Coventry Coatings Corp. , Newburgh, N.Y., purchased a 24,000 ft2 building in the Town of Newburgh, a major crossroads in New York State's Orange County. The facility will become home to all of the company's production, warehouse, research and development, and backoffice operations. A manufacturer of paint and specialty coatings products for the automotive refinish, heavy equipment, industrial and other markets, the company anticipates it will realize significant operating efficiencies at the Newburgh facility, which is more modern and much larger than its existing home.
Paints & Solvents, Indianapolis, has changed its identity to reflect the company's focus on providing expert coatings solutions for industry. As of Jan. 1, the company's name is Accessa Coatings Solutions. The company is a logistics and answer provider with more than 100 years of specialized coatings experience in electrostatic, wood, plastic, general industrial/metal and strippable applications. Service is a core value to the company and its employees strive to fulfill each customer's specific needs with the utmost satisfaction. The company has five locations throughout the Midwest and Southeast, as well as a network of dealers throughout the United States and Canada.
Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers' Association (SOCMA), Cincinnati, awarded the 2004 Responsible Care Achievement Award to Sun Chemical Performance Pigments' manufacturing facility in Muskegon, Mich. The award is given each year to manufacturing sites across the country that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to protecting human health and the environment. Responsible Care is a voluntary initiative within the chemical industry that supports continual improvement in environmental, health, safety and security performance.
