Spectratek Technologies has appointed distribution representatives for its recently introduced holographic product, Geometric Pigment.

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes said it has been selected as the preferred provider of automotive paint and related products by the Fix Auto chain of collision-repair centers in Canada.

PPG Industries was recognized with an R&D Magazine “R&D 100” award for the development of a two-coat automotive electrodeposition process.

Netzsch announced the launch of a new Web site.

ASTM invites coatings chemists to participate in a project to modify EPA 311 gas chromatographic (GC) method for identification and quantification of VOCs and HAPs in paint and related materials.

The Valspar Corp. said it has acquired the 50% stake in Farboil.

Chemcentral said it has resumed operations at its facilities in Kent, WA, in the Seattle area, following a Sept. 13 fire.

BASF Corp.’s Industrial Coatings group announced the commercial introduction of Inova, a one-component (1K) proprietary automotive clearcoat system designed for use with solventborne basecoats.

ASTM announced plans for a symposium on weathering and durability issues, “Durability 2000: Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering Testing,” scheduled for Jan. 25-26, 2000.

Dexter has named David G. Gordon president and chief operating officer.