2019 July

July features our most popular article of the year – the Global Top 10 and PCI 25 ranking of the top coatings manufacturers. Also featured are articles on new monomer technology, TiO2 and a new biocide for anti-fouling.

2019 Global Top 10 and PCI 25: Top Paint and Coatings Companies

Annual Ranking of Top Paint and Coatings Companies

June 25, 2019

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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 2018 coatings sales.

Reducing Biocide Exposure Risk

During the Anti-Fouling Manufacturing Process

Oliver Weigenand

July 9, 2019

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With multiple major coatings suppliers now turning to Selektope to enhance the hard fouling prevention offered by their anti-fouling products, ship owners are encouraged to check whether this unique active agent is present in the anti-fouling systems being considered during their coating selection process.

Flooring System Restores Historic Landmark Factory Building

July 8, 2019

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Developers of a historic landmark factory building that has hosted a number of royal visits chose a new flooring system from Sherwin-Williams to finish its restoration as a modern warehouse facility.

Testing Indicates Coating Can Extend the Life of Steam Turbine Blades

July 8, 2019

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Preliminary tests indicate that Hardide nanostructured chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating can extend the life of steam turbine blades through significantly enhanced resistance to water droplet erosion (WDE) and solid particle erosion.

Sustainability and Longevity: New Trends in the Construction Paints and Coatings Market

Sanket Solanki

July 8, 2019

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According to a research firm Allied Market Research, the global construction paints and coatings market is driven by factors such as increase in activities in civil construction and high demand for efficient paints.

Digitize to Optimize

Case Study: the Future of R&D Through an Outsourced, Cloud-Based Data Platform

Bojan Buinac

July 16, 2019

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Recent studies demonstrate that there is a new way to keep the industry just as effective, if not more so, while streamlining the R&D process, while saving both money and materials and better using one's staff. The key is digitizing research and development.

Styrene Sulfonate

an Excellent Stabilizer for Acrylic Emulsion Polymerization

Shinji Ozoe

July 15, 2019

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In this experiment, NaSS showed the best performance in terms of mechanical stability, foaming and water absorption. This was attributed to the good polymerizability and surface activity of NaSS. But there is still room for improvement, especially water resistance.

New TiO2 Initiative Gives Customers Greater Control Over Long-Term Business Planning

Kristin Johansson

July 12, 2019

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PCI recently met with Bryan Snell, President of Chemours Titanium Technologies, to discuss the current state of the industry, challenges customers face when purchasing TiO2 and a new initiative that Chemours is offering to offset some of these challenges - the Ti-Pure™ Value Stabilization (TVS) customer model.

New Polymeric Dispersants

Provide Improved Stability and Color Properties for Industrial Waterborne Coatings

Carlos Feito Fraile Elke Piron Mihai Polverejan Ph.D. Jeffrey Yen

July 11, 2019

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Newer polymeric dispersants, which represent improved alternatives to the more traditional anionic dispersants, enable formulators to achieve good stability and color properties for dispersed pigments in waterborne paint systems.

New Monomer Technology

From Inception to Commercialization

Kristin Johansson

July 10, 2019

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Because of their versatility, methylene malonate monomers have shown potential in a wide variety of applications, such as one- and two-component clear coatings for automotive and industrial use, adhesives for packaging and industrial use, waterborne coatings and adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, encapsulated pigments, and composite binders.

Is the TiO2 Pricing Tide Turning?

Gerald Colamarino

July 8, 2019

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Pricing is beginning to reflect destocking coming to a close. Based on recent reports and trade data, TiPMC foresees prices stabilized in all regions during the traditionally strong demand period of 2Q, with price increases gaining traction toward the end of the quarter in specific regions.

Kraton Corp. Unveils 2018 Sustainability Report

May 24, 2019

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Kraton Corp. has released its 2018 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued efforts to integrate sustainability throughout the organization.

Henkel Acquires US-Based Molecule Corp.

May 17, 2019

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Henkel has acquired Molecule Corp., a privately owned company focused on product innovation in additive manufacturing.

Comvest Partners Buys VanDeMark Chemical Inc.

May 10, 2019

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Comvest Partners announced its investment in VanDeMark Chemical Inc., Lockport, New York.

Dover Acquires All-Flo Pump Co.

May 10, 2019

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Dover has completed the acquisition of the All-Flo Pump Co. Ltd. business, which is now part of the Pump Solutions Group® unit within Dover's Fluids segment.

Nippon Paint Acquires Turkish Coatings Company, Makes Bid for Dulux Group

May 5, 2019

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Japan’s Nippon Paint announced the acquisition of the outstanding shares of Betek Boya and its subsidiaries.

Asahi Kasei to Relocate European Headquarters

May 24, 2019

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Asahi Kasei is relocating its European headquarter, Asahi Kasei Europe (AKEU), in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Krahn Chemie Buys Additives Manufacturer in Europe

May 17, 2019

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Chemical distributor Krahn Chemie GmbH has acquired eMBe Products & Service GmbH.

OMNOVA and Maroon Group Expand Distribution Partnership

May 14, 2019

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Specialty chemicals provider OMNOVA Solutions Inc. announced an expanded distribution agreement with Maroon Group, a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in the United States.

Evonik Reorganizes Polyamide Business

May 10, 2019

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Evonik is reorganizing its business for high-performance polymers within the polyamide group.

LANXESS Completes Plant Expansion for Macrolex Dyes

May 10, 2019

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Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has successfully completed the expansion of its Macrolex dyes production plant at the CHEMPARK Leverkusen.

