Coatings Word February 2016

Table of Contents February 2016 Vol. 21, No.
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Cover image and above courtesy of Sikkens ProLuxe
The Wood Coatings Market

Corrosion Control
BASF Kaolin and Superior Materials Celebrate 70 Years
Architectural Coatings: 2016 Product and Industry Trends
Waterborne UV Curable Coatings
Mixing Equipment Directory
COLUMNS
International Coatings Scene................................ 22

Latin America Argentina Unshackles Economic Rules
Europe REACH Generating New Tensions
China Anticorrosion Coatings Market Evolves Under
Pressures
Business Corner.................................................... 28
Corrolations Industries Across Countries
DEPARTMENTS
Editorial.................................................................. 6
As We Go to Press.................................................. 8
Fresh Paint............................................................ 12
New Products....................................................... 20
Industry News....................................................... 52
Suppliers Corner................................................... 53
People in the News............................................... 54
Meetings............................................................... 55
Final Coat.............................................................. 58
ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Classified Ads....................................................... 56
Advertising Index.................................................. 57
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Residential Property
Market Drives Growth
for Wood Coatings
his months feature article is on the Wood Coatings Market.

Coatings World has covered this topic in great detail, analyzing the
markets in North America, Europe and Africa. Worldwide, wood
coatings has seen steady gains in the past few years mainly driven by a
robust housing market.
CHEMARK Consulting predicts a growth of approximately 3.1 percent
over the next 15 years is expected for the aggregate of wood protective and
preservatives from $3100 million in 2013 to $4900 million by 2028.
Currently wood coatings represent 84 percent, while wood preservatives hold a 16 SOM, said Phil Phillips, president of CHEMARK
Consulting. By 2023, the shares will shift three percentage points to 81
percent for coatings and 19 percent for preservatives.
Our European correspondent, Sean Milmo, reported that the short to
medium outlook for wood coatings is looking bright in his column Revival
in Construction Leads to Bright Outlook for Wood Coatings (November
2015). According to Milmo, this positive outlook for wood coatings in
Europe is a result of a revival in the construction industry in the European
Union and increased sales of wood products in segments in which previously the material has been little used.
In the longer term the biggest driver in the sector is the widespread
belief that wood offers more opportunities than other materials for combating climate change, he added.
Africa correspondent, Shem Oirere, took an in-depth look at this market with his column Residential Property Market to Drive Africas Wood
Coatings Growth (July 2015).
Consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) and market analyst Future Market Insights (FMI), have in separate reports indicated how
Africa is set to enjoy growth in the residential property market and how
the increased production and supply of wood protection products will continue to be driven by the residential end-user market.
Accoring to PWC, an increasing urban population will create huge demand for residential property across Africa fuelling the rise in demand for
wood protection products.
A global analysis by FMI on the wood coatings market said the growth
of the residential property market will be the main driver of the wood
protection products supply trends in the coming five years. FMI said residential end-user is the largest market for wood protection, driven by maintenance demand for items such as fences, sidings and decks.
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As We Go To Press
AkzoNobel and Evonik Break Ground

for Production JV in Germany
kzoNobel and Evonik Industries

have broken ground at the site
of their production joint venture for chlorine and potassium hydroxide solution at Ibbenbren in Germany.
AkzoNobel will use the new plant to
produce chlorine and hydrogen, which
are essential ingredients for the chemical
industry and peoples daily lives.
The ceremony was staged at
AkzoNobels
existing
facility
in
Ibbenbren, where the two companies
will build and operate a new membrane
electrolysis plant, which is due to come
on stream by the fourth quarter of 2017.
Werner Fuhrmann, member of
AkzoNobels Executive Committee responsible for Specialty Chemicals, and
Ralph Sven Kaufmann, Member of the
Board of Evonik Industries AG, conducted the official proceedings at the event,
which was attended by customers, suppliers and employees of both companies,
as well as representatives of the city of
Ibbenbren and relevant authorities.
The state-of-the-art plant we are
building will set a new benchmark
for the production of chlorine and
potassium hydroxide solution, said
Fuhrmann. It will improve the ecological footprint of every ton of chlorine we
produce in Ibbenbren by 25 to 30 percent. This will result in less energy use
and fewer CO2 emissions, while there
will also be clear benefits for the local
chemical cluster.
Construction of the new facility
will secure the long-term future of the
Ibbenbren site and that of the chemical cluster, helping to prevent a further
withdrawal of industry from the region.
The plant will have an annual nameplate
capacity of around 130,000 metric tons
of potassium hydroxide solution and
82,000 metric tons of chlorine, ensuring
a reliable supply for customers.
Commenting on the partnership,
Ralph Sven Kaufmann said: This joint
venture will secure Evoniks future
position in the potassium derivatives

