http://www.organicfinishing.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:11:05 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/_common/img/template/organic-finishing/site-logo.gif http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/11355/online-registration-open-for-the-inorganic-materials-conference-in-france/ 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. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/11355/online-registration-open-for-the-inorganic-materials-conference-in-france/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/10683/midwest-powder-coating-expands-operations/ Muncie, Ind.-based Mid-West Powder Coating invests in new equipment, production facility. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:10:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/10683/midwest-powder-coating-expands-operations/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/10685/american-finishing-resources-establishes-stock-hook-division/ Chilton, Wis.-based coating specialist responds to consumer demands for additional products and services. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:27:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/10685/american-finishing-resources-establishes-stock-hook-division/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/9790/pci-hall-of-fame-award-goes-to-ken-kreeger/ Ken Kreeger, Former Nordson Corp. Executive, Honored at PCI Annual Meeting Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/9790/pci-hall-of-fame-award-goes-to-ken-kreeger/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/9276/nasf-reveals-updated-technical-conference-program-for-surfin-2010/ The newly amended SUR/FIN 2010 Technical Conference Program contains more than 60 educational sessions. Thu, 06 May 2010 16:23:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/9276/nasf-reveals-updated-technical-conference-program-for-surfin-2010/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/9274/akzonobel-to-increase-production-capacity-in-china-/ Increased demand spurs AkzoNobel to build an additional plant at its Ningbo multi-site for its Functional Chemicals business. Thu, 06 May 2010 16:12:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/9274/akzonobel-to-increase-production-capacity-in-china-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/9275/he-orr-company-combines-ecoating-powder-coating-operations/ Latest H.E. Orr strategy designed to improve efficiencies and customer service while reducing costs. Wed, 05 May 2010 16:20:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/9275/he-orr-company-combines-ecoating-powder-coating-operations/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/8926/plasmatreat-to-open-us-sales-and-technical-center-/ Steinhagen, Germany-based Plasmatreat GmbH will mark the opening of its U.S. sales and technical Center in Elgin, Ill., with a plasma technology symposium and open house in June. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:55:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/8926/plasmatreat-to-open-us-sales-and-technical-center-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/8736/ppg-industries-opens-color-design-studio/ PPG Industries’ industrial coatings recently opened the Shmaze Color Design Studio to help manufacturers and industrial designers accelerate color design and prototype development. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:47:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/8736/ppg-industries-opens-color-design-studio/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/8543/north-american-galvanizing-coatings-inc-agrees-to-merge-with-azz-inc-/ The merger agreement provides for a wholly owned subsidiary of AZZ to acquire North American Galvanizing & Coatings in a two-step transaction. Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:19:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/8543/north-american-galvanizing-coatings-inc-agrees-to-merge-with-azz-inc-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/8083/cleveland-coatings-society-sets-agenda-for-may-conference-/ 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. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:41:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/8083/cleveland-coatings-society-sets-agenda-for-may-conference-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7987/sherwinwilliams-inks-distribution-agreement-with-spraylat-corporation-/ Sherwin-Williams has signed an agreement with Spraylat Corporation of Pelham, N.Y., to become the exclusive North American distributor of Spraylat EMI/RFI shielding finishes. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:42:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7987/sherwinwilliams-inks-distribution-agreement-with-spraylat-corporation-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7988/american-trim-upgrades-operations/ American Trim, a Lima, Ohio-based company specializing in the forming, decorating, and coating of metal and composite substrates, recently received $994,000 from the Ohio State Energy Plan to install a new state-of-the-art coating line. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7988/american-trim-upgrades-operations/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7518/chemical-coaters-association-international-west-michigan-chapter-to-present-at-surfin-/ The West Michigan Chapter of CCAI, the Chemical Coaters Association International, plans to conduct a session at SUR/FIN 2010 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7518/chemical-coaters-association-international-west-michigan-chapter-to-present-at-surfin-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7991/chemical-coating-suppliers-release-2009-4th-quarter-results-/ 2009 Fourth-quarter results from several leading paint suppliers and coating manufacturers reflect impact of rising demand and cost reductions. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7991/chemical-coating-suppliers-release-2009-4th-quarter-results-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7522/enthone-names-douglas-kielbasa-technical-service-engineer-us-central-region-/ Douglas Kielbasa has been named Technical Service Engineer, Performance Coatings, for the U.S. Central Region by Enthone Inc., a business of Cookson Electronics. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:50:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7522/enthone-names-douglas-kielbasa-technical-service-engineer-us-central-region-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7117/ifh-group-acquires-williams-powder-coating-/ 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. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/7117/ifh-group-acquires-williams-powder-coating-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6930/pci-nordson-to-hold-advanced-powder-coating-workshop-/ The Powder Coating Institute, or PCI, will hold an advanced two-day hands-on powder coating workshop Feb. 22–23. The event will take place at the headquarters of Nordson Corporation in Amherst, Ohio. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:56:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6930/pci-nordson-to-hold-advanced-powder-coating-workshop-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6932/process-cleaning-expo-set-for-may-/ The Process Cleaning Expo (PCx) 2010—the only event in North America dedicated to cleaning in the industrial manufacturing process—will be held in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky International Convention Center May 4–6, 2010. