The Seventh International Conference on Inorganic Materials, set for September 12-14, 2010, in Biarritz, France, is the latest in a series of interdisciplinary conferences devoted to all aspects of inorganic materials research. 28 July 2010
Ken Kreeger, Former Nordson Corp. Executive, Honored at PCI Annual Meeting 02 June 2010
The newly amended SUR/FIN 2010 Technical Conference Program contains more than 60 educational sessions. 06 May 2010
Increased demand spurs AkzoNobel to build an additional plant at its Ningbo multi-site for its Functional Chemicals business. 06 May 2010
The merger agreement provides for a wholly owned subsidiary of AZZ to acquire North American Galvanizing & Coatings in a two-step transaction. 04 April 2010
The Cleveland Coatings Society has set the program agenda for the 2010 ‘Sink or Swim Symposium,’ slated for May 18–19 at the University of Akron in Ohio. 15 March 2010
Douglas Kielbasa has been named Technical Service Engineer, Performance Coatings, for the U.S. Central Region by Enthone Inc., a business of Cookson Electronics. 19 February 2010
The Innovative Fluid Handling Group, or IFH, has purchased Phrophetstown, Ill.-based Williams Powder Coating and in the process created a new division called Powder Coaters, LLC. 08 February 2010
A newly released report from the Federal Reserve shows U.S. industrial production increased 0.1% in October after having averaged monthly gains of about 0.9% over the previous three months. The leading sectors were primary metals, which jumped 3.5%, and machinery output, which edged up 0.2%. 19 November 2009
Scores of surface finishers—and even a few suppliers—from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, were on hand recently for the 6th Annual New England Surface Finishing Regional, held at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, Mass. 19 November 2009
A newly released report from the Department of Labor puts job losses for the month of October at 558,000, bumping up the unemployment rate to 10.2%—up from 9.8% in September. 11 November 2009
MetoKote Corporation, a provider of protective coating applications based in the United States, has chosen Germany as the site for its new manufacturing plant. MetoKote recently broke ground on the new facility in the Southern German city of Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. The new investment, which represents $9.7 million, will also serve as a pilot project focused on reaching further customers in continental Europe. 11 November 2009
U.S. gross domestic product, or GDP, grew 3.5% in the third quarter, according to a newly released report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, or BEA. The increase, the first rise in a year, reflected higher consumer spending on durable goods—including automobiles—as well as investments in home building. By comparison, GDP decreased 0.7% in the second quarter. 01 November 2009
The 3rd quarter provided a mixed bag for several of the industry’s leading coating suppliers and chemical manufacturers. Preliminary numbers showed some are still feeling the effects of the global economic downturn, while others are recovering more quickly. 01 November 2009
The Sherwin-Williams Company and Wagner Systems, Inc., have formed an agreement designed to expand the relationship between the two companies, enabling product finishers using Sherwin-Williams innovative ProVisions™ program to purchase Wagner’s line of manual industrial powder coating equipment. 01 November 2009
Joe Powder, the powder coating expert featured in the monthly “Ask Joe Powder” section of Metal Finishing magazine, will now be available to answer reader inquiries online at Metal Finishing’s dedicated organic finishing website. 14 October 2009
Employers cut 263,000 jobs in September, bringing the U.S. unemployment rate to 9.8%—a 26-year high. That’s according to a report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. 07 October 2009
Jordan Barab, acting chief of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, recently signaled his organization’s intent to implement the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, commonly referred to as GHS, within the United States. 07 October 2009
DYMAX, Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced light-curable adhesives, coatings, and curing equipment, has announced the appointment of Peter Zazzaro as global director of quality and regulatory affairs. In his new position, Zazzaro will report directly to Greg Bachmann, president. 07 October 2009
ITW Gema and Alliance Surface Finishing, Inc., recently reached an agreement on a strategic global partnership to promote a new Alliance Surface Finishing-patented technology known as the Dual Coat System, or DCS. This new technology enables manufacturers to apply two different powder coat films within the same powder booth and then co-cure. 01 October 2009
On January 1, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, will, for the first time, require large emitters of heat-trapping emissions to begin collecting greenhouse gas, GHG, data under a new reporting system. This new program will cover approximately 85% of the nation’s GHG emissions and apply to roughly 10,000 facilities. 24 September 2009
The Chemical Coaters Association International, CCAI, has announced that beginning in 2010, it will host a new Finishing Technologies Pavilion at the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM tradeshow. 24 September 2009
The last day to register for COATING 2009, which takes place in Nashville, Tenn., is Friday, Sept. 18. After that time, only on-site registration will be available. 17 September 2009
AkzoNobel adjusts Performance Coatings and Specialty Chemicals portfolios as part of a realignment that will see the launch of two new business units and the merger of two others. 17 September 2009
The U.S. economy lost 216,000 jobs in August, pushing the nation’s unemployment rate to 9.7%, according to a newly released Labor Dept. report. While job losses are never good news, analysts are nonetheless encouraged by moderation in the overall loss of jobs. 10 September 2009
