John G. Breen retired as chairman of The Sherwin-Williams.

Santa Clara County, CA, has joined the growing list of government jurisdictions taking former suppliers of lead pigments and lead-based paint to court.

Several major elastomers-industry suppliers said they planned to launch a global Internet marketplace.

PPG Industries announced several management appointments, including the naming of Dick Beuke as vice president, Architectural Coatings.

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) announced the publication of “A Survey of the United States Industrial Maintenance Coatings Market.”

A more “spiritual, meditative feeling” will lead to a shift toward lighter colors “inspired by emotions, dreams and the senses,” the Color Marketing Group (CMG) says.

The LaQue Center for Corrosion Technology announced plans for the 52nd Sea Horse Institute.

The National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) announced the availability of the fifth edition of the association’s Labeling Guide.

Samuel Cabot has named John E. Schutz president of the 123-year-old manufacturer of wood-care products.

A call for recommendations that reflect the coatings industry’s longstanding position that “targeted, feasible and effective strategies” are needed to reduce the threat of childhood lead poisoning, the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) says.