The demand for coatings is expected to present countless opportunities for suppliers of raw materials and finished products in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region. Increasing urbanization and the growth of the middle class are also set to promote market prospects.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has appointed Marc Daniel Block Director, Regional Key Account Sales for its Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties (CAS) business unit.
Carestream Tollcoating, a provider of contract services specializing in aqueous and solvent coatings on flexible substrates, invested heavily in 2011 to better meet the needs of its advanced technology customers.
RPM International Inc. reported sharply improved net sales for its fiscal 2012 second quarter ended November 30, 2011. Net income increased slightly, and earnings per diluted share were flat, due to higher raw material and acquisition-related expenses.
TH Hilson Co. announced that effective January 1, 2012, it has been certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), with Certification Number 2005119559.
AkzoNobel announced plans to strengthen its position in packaging coatings by exercising the right to buy the remaining shares of Metlac, an Italian-based packaging coatings producer.