Gallagher-Kaiser Corp. (GK), a turn-key supplier of paint finishing systems, has been honored with a General Motors (GM) 2014 Supplier of the Year Award.

The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) announced the launch of the Salt Lake City Chapter.

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released two documents specific to aluminum:  the combined AAMA 609 & 610-15 “Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum” and CW-10-15 "Care and Handling of Architectural Aluminum from Shop to Site."

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final risk assessment for n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), a chemical commonly used to remove paint and other coatings.

BASF received General Motors’ (GM) Supplier of the Year Award for the 10^th time in the past 13 years.

Norman Hay plc has created a new entity that incorporates SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (ASC) and Surface Technology to provide a single global access point in surface coating technology.

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd. has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Toyo Ink Turkey Kimya Sanayi A.?., in Istanbul, Turkey.

Quest Automotive Products, a global manufacturer of automotive paints, finishes and repair products, made product donations for educational use valued at $593,962 in 2014.

Plasmatreat has won the Würth Future Champion Award 2015.

Three products introduced by PPG Industries in 2014 were chosen among the best new products of the year in an annual competition held by Architectural Record magazine.