Lanxess to move headquarters to Cologne.(Industry News)(Brief
article)
Lanxess AG plans to relocate its headquarters from Leverkusen to
Cologne, Germany. The move is to be completed by 2011. Lanxess has begun
discussions with the city of Cologne to identify possible . . .
CHINACOAT[R] 2008: from Nov. 26-28 Guangzhou will host this
annual exhibition, which has become the main attraction for companie
Since its inception in 1996, CHINACOAT has become the key event for
coatings, printing inks and adhesives suppliers who wish to enter,
expand and consolidate their positions in the Chinese market. . . .
Pigment suppliers directory.(Directory)
For more details on the products listed in this guide, contact the
companies directly.
Alex Color Company
Ashland, PA
(888) ALEX COLOR
Fax: (570) 875-0885
E-mail: joealex@alexcolor.com
. . .
Construction chemicals: a review of new technology trends,
capital investment and acquisition activity in the construction
chemi
Worldwide, the construction industry contributes significantly to
the global GDP, and is one of the most important elements of every
economy. Today's demands on buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels . . .
Biocides, fungicides and algaecides update: the movement to low-
and zero-VOC coatings has accelerated the conversion to a new g
The continued demand for coatings systems with low- and zero-VOC
content has given biocide manufacturers the opportunity to provide new
products and services.
"The movement to low- and zero-VOC . . .
Sherwin-Williams acquires Becker Powder Coatings in NA.
In acquisition news, earlier this year Sherwin-Williams acquired
Becker Powder Coatings in North America, a subsidiary of AB Wilh. Becker
based in Sweden. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, Becker . . .
Australia's Premier Sustainability Award.
On April 17, Dulux Powder Coatings took out the 2008 Premier's
Sustainability Award for Products and Services in Melbourne, Australia.
The award, presented by Victorian Premier John Brumby, . . .
Powder coatings: because of the dual advantage of durability and
environmental friendliness, powder coatings will likely continu
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The global powder coatings market has grown from $3.6 billion in
2001 to $4.5 billion in 2006. Asia Pacific has led the globe in growth,
while Europe has been flat and . . .
Business bootcamp for global companies: a tool for competitive
advantage in a global environment.(Business Comer: STRATEGIES S
A
Do all global companies routinely take their strategy through the
"what-ifs" screens associated with running their business? We
are advocating broadening the use of strategy analysis, not . . .
Sherwin-Williams expands family of coatings utilizing Opti-Check
Optically Active Pigment technology.(New Products)
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings now offers its
Opti-Check Optically Active Pigments (OAP) in a variety of coatings
products, allowing tank lining applicators to check the . . .
Racine Flame Spray high release coatings.(New Products)
Racine Flame Spray has launched high release/non-stick coatings
that are applied over a thermally (plasma) sprayed layer yielding
durable coatings with a wide range of surface textures. On the . . .
Z-Guard Pedestrian Traffic System.(New Products)
West Development Group (WDG) has introduced the Z-Guard Pedestrian
Traffic System for use on sprayed-in-place polyurethane foam roofs.
Z-Guard is a one-component, moisture curing, silicone/quartz . . .
Therma-Shield extreme Heat Protection paste.(New
Products)(Kimball Midwest)(Brief article)
Kimball Midwest's environmentally friendly Therma-Shield Heat
Protection Gel is now available in a protective paste, with 2.5 times
more heat reflective capability. Therma-Shield eliminates costly . . .
Excalibur launches Aqua-Thane.(New Products)
Excalibur paint & coatings has launched Aqua-Thane, a patent
pending 2K waterborne acrylic polyurethane for the heavy-duty industrial
coatings sector. This environmentally friendly, low VOC (less . . .
Sherwin-Williams Marine & Protective Coatings adds two new
products to its lineup.(New Products)
Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings has introduced
Waterbased Acrolon 100, an acrylic polyurethane that is environmentally
friendly. The coating is within the Ozone Transport Commission . . .
NanoSteel launches SHS 8000.(New Products)
The NanoSteel Company has introduced a new Super Hard Steel alloy,
SHS 8000, for coating solutions in the power generation industry that
improves reliability and availability, and increases the . . .
AkzoNobel develops green non-stick coating for Cookware.(New
Products)
AkzoNobel has launched its new environmentally friendly non-stick
coating technology [NP.sup.2]. Cookware manufacturer Tramontina is using
the [NP.sup.2] technology for its Eco-Friendly Cookware . . .
West System brand 105 Epoxy Resin & 205 Fast Hardener.(New
Products)
West System has introduced Brand 105 Epoxy Resin and 205 Fast
Hardener, which combine to form a material for making strong structural
bonds, applying reinforcing fabrics and barrier coatings that . . .
Ames' liquid coating for aircraft components.(New
Products)
Ames Corporation has introduced AmesShield Coatings for the
protection of aircraft components from the effects of Foreign Objects
Damage (FOD). Proprietary formulation contains icephobic . . .
Henkel strengthens its adhesives portfolio.(New Products)(Brief
article)
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For flexible bonding applications, Henkel has introduced Loctite
5510 adhesive/sealant and Loctite 5570 adhesive. Resistant to vibration,
movement and impact, these . . .
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