedication to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.Read More
Slow Growth Predicted for U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders October through December order levels are running significantly higher than the fourth quarter of 2017. January 16, 2019 Manufacturing technology orders were $458 million in November 2018, down 2% from October levels and up 7% from November 2017.Read More
Testing Scratch Resistance Beyond the Surface New tests do more than scratch the surface of automotive coatings. January 9, 2019 Know that sickening feeling when you exit the grocery store and find your car has been banged up by a runaway shopping cart?Read More
RPM Second Quarter 2019 Sales up 3% Fiscal 2019 second-quarter net sales were a record $1.36 billion. January 9, 2019 RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2019 second quarter.Read More
Automotive Coatings Market Continues to Rise Refinish formulations continue to gain center stage in the automotive coatings market. January 2, 2019 The automotive coatings market is expected to witness an increase in volume sales in 2018 over 2017. Read More
PPG to Acquire Whitford Worldwide The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2019. December 27, 2018 PPG recently announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Whitford Worldwide Co. Read More
Growing Construction Industry to Drive Polymer Binders Market The global construction output is projected to grow by 85% to reach $15.5 trillion by 2030. December 12, 2018 The polymer binders market is estimated to be $24.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $35 billion by 2023. Read More
CREATIVE MATERIALS: Silicone-Based Adhesive December 11, 2018 This company introduces 127-30HV, an electrically conductive silicone-based adhesive, ink, and coating.Read More
PPG to Invest $1.7 Million in Coatings Facility The new cell is expected to be fully operational in January 2019. December 7, 2018 PPG recently announced a $1.7 million investment in a new dispense cell at its Kunshan, China, coatings manufacturing facility.Read More