Elementis Specialties Inc. will produce specialty rheological additives and dispersants for water-based coatings at Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s New Martinsville, WV, industrial park.
The Atlanta application support center operated by PPG Industries’ aerospace business has been recognized by Northrop Grumman Corp. as a 2011 Platinum Source Preferred supplier for quality and performance in providing coatings, sealants and value-added services.
Chemical manufacturer Oxea announced that it has once again expanded its production capacity for carboxylic acids within only a very short period of time.
A University of Houston (UH) researcher has developed a nanoparticle coating for solar panels that makes it easier to keep the panels clean, which helps maintain their efficiency and reduces the maintenance and operations costs.
Oil giant BP announced plans for a $100 million international research center that will focus on advanced materials, including smart coatings, metal alloys and composites, and protective membranes.
Caroll Mortensen, Director of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), approved the PaintCare California Architectural Paint Stewardship Program Plan on July 19 on behalf of the State of California.
Dr. May Shana’a has been named Group Vice President, Technology and Growth Strategy, for Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc.