The British Coatings Federation (BCF) recently announced the shortlisted entries for its 2021 Awards.

Nearly 50 members of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) met virtually with Congressional representatives and regulatory officials in 106 meetings during the association's Congress Connect advocacy event.

RadTech, The Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam (UV+EB) Technologies, announced that Dan Marx, a printing industry veteran with nearly three decades of industry experience, will help lead the group's Sustainability Committee.

Scott Becker, the President and CEO of Chromaflo Technologies Corp., has rejoined the American Coatings Association (ACA) board of directors.

RadTech — The Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam technologies (UV+EB) recently announced two new board members, a new Secretary and an honorary lifetime member.

FEICA (the European voice of the adhesive and sealant industry) and Afera (The European Adhesive Tape Association) intend to work more closely on pertinent topics, such as the European Green Deal and other regulatory affairs, for the benefit of the entire industry.

The board of directors and membership of the Gravure Association of the Americas (GAA) have voted unanimously to combine with the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL).

At the annual meeting of the World Coatings Council in March 2021, Tom Bowtell, Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation (BCF), was elected Vice President.

The International Paint and Printing Ink Council has changed its name to the World Coatings Council.

Eurocolour – the European umbrella organization of the pigments, fillers and dyes industry – has a new organization.