The radiation-curable coatings market in North America is witnessing steady growth due to the increasing awareness of environment-friendly technology and the need for high productivity. Moreover, increasing compliance with the stringent environmental legislation on solvent emission for a greener and safe environment is impelling the demand for radcure coatings.
Akzo Nobel has been ranked as the chemicals industry leader on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes (DJSI), recognizing the company’s ongoing commitment to improving its social responsibility performance.
Dow Corning Corp. will participate in the Protective Coatings Conference this October with a presentation by Steven R. Block of the company’s Fluorine Business Program. Block will present “New Chemistry Improves Surface Performance” during Session 4: Applications in Service, taking place at 9 a.m., October 25.
The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has launched a new website to serve job seekers in the converting industry and members with positions to fill.
Tom Murray has been named the director of sales and marketing for Gage Products Co., Ferndale, MI, a global supplier of test fuels, paint solvents and closed-loop paint-system recycling technology for the automotive industry.
MetoKote Corp., Inc., a provider of protective coating applications services, has hired Jinsong Lin as general manager, Asia/Pacific Rim. Lin will be responsible for establishing and growing MetoKote operations within this region.
Vergason Technology Inc. (VTI), a manufacturer of thermal evaporation, cathodic arc, and sputtering coating technologies, has named Tom Calzolaio, C.P.M., as materials manager based at the company’s headquarters in Van Etten, NY.
ExpoCoating 2008 - The International Exhibition and Conference for Coatings and Surface Treatment will be held at the WTC Congress Center in Moscow April 8-10, 2008.
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