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Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is offering training sessions designed for professionals in the collision-repair industry who seek advancement and increased knowledge in their field. Courses will be offered through June 28, 2012.

A new ASTM International standard provides a test method for measuring volatiles from acrylate resins, which will allow suppliers to list emissions information on material safety data sheets.

As the North American International Auto Show in Detroit shifted into full gear, the buzz in the industry continued around fuel efficiency, CAFE standards and how car companies are responding to demands for more sustainable vehicles.

DeVilbiss, Binks and Owens Community College have teamed up to present a Spray Finishing Technology workshop.

The Indonesian Paint Manufacturers Association, the Indonesian Synthetic Resin Association, the Federation of the Indonesian Chemical Industry and the China National Chemical Information Center are jointly organizing INACOAT, Indonesia’s coatings, paint, ink, adhesive and surface finishing expo and conference.

Papers are now being accepted for Coatings Trends & Technologies, to be held September 11-12, 2012, in Oak Brook, IL.

WESTEC returns to Los Angeles on March 27-29 with a new look, new content and a renewed commitment to area industry.

The total market for radiation-curing ink for packaging will grow 24 percent from its 2011 base to almost 37,500 tonnes by 2016.

Coil coating is the method of choice for applying many types of coatings in a wide variety of industries.

U.S. demand for coatings is forecast to increase 7.8 percent annually to $26.2 billion in 2015.