business. We have found an efficient and
sustainable solution to keep on delivering
for our customers.
Both Fuhrmann and Kaufmann also
applauded the close cooperation between
the two partners: Its a source of great
pride, they said particularly the excellent work of the joint project team, who
achieved great success in a very tight
timeframe.
AkzoNobel will commercialize the
chlorine and hydrogen at the new plant,
or will process these products directly
at the Ibbenbren site. Evonik will take
the new plants potassium hydroxide
solution for commercialization and
processing at its own site in Llsdorf,
which is where it processes potassium hydroxide solution into various
products, including potassium carbonate (potash).

All production of chlorine, potassium
hydroxide and caustic lye using mercurybased amalgam electrolysis has to stop
by the end of 2017 due to legislative requirements. The planned new membrane
electrolysis plant will use a sustainable
process which has a more positive environmental profile.
Chlorine is an essential ingredient
for the manufacture of a wide variety
of products including paper, disinfectants, medicines and plastics used in
the construction, automotive and electronics industries. Hydrogen has many
applications and is used, for example,
as an energy carrier, for the upgrading
of fossil fuels and in the production of
ammonia. CW
Index to Companies
This index gives the starting page for a department or feature with a significant reference to a manufacturer of paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants
Subsidiaries are indexed under their own names.
AkzoNobel............................................................................................12, 30, 36
Axalta Coating Systems.............................................................................. 12, 36
Henkel............................................................................................................. 58
HMG Paints..................................................................................................... 12
PPG.................................................................................................12, 20, 30, 43
Rust-Oleum...................................................................................................... 30
Thompsons Waterseal...................................................................................... 30
Valspar............................................................................................................. 20
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HMG Joins Graphene Project, Polygraph
MG Paints Ltd, the Manchester,

UK-based independent paint
manufacturer, has joined the
EU funded PolyGraph Project that aims
to utilize the revolutionary properties of
graphene to develop pioneering materials
that are stronger, tougher and more flexible than ever before.
The PolyGraph project, which commenced in November 2013, aims to
develop materials suitable for use in a
number of key applications where improvements are needed in the strength,
stiffness, toughness, electrical conductivity and thermal and barrier properties of polymers; such as fiber-reinforced
composite resins, coatings and adhesives.
The ultimate aim of PolyGraph is to develop a process in which graphene can be
produced and dispersed in-situ within
thermosetting polymer resins, using relatively inexpensive expanded graphite as a
starting material.
Were proud to be working alongside other industry leaders with a revolutionary material that was developed in
our home city said business development director, Steve Crossman. Were
excited about developing graphene containing coating formulations and the
production processes required to achieve
these formulations.
The PolyGraph consortium has been
formed from key, knowledge-generating
industrially focused partners in each of
the disciplines required for a successful
outcome to the project. Looking at the
key objectives of the project, the consortium makes up a strong team of organizations with exceptional expertise in each
of the required technical areas.
Dr. Matthew Thornton, project manager at Lead Partner, NetComposites
said, It is a pleasure to welcome HMG
Paints into the PolyGraph project consortium. Their breadth of knowledge and
expertise in coatings will be an invaluable asset to ensuring that the projects
aims and objectives are met and that the
project continues on course to deliver

commercial benefits for the aerospace,
automotive, marine and defence sectors,
amongst others.
PolyGraph is a four year, EU funded,
collaborative research project composed of 14 partners: NetComposites,
Imerys Graphite & Carbon, Avanzare
Innovacion Tecnologica, YTRON Process
Technology, University of Padova,
SAIREM, Robnor Resins, NETZSCH
Feinmahltechnik, Queen Mary University
of London, Centro Ricerche Fiat, BAE
Systems Advanced Technology Centre, SP
Sveriges Tekniska Forskningsinstitut, the
Institute of Occupational Medicine and
HMG Paints.
For more information, please visit the
website http://polygraphproject.eu/.
Axalta Expands Capabilities

