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Sachtoperse Functionalized Pigments Provide Direct Chemical BondingSachtleben has expanded its Sachtoperse family of barium sulphate pigments to include new patented, functionalized pigments designed to optimize paint properties and meet new requirements in the coatings market.
Jamil Baghdachi Receives Industry Excellence AwardDr. Jamil Baghdachi, Director of the Coatings Research Institute at Eastern Michigan University, received the Industry Excellence Award.
New Opportunities Emerge in International MarketsAs the U.S. economy falters, new opportunities continue to emerge in international markets for ArmorThane, Inc. This manufacturer and distributor of protective coating products and equipment has sold limited amounts to other countries for a number of years.
WACKER POLYMERS Announces Price IncreaseWACKER POLYMERS is raising its prices for VINNAPAS® vinyl acetate-ethylene and ethylene-vinyl chloride-based copolymer dispersions in the Americas.
LANGGUTH AMERICA Doubles Its Space, Adds StaffLANGGUTH AMERICA has moved to a new building, doubling its productive space.
VOC-Free Alternative for Green Coatings: The Future of Emulsion PolymerizationNew regulations, market needs and customer requirements demand new emulsion formulations that are low in VOC content. Many of these new formulations use hydrophobic monomers that present significant challenges regarding productivity and monomer conversion.
Amine Blush Testing: Elusive Mystery or Good Old-Fashioned Organic Chemistry?Two recurring issues in the coatings industry that owners, applicators and inspectors struggle with is how to accurately determine whether amine blush is present on epoxy coatings, and the ability to differentiate an amine blush from an amine bloom.
Coil-Coated Metal Chosen for World-Class Soccer StadiumCoil-coated aluminum was chosen to clad the first world-class soccer stadium in the United States: LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, KS.
Water-Repellent Latices for Wood CoatingsWood is a very popular building material not only for exterior applications such as window frames and cladding but also for the creation of outdoor living space such as wooden patios, decks, fences and garden furniture.
Coil-Coated Metal Chosen for World-Class Soccer StadiumCoil-coated aluminum was chosen to clad the first world-class soccer stadium in the United States: LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, KS.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Posts Training ScheduleSherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is offering training sessions designed for professionals in the collision-repair industry who seek advancement and increased knowledge in their field. Courses will be offered through June 28, 2012.
CLASSIFIEDS/ONLINE EXHIBITS05/16/12
Positions AvailablePAINT & BODY ENGINEERHyundai Motor Company
Fountain Valley
CA
This position will be responsible for validating product complaints, qualitative analysis, recalling and analysis of warranty parts and the reporting of any existing systematic product problems. Apply at: http://www.hyundaiusa.com/about-hyundai/CareersHMA/CareersHMA.aspx ... More
05/01/12
Positions AvailableMANAGER, DISTRIBUTOR SALESUnimin Corporation
Your ability to extend and solidify important relationships is precisely what we’re looking for! At Unimin Corporation, a leading U.S. producer of industrial minerals, we have an immediate opportunity for ... More
04/12/12
Positions AvailableREGIONAL SALES MANAGERRhino Linings Corporation (RLCorp)
Rhino Linings Corporation (RLCorp) the world leader in sprayed-on linings and industrial applications has an exciting career opportunity for two experienced direct sales managers for both our Northeast and ... More
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EventsMay 22, 2012
Radiation Curing Technology
This three day intensive course provides a firm foundation in the chemistry, principles and applications of ultraviolet and electron beam technologies.
May 22, 2012
United Soybean Board's Coatings/Inks/Solvents Technical Advisory Panel (TAP)Topics to be covered at the Technical Advisory Panel include: the global soybean outlook, soy concentrates and isolates for use in coatings, soy-based dispersants for coatings and inks, new soy-based solvents, high-performance soy-based thermosetting materials, and improving performance of soy-based powder coatings.
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