PPG’s Board of Directors has elected PPG President and Chief Executive Officer, Tim Knavish, as Chair of the company’s Board of Directors and CEO, and has appointed Michael W. Lamach as the new PPG Independent Lead Director and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

Characterized by anti-skid properties and high visibility over a long lifespan, the marking can enhance safety for bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians.

Former Senior Director of Technology for the Global Supply Chain R&D at Sherwin Williams joins Graphite Innovation & Technologies (GIT) as a member on its Board of Directors.

Responding to increasing demands for innovative coating solutions, Hempel’s new production facilities in Zhangjiagang substantially enhance capacity to better serve marine, energy and infrastructure customers. 

The mining industry has long been an important sector of the global economy, providing the raw materials necessary for various products, from electronics to infrastructure. However, mining operations can be incredibly damaging to the environment, negatively impacting local ecosystems and communities. Mark Dorgan, Technical & Sales Manager at SIFCO ASC, discusses how the industry can minimize its impact through selective brush plating.

EPS and GIT have partnered to add propeller coatings across EPS' fleet. The extensive application will maximize vessel performance with GIT’s eco-friendly, highly durable, and ultra-low friction foul-release coating.

In current practical applications, the classification of attapulgite clay is mainly based on its functions and uses. Colloidal attapulgite clay, combined with other soft clays and suitable additives, can be used in thin-layer coatings such as EPC coatings for casting, anti-corrosion coatings at certain high temperatures, insulation coatings, and anti-oxidation coatings. 

Increased regulatory scrutiny of lead, chromium, and zinc is driving the migration to heavy-metal-free corrosion inhibitors. In this article, several water-based resin technologies were selected to demonstrate the performance of heavy-metal-free corrosion inhibitors versus their zinc-containing counterparts.

This case history features Chicagoland's veteran-owned Rhino Shield elastomeric-ceramic coating business and highlights its newly updated formula that takes nanotechnology to the next level.

Research has shown that a thin cellulose film can inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus within minutes, inhibit the growth of bacteria including E.coli, and mitigate contact transfer of pathogens. The coating is invisible to the naked eye, and is abrasion resistant under dry conditions, making it suitable for use on high-traffic objects such as door handles and handrails.