2019 August

August covers transportation coatings, bio-based/sustainable coatings advancements and new binder technology. This issue also includes several equipment-related articles and a directory of equipment suppliers.

Global Waves of Change

Created by Lower VOC Waterborne Epoxy Systems with Improved Performance

Henning Vogt Françoise Heine Matthew Sumpter Mingbo He Daniel J. Weinmann

August 7, 2019

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New waterborne epoxy resins and amine curing agents offer traditional epoxy performance while meeting the market’s desire for higher performance, lower cost and lower solvent content.

Dubai’s Museum of the Future Selects Fire Protection Technology to Safeguard Iconic Structure

August 1, 2019

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The iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai chose Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings to provide a fire protection coating solution for its breathtaking structure.

New Fireproofing Coating Delivers Safety and Value Across the Supply Chain

Peter Scott

August 1, 2019

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Users of protective coatings demand high-performance products that address multiple operational scenarios.

Protecting Industrial Facilities from Harsh Environmental Corrosion

August 1, 2019

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To maximize equipment life and safe production, innovative chemically bonded phosphate ceramic coatings provide durable protection from atmospheric and chemical corrosion.

AkzoNobel Partners with the Rijksmuseum for Live Restoration of Rembrandt’s Night Watch

August 1, 2019

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One of the world's most celebrated masterpieces, The Night Watch, will undergo the most innovative restoration in the history of art thanks to a partnership between Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum and AkzoNobel.

The EPA’s Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Final Rule

Generators Must Indicate the Hazards of Contents, but Have Flexibility

Del Williams

August 12, 2019

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To enhance safety and environmental protection, the EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Final Rule, which became effective federally last year, requires identification including the words "Hazardous Waste," a description of the container's hazards, and the date the accumulation started on each container.

Flexible, Non-Contact Film Thickness Measurement

Martin Rola

August 9, 2019

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Called Advanced Thermal Optics (ATO), the sensing means behind the system enables for highly accurate film thickness to be measured with a non-contact means on cured or uncured organic powder and powder enamel in a way that is extremely adaptable to the production environment.

Controlling Air Temperature to Improve Finish Quality

Michael Bonner

August 8, 2019

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Why do we continue to have temperature-based process fluctuations when we have a very tightly controlled ambient environment? It turns out that there is not just one single answer. To understand it, we must start by understanding the hierarchy of the various temperatures involved in the painting process.

Sustainability: A Challenge and an Opportunity

Kristin Johansson

August 2, 2019

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Sustainability has been a hot topic for many years, but it seems to be experiencing a resurgence in recent months. PCI recently reached out to Helen Mets, President DSM Resins & Functional Materials, to get her thoughts on the topic.

New Bio-Based Solvent Supports Quest for Safer and More Sustainable Coatings

Dr. Fabien Deswarte Dr. Con Robert McElroy

August 6, 2019

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For companies looking for high-performance, nontoxic, sustainably produced solvents, a new bio-based solution offers a safer and high-performing alternative to the toxic dipolar aprotic solvents traditionally used in the paint and coatings industry.

Dispersible Polymer Powders for Biocide-Free Wall Paints

Dr. Lada Bemert

August 5, 2019

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WACKER has developed a dispersible polymer powder that allows manufacturers to formulate interior wall paints in powder form. The technology does not require the addition of biocides and offers key advantages when it comes to storing and transporting paints.

Transportation Coatings Outlook

Increase in Demand for Passenger Cars and New Shipbuilding Will Drive the Growth of Transportation Coatings

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

August 1, 2019

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The transportation industry is among the world’s most competitive industries. This is driven by ever evolving technologies, regulatory policies and consumer expectations.

Cardolite Opens New Innovation Center and Corporate Office

June 21, 2019

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Cardolite Corp. recently celebrated the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters located in Bristol, Pennsylvania.

H.B. Fuller Sells Surfactants, Thickeners and Dispersants Business

June 13, 2019

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H.B. Fuller Co. has signed an agreement to sell its surfactants, thickeners and dispersants business to Tiarco LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textile Rubber and Chemical Co. Inc.

Gelest Announces Acquisition of Bimax

July 5, 2019

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Gelest Inc., a materials science innovator and New Mountain Capital portfolio company, announced the acquisition of Bimax, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty monomers and polymers.