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6932/process-cleaning-expo-set-for-may-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6699/nordson-corporation-names-new-president-ceo/ The board of directors of Nordson Corporation recently named Michael F. Hilton president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 16, 2010. Hilton, who will also join Nordson’s board of directors, will succeed retiring president and CEO Edward P. Campbell, who will continue to serve as Nordson’s chairman of the board until the company’s Feb. 16, 2010 annual meeting of shareholders. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:46:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6699/nordson-corporation-names-new-president-ceo/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6288/drken-showcases-new-north-american-tech-center-/ Dörken Corporation USA, an operating unit of Dörken MKS-Systeme, Herdecke, Germany and a global leader in the manufacture of corrosion protection coating systems, trademarked under the name DELTA-MKS®, for a variety of parts including fasteners, springs, brackets clips and stamped parts, recently hosted an open house to unveil its new North American Technical Center in Grass Lake, Mich. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:32:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6288/drken-showcases-new-north-american-tech-center-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6289/american-finishing-resources-llc-achieves-iso-90012008-registration/ American Finishing Resources, LLC, or AFR, recently announced its Chilton Coatings Removal and Tooling Fabrication operations have become registered to the ISO 9001:2008 international standard. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:35:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/6289/american-finishing-resources-llc-achieves-iso-90012008-registration/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5842/dubois-chemicals-webinar-set-for-dec-17-/ Metal Finishing, in association with Dubois Chemicals, will present a webinar on Dec. 17, 2009. The one-hour presentation, based on an update on Dubois Chemical’s Zirconization™ technology, will focus on DuBois’ DuraTEC 110 Nonphosphate Cleaning and Pretreatment Solutions for Ferrous and Nonferrous Parts. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5842/dubois-chemicals-webinar-set-for-dec-17-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5843/apec-and-west-michigan-powder-coating-join-forces/ Automated Process Equipment Corporation, or APEC, has merged with West Michigan Powder Coating to form a new division within APEC. The new division retains the name of West Michigan Powder Coating but has moved operations to APEC’s facility in Lake Odessa, Mich. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5843/apec-and-west-michigan-powder-coating-join-forces/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5844/mankiewicz-coatings-expands-in-south-carolina-/ Mankiewicz Coatings LLC, a subsidiary of German-based Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co., announced plans to locate a new $2 million facility in Berkeley County, S.C. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5844/mankiewicz-coatings-expands-in-south-carolina-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5365/us-industrial-production-inches-up-01-in-october-/ 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%. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5365/us-industrial-production-inches-up-01-in-october-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5367/annual-new-england-surface-finishing-regional-serves-up-educational-networking-opportunities-/ 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. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5367/annual-new-england-surface-finishing-regional-serves-up-educational-networking-opportunities-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5183/us-unemployment-rate-hits-102-in-october-/ 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. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5183/us-unemployment-rate-hits-102-in-october-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5186/metokote-corporation-to-build-new-plant-in-germany/ 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. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/5186/metokote-corporation-to-build-new-plant-in-germany/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4917/us-gdp-up-35-in-the-3rd-quarter/ 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. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4917/us-gdp-up-35-in-the-3rd-quarter/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4918/mixed-3rd-quarter-reviews-for-coating-suppliers-chemical-manufacturers/ 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. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4918/mixed-3rd-quarter-reviews-for-coating-suppliers-chemical-manufacturers/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4919/wagner-sherwinwilliams-form-purchasing-agreement/ 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. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4919/wagner-sherwinwilliams-form-purchasing-agreement/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4567/joe-powder-joins-metal-finishings-roster-of-ask-the-experts-/ 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. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4567/joe-powder-joins-metal-finishings-roster-of-ask-the-experts-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4425/us-unemployment-rate-climbs-to-98-/ 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. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4425/us-unemployment-rate-climbs-to-98-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4426/osha-proposes-adoption-of-ghs-standards/ 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. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4426/osha-proposes-adoption-of-ghs-standards/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4427/dymax-taps-industry-veteran-to-head-up-regulatory-affairs-quality-control-/ 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. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4427/dymax-taps-industry-veteran-to-head-up-regulatory-affairs-quality-control-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4273/itw-gema-and-alliance-surface-finishing-team-up-to-market-new-powder-coating-process-/ 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. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4273/itw-gema-and-alliance-surface-finishing-team-up-to-market-new-powder-coating-process-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4151/epa-finalizes-the-nations-first-greenhouse-gas-reporting-system-/ 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4151/epa-finalizes-the-nations-first-greenhouse-gas-reporting-system-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4153/ccai-to-host-new-finishing-technologies-pavilion-at-the-fabtech-show-/ 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4153/ccai-to-host-new-finishing-technologies-pavilion-at-the-fabtech-show-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4009/coating-east-online-registration-ends-this-week-/ 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. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4009/coating-east-online-registration-ends-this-week-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4010/akzonobel-adjusts-performance-coatings-and-specialty-chemicals-portfolios-/ 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. