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pci december 2019

2019 December

December is our annual Buyers’ Guide, with listings by Product category, as well as by Supplier or Distributor name.

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PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Union Rescue Mission Facility in Sylmar, California

PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Union Rescue Mission Facility in Sylmar, California

December 5, 2019
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PPG announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project at the Union Rescue Mission's (URM) Hope Gardens Family Center.
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Moody's coating conundrums

Al’s Arrested Alkyd Development

December 6, 2019
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Even though the coating properties of the new alkyd formulation matched perfectly the properties of the old formulation, what had been the unforeseen consequence of changing one oil for another in the formulation?
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Engineering the Next Generation of Coatings for the Fast Lane

Engineering the Next Generation of Coatings for the Fast Lane

December 3, 2019
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New hydrogen-free diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating technology provides unmatched hardness, smoothness and adhesion for high wear components in super cars, motor bikes and professional motorsports.
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Winning the Safety Race with Scissor Lifts

Winning the Safety Race with Scissor Lifts

Justin Kissinger
December 4, 2019
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Safety isn't a race, but if it were, ladders wouldn't stand a chance against low-level scissor lifts' safe and spacious platforms, easy maneuverability or ergonomics.
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Abrasive Nylon Wheel Brushes Provide Deburring for Extremely Hard Metal Parts

Abrasive Nylon Wheel Brushes Provide Deburring for Extremely Hard Metal Parts

December 2, 2019
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When an application calls for surface finishing, cleaning, polishing, deburring, edge blending or removal of paint, rust or other contamination, a wheel brush is often the ideal solution.
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specialty chemical providers

Perstorp and DuPont Sustainable Solutions Collaborate on Safety

September 27, 2019
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Perstorp Group has developed a new safety protocol for its seven international manufacturing sites with the help of safety and operations management consultancy, DuPont Sustainable Solutions.
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Maroon Group Opens West Coast Office

October 25, 2019
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Maroon Group, a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients headquartered in Avon, Ohio, has opened a West Coast office in Los Angeles.
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JNS-SmithChem to Represent Shin-Etsu Silicones

November 1, 2019
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JNS-Smithchem announced its appointment to represent Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc.
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industrial coatings manufacturers

Tnemec Buys Assets of Textured Coatings of America

October 25, 2019
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Tnemec Co. Inc., a manufacturer of industrial and architectural protective coatings, has purchased assets of Textured Coatings of America Inc.
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Ship & Shore Environmental Opens Facility in China

October 25, 2019
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Ship & Shore Environmental Inc., an environmental pollution abatement and energy solutions firm, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China.
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specialty chemical providers

ADNOC, Adani, BASF and Borealis sign Memorandum of Understanding

October 25, 2019
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), Adani Group, BASF SE and Borealis AG have signed a memorandum of understanding to engage in a joint feasibility study to further evaluate a collaboration for the establishment of a chemical complex in Mundra, Gujarat, India.
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measurement equipment

Shaw Moisture Meters Opens U.S. Location

October 25, 2019
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Shaw Moisture Meters has established Shaw Moisture Meters (USA) in Hudson, Massachusetts, offering direct sales, repair and calibration services to customers in North America.
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Orion Engineered Carbons to Open Technical Service Applications Lab

October 25, 2019
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Carbon black supplier Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. is opening a new technical service applications laboratory in New Jersey.
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LCY Elastomers LP Appoints Azelis Americas CASE

October 18, 2019
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Azelis Americas CASE LLC, Azelis' pan-U.S. CASE platform, has entered into an agreement with LCY Elastomers LP.
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specialty chemical providers

MFG Chemical Renews Commitment to SOCMA

October 25, 2019
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MFG Chemical, a global leader in specialty and custom chemical manufacturing, reaffirmed its commitment to SOCMA, a U.S. trade association representing the specialty and fine chemical industry.
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sustainable technology, awards

Finnish Biotech Company Wins Frost & Sullivan Innovation Award

October 18, 2019
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Based on its recent analysis of the European industrial enzymes market, Frost & Sullivan recognized Finland-based MetGen with the 2019 European Technology Innovation Award for its enzyme technologies, METNIN™ and ENZINE®.
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specialty chemical providers

