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Global Coatings Market: $99 Billion in 2011In 2010, the global coating market hit about $90 billion and is expected to grow about 10 percent to $99 billion in 2011. This information is presented in “Global and China Coating Industry Report, 2010-2011,” a new research report developed by ResearchInChina that has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd.
Oxea Raises Prices in North America and EuropeOxea announced that it will increase list and off-list prices on a number of products.
PPG Coatings Recognized for Contribution to Capitol Dome RestorationPPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings business (PPG-PMC) has received The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) 2012 George Campbell Award during SSPC 2012 at the Tampa Bay Convention Center in Florida. The honor recognizes the performance of PPG-PMC’s spot primer and finish coatings used in the restoration of the U.S. Capitol Dome in Washington, DC.
New Antimicrobial Meets Performance and Low-VOC RequirementsFungal spoilage and algal defacement of industrial and private structures has been an ongoing challenge to the coatings industry for decades.
New Antimicrobial Meets Performance and Low-VOC RequirementsFungal spoilage and algal defacement of industrial and private structures has been an ongoing challenge to the coatings industry for decades.
Applying Statistical Design of Experiments to VAE-Based Coatings DevelopmentWhen developing and introducing new technology, customers expect supporting data on how to best use new products.
New Antimicrobial Meets Performance and Low-VOC RequirementsFungal spoilage and algal defacement of industrial and private structures has been an ongoing challenge to the coatings industry for decades.
Environmental Challenges Demand New Color SolutionsThe increasing pressure placed on the use of metals through legislation and risk assessment has significantly affected the way in which color targets are achieved.
Selecting Resins for Wood Coating Applications: A Guide for FormulatorsFormulating wood coatings can be challenging, given the variety of resins available and the diverse applications in the industry.
New 3 Sigma Coating Line Nears Completion
3 Sigma is installing a wide-format specialty coater, with production trials beginning in the first quarter of 2012.
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Product of the MonthThe Coat of Silence™ sound-reduction system is applied using a three-step application process of two 8-mil layers of resilient base coat followed by an 8-mil mass building finish coat.
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EventsSeptember 11, 2012
Coatings Trends and Technologies
Coatings Trends & Technologies is a two-day event that provides a resource-rich environment where attendees gain the most current technical knowledge that will help them in their coatings formulations, as well as connect with key suppliers in an interactive exhibit hall and network with peers. February 06, 2012
Polymers and Coatings Introductory Short CourseThe Polymers and Coatings program, an integral part of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department of the College of Science and Mathematics, offers both an Undergraduate Concentration and a Masters degree in Polymers and Coatings Science.
WebinarsFebruary 28, 2012
A New Era in Superwetters for Waterborne and UV-Curable Coatings and InksThe growth in waterborne and radiation-cured coatings and inks far exceeds that of their solventborne equivalents today. The need for lower-VOC, "greener" materials and reduced economics (inventory reduction and faster production speeds) all contribute to this growth, and this in turn increases the need for superwetters.
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