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There are two main challenges facing protective coatings in high-moisture conditions: the issue of durability in a moisture-laden or immersion environment that is naturally more corrosive than a dry environment and the challenge of being able to properly cure a coating in the presence of moisture.

Paint and coatings manufacturer Axalta released its 68th annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report.

Specialty chemicals distributor Walsh & Associates Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, announced a new distribution relationship with EP Minerals LLC.

PPG has appointed Tony Wu as Vice President, Greater China Industrial Coatings and Global Electronic Materials.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. has hired Jeremy Rohen to be the Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development.

PPG announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire VersaFlex, a manufacturer specializing in polyurea, epoxy and polyurethane coatings for water and wastewater infrastructure, flooring, transportation infrastructure, and industrial applications.

Innovative Chemical Products has acquired Gardner-Gibson and Sun Coatings (Gardner-Gibson), a manufacturer of liquid-applied roof coatings, roofing products, driveway sealers and specialty paints.

Private equity firm Pritzker Private Capital has acquired the Vertellus group of companies, a specialty chemicals manufacturer.

Michigan-based Prefix Corp. has added over 30,000 square feet of production space to its existing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, expanding production capacity of its paint and finishing operations.

ECOS Paints is offering a line of air purifying paint that removes VOCs and other contaminants from the air.