On November 16-17, 2006, the California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) will consider regulatory revisions that will clarify that certain types of "Thermal Spraying" are considered a metal-coating activity covered by the AB 2588 Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Program.
International Paint LLC, Houston, a division of Akzo Nobel, has hired Kevin Perego to serve as its new Protective Coatings sales zone manager in markets throughout Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Southern Iowa and Central/Southern Illinois.
As part of its strategy to offer complete printing ink solutions, Sun Chemical has signed a license agreement with DataLase, formerly known as Sherwood Technology, to sell DataLase inks.
On November 16, 2006, the FSCT continues its series of Virtual Learning Conferences with a program on "Becoming a Preferred Supplier in the 21st Century: How and Why Sales Will Take a Leadership Role."
Cytec Industries Inc., West Paterson, N.J., has plans for a new production unit to manufacture RESYDROL® water-based alkyds at the company's Wallingford, Conn., facility.
Kronos, Inc., has expanded Fitz Chem's distributor territory to include the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Southern Iowa and the entire state of Illinois.
At this year's Chinacoat trade show, held in Guangzhou, China, Cognis' Polymers, Coatings & Inks (PCI) business unit presented a selection of market-ready concepts that combine excellent performance with environmental sustainability.
Rohm and Haas Company, Philadelphia, and Chemical Specialties, Inc. (CSI), Princeton, N.J., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Holdings, Inc., announced that the companies have signed an agreement to form a joint venture to serve the wood-treatment industry.
During its Annual Meeting in late October, the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA), Washington, acknowledged its 2006 Safety Award recipients - those association members with outstanding safety records.
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