2020 July

July features our most popular article of the year – the Global Top 10 and PCI 25, a ranking of the leading coatings manufacturers. This issue also includes a guide to antimicrobial coatings, an article that evaluates the use of novel acrylated amine oligomers to address curing deficiencies in UV LED-cured systems, as well as an article on self-cleaning elastomeric cool roof coatings.

2020 Global Top 10 and PCI 25: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

Annual Ranking of Top Paint and Coatings Companies

Karen Parker

July 7, 2020

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It's time again for PCI's annual ranking of the top 10 global and top 25 North American paint and coatings manufacturers. The ranking is based on 2019 coatings sales. Sales of other non-coating products are not included.

New Opportunities Made Available By Lightweighting

July 13, 2020

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Lightweighting is become increasingly more popular. Read our article to see how this effects the powder coating industry and how we’ll be coating in the future.

Back to Barter: A Solution for Struggling Paint and Coatings Companies

John Strabley

July 13, 2020

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As the COVID-19 Downturn Deepens, Barter Is Busier than Ever

Improve On-the-Job Training for Formulating and Manufacturing Workers with New Mobile App

Kelly Littleton

July 13, 2020

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Mobile apps and other training tools are critical to ensuring on-the-job training programs are successful, empowering your frontline workers who have the biggest impact on your company's output and bottom line.

Water-Miscible Stabilizers for Wood Coatings: A Synergistic Approach

Rosanna Telesca

July 16, 2020

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The new water-based additives and stabilization packages are designed to combine the efficiency of conventional products with the benefits of water miscibility and low to zero volatile organic compound (VOC) generation, as well as easy dosing and handling.

Self-Cleaning Elastomeric Cool Roof Coatings

Dr. Peter Greenwood

July 15, 2020

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Combining Expancel microspheres and Levasil colloidal silica products in elastomeric waterproof and cool roof coatings gives several synergies.

A Guide to Antimicrobial Coatings

Dr. Atul Tiwari

July 14, 2020

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Antimicrobial coatings are used widely to protect surfaces and humans too. Get to know all the details with this guide of antimicrobial coatings, from the materials used, to benefits and risks.

Driving Innovation by Collaborating With Others

Victoria Scarborough Ph.D.

July 13, 2020

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Finding the right collaboration partner, vetting their technology and working to secure a technology solution for your business is a process that requires special expertise.

Acrylated Amine Oligomers to Enhance Cure with UV LED Sources

James E. Goodrich Juan Nunez

July 10, 2020

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The focus of this article is to understand and evaluate the use of novel acrylated amine oligomers to address curing deficiencies in UV LED-cured systems.

Incorporation of Self-Healing Technology Into Protective Coatings

as a Maintenance Solution for Offshore Oil and Gas Assets

Francesca Cibotti Benjamin Chaloner-Gill Matthew Badgley Nathan Ferraro Fernando Cervantes Dr. Gerald O. Wilson Subramanyam Kasisomayajula Dr. H. Magnus Andersson Amal Al-Borno

July 9, 2020

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Self-healing additives can be used to improve the performance of a coating system that is subject to mechanical damage, micro-cracking and subsequent corrosion of the substrate while in service.

In an Ideal World, Color Matching Would Always Be Perfect on the First Try

How to Balance Cost, Time and Quality when Matching a Customer’s Color Requirement

Jason Loehr

July 8, 2020

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With the proper color management tools and processes in place, it is possible to achieve an appropriate balance - while also taking into consideration time, cost and quality - in consistently achieving excellent color matches.

COVID-19 Impact on TiO2 Sales Volumes

Gerald Colamarino

July 7, 2020

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As COVID-19 spread outside China, TiO2 sales were impacted. TiPMC provides some insight, along with a view of what signs will signal an industry recovery.

Answer to Lindsey’s Volatile Recommendation

Keith M. Moody

July 6, 2020

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Why did replacing the ester alcohol with a less volatile ester solvent cause the e-coat tank to now be out of specification? What had been wrong with Lindsey’s recommendation?

DKSH Announces Agreement with Keyland Polymer

May 22, 2020

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DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials has become an exclusive partner for Keyland Polymer to grow its presence and market share for its portfolio of resins.

AGM’s Development and Testing Capabilities Help with Early Adoption of Graphene in Coatings

May 28, 2020

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Applied Graphene Materials (AGM), which is leading the way in introducing graphene to the coatings industry, has invested extensively in its development and testing capabilities, providing technical support to a global customer base that is moving to adopt graphene as early as possible.

Safic-Alcan Extends Distribution Agreement with Tronox

May 8, 2020

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Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, announced an extended exclusive distribution agreement with TRONOX for TiONA® TiO2 pigments in France.

MFG Chemical Partners With EcoVadis

May 1, 2020

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Specialty chemical provider MFG Chemical is partnering with EcoVadis to measure and continuously improve its sustainability profile.

