, announced the launch of a redesigned website, located at www.benjaminmoore.com

DuPont Automotive announced the commercial introduction of its "Super Solids" coatings-application technology, allowing what the company is calling "ultra-low" VOC emissions in the application of clearcoat finishes.

Professional Paint Inc. and Jones-Blair Co. announced the completion of Professional Paint's acquisition of Jones-Blair's 27 service centers and related dealer-distribution operations through Professional Paint's newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary Stellar Kwal Paint.

The U.S. EPA has proposed HAP emissions limits for industrial coating processes for metal furniture and wood building products.

has appointed Ipiranga Commercial Quimica S.A., Sao Paulo, Brazil, exclusive distributor of Dominion Colour's pigments in Brazil.

has received General Motors Corp.'s Supplier of the Year award in recognition of PPG's performance, quality, service, technology, and value in supplying coatings and glass for GM operations worldwide during 2001.

PPG Industries Inc. has appointed Michael A. Ludlow, vice president, Industrial Coatings, to the newly created position of senior vice president, OEM Coatings, with responsibility for automotive, industrial, packaging, European, and light industrial coatings, and aerospace products.

is marking its 125th year of operation in 2002 with the publication of a company history.

Ameron International Corp. and PPG Industries Inc. announced an agreement under which Ameron has been appointed a worldwide distributor of PPG's PITT-CHAR XP fire-protective coatings.

Akzo Nobel announced the formal opening of the company's first decorative-coatings production plant in Russia, in a move the company said reflects its plan to tap the "huge potential" of the Russian market.