The National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF, is putting out the call for finisher exhibitors to participate in SUR/FIN 2010, set to take place in Grand Rapids, Mich., June 15–17. 09 September 2009
Metal Finishing magazine, the plating and coating industries’ technology magazine, is making it easier for finishers to connect with potential customers. Metal Finishing recently took the wraps off the new Finishers’ Directory, part of the newly revamped metalfinishing.com website. 02 September 2009
The Powder Coating Institute, or PCI, and NACE International, The Corrosion Society, or NACE, will be partnering to produce The North American Industrial Coating Show to be held at the Indianapolis Convention Center, Oct. 27-29, 2010. 26 August 2009
DuPont Powder Coatings recently launched a new website designed to give customers quick and easy access to information about its powder coatings brands and products. The easy-to-navigate design presents a bright and inviting appearance and includes comprehensive product, color and technical information as well as a digital color card showing the 400-plus RAL and standard colors and surface effects in stock and ready to ship same day. 26 August 2009
DuPont Automotive OEM Coatings has been named a GM Supplier of the Year for 2008. The honor, DuPont Automotive’s second in as many years, is in recognition of DuPont’s performance as a global provider of finishes. 20 August 2009
The Society of Vacuum Coaters, SVC, plans to hold its inaugural Topical Conference—also known as TopCon—on Nov. 3-5, 2009, at the Albuquerque Marriott, in Albuquerque, N.M. 20 August 2009
Second-quarter earnings reports from some of the largest chemical companies and coating materials suppliers, including BASF, Clariant, Dow, DuPont, and PPG, reflect diminished demand from key end-use sectors. 06 August 2009
The Electrocoat Association and the Chemical Coaters Association International have joined forces to bring the finishing industry the 2009 Electrocoating Seminar, which is scheduled to take place at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport in Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 11–12, 2009. 06 August 2009
The Electrocoat Association will hold its annual meeting Nashville, Tenn., at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, located at 2800 Opryland Drive, on Sept. 29, 2009. 06 August 2009
Two of Germany’s most important industrial and surface finishing events—Paint Expo and parts2clean—have set dates for 2010. 06 August 2009
U.S. powder coatings demand is projected to expand 3.5% annually to 445 million pounds in 2013, with a market value of $1.2 billion. Meanwhile, volume growth is expected to significantly outpace the gains of the 2003–2008 period as durable goods shipments are forecast to rebound from a weak 2008 base. These findings are courtesy of a newly released study from The Freedonia Group, Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio-based industry research firm. 09 July 2009
The Chemical Coaters Association International, CCAI, honored members for their service and dedication and installed its 2009–2010 officers and national board members during its recent annual meeting, held in Scottsdale, Ariz. 30 June 2009
Deterioration in the global economy resulted in soft first-quarter earnings numbers due to lower demand in many of the end-use markets serviced by major paint manufacturers and chemical suppliers. Suppliers are hopeful that the second quarter earnings will be much improved as customers seek to replenish inventories. 23 April 2009
On April 1 the Dow Chemical Company announced the completion of its acquisition of Rohm and Haas. The acquisition is a major step in Dow’s strategy of growing its performance products and specialty portfolio to deliver more consistent earnings growth. 08 April 2009
AkzoNobel Coatings has named specialty and fine chemical e-distributor ChemPoint.com its preferred North American supplier of AkzoNobel’s Interpon rapid supply and express color powder coatings products and services. These encompass stocking colors for industrial and architectural markets, as well as color delivery service where small batch color matches are provided within 48 hours. 11 March 2009
ITW Gema and MKB llc (Halo Coatings) have reached an agreement on a strategic global partnership to promote a new technology, known as the Halo Process. According to the parties, this unique process—which utilizes powder coatings that are designed to reflect light—is expected to impact markets where nighttime safety or reflectivity is important. 11 February 2009
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has added two distribution partners and new locations for two existing partners in its North American sales and service network. 22 December 2008
MetoKote Corporation, an industry leader in metal finishing processes, including electrocoat (e-coat), powder coat, and liquid paint, has opened its newest facility in San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico. The plant marks the eighth facility in Mexico for MetoKote, which has a total of 38 facilities across North America, South America, and Europe. MetoKote strategically located this facility in the San Luis Potosí area because of the rapid growth in this region and the strong demand for coatings. 19 November 2008
Wagner Systems, Inc., a worldwide, leading manufacturer of finishing equipment with plants in Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S., recently reorganized its service group to bolster customer support. 19 November 2008
The Sherwin-Williams Company has closed a definitive agreement to acquire the Liquid Coatings Subsidiaries of Inchem Holdings of Inchem Holdings International Ltd. Inchem, headquartered in Singapore, produces coatings applied to wood and plastic products in Asia. The coatings are made and sold in China, Vietnam, and Malaysia, and distributed to 15 other Asian countries. 19 November 2008
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