NanoHorizons Inc., a technology company focused on the development of nanoscale antimicrobial additives for healthcare, textile and industrial applications, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent 8,183,167 B1 covering an antimicrobial and antifungal textile substrate with exceptional wash durability and efficacy.
FORTECH Products Inc., a provider of corrosion-resistant coatings, metal-forming lubricants and contract packaging services for the auto industry, is expanding its production, laboratory and office facilities in Michigan.
Elementis has agreed, through its wholly owned subsidiary Elementis Holdings Limited, to purchase Watercryl Quimica Ltda (Watercryl), a Brazilian coatings additives company.
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee has signed into law the nation's fourth program requiring paint manufacturers to safely manage leftover latex and oil-based paint from households and painting contractors.
While artist paints have been the focus of many standards for fine art materials, a new ASTM standard is devoted to something that gets used before the paint: acrylic dispersion ground, a liquid applied as a coating to prepare surfaces for paint.
Miltec UV, a manufacturer of high-performance UV curing systems and electrodeless bulbs, welcomes Mike Bartley as the company’s new Midwest U.S. Sales Manager.
Siltech Corp., Toronto, Canada, has hired Dr. David Wilson (UK and northern Europe) and Mr. Joel Valencony (southwestern Europe) as Regional Sales Managers for its new sales and marketing division in Europe.