The World Corrosion Organization (WCO) has been granted non-governmental organization (NGO) status by the United Nations Department of Public Information Non-Governmental Organization (DPI/NGO) section.
The global market for functional additives and barrier coatings for plastic packaging is set to grow by 4.3 percent in the 2009-2014 period, according to a new study by Pira International. In 2014, the sector will be worth $752 million compared to $609 million in 2009.
In testimony before a key House subcommittee, American Chemistry Council President and CEO Cal Dooley urged Congress to take the time to fix recently introduced legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ensure that it enhances public safety, preserves the ability of industry to innovate and protects American jobs.
The Western Coatings Technology Center (WCTC) at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one step closer to reality, as ground was broken on a new $2.5 million facility. It will be named after Kenneth N. Edwards, CEO of Dunn-Edwards Paint, in recognition of his efforts in helping to fund the project.
The European Coatings Show and European Coatings Congress 2011 will take place March 28-31, 2011, at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany.
IRL’s ninth edition of its title, A Profile of the Asia-Pacific Paint Industry, forecasts growth in the Asia-Pacific paint industry of 7.9 percent per year from 2009 to 2014, when the market will top over 20 million tonnes. The study covers the paint industries and markets of 11 major economies in the region.
Though construction-related sales are generally down, demand for prepainted metal is taking hold in several key markets, including metal roofing, appliances and metal office furniture.
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