The TASI Group Announces Acquisition

May 17, 2019

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Continuing the growth of its Flow Segment business, The TASI Group has acquired Sierra Instruments, a company specializing in the manufacture of flow measurement instrumentation.

Ship & Shore Environmental Launches New Division

May 3, 2019

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Ship & Shore Environmental Inc., an environmental products and services company specializing in air pollution solutions, announced the launch of a new division called Ship & Shore Technologies.

BASF Implements Processes to Improve the Supply of Attapulgite-Based Additives

May 31, 2019

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BASF has implemented process improvements to provide a reliable and stable supply of its attapulgite offerings.

Pilot Plant Campaign Confirms Viability of Bio-TCat Technology

May 16, 2019

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Anellotech has proven the viability of its Bio-TCat™ technology by achieving commercially targeted yields in its TCat-8® pilot unit in Silsbee, Texas, during six months of continuous process operations.

FRX Polymers and China's Yoo-Point Group Announce Development Agreement

May 3, 2019

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FRX Polymers Inc., Chelmsford, Massachusetts, announced a joint development agreement with China's Yoo-Point Group for the production of water-based emulsions that contain FRX Polymers' Nofia® phosphonate halogen-free flame retardants.

specialty chemical companies, distributor agreements

Georgia-Pacific Chemicals and Bitrez Announce Distributor Agreement

May 10, 2019

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Bitrez Ltd. has appointed Georgia-Pacific Chemicals as exclusive distributor for its Curaphen specialty phenolics across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Circa Group’s Renewable Solvent Wins Award

June 11, 2019

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Cyrene™, a bio-based, renewable solvent produced by biotechnology company Circa Group, has won Top Product 2019 at the Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Awards.

Hoover Ferguson IBC Earns Environmental Leader Product of the Year Award

May 31, 2019

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Hoover Ferguson's Liquitote® stainless-steel intermediate bulk container (IBC) earned the distinction of being named a 2019 Environmental Leader Product of the Year winner.

Huntsman Division Recognizes Maroon Group as Distributor of the Year

May 24, 2019

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Huntsman Corp.'s Polyurethanes Division has recognized Maroon Group, Avon, Ohio, as its 2018 Distributor of the Year.

DSM to Eliminate NMP from Product Portfolio

May 24, 2019

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Royal DSM announced that it will phase out 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, commonly known as NMP, from its resins product portfolio.

Curing Agents Market Projected to Reach $5.9 Billion by 2023

May 10, 2019

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According to a new report released by Research and Markets, the curing agents market is projected to grow from $4.2 billion in 2018 to $5.9 billion by 2023.

The Cary Co. Announces Distribution Agreement

May 31, 2019

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The Cary Co. has entered into an agreement with Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc. for the distribution of modified silicone fluids, silane coupling agents, functional resins and other industrial silicon-based products.

UTECH North America Announces Dates and Location for 2020 Conference and Exhibition

April 24, 2019

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Organizers of UTECH North America, the independent polyurethanes conference and trade show, announced that the next edition of the event will take place May 19-21, 2020, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Chicago.

Chemical Distributors Advocate for Transportation Policy and Chemical Facility Security

May 3, 2019

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More than 90 members of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) met with Congressional representatives and regulatory officials in Washington on Wednesday.

Researchers Develop Ice-Proof Coating for Large Surfaces

May 17, 2019

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A new class of coatings that sheds ice effortlessly from even large surfaces has moved researchers closer to their decades-long goal of ice-proofing cargo ships, airplanes, power lines and other large structures.

Polymers & Coatings Summer 2019 Short Course

May 24, 2019

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The Western Coatings Technology Center at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo will offer the annual summer Polymers and Coatings Short Course during the week of July 29 to Aug. 2.

AkzoNobel Announces Recipients of Paint the Future Awards

May 24, 2019

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Three days of face-to-face collaboration with AkzoNobel experts have opened doors for international startups to "paint the future" with their innovations.

Cabinet Oven from The Grieve Corp.

July 1, 2019

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No. 987 is an 850 °F electric cabinet oven with workspace dimensions measuring 20" W x 20" D x 20" H.

Carbon Black from Birla Carbon

July 1, 2019

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Birla Carbon has added a new product to its family of Raven carbon black products.

Water-Based PU Dispersions for Textiles from Covestro

July 1, 2019

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With the INSQIN technology, textiles are coated with water-based polyurethane dispersions without the use of solvents.

Sanitary Tumble Blenders from Charles Ross & Son Co.

July 1, 2019

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Suited for specialty blends with extremely minor active components and additives, the ROSS VCB-0.25 Tumble Blender can feature sanitary all-stainless steel construction and offers gentle agitation.

Controlled Containment System from HEMCO Corp.

July 1, 2019

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This controlled containment system is engineered to safely contain and control airborne particulates from sampling procedures.

Vinyl Monomer from BASF

July 1, 2019

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Suitable as a reactive diluent in UV-curing inks and coatings, vinyl methyl oxazolidinone (VMOX) is liquid at room temperature and has a very low viscosity of ca. 4 mPa.s.

In this webinar, we will demonstrate how silane and silicone technologies can modify polyaspartic chemistries to increase performance characteristics of traditional metal coating finishes. In particular, we will highlight technical capabilities of glycolic silane technology that can enable coating system formulations to be virtually free of latent alcohol or other VOC emissions.

This webinar will discuss the different chemistries of fluorosurfactants and other additives and how this affects their performance in coatings. Fluorosurfactants are multifunctional and direct one-for-one replacement is rarely possible, but careful selection of additive combinations can achieve comparable performance in different coatings formulations.

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