Working closely with industry partners, CPCA has developed expert knowledge of the Canadian regulatory process with an advanced “early warning” system of what is coming down the pipe that could potentially impact raw material supply.
Philadelphia Mixing Solutions Ltd., a provider of in-tank mixing solutions, announced that its partner, Westpower Equipment Ltd., has expanded its sales force to better serve its customer base in British Columbia.
While the United States and Canada are like-minded on the importance of strong economic linkages, which will likely be the case for the foreseeable future, there will be differences in how each addresses other issues like the environment.
Chemtura Corp. announced that Azelis Americas will be the sole distributor for its Great Lakes Solutions flame retardant products in the United States and Canada.
Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc., creator of novel, high-performing specialty chemicals from renewable feedstocks, has partnered with Azelis Canada, part of Azelis Group, as its new Canadian distributor for the Elevance Clean® product line to the household, industrial and institutional (HI&I) market.
Uni-Select Inc. announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Guelph Paint and Bumper Supplies Inc. by FinishMaster Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Uni-Select.
RPM International Inc. has acquired Specialty Polymer Coatings Inc. (SPC), a Canadian manufacturer of high-performance coatings for the global oil and gas pipeline market with annual net sales of approximately $26 million.
CPCA seeks to play an instrumental role in helping its members find ways to attract qualified people to the coatings industry and effectively compete in a shrinking workforce.
With one of the highest standards of living, Canada is similar to the United States as an international leader in per capita coatings consumption rates at 8.4 kg/person.
