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Sweden will host R&D professionals from the coatings industry, ship owning and operating companies, and academia at the International Antifouling Conference 2022 to discuss future antifouling solutions and connect novel research efforts with the industry and end users.

Awarded companies demonstrate the highest commitment to product stewardship and responsible distribution in phases of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.

In her new role, a two-year term effective April 1, 2022, Harn looks to broaden the WiM membership to welcome more privately owned manufacturing companies.

This year’s colors are composed of comfort, acceptance and joy – not a temporary solution but a lasting change. 

The Vintage Homestead Color Collection is composed of shades filled with balance, hope and comfort.  

Innovative companies as well as academic/governmental research institutes are kindly invited to submit their previously unpublished, high-level technical research results that highlight advancements in coatings, printing inks, adhesives or construction chemicals to be considered for presentations at the European Coatings Show Conference 2023. 

During the fiscal year, IPRA members — an association of nine North American recycled paint manufacturers with decades of industry experience — worked in ten states and the District of Columbia to collect an estimated 6.6 million gallons of leftover latex paint. 

ChemQuest will explore the benefits of the technology in applications for paints and coatings and identify the most valuable markets and opportunities for growth.

"As businesses continue to face record-high inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges, rising interest rates, and a difficult labor market, NACD has major concerns that the reconciliation package passed today by the Senate will only add more fuel to the fire..." stated National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer.

The theme, “Coatings Technologies: Adaptation in a Complex World,” reflects current challenges and trends, from increased bio-sourcing, to supply-chain unpredictability and manufacturing on shoring.