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A fire and series of explosions at the Barton Solvents chemical distribution facility in Des Moines, IA, were caused by a static electrical spark resulting from inadequate electrical bonding and grounding during the filling of a portable steel tank, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) determined in a final report.

Demand for sealants and caulk in the United States is projected to increase 2.9 percent annually to more than two billion pounds in 2012, valued at almost $4 billion.

Asian coatings consumption continues its rapid rise owing to robust growth in the region’s developing economies, such as those of China and India.

LONDON – Information Research has recently published The Western European Market for Industrial Wood Coatings, 6th Edition. According to the report, the market for industrial wood coatings in Western Europe stands

Sartorius Mechatronics Corp. has announced the expansion of its North American production facility located in Arvada, CO.

A record number of attendees visited the North African Coatings Congress (NACC) 2008, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Casablanca, Morocco, from Oct. 14–15, 2008.

A market research firm, Koncept Analytics, has published a new report that studies the global paint and coatings industry.

AkzoNobel has announced its results for the third quarter 2008, emphasizing the fundamental strength of the company’s operating businesses and balance sheet and maintaining its full-year the outlook for 2008.

Arizona Instrument LLC has recently launched its newly redesigned website, www.azic.com, which features complete information on both product lines and all of its optional accessories.

FetterGroup has announced its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Leaders program.