to Supply Automotive
OEMs in India
Axalta Coating Systems is expanding
its presence in India with investments
that will enable the company to double
production capacity and construct an
automotive OEM coatings development
laboratory at its operations center in
Savli in Gujarat State. The added capacity will enable Axalta to meet the need for
additional coatings among light vehicle
automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India. The Savli facility
will continue to manufacture coatings for
Axaltas refinish, automotive parts and
commercial vehicle customers.
The project, which is scheduled to
be commissioned in the third quarter of
2017, will be able to expand production capacity of both high and low temperature bake coatings. Low temperature
bake coatings are needed for use on the
latest lightweight plastic and composite
materials used in vehicles to reduce
weight and fuel consumption because
they cannot withstand traditional high
bake temperature curing ovens. Axaltas
technology-backed products include
primers, basecoats, and clearcoats used
in the full line of Axaltas solventborne
products for different substrate and process requirements. These products include Axaltas higher productivity and
more environmentally responsible high
solids, high solids 3-Wet, and high solids
monocoat technologies. Formulated to
reduce volatile organic compound (VOC)
emissions, high solids coatings can help
reduce the environmental impact of coatings while providing superior finishes and
improved OEM productivity. The facility
will also be designed to scale up to produce waterborne coatings when customers elect to convert.
The new automotive OEM coatings
development laboratory is scheduled for
completion during the second quarter of
2016 and will focus on developing special formulations to ensure superior color
match, appearance and quality. Axaltas
improved laboratory space will feature
contemporary robotic spray applicators
that can precisely replicate line application conditions inside customer manufacturing plants. The equipment is designed
to facilitate the development, approval,
quality control, and customer line support
February 2016
AkzoNobel Supplies Coating for

Supersonic Car
Unveiled in London, UK, the Bloodhound SSC (supersonic
car) has been built to become the first land vehicle to achieve
1,000mph. A showcase for science and engineering technology,
it will try to reach 800 mph in the South African desert this year,
before attempting to make history in 2017.
Powered by both a jet engine and a rocket, Bloodhound is
the most complicated car ever built, AkzoNobel stated. A conventional vehicle coating was never going to meet the stringent
specifications, which is why it features paint normally reserved
for aircraft.
The result of eight years of research, design and manufacturing, Bloodhound has been coated with products from the
companys Eclipse range of exterior polyurethane topcoats.
Formulated to provide outstanding performance and lasting appearance, Eclipse is traditionally used for commercial aviation.
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required by automotive customers. Additional new capabilities

at the next generation facility also include color measurement
tools and accelerated paint testing equipment.
Axalta already has a strong presence in the refinish, commercial vehicle and automotive part segments in India and serves
a growing network of distributors and body-shops supported
by offices and regional training centers in Mumbai, Vadodara,
Gurgaon, Kolkata, and Bangalore. The Savli plant today employs a range of environmental, health and safety processes and
systems to reduce the facilitys environmental impact.
Glidden Paint named Cappuccino White (45YY

74/073) the brands 2016 Color of the Year. A
calm, sensitive and creamy neutral, Cappuccino
White creates a sense of delicacy and graceful design that promotes wellness, purity, mindfulness, balance,
privacy and peace. It is the color of seashells and oceansmooth rocks. The elegant white pairs well with delicate
pastels and light neutrals.
Blue Cloud (D48-5), a loud celebratory blue, is the 2016
Color of the Year for Olympic paints. An unapologetic blue
that is easily noticed, it is impactful, self-expressive, social
and glamorous. The tone is sparkling and deep, and it resembles the ocean on an impossibly clear day. PPGs color
experts recommend mixing this dazzling bright blue with
softer, neutral tones.
PPG THE VOICE OF COLOR program, the color platform for the PPG Paints and PPG Pittsburgh Paints brands,
named Paradise Found (PPG1135-5) as its 2016 Color of
the Year. It is a serious green that is nurturing as well as
sturdy and protective. While Paradise Found appears quiet
and muffled, it provides a sense of strength and organic
energy that is reminiscent of militia and natural environments. Keeping in mind the conscious awareness in society
of an increasing need for security and development of personal strength, consumers who prefer this color likely wish
PPG Paint Brands Unveil 2016 Color

