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January 20, 2019

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Demand in Asia Stimulates Growth of Metal Coatings Market

The metal coatings market is projected to witness robust growth in the coming years, according to the latest report by Fact.MR. Read More
Canadian Paint and Coatings Association

CPCA Launches New Website

The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) launched a new website that highlights the importance of coatings products in everyday life and the many environmental benefits derived from coatings products in the architectural, automotive and industrial sectors. Read More
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Bühler Appoints New Account Manager

Bühler has hired an Account Manager for the Grinding & Dispersion division of the company. Read More
personnel announcements

Bob Rechtin Retires from Pilot Chemical Co.

Bob Rechtin, Senior Key Account Manager at Cincinnati-based Pilot Chemical Co., retired in January after 13 years with the company. Read More

Formation of Azelis Americas CASE

Azelis Americas announced that their two CASE brands (GMZ and Ribelin) will consolidate under the Azelis CASE brand. Read More
specialty chemical providers

Nouryon Opens India Headquarters and Research Center

Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) has opened a new headquarters office and research center to support its operations in India. Read More
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AB Specialty Silicones Adds Production and Storage Facility

AB Specialty Silicones has purchased another location that further expands the company’s storage and production capabilities. Read More
additives for coatings, resins for coatings

Michelman Opens Sustainability Center in Shanghai

Michelman celebrated the grand opening of the Michelman (China) Sustainability Center (MSC) on Jan. 17, 2019. Read More
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BASF and Adani Partner for Possible Investment in India

BASF SE and Adani Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate a major joint investment in the acrylics value chain. Read More
database sharing

Elemica and Crossinx Deliver Blockchain Pilot for Chemical Manufacturers

Elemica, a digital supply network for process manufacturing industries, announced the completion of a successful blockchain pilot project between leading global chemical manufacturers. Read More
paint and coating manufacturers

H. Hendy Associates Completes New Behr Corporate Headquarters

Award-winning interior architecture and planning firm H. Hendy Associates recently completed a new 230,000-square-foot corporate headquarters for Behr Paint Co. Read More
protective coatings, coating services

Greenkote Coatings to Be Used in Natural Gas Processing Facility in Siberia

Greenkote PLC announced that its Chinese licensee has won a major contract to supply 1200 tons of coated hex-bolts for construction of the new Amur Gas Processing Plant in the Amur region of Siberia. Read More
paint and coating manufacturers

Chemcoaters Becomes Parent Company of Eco Green Coatings

Chemcoaters, a leading coil coater and manufacturer of proprietary coating chemistries, announced that Eco Green Coatings has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. Read More
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National Coatings Appoints New Sales Representative

National Coatings Corp., a provider of cool roof coatings, announced that Compton Sales has joined the National Coatings team as a new Sales Representative. Read More
primers, protective coatings

Low-VOC Primer

PPG's two-component PPG SPECTRACRON® 385 POLY-IOTHANE™ high solids primer is formulated to provide outstanding durability in severe and corrosive environments. Read More