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ARTICLES

Top 5 News that Sticks

RPM Expansion Jumps to Top Spot

Readers last week were most interested in RPM’s acquisition of a Texas manufacturing plant.

Susan Sutton

September 27, 2021

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How does your company evaluate expansion opportunities? I’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Michelman Compostable Coatings Receive International Awards

Michem Coat 525 was honored at the 2021 PACKCON Star Awards, and HydraBan 8000 received an IFCA Star Award.

September 27, 2021

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Michelman recently announced that two of its Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-certified compostable coatings have received international recognition.

RPM’s Nance Named to Savoy Magazine’s 2021 List of Most Influential Black Corporate Directors

Nance chairs RPM’s governance and nominating committee.

September 22, 2021

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RPM International Inc. recently announced that Frederick R. Nance, a member of the company’s board, has been named to Savoy magazine’s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list.

AkzoNobel Receives SBTi Approval for Carbon Reduction Target

AkzoNobel reports that it is the first paints and coatings company to receive this endorsement.

September 16, 2021

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AkzoNobel recently announced that its commitment to setting science-based sustainability targets has been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The Importance of Uniform Light Delivery from UV Curing Systems

Beyond peak intensity and curing area, differences in uniformity can impact the delivered UV light dose and change the optimal setup for flood-curing systems.

Jason Tomei

September 13, 2021

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When selecting a UV flood-curing system, it is relatively easy to compare the advertised curing area and the peak intensity of the different systems and assume that higher values mean higher light delivery.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Arkema Acquisition of Ashland Performance Adhesives Dominates the News

The Ashland Performance Adhesives acquisition by Arkema remains our most popular news story for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

September 13, 2021

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Top 5 News that Sticks

Arkema Acquisition of Ashland Performance Adhesives Garners Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most drawn to yet another major industry acquisition.

Susan Sutton

September 7, 2021

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Sika Acquires Shenzhen Landun Holding

The combined offering will provide new growth opportunities in the fast-growing Chinese waterproofing market.

September 7, 2021

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Sika recently announced that it has acquired Shenzhen Landun Holding Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of waterproofing systems in China.

Covestro and Hesse Produce Life Cycle Assessment of Wood and Furniture Coatings

According to Covestro, formulations with Bayhydur quix 306-70 dry as quickly as those with solvent-based crosslinkers, in contrast to coatings with low-VOC, water-based standard hardeners.

August 31, 2021

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A study conducted by Covestro and coatings manufacturer Hesse GmbH & Co. KG focused on analyzing the life cycle assessment of different polyurethane wood coatings from raw material production to the applied coating in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of these systems and to reveal advantages and disadvantages for each technology.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika’s Latest Acquisition is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in Sika’s acquisition of Bexel Internacional.

Susan Sutton

August 30, 2021

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EVENTS

Industry

9/28/21 to 9/30/21

Sao Paulo

Brazil

Abrafati 2021

Combining the International Coatings Congress and the International Exhibition of Coatings Industry Suppliers, Abrafati has been around since 1989. Read More

Industry

10/5/21 to 10/7/21

Denver, CO

United States

Polyurethanes Technical Conference

The 63rd Polyurethanes Technical Conference will highlight the latest innovative polyurethanes technologies and discuss the most pressing issues facing the industry today. Read More

Industry

10/17/21 to 10/21/21

Las Vegas, NV

United States

35th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show

The Western Coatings Show is a regional conference and trade show serving primarily, but not exclusively, the Western U.S. and Canada.

Industry

11/17/21 to 11/19/21

Atlantic City, NJ

United States

Eastern Coatings Show

The Eastern Coatings Show features exhibitors and technical papers.

Industry

4/26/22 to 4/29/22

Karlsruhe

Germany

PaintExpo 2022

With its exhibition portfolio covering the entire process chains for wet painting, powder coating, and coil coating, PaintExpo is a leading trade fair in the field of industrial coating.

Industry

3/28/23 to 3/30/23

Nuremberg

Germany

European Coatings Show 2023

The European Coatings Show highlights trends and technologies in all aspects of the production of paints, coatings, sealants, construction chemicals, and adhesives.

Serving as the location for SOCMA’s Centennial Celebration, SOCMA Week 2021 will offer myriad opportunities for education, networking, and celebration.