Upon commercialization of these projects, more than 65% of the energy for its Roha, India, and Cuddalore, India, sites will be supplied by renewable sources. The investment process is expected to close after customary reviews in the coming weeks.
The Shepherd Color Company has hired a new regional sales manager - APAC. With 20 years of experience in account management, research & development, technical sales, and marketing roles in the coatings industry, he will support customers and distributors in several countries, including India, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.
This new pigment has a jet masstone color and high tint strength. Anticipated uses for Black 10G982 are high durability and heat coatings, such as coil and extrusion, automotive, industrial, architectural, powder, and other coatings.
New research from Smithers indicates that the market for organic, inorganic and special-effect high-performance pigments (including metallic and pearlescent products) is facing a pivotal year.
Dr. Uwe Dreyer is the new President of Schlenk Metallic Pigments GmbH, making him Division Manager of the Effect Pigments and Metallic Powders division at the medium-sized chemical group SCHLENK.