FEICA (the European voice of the adhesive and sealant industry) and Afera (The European Adhesive Tape Association) intend to work more closely on pertinent topics, such as the European Green Deal and other regulatory affairs, for the benefit of the entire industry.
The board of directors and membership of the Gravure Association of the Americas (GAA) have voted unanimously to combine with the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL).
In an effort to curb global warming, Purdue University engineers have created the whitest paint yet. Coating buildings with this paint may one day cool them off enough to reduce the need for air conditioning, the researchers say.
A new paint recycling program that began on April 1, 2021, in the state of Washington allows households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably.
At the annual meeting of the World Coatings Council in March 2021, Tom Bowtell, Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation (BCF), was elected Vice President.
Global chemicals production rose 1.4% in February, continuing the global recovery that started last June, according to data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) recently submitted comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Rule on Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0493.
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) recently echoed the Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC) in urging Congress to ensure short line railroads are fully included in any new investment funding legislation.
National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer recently congratulated Katherine Tai on her confirmation as the new U.S. Trade Representative.
Ultraviolet and electron beam (UV+EB) cured inks have been found to cause few problems in the recycling process, according to a recent study by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA).