PPG Industries reported sales for the second quarter 2011 of $4.0 billion, an increase of 15 percent versus the prior year’s second quarter. Each major region and reporting segment achieved volume and price gains.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to improve its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program. IRIS is a publicly available online database that provides science-based human health assessments used to inform the agency’s decisions on protecting public health and the environment.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it will not be promulgating additional Clearance and Clearance Testing Requirements to the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (LRRP).
The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) honored members for service and dedication and installed its 2011–2012 officers and National Board members during its 2011 Annual Meeting held in Welches, OR, in mid-June.
Dow Corning has accepted an invitation to join the Regenerative Network, a private consortium of leading green building product and service providers whose mission is to advance the green building industry and corporate sustainability objectives through collaboration with members such as architects, engineers and contractors.
Sherwin-Williams announced the election of Brian Skerry, Ph.D., Global Technical Director, Protective and Marine Coatings, to a four-year term on the Board of Governors of The Society of Protective Coatings (SSPC).
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