Synthomer Acquires Omnova Solutions Inc.

July 5, 2019

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Specialty chemicals provider Synthomer plc has reached an agreement with OMNOVA Solutions Inc. on the terms of an acquisition of OMNOVA.

Pilot Chemical Wins Top Workplaces Award

June 28, 2019

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Pilot Chemical Co. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Cincinnati Enquirer.

ALTANA Buys Business from the Paul N. Gardner Co.

July 5, 2019

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The specialty chemicals group ALTANA has acquired the operating assets of the Paul N. Gardner Co. Inc., Pompano Beach, Florida.

Borchers Americas Announces New Distributor

June 28, 2019

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Borchers has selected Lorama Group as its new distributor for the coatings, paints and printing inks markets in Canada.

Ashland Announces Partnership Agreement for Spain and Portugal

June 28, 2019

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Ashland has appointed Anagraf Comercial Grafica SL as its new partner to distribute Ashland's varnishes, laminating adhesive and primers for the label printing industry.

ALTANA ACTEGA Division Inaugurates New Innovation Center

June 21, 2019

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ACTEGA Rhenania, a global specialist in coatings and adhesives, inaugurated its new laboratory building in Grevenbroich, Germany, on June 5.

Applied Graphene Materials and CAME Sign Distribution Agreement

June 21, 2019

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Applied Graphene Materials has signed a distribution agreement with CAME srl, Milan, Italy, a leading international chemical distributor.

Univar Solutions to Carry Dow Polyols and Isocyanates in U.S. and Canada

June 7, 2019

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Dow has selected Univar Inc. as a key North American channel to market, distributing Dow's broad product portfolio of polyols and isocyanates effective April 1, 2019.

BASF Unveils Automotive Color Trends for 2019-2020

July 5, 2019

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ACT/9, the title of BASF's Automotive Color Trends 2019-20, is a demand to shape the future with an active attitude.

Orion Engineered Carbons to Expand Gas Black Production Capacity

June 20, 2019

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Carbon black supplier Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. will expand its production capacity for gas blacks at its plant in Cologne (Kalscheuren), Germany.

Ingevity Appoints Maroon Group as Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Rosin Esters

June 20, 2019

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Ingevity, a global supplier of bio-based tackifying resins for adhesives, appointed Maroon Group LLC, Avon, Ohio, as the exclusive U.S. distributor for its WestRez rosin ester product line.

DSM and Chenyang Step Up Collaboration in China

June 7, 2019

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Royal DSM and Chenyang Group, a manufacturer of environmentally friendly paints and coatings in China, announced plans to collaborate more extensively to drive sustainable coating solutions in the Chinese market.

CPCA Members Elect New Board Chair

June 14, 2019

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The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) held its 106th Conference and Annual General Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 22-23 and elected a new Board Chair.

Industry Experts Invited to Submit Papers for American Coatings Conference

June 21, 2019

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The American Coatings Association, in partnership with Vincentz Network, is inviting papers for the 2020 American Coatings Conference.

Waterborne Symposium Issues Call for Papers

June 21, 2019

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The School of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi is inviting industry professionals to submit abstracts for the 47th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium.

Study Predicts Green Coating Market to Reach $101 Billion by 2024

July 10, 2019

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According to a new study from Research and Markets, the green coating market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.82%.

NACD Members Testify Before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

June 21, 2019

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National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) members John Logue of Royale Pigments and Chemicals Inc. and Bert Eshaghpour of Wego Chemical Group Inc. testified before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, highlighting the negative impact that the 25% import duties proposed under List 4 of the Section 301 tariffs on goods imported from China will have on their businesses and the chemical distribution industry as a whole.

Study Reports Exterior Applications Account for Majority of Aerospace Coatings Demand

July 10, 2019

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Persistence Market Research has released a study of the aerospace coatings market that projects promising expansion during the next decade of approximately $1.5 billion.

Protective Coatings Field Kit from Paul N. Gardner Co. Inc.

August 1, 2019

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A complete solution to evaluate the environmental conditions prior to painting, this kit allows users to evaluate the paint thickness in accordance with SSPC PA-2.