The American Coatings Association (ACA) is seeking nominations for the Joseph J. Mattiello Lecture Award, to be presented at its American Coatings Conference, April 7-9, 2014, in Atlanta, Ga. Nominations must be received by Aug. 31, 2013. ...
Tags: ACA, Mattiello Memorial Lecture, Construction&Decoration
Nippon Paint has began construction of its new factory in northern Vinh Phuc province. The third and largest factory of the company in Vietnam, it will produce industrial paint for automobiles and motorcycles, heavy duty coatings, ...
Tags: Nippon Paint, Construction, Plant
Hempel, one of the world’s largest independent suppliers of decorative, marine and protective coatings, has announced the launch of a new range of intumescent coatings for passive fire protection of steel structures in the United Arab ...
Tags: Hempel, Construction&Decoration
Packaging, label and publishing products manufacturer Twin Rivers Paper has announced the launch of a new oil and grease-resistant (OGR), uncoated packaging paper Acadia Dairy Wrap. The paper, which is available in natural options, has ...
OMNOVA Solutions announced a new business group management structure within its Performance Chemicals segment with the objective of more effectively leveraging its extensive technology and product capabilities and global infrastructure for ...
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, completed Phase 2 of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) on 31 May with the registration of 255 different chemical substances. These include 155 ...
Tags: Switzerland, Clariant, Chemicals
Demand for disinfectant and antimicrobial chemicals in the U.S. is forecast to rise 6.1 percent annually to $1.6 billion in 2017. A rebound in building construction activity, in conjunction with an improving U.S. economy, will drive strong ...
Tags: Disinfectant, Antimicrobial, 2017
Gorham Paper and Tissue has appointed German company Commercial Paper Agents (CPA) as its exclusive distribution partner in Europe for its specialty packaging products. Gorham sales and marketing vice president Brian McAlary said, "The ...
Tags: CPA, Gorham, Specialty Packaging Products
TIGER Drylac U.S.A., Inc. has introduced to the North American market a limited edition powder coatings kit that includes 24 colors and finishes grouped under the Wheel Line for the Automotive Aftermarket segment. The kit includes three ...
Chemsultants International has hired Brandon True as a polymer chemist. In his position True will be responsible for analytical testing, product development, and problem solving projects. He will report directly to Berry Decker, PhD, ...
Tags: Chemsultants International, Polymer Chemist, Construction&Decoration
US-based Aqua Based Technologies has unveiled a new eco-friendly, water-based coating Aqualene 5050 that has high oil and grease resistance (OGR) for paper converting, food packaging and food service industries. Designed for use with ...
New Low-E Commercial Glass to Debut at AIA National Convention - Guardian Industries announces SunGuard Neutral 78/65, the newest addition to the SunGuard portfolio of low-E glass coatings. SunGuard Neutral 78/65 offers high visible ...
Tags: Low-E Commercial Glass, Glass, Construction
PPG Industries recently marked the startup of a new electronic materials group (EMG) manufacturing cell at its Springdale, PA., industrial coatings plant. This addition positions the company in the fast-growing global electronics market for ...
Tags: PPG, PA Facility, Construction&Decoration
IMCD is now distributing BioAmber’s biobased succinic acid (Bio-SA) in the Benelux, France, Iberia, Germany, Poland, South East Europe, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and Ireland, targeting customers in the resins and coatings ...
Coating Wood & Wood Composites Conference October 29-30, 2013 Omni Hotel Charlotte, NC The American Coatings Association is seeking abstract submissions for its fall Advancements in Coatings Series (ACSeries) conferences: Coating ...
Tags: ACA, Construction&Decoration, Wood