Nouryon to Expand Ethylene Amines Offering

October 18, 2019
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Nouryon has inaugurated a demonstration plant in Stenungsund, Sweden, to showcase a more sustainable technology platform to produce ethylene amines and their derivatives.
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capacity expansions

WACKER Begins Production of Pyrogenic Silica in United States

October 4, 2019
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The Munich-based WACKER Group officially brought a plant for manufacturing pyrogenic silica on stream at its site in Charleston, Tennessee.
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resins for coatings

IGM Resins to Grow Energy Curing Resins Business

November 1, 2019
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IGM Resins, a global supplier of materials to the energy curing market, is increasing its focus on growing its energy curing resins business.
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effect pigments for coatings

Pigments Provider Expands and Modernizes Production

October 11, 2019
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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is expanding its global production capacities and optimizing its manufacturing processes for effect pigments.
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effet pigments for coatings

Silberline Dedicates New Facility

September 27, 2019
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Silberline, a leader in aluminum effect pigments, has dedicated the company's new waterborne facility.
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BASF Expands NPG Capacity

September 27, 2019
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BASF has increased the capacity of its neopentyl glycol (NPG) plant at the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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Acme-Hardesty Passes Responsible Distribution Verification

September 27, 2019
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Acme-Hardesty has successfully passed its NACD Responsible Distribution® verification for the current three-year cycle.
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Research Firm Releases Report on Anti-Reflective Coatings Market

November 5, 2019
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Research and Markets has released a new report covering the global market for anti-reflective coatings that projects the market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.05%.
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containers

Greif Continues Expansion in Russia

October 4, 2019
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Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced an investment in a second intermediate bulk container (IBC) production plant in Russia.
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capacity expansions

Synthomer Inaugurates New Production Capacity in Germany

October 4, 2019
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Synthomer has inaugurated an expansion of its acrylic dispersions production facility in Worms, Germany.
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coatings scholarships

Purdue University Northwest Faculty Member Establishes Scholarship

October 18, 2019
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Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty member John Cox has turned his passion for the chemical coatings field into opportunities for PNW students.
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Research Firm Releases Study of Paint and Coatings Industry

September 27, 2019
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Research and Markets announced the release of a new market study of the paint and coatings industry that offers an industry forecast to 2024.
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Waterborne Technology Boosts Demand for Coatings Binders

November 5, 2019
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A new study by Fact.MR reports that demand in the coatings binders market is impacted by the shift in focus from solvent-based coatings to water-based coatings.
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Discussions Continue on Potential NACE International and SSPC Collaboration

October 25, 2019
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Last month, the joint staff and leadership task group from NACE International and The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) re-convened to continue discussion of a possible combination of the two organizations.
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NACD Comments on Proposed Hours of Service Rule

October 25, 2019
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The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on Hours of Service of Drivers.
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paint and coating manufacturers

Tnemec Announces 2019 Tank of the Year Winner

November 1, 2019
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A municipal water tank in Wamego, Kansas, is this year's winner of the Tank of the Year competition sponsored by Tnemec Co. Inc.
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Products

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Gloss Meter

Gloss Meter from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Inc.

December 2, 2019
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Featuring an additional measuring scale with a resolution 10 times greater than standard gloss meters
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Mixer from Fristam

December 2, 2019
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Powder Mixer PM-FDS provides high-performance blending of highly concentrated, viscous wet or dry ingredients into a fluid stream.
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Glass Coating from SiO2 International

December 2, 2019
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SiO2 ultra-thin coatings are applied to glass surfaces using a single, non-toxic step.
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Resins for Powder Coatings from Arkema Inc.

December 2, 2019
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REAFREE polyester powder resins offer several choices for formulators, including REAFREE 5700 for excellent outdoor durability
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Binder from Wacker

December 2, 2019
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A water-based emulsion with no organic solvents, SILRES BS 6042 contains a novel silicone resin emulsion, enabling the formulation of fast-drying, extremely long-lasting and dirt-resistant exterior paints.
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High-Shear Mixer from Charles Ross & Son Inc.

December 2, 2019
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An ultra-high-shear rotor/stator for high-throughput emulsification, dispersion and homogenization
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Resins for Roof Coatings from Engineered Polymer Solutions

December 2, 2019
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An acrylic emulsion for both basecoat and topcoat formulations, EPS 2719 is designed to minimize asphalt bleed-through while maintaining flexibility and toughness.
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