AkzoNobel has signed an agreement to supply advanced paint technology to McLaren Automotive, building on the existing corporate partnership with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (VMM) Formula 1 team.
PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings group has developed a “green” selectively strippable coatings system for Airbus Military A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport jets ordered by the U.K. Royal Air Force under the Future Strategic Transport Aircraft (FSTA) program that combines application and performance benefits with reduced repainting time and associated costs.
AkzoNobel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is boosting capacity at one of its U.S. sites in order to meet increasing demand from the semiconductor industry, particularly for the production of light emitting diodes (LEDs).
The Rust-Oleum Group of RPM International Inc., Medina, OH, has acquired Synta Inc., a producer and marketer of exterior wood deck and concrete restoration systems.
The Atlanta application support center operated by PPG Industries’ aerospace business has been recognized by Northrop Grumman Corp. as a 2011 Platinum Source Preferred supplier for quality and performance in providing coatings, sealants and value-added services.