DSM to Eliminate APEOs From European Coating Resin Products

May 1, 2020

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Royal DSM is eliminating alkylphenol-ethoxylates, commonly known as APEOs, from its European coating resin product lines, as it looks to offer a sustainable portfolio of coating resins within Europe.

SCHLENK Buys API Americas

May 15, 2020

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Metal effect pigments provider SCHLENK has acquired the industrial company API Americas, Lawrence, Kansas.

Oxea Is Now OQ Chemicals

May 22, 2020

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The global chemical company Oxea has officially changed its corporate name to OQ Chemicals as a sign of its final integration into the newly formed energy company OQ.

Lomon Billions Opens Sales and Technical Services Office in Shanghai

May 8, 2020

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Lomon Billions has opened a new sales and technical services office that is located 43 kilometers from the Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Advanced Polymer Coatings Appoints Sales Agent in Cyprus

May 8, 2020

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Continuing to expand its worldwide reach, Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has appointed Navkratis Ltd. as its new sales agent covering the Cyprus market.

Poraver North America Renews Agreement with Gulf Coast Chemical

May 8, 2020

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Gulf Coast Chemical and Poraver North America announced a continuation of their partnership in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina.

Kraton Receives Gold-Level Rating From EcoVadis

May 1, 2020

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Kraton Corp., a producer of specialty polymers and biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, has achieved a Gold recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.

IMCD Opens Offices in Dubai

May 1, 2020

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Specialty chemicals distributor IMCD N.V. has increased its footprint in the Middle East by opening a new location in Dubai.

BCF Partners with GTMA to Encourage More UK Manufacturing

May 22, 2020

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The BCF is now part of the Reshoring UK initiative, a web-based supplier and buyer portal that has been developed as a comprehensive map of capabilities available within the UK.

Toyal America Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory

May 8, 2020

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Effective immediately, Toyal America, a global leader in the manufacturing of aluminum powders and advanced aluminum pigments, is expanding Palmer Holland's territory to include Canada.

Hempel Begins Construction of New Factory in China

May 22, 2020

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On May 18, 2020, global coatings manufacturer Hempel began construction of a new factory in Yantai Chemical Industrial Park, China.

FEICA Provides Information on Adhesion and Bonding Courses in Europe

May 29, 2020

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To attract more experts and graduates to study adhesion and bonding, FEICA — The Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry — is now maintaining an overview of the adhesion and bonding courses across Europe.

NACE and SSPC Name Chief Executive Officer of Combined Organization

May 8, 2020

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NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings announced that Robert H. Chalker has been named Chief Executive Officer of the new, combined organization that was approved by ballot of both NACE and SSPC membership bodies in April.

Measurement Method for Organic Coating Thickness Described in Proposed Standard

May 8, 2020

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A proposed ASTM International standard describes a way of measuring organic coating film thickness without destroying the coating itself.

ICBA Recognizes Carbon Black Manufacturing and Research Facilities

May 1, 2020

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The International Carbon Black Association (ICBA) is recognizing 32 global carbon black manufacturing and research facilities for achieving a level of safety performance above the industry average.

Studies Survey U.S. and Global Market for Paints and Coatings

May 1, 2020

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The ChemQuest Group announced the publication and availability of the U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2019–2024) and Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2019–2024).

South Australian Technology Start-Up Researches Nanomaterials

March 27, 2020

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Two South Australian companies have joined forces to create a start-up specializing in the research and development of a naturally occurring nanoparticle.

Reverse-Lift Double Planetary Mixers from Charles Ross & Son Co.

July 1, 2020

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The ROSS Double Planetary Mixer is available in a reverse-lift design that raises the vessel to the mixing position, rather than lowering the agitator assembly.

Pilot-Scale Mixer from Admix, Inc.

July 1, 2020

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The newly redesigned Admix RS-02 high-shear pilot-scale mixer includes a mobile lift stand with a wider base for added stability and a large hand crank for easily adjusting mixer height.

Additive from Dow

July 1, 2020

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DOWSIL 107F additive offers improved compatibility with optimal performance at low dosage in waterborne coatings.

Antimicrobial from DuPont Microbial Control

July 1, 2020

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BIOBAN BTCM Antimicrobial is a new in-can preservative that combines BIT and CMIT/MIT actives for robust efficacy and formulation flexibility to comply with globally accepted ingredient levels.

Sandy-Feel Resin from Royal DSM

July 1, 2020

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The newest addition to the Skins range of haptic coating resins

Lift from Custom Equipment LLC

July 1, 2020

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The Hy-Brid Lifts Pro Series PS-1930 is a 19-foot scissor lift that offers non-fold-down rails and the LeakGuard system.

Dispersers provide the mechanical energy to breakdown agglomerated particles to smaller aggregates. Learn about how they work and how their uses. There are two classes of dispersers to grind material- high shear disperser blade rotating at a high speed and bead mills that use grinding media. We will discuss the differences. A mechanical force moves the media at a rapid speed creating a shear force by collisions and rolling movements.

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