Akzo Nobel's Decorative Coatings North America business unit has assumed direct responsibility for North American marketing and manufacturing of the company's Synteko brand of premium wood-floor coatings.
PPG Industries Inc. announced the introduction of the "Optech" clearcoat, a one-component automotive clearcoat designed to offer enhanced mar and environmental etch resistance in automotive OEM applications.
RPM International Inc. CEO Frank Sullivan expressed confidence that the company will deal effectively with asbestos-related litigation following a decline in the company's stock price attributed to Sullivan's previous comments about the issue.
A recently issued European Union proposal for limits on VOCs in coatings in Europe closely mirrors recommendations made by CEPE, the European Council of the Paint, Printing Inks and Artists' Colours Industry, industry sources said.
A bill that will give the California Air Resources Board (CARB) the authority to impose new fees on various consumer products and architectural paints roared to passage in the state legislature despite protests from industry groups.
Sixteen regional air-quality management districts in California have adopted rules or revised their existing regulations setting VOC limits for architectural and industrial maintenance (AIM) coatings, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has reported.
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