PPG Industries' automotive refinish business has launched P190-6930 Performance Clearcoat. The new 2.1 clearcoat is intended specifically for use with waterborne AQUABASE® Plus basecoat by PPG. It is designed for high-production ...
Tags: Construction, PPG
Huber Engineered Materials, a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, has increased capacity at its precipitated alumina trihydrate (ATH) plant in Bauxite, Arkansas by 30 percent. “Huber has a long-term, multi-stage plan to ...
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Manufacturers of aqueous high-gloss and wood coatings now have a new solvent-free, high-performance additive that eliminates foam without compromising surface appearance or integrity: Troykyd D209W from Troy Corporation. Highly compatible ...
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The Indian paint industry is likely to surge from the current level of about Rs. 40,600 crore to about Rs. 62,000 crore by 2016 witnessing double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 20 percent, according to The Associated ...
Tags: Paint Industry, Positive Outlook
According to the new research report "Epoxy Resin market by Application (Coatings, Electronics, Construction, Wind Turbine, Composites, and Adhesives) and Geography - Trends & Forecast to 2019" by MarketsandMarkets, the market of epoxy ...
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An Italian professor has created an artificial skylight that simulates a sunny blue sky. Lighting is the first UK magazine to speak to him about his astonishing invention If you have the opportunity in the next few weeks, make an ...
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Evonik has invested in its German operations with new large-scale industrial plants, capacity expansions, and new research centers. The company plans to invest some two billion Euros of the extensive investment program it has developed as ...
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Scott Bader Asia Pacific is exhibiting advanced composites at the 20th China International Composites Industrial Technical Expo (CCE 2014), taking place from 3-5 September at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre. This ...
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Natural Creations Luxury Vinyl Tile with the I-Set Installation System by Armstrong. Armstrong Industries' new Natural Creations Luxury Vinyl Tile with the I-Set Installation System is an all-in-one commercial flooring system promising ...
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Coatings, paints, and paint-related material are all regulated as hazardous materials (hazmat) when shipped by ground, air, ocean, or rail. Businesses that ship hazmat by air must comply with international rules set by the International Air ...
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PPG Industries has completed the sale of substantially all the assets of its Mount Zion, Illinois, glass manufacturing facility to automotive glass manufacturer Fuyao Glass America Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed. Fuyao plans to ...
Tags: Construction, Glass, Float Glass, Specialty Glass
The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), an indicator for the multifamily market released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), posted a gain of five points to a reading of 58 for the second quarter. It is the 10th straight ...
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The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, a federally recognized Native American tribe located in northeastern Nebraska, and the Tribe’s Utilities Commission have reached a settlement with the United States to improve the Tribe’s drinking ...
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Ardex' FH Sanded Floor and Wall Grout. Ardex' FH Sanded Floor and Wall Grout is the ideal grout for everyday interior and exterior tile installations when installing types of tile including porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaics and ...
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have formed a new initiative designed to ensure the use of sustainable and environmentally protective products in buildings by applying technical and ...