The annual ChinaCoat show was held November 20-22, 2013, in Shanghai. This article contains just a sampling of what PCI editors discovered at the show. 

Arkema Inc. and Andes Chemical Corp. have announced a strategic alliance that includes distribution of a wide range of specialty chemicals for paints and coatings throughout the Caribbean, Central America and portions of South America.

Hockmeyer Equipment has added the NSP Corp. of Japan as the newest member of the company’s sales team.

BASF announced plans to build a Polyurethane Systems House in Geismar, LA.

Representing a new chapter in the company’s history in the Delaware Valley, The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow), Midland, MI, inaugurated a new Northeast Technology Center (NTC) in Collegeville, PA.

Oxea will increase list and off-list prices on a number of products effective July 1, 2013, or as contracts allow.

Oxea will increase off-list prices on a number of solvents effective July 1, 2013, or as contracts allow.

Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc. will raise prices for products shipped within North America effective July 1, 2013.

Arkema will be increasing prices on its Luperox^® and Vul-Cup^® organic peroxide products in the Americas.

BASF announced plans to expand manufacturing capabilities for products marketed under the Joncryl^® trade name at plants located in Wyandotte, MI, and Monaca, PA.