Syrgis Performance Specialties, a manufacturer of UV light absorbers, has extended its partnership with Viachem Ltd. for sales and marketing representation for its MAXGARD® UV light stabilizers.
Three business groups of the The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, showcased high-performance, innovative solutions for coatings manufacturers at Interlakokraska 2010, the international exhibition for the coatings industry held March 9-12, 2010, in Moscow.
According to a new study by the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, consumption of the five leading additives for coatings and inks was 1.72 billion pounds, worth $3.47 billion in 2009.
World demand for carbon black is forecast to rise 4.3 percent per year through 2013 to 11.6 million metric tons, bolstered by a healthy global rubber market over the same period.
The United Soybean Board is hosting a coatings, inks and solvents technical advisory panel meeting, scheduled for May 4-5, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport in Indianapolis, IN.
The University of Minnesota is offering a Coating Process Fundamentals short course. The course will take place June 8-10, 2010, at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
RadTech, The Association for UV and EB Technology, has announced the opening of registration for The Global UV/EB Event: UV & EB Technology Expo & Conference 2010, held May 24-26, 2010, in Baltimore, MD.
The 3V Inc., N.A., Dayton, OH, has announced new distribution agreements with Dunleary Inc., TCR Industries, EMCO Chemical, LV Lomas, D&F Distributing and DB Becker.