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As part of EPA’s effort to determine if renovation, repair, and painting (RRP) activities in public and commercial buildings (P&CBs) create a lead-based paint hazard, EPA is seeking public comment on “Approach for Estimating Exposures and Incremental Health Effects from Lead Due to Renovation Repair and Painting Activities in Public and Commercial Buildings” (or Approach). 

As part of Valspar’s commitment to bring architects and designers the tools they need to make their ideas come to life, the company has unveiled its latest exterior colors and design trends.

Oerlikon has completed its acquisition of Metco from Sulzer AG ahead of schedule.

Intech Services has established the Intech Services Authorized Fastener Coater program, which is approved by DuPont Fluoropolymer Solutions.

IFS Coatings unveiled its new powder coating manufacturing plant in Ardmore, OK, on June 19, 2014.

TSG Finishing LLC has completed its conversion on all fluorocarbon finishes to C6 ahead of schedule. All water and stain-repellent finish options throughout TSG will now be using the more environmentally friendly C6 versions.

Electrocoat provider DC Coaters Inc. has completed all the steps necessary to get a second line up and running at its Tipton, IN, facility.

Fastener coating and assembly provider Tectorius recently launched a new website at www.tectorius.com.

PPG Industries has begun operation of a new packaging unit installed at its Gonfreville, France, coatings plant and aerospace application support center.

Paint and coatings manufacturer and retailer Kelly-Moore Paint Co., San Carlos, CA, continues its retail expansion with the opening of a 5,400-square-foot store in Petaluma, located at 905 Lakeville Street. This is Kelly-Moore’s 105^th retail store in northern California.