2019 September

Our September issue features articles and news about wood coatings, intumescent technology for sustainable buildings, tips for outsourcing coatings manufacturing, and an article on a liquid EPDM for waterborne coatings, which was the winner of the PCI Award for Technical Excellence at the Waterborne Symposium earlier this year.

PPG Donates Coatings to Restore Flying Saucer in Mars, Pennsylvania

September 4, 2019

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Coating system expected to extend life of four-decade-old spaceship by up to 20 years.

Contractors Enjoy Unrivalled Benefits with Revolutionary Fire Protection Coating

September 5, 2019

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Many of the new modern buildings being designed for major cities worldwide are increasingly incorporating the use of complex steel structures. Rick Perkins of Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings looks at a major breakthrough for passive fire protection of these structures and benefits for contractors working in this industry.

Liquid EPDM for Waterborne Coatings

Gregory J. Brust

September 3, 2019

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Despite the challenges of reformulating a coating from solvent‐based to waterborne and curing a low-molecularweight EPDM at ambient temperature, formulations have been successfully developed utilizing peroxide, oxidative and UV-curing systems.

Akzonobel Rises to Challenge of Historic Hudson Yards Project in New York

September 4, 2019

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New York's historic Hudson Yards development - which is changing the city's iconic skyline - has reached its latest milestone, and AkzoNobel has made a major contribution.

Specialty Chemicals Snapshot

Kristin Johansson

September 12, 2019

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Specialty chemicals are used throughout many industries, including coatings. PCI recently asked Jonathan Craig, Vice President Specialty Chemicals at Ascend Performance Materials, to discuss these performance products and the current state of the market.

The Next Big Thing in Robotic Painting: Smart Atomizers

Ray Li

September 11, 2019

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Robotic painting lines are a standout example of productivity improvement. Adding intelligence to atomizers and monitoring data about key operational parameters are the next giant step in painting automation.

Improving Outdoor Durability of Wood Coatings

Dr. Mouhcine Kanouni Jean-Yves Desrats

September 10, 2019

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These new dispersion additives provide excellent outdoor protection for all water-based polymeric binders used in exterior applications such as coatings, grouts and plasters.

Ten Tips for Outsourcing Coatings Manufacturing

Michael Walton

September 9, 2019

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Whatever the motivation for outsourcing, these tips will ensure you meet your manufacturing objectives.

UV-Vis-Resistant Acrylic Latexes for Wood Coating Applications

by Encapsulation of Inorganic NPs Using Mini-Emulsion Polymerization

Gabrielle Boivin Anna M. Ritcey Véronic Landry

September 9, 2019

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In this work, mini-emulsion polymerization was used to prepare formulations containing various sizes of ZnO nanoparticles in order to increase photostabilization of exterior clear coatings for wood.

Digital Transformation in the Paint and Coatings Industry

Kristin Johansson

September 6, 2019

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Digital transformation is poised to make its mark on the paint and coatings industry. It's good to see early adopters in our industry embracing cloud technology to accelerate their innovation and service.

New Developments in One-Component Water-Based Concrete Coatings

Michael Krayer Alexandra Jarriel

September 5, 2019

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A variety of factors that influence hot tire pick-up were examined to give more reliable and consistent results in laboratory HTP testing.

Green Buildings and Sustainable Fire Safety Technology – Moving Ahead

Ryan Schoonmaker

September 4, 2019

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Green building is rapidly starting to scale up, bringing to light emerging issues such as the nexus between sustainable building design and fire safety - a challenge addressed by Perstorp's bio-based pentaerythritol for intumescent coatings.

The Decorative Coatings Market

Driven by Increased Residential Construction and Renovation Activities

Vikash Kumar Annirban Bhattacharya

September 2, 2019

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The global decorative coatings market was USD 65 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 82 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5%, between 2018 and 2023.

Concrete Surface Treatment Chemicals Market Projected to Reach $15 Billion by 2025

August 15, 2019

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A study issued by research firm Global Market Insights Inc. reports that the worldwide concrete surface treatment chemicals market was valued $8 billion in 2018 and will surpass $15 billion by 2025.

AkzoNobel to Buy French Aerospace Coatings Manufacturer

July 19, 2019

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AkzoNobel announced its intention to acquire French aerospace coatings manufacturer Mapaero.

Maroon Group Buys Amsyn LLC

July 26, 2019

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Maroon Group LLC has acquired Amsyn LLC, a national distributor of specialty chemicals to the coatings, lubricants, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and electronics industries.

SI Group Announces Sale of Industrial Resin Businesses

July 12, 2019

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SI Group announced an agreement to sell the majority of its global industrial resin businesses and its Brazilian specialty business to ASK Chemicals, a portfolio company of private equity firm Rhône Group LLC.

Roof Coating System Features AGM’s Graphene Technology

July 19, 2019

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Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) announced that Alltimes Coatings Ltd., a specialist in the supply and application of protective coatings for buildings, is launching its Advantage Graphene liquid coating roofing system, which offers significantly enhanced anti-corrosion performance delivered by the incorporation of AGM's graphene.

Songwon International-Americas Announces Distribution Network

August 7, 2019

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Songwon International-Americas Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with a new distribution network in the United States, which includes Trans Western Chemicals, Chem-Materials and Callahan Chemical Co.

MFG Chemical Is Upgrading Georgia Manufacturing Plants

July 12, 2019

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Fresh off the completion of an upgrade of its Pasadena, Texas, plant, MFG Chemical announced another significant investment to upgrade safety and efficiency of production operations at all three of its Dalton, Georgia, manufacturing plants.