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/4010/akzonobel-adjusts-performance-coatings-and-specialty-chemicals-portfolios-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3900/us-unemployment-rate-rises-to-97-in-august-/ 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. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3900/us-unemployment-rate-rises-to-97-in-august-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3901/countdown-to-surfin-2010-nasf-calling-on-finisher-exhibitors-/ 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. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3901/countdown-to-surfin-2010-nasf-calling-on-finisher-exhibitors-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3722/metal-finishing-launches-online-finishers-directory-/ 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. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3722/metal-finishing-launches-online-finishers-directory-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3578/nace-international-and-the-powder-coating-institute-pci-form-new-industrial-coatings-show/ 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. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3578/nace-international-and-the-powder-coating-institute-pci-form-new-industrial-coatings-show/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3581/dupont-powder-coatings-launches-new-website/ 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. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3581/dupont-powder-coatings-launches-new-website/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3406/dupont-automotive-oem-coatings-wins-gms-2008-supplier-of-the-year-award-/ 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. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3406/dupont-automotive-oem-coatings-wins-gms-2008-supplier-of-the-year-award-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3414/metal-finishing-magazine-to-conduct-webinar-on-the-forensic-analysis-of-coating-failures/ Metal Finishing continues its online webinar series with a presentation on the “Forensic Analysis of Coating Failures.” The webinar will be moderated by Ron Joseph, Metal Finishing's organic editor, and a full-time paint and coatings consultant. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3414/metal-finishing-magazine-to-conduct-webinar-on-the-forensic-analysis-of-coating-failures/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3417/society-of-vacuum-coaters-to-hold-inaugural-topical-topcon-conference-/ 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. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3417/society-of-vacuum-coaters-to-hold-inaugural-topical-topcon-conference-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3086/dismal-secondquarter-earnings-for-chemical-companies-coating-materials-suppliers-/ 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. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3086/dismal-secondquarter-earnings-for-chemical-companies-coating-materials-suppliers-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3113/the-electrocoat-association-and-chemical-coaters-association-international-plan-seminar-for-the-fall-/ 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. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3113/the-electrocoat-association-and-chemical-coaters-association-international-plan-seminar-for-the-fall-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3114/the-electrocoat-association-sets-date-for-annual-meeting-/ 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. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3114/the-electrocoat-association-sets-date-for-annual-meeting-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3116/paint-expo-parts2clean-events-planned-for-2010/ Two of Germany’s most important industrial and surface finishing events—Paint Expo and parts2clean—have set dates for 2010. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3116/paint-expo-parts2clean-events-planned-for-2010/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3037/powder-coating-demand-expected-to-rise-over-next-few-years-/ 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. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3037/powder-coating-demand-expected-to-rise-over-next-few-years-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3079/ccai-honors-board-members-installs-new-officers-/ 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. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3079/ccai-honors-board-members-installs-new-officers-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/2901/chemical-suppliers-paint-manufacturers-report-firstquarter-earnings-/ 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. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/2901/chemical-suppliers-paint-manufacturers-report-firstquarter-earnings-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/2856/dow-completes-acquisition-of-rohm-haas/ 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. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/2856/dow-completes-acquisition-of-rohm-haas/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3536/akzonobel-names-chempoint-distributor-partner-/ 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. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3536/akzonobel-names-chempoint-distributor-partner-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3669/itw-gema-halo-coatings-ink-deal-/ 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. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3669/itw-gema-halo-coatings-ink-deal-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3533/sherwinwilliams-expands-aerospace-coatings-distribution-/ Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has added two distribution partners and new locations for two existing partners in its North American sales and service network. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3533/sherwinwilliams-expands-aerospace-coatings-distribution-/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3528/metokote-opens-new-facility-in-mexico/ 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. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3528/metokote-opens-new-facility-in-mexico/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3530/wagner-reorganizes-service-group/ 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. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3530/wagner-reorganizes-service-group/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3532/sherwinwilliams-acquires-inchem/ 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. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/3532/sherwinwilliams-acquires-inchem/ http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/2586/epa-issues-neshap-standards-/ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing national emission standards regarding the control of hazardous air pollutants for nine metal fabrication and finishing area source categories. This final rule, which went into effect on July 23, establishes emission standards in the form of management practices and equipment standards for new and existing operations of dry abrasive blasting, machining, dry grinding, and dry polishing with machines, spray painting, and other spray coating, as well as welding operations. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.organicfinishing.com/view/2586/epa-issues-neshap-standards-/