In a newly released report, NanoMarkets, Glen Allen, VA, states that smart coatings offer solar panel makers ways to increase efficiency, lower costs and create higher value-added products.
Ashland Inc. and International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) announced that Ashland has agreed to acquire privately owned ISP, a global specialty chemical manufacturer of functional ingredients and technologies.
LINE-X Protective Coatings, a developer and provider of high-performance protective coatings, was selected to showcase its capabilities by working with two research teams featured on Discovery Channel's hit show “Storm Chasers,” a documentary series following the adventures of extreme meteorologists on the hunt to catch rare footage and data from the world's most violent tornados.
Nanophase Technologies Corp., a technology leader in nanomaterials and advanced nanoengineered products, announced its financial results for the quarter that ended March 31, 2011.
The pipeline industry is continuing to grow worldwide. To provide increased security of the energy and water supply, and with hostile environmental conditions in many locations, the pipeline protection market is expanding to meet the expanded requirements of the pipeline industry.
In response to the steady growth of the Chinese business, and to improve customer support there, the ROWA GROUP has now set up an official subsidiary in China, ROWA Coatings.
Belzona Inc. has received ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification for the service and provision of industrial protective coatings and its related products.
Sasol Chief Executive Pat Davies has been awarded an IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) honorary fellowship in recognition of his contribution to chemical engineering.
BASF Automotive Refinish has named Jeff Wildman as a Regional Manager. He will report directly to Nick Maloof, Central Zone Manager for BASF Automotive Refinish.
BASF announced that a new jointly produced lightweight load floor composite has been recognized by the Toyota Motor Corp. with the Technology and Development Award, one of the automaker’s highest supplier honors.