PPG Industries announced that it is increasing precipitated silica production capacity at its Lake Charles, LA, manufacturing plant by more than 10,000 tons per year in response to growing demand.
National Coatings Corp. (NCC), a manufacturer and supplier of elastomeric roof coatings, announced that Chris Whitehouse has joined the organization as the new National Sales Manager.
IGP North America LLC (IGPNA) has appointed Aris Rollins Senior Technical Sales Manager for the company’s North American divisions in the western United States.
Grace Matthews, a specialized middle-market investment bank, announced that it has spun off its non-chemical investment banking business into a new, independent, employee-owned entity.
Birds use sophisticated changes to the structure of their feathers to create multi-colored plumage, using a process that could pave the way for the creation of paints and clothing colors that won’t fade over time.
Huron Capital Partners LLC (Huron Capital) announced its specialty coatings ExecFactor® platform, Valentus Specialty Chemicals Inc. (Valentus), has acquired North Brunswick, NJ-based National Paint Industries Inc. (NPI).