The program for PRA International’s Wood Coatings Congress has been finalized and is available on the congress website, www.pra-world.com/woodcoatings7.
The World Corrosion Organization (WCO) has been granted non-governmental organization (NGO) status by the United Nations Department of Public Information Non-Governmental Organization (DPI/NGO) section.
The global market for functional additives and barrier coatings for plastic packaging is set to grow by 4.3 percent in the 2009-2014 period, according to a new study by Pira International. In 2014, the sector will be worth $752 million compared to $609 million in 2009.
In testimony before a key House subcommittee, American Chemistry Council President and CEO Cal Dooley urged Congress to take the time to fix recently introduced legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ensure that it enhances public safety, preserves the ability of industry to innovate and protects American jobs.
The Western Coatings Technology Center (WCTC) at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one step closer to reality, as ground was broken on a new $2.5 million facility. It will be named after Kenneth N. Edwards, CEO of Dunn-Edwards Paint, in recognition of his efforts in helping to fund the project.
Celanese Emulsion Polymers, a leader in the production of water-based vinyl emulsions, announced that it has signed an LOI with Boysan to be its distributor in Turkey.
Tennant Co., a provider of cleaning technology, is teaming up with Diamabrush LLC, a manufacturer of concrete polishing and finishing solutions, to offer three unique concrete floor systems, including Polished Concrete, Easy-Prep and Aggressive Scrub.
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