The 10th International Coatings for Plastics Symposium will explore emerging trends in the coatings for plastics industry and define those technologies that will have an impact on the industry's future.
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.
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."
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.
The PPG Global Design and Color Marketing Team developed 110 new concept colors for consideration by automotive designers for the 2009-2010 model years. The colors were recently unveiled to automakers as part of PPG's annual color show.
Rick Hille, vice president of operations for The Flood Company, Hudson, Ohio, and a past president of The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT), was awarded the FSCT's highest honor, The 2006 George Baugh Heckel Award during the FSCT's Annual General Meeting (AGM) last month in New Orleans.
The Polymers and Coatings program at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, will offer a short course on Polymers and Coatings Science during the week of February 5-9, 2007.
Potential of Automotive-Related Coatings in Eastern Europe is a study that covers eight key automotive-producing economies in Eastern Europe and examines the markets of automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinishes, powder coatings and coatings for plastics in each.
A 2006 ASTM International Award of Merit and accompanying title of Fellow have been given to Thomas J. Sliva, vice president and technical director of DL Labs, Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y.