PPG Industries’ coil and building products – exterior coatings group announced that it is currently the only North American licensee for KYNAR ADS® II polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin by Arkema Inc., which is a key ingredient in DURANAR® ADS (air-dry system) coatings by PPG.
AkzoNobel's number-one ranking on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) has resulted in the company receiving the award of an Industry Leader, Gold Class distinction for excellent sustainability performance.
HMG Paints Ltd, the Manchester, UK-based paint manufacturer, has joined the EU-funded PolyGraph Project that aims to utilize the properties of graphene to develop pioneering materials that are stronger, tougher and more flexible than ever before.
Coatings manufacturer Hempel will continue to pursue strategic investments to grow the company thanks to a €500 million five-year revolving credit facility from HSBC, Nordea SEB and another bank.
PPG Architectural Coatings has teamed up with Make-A-Wish® America to help bring hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions through the power of color and a fresh coat of paint.
AkzoNobel and Evonik Industries have broken ground at the site of their production joint venture for chlorine and potassium hydroxide solution at Ibbenbüren in Germany.