Oxea to Expand Global Production Capacity for TCD Alcohol

July 12, 2019

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The global chemical company Oxea has decided to further expand its production capacities for TCD alcohol to meet market demand.

acquisitions, specialty chemical providers, China

Nouryon Acquires Chinese Metal Alkyls Producer

July 26, 2019

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Nouryon has acquired Zhejiang Friend Chemical Co., the largest Chinese producer of triethyl aluminum — a metal alkyl used in the production of high-volume polymers.

ROSS Completes Plant Expansion in China

July 12, 2019

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ROSS announced the completion of a major expansion of its facility in Nantong, China.

Evonik Expands Fumed Silica Capacity

June 28, 2019

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Evonik has started up its new plant complex in Antwerp, Belgium, for the production of fumed silica.

SANITIZED Preservation AG Opens Subsidiary in India

July 19, 2019

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Swiss company SANITIZED Preservation AG, which specializes in antimicrobial protection of paints and coatings, is opening a new subsidiary in India.

Perstorp Explores Project to Produce Recycled Methanol

July 5, 2019

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Specialty chemicals provider Perstorp is investigating the potential production of recycled methanol, using carbon dioxide and residual streams, at its facility in Stenungsund, Sweden.

Melrob US Inc. Passes Responsible Distribution Verification

July 5, 2019

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Melrob US Inc., a Nordmann company, has successfully passed its NACD Responsible Distribution® verification for the current three-year cycle.

Safic-Alcan Extends Agreement with Albemarle Corp.

July 5, 2019

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Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, announced the extension of its distribution agreement with Albemarle Corp., a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry.

Pilot Chemical Unveils New Headquarters

July 5, 2019

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Pilot Chemical Co. debuted its new corporate headquarters in West Chester Township, Ohio, on June 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by company executives, employees, and local community and business leaders.

LG Chem Names Palmer Holland As U.S. Distributor

July 5, 2019

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LG Chem, a global manufacturer in the petrochemical, energy solutions, advanced materials and life sciences industries, has appointed Palmer Holland as national distributor for its line of LUCENE™ polyolefin elastomers.

Arnette Polymers Appoints Gulf Coast Chemical as Distributor

June 28, 2019

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Gulf Coast Chemical, a specialty chemical distributor of raw materials, resins and packaging, has signed a distribution agreement with Arnette Polymers.

CH-Bioforce Develops Novel Way of Replacing Fossil- and Food-Based Raw Materials

July 24, 2019

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CH-Bioforce, a Finnish start-up founded by wood chemists, has developed a novel approach to fractionating biomass and converting all of its components into high-value material streams.

Arkema Announces Distribution Changes in U.S. for Waterborne Resins and CRAYVALLAC Additives

July 21, 2019

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Arkema announced that, effective Aug. 1, 2019, Brenntag North America Inc. will be the primary distributor in the United States for Arkema waterborne resins sold under the Encor®, Celocor®, Snap® and Neocar® trade names, and that effective Oct. 1, 2019, the company will be consolidating its distribution network in the southern half of the United States for CRAYVALLAC® Additives.

AkzoNobel North America Celebrates 100 Years in Wood Coatings Business

July 26, 2019

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In 1919, a small wood varnish company opened its doors in the riverfront city of Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the Reliance business lives on as part of AkzoNobel's North America wood coatings division.

RadTech Joins National Academy of Inventors

July 19, 2019

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RadTech, the nonprofit trade association for ultraviolet and electron beam (UV+EB) technology, has joined the National Academy of Inventors as a Member Institution.

NACE International and SSPC Hold Additional Discussions Regarding Potential Partnership

July 5, 2019

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Leaders from NACE International and The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) recently met to further discuss options and approaches to combining the organizations.

BioPreferred Releases Report on the Economic Impact of Bio-Based Products

July 26, 2019

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's BioPreferred® Program commissioned a report on the impact of bio-based products in the United States, titled "An Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry: 2018 Update."

Research Firm Releases Report on the Market for Wood Coatings

August 15, 2019

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Research and Markets has added a new report, Wood Coatings: Technologies and Application Markets, to its offering.

Anti-Oxidants and Light Stabilizers from Songwon

September 1, 2019

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These high-performance, water-miscible anti-oxidants and light stabilizers offer high durability, low VOC generation, environmentally sound formulations, and easy dosing and handling.

Discharge System from Charles Ross & Son Co.

September 1, 2019

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The model DS-10 system includes a scale system with 10 kg capacity and +/- 3 grams accuracy.

Polyurethane Dispersions from LANXESS

September 1, 2019

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PU acrylic hybrids (Witcobond A100) are used as a topcoat binder for wood flooring and concrete coatings.

Respiratory Airline Monitor from GFG Instrumentation Inc.

September 1, 2019

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The RAM 4021 supplied air monitor is designed to monitor carbon monoxide in compressor-supplied breathing air applications.

Resin from Royal DSM

September 1, 2019

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Suited for flexographic and screen overprint varnishes, the low-viscosity AgiSyn 248 resin can be cured with UV technology and offers a silk feel.

Battery-Powered Dispenser from Sulzer Mixpac AG

September 1, 2019

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A two-component dispensing tool, the COX ElectraFlow Dual Ultra is powered by the latest 18V lithium-ion batteries and chargers.

ON DEMAND: EPA published a regulation proposal around N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in June 2024 to ban or limit NMP in many applications, such as paints and coatings and their removers. N-butylpyrrolidone (NBP) is a powerful and versatile solvent for a variety of industries looking for alternatives to substance of very high concern (SVHC)-listed solvents.

MAX presents a rare opportunity to observe the full scope of manufacturing in one environment. From systems integration and materials handling to automation, quality, safety, and packaging, each discipline is represented through live, operational displays. By experiencing these technologies side by side, as they are on actual production floors, attendees gain a grounded understanding of how manufacturing functions align, overlap, and evolve in practice.

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