PPG Industries Inc. announced the introduction of the "Optech" clearcoat, a one-component automotive clearcoat designed to offer enhanced mar and environmental etch resistance in automotive OEM applications.
RPM International Inc. CEO Frank Sullivan expressed confidence that the company will deal effectively with asbestos-related litigation following a decline in the company's stock price attributed to Sullivan's previous comments about the issue.
A recently issued European Union proposal for limits on VOCs in coatings in Europe closely mirrors recommendations made by CEPE, the European Council of the Paint, Printing Inks and Artists' Colours Industry, industry sources said.