While over 50% of respondents in a newly published Aberdeen report, ‘The Lean Six Sigma Benchmark,' indicated Six Sigma programs were implemented, only 16% of "Six Sigma" companies are holding true to the rigorous program with its stringent quality goal, structured problem-solving approach, dedicated training and prioritized projects that are the hallmark of Six Sigma philosophies.
International Paint LLC, Houston, a division of Akzo Nobel, has hired Bob Bernard to serve as its new engineering account executive for the high-value infrastructure markets throughout Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky.
In order to provide its customers with faster service and cater to their current and future needs in the field of tinting systems, CPS Color is locating its Asia Pacific headquarters in Shanghai, China.
Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. (NPC), Osaka, Japan, has finalized its purchase of the majority of Rohm and Haas Company's (ROH) Automotive Coatings business, and will introduce NB Coatings, Inc., to serve North American customers.
Deacom, Inc., Wayne, Pa., producer of an integrated accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software package for process and mixed-mode manufacturers, with a specialization in the paint and coatings manufacturing industries, announced that Susan Shaw has been promoted to director of marketing.
Nine individuals will receive Industry Statesman Awards during the National Paint & Coatings Association's (NPCA) 2006 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Oct. 29-31.
DuPont has entered a research agreement with Affinergy, Inc., a Duke University spinout, to assist in the company's research and development of a new line of bio-based products for its BioSurfaces business.
As part of a consistent strategic and operative alignment, the Division Effect Pigments (ECKART Group) of ALTANA Chemie AG, Wesel, Germany, is concentrating on realizing synergy potentials and on improving the structures within the division.
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