Articles by Joe Maty

Johnson Paints Inc. of Fort Myers, FL, presents convincing evidence that a modest-sized, family-owned, regional paint company can operate successfully, even in this era of the mega-merger, the multinational corporation and the global economy.

Wacker eyes architectural, other coatings uses as potentially significant growth areas for silicones.

U. of Southern Mississippi Researchers Say Products Derived from Crop-Based Oils Yield Dramatic Advance in No-VOC Coatings

Huntsman Tioxide adds to TiO2 output capabilities and looks to take advantage when economic growth returns.

Aerospace-coatings unit looks to new facility to add thrust to already strong growth trajectory.

Suppliers look to incremental expansions to keep pace with rising global TiO₂ demand.

The focus of the NPCA annual meeting underscores the emergence of the Internet as a pervasive force in the business world.

The EPA has issued proposed emission standards for the first three of 11 industrial-manufacturing categories involving coating application.

Industry expert Fisher sees slowing in U.S. demand, continued strong consumption in European, Asian markets.

Company counts on aggressive acquisition program, R&D ‘breakthroughs’ to make sales, earnings growth soar.