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PPG's Tim Knavish (left) and Michael W. Lamach (right).

PPG Board of Directors Elects New Chairman and CEO; Appoints New Independent Lead Director

September 28, 2023
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PPG’s Board of Directors has elected PPG President and Chief Executive Officer, Tim Knavish, as Chair of the company’s Board of Directors and CEO, and has appointed Michael W. Lamach as the new PPG Independent Lead Director and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee.




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Video showing how to save unused paint.

Trade Bodies Collaborate in Joint Industry Effort to Help Consumers Be More Sustainable

September 26, 2023
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The British Coatings Federation and the Painting and Decorating Association have collaborated to produce a new video that will help consumers save time, money, and resources when painting. As well as tips on how to store paint brushes and rollers overnight, the video explains how to recover paint from painting tools before washing them. 


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Sherwin-Williams' 2024 Color of the Year

Sherwin-Williams Reveals Its 2024 Color of the Year - Upward SW 6239

September 26, 2023
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This breezy and blissful shade of blue evokes the ever-present sense of peace found when slowing down, taking a breath and allowing the mind to clear. "With this color, we invite our consumers to take a pause and infuse a new sense of ease and possibility into their spaces – one that doesn’t overwhelm, but rather establishes meditation and tranquility,” said Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams.  


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Diamond Vogel Innovation Center

Diamond Vogel Opens Innovation Center

September 21, 2023
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The Innovation Center adds 36,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and office space, allowing up to 60 research and development scientists to collaborate.


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Ceramic Elastomeric Coating Gives New Life to Brick Homes

AmCoat Industrial
September 21, 2023
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It’s easy to date many homes by the color of their brick. Know a 90’s home from the pink brick? How about a 60’s red brick? For many years, homeowners have been turning their dated brick homes into instant classics with one simple trick – coating the brick with Rhino Shield. To enjoy long-lasting performance, expert prep work and application is critical. Mike Moore, AmCoat’s Director of Products and Applications, said coated brick can last for decades.


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AkzoNobel Sweet Embrace - Color of the Year 2024

AkzoNobel Announces Color of the Year

September 15, 2023
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The welcoming color reflects research into global, social, design, and consumer trends for 2024.


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PPG Mural in South Africa

PPG’s 'Paint for a New Start' Initiative Transforms Environment of South African School

September 15, 2023
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PPG brought together more than 80 volunteers, including employees, customers, suppliers, and teachers to refurbish more than 10 school buildings as well as other infrastructure around the school. 


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What Gives Paint its Hiding Power?

Emily Newton
September 12, 2023
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Hiding power is one of paint’s most important attributes. If a paint doesn’t effectively hide the surface beneath it, its color won’t come through as intended and the finish won’t look good. On a more detailed level, the hiding power of pigments within the paint must be enough to cover the solution’s substrate.


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Application Analysis of Colloidal Attapulgite Clay in Refractory Materials

Hermann Di Jeason Fan Ningsheng Zhou PhD
September 12, 2023
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In current practical applications, the classification of attapulgite clay is mainly based on its functions and uses. Colloidal attapulgite clay, combined with other soft clays and suitable additives, can be used in thin-layer coatings such as EPC coatings for casting, anti-corrosion coatings at certain high temperatures, insulation coatings, and anti-oxidation coatings. 




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PIMS: Software to Manage Paint and Coating Ingredient Information in the Digital Age

PCI Magazine Interview with Agilis and SpecialChem Founders
Kristin Johansson Jay Bhatia Christophe Cabarry
September 12, 2023
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Digitalization is transforming many industries. How do paint and coatings suppliers effectively leverage digitalization? What are the pivotal strategic shifts required to succeed in the digital age? What synergies can be unlocked between digital innovation and legacy processes?


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