Palette of the Year
PPG Industries has unveiled its 2016 Color Palette of the Year,
which showcases colors from the companys leading paint
brands: the Glidden Paint, Olympic Paints, PPG Paints and PPG
Pittsburgh Paints lines.
Each year, consumers and industry experts search for the
one color that will dominate trends for the year ahead, said Dee
Schlotter, senior color marketing manager, PPG Architectural
Coatings, U.S. and Canada. As we looked ahead, PPG color
experts experienced several emerging themes for home decor in
2016, encouraging us to name a palette of the year, which represents our strong portfolio of leading paint brands.
Consumers desire for journey, newness and discovery provides direction for Odyssey, the theme of the 2016 PPG Color
Palette of the Year, which is forecasted by the companys global
color experts. The palette represents the adventurous experience of life in a fast-changing world. Evoking journeys and
discoveries, but also the possibility of dangers, the colors of the
Odyssey palette keep us alert and at the same time excited and
vigilant, Schlotter continued. It is a thrilling time to be alive,
but it is definitely pushing most of us out of our comfort zone,
as are the prominent trending colors for 2016.
PPGs color experts have interpreted the Odyssey palette
across leading architectural paint brands to name the top colors
for 2016 as follows:
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Results of U.S. Architectural Coatings Industry Research Report Which Compared Business Trends
in 4Q15 vs. 4Q14
Each month, North Coast Research surveys a large sample of paint retailers throughout the United States to get a sense for current
business trends. Please note that of the three primary architectural coatings channels (paint stores, home centers, and retail distributors), this survey is primarily reflective of the distributor channel which tends to see volume growth less than the industry; therefore,
we view the results as a directional indicator more so than absolute industry volumes. For inquiries regarding this report please
contact Kevin Hocevar at 216-468-6924 or kevin.hocevar@northcoastresearch.com.
Architectural Coatings Sales Volumes Largely Flat in 4Q15 vs. 4Q14
According to industry participants, average volumes are largely flat (-0.1%) thus far in 4Q15 compared to 4Q14. This represents a
sequential moderation from our 3Q15 results of 1.4% growth and compares to volume growth of 1.6% in 4Q14. The moderation in
the current quarter is a bit concerning to see, however it is worth noting that a majority of contacts are experiencing growth in the
quarter. Breaking it down, 50% of contacts cited experiencing volume growth in the period, 18% are experiencing flat volumes and
32% reported a y/y volume decline. The volume index falling into flattish territory is a direct result of outliers whom reported significant volume declines. In addition, the fourth quarter is a very seasonally slow period for paint stores.
Price of Paint from Suppliers 4Q15 Paint Prices Remain Positively Skewed
39% of contacts noted paint prices were higher in 4Q15 vs. 4Q14 as our paint price index rose 0.7% compared to average increases
of ~1.0% over the past year. Our research suggests that a little bit of price is sticking in the industry but only in the independent
dealer channel which is small in size and likely in the low-single digit range. We currently do not believe the store or big-box channels are realizing pricing; however, given the raw material declines, we view the overall price/raws for coatings manufacturers as
favorable. We believe that we picked up potential price increases in our 4Q14 survey where a meaningful uptick in contacts were
notified of a price increase from manufacturers to take place in 2015, however we do not expect prices to increase in 2016 as raw
materials have continued to decline and only 11% of contacts indicated they have been notified of a price increase. Overall, 39% of
respondents witnessed an uptick in pricing vs. only 11% that saw pricing decline, averaging out to a 0.72% increase in year-over-year
pricing with a net increase of 29%.
Raw Materials Raw Materials Cant Seem to Find a Bottom
We continue to believe coatings manufacturers are poised to benefit from favorable price/raws in 2015 due to the drop in titanium
dioxide (TiO2) and raw materials derived from crude oil. Propylene, of which many coatings based raws are derived, has continued
to decline and is averaging about $0.29/lb in 4Q15, compared to $0.345/lb in 3Q15 and $0.41/lb in 2Q15. The current 4Q15 average of $0.29/lb is down 58% from the average in 4Q14 of $0.69/lb. Additionally, TiO2 started to drop in 4Q14 and has seen further
declines throughout 2015 and is likely down 15%+ year-over-year. Unfortunately, we have not seen the level of raw material benefits
we were anticipating throughout 2015 as most of the major coatings players indicated the raw material basket was down low-single
digits in 1H15. With that said, we believe this will improve in 2H15 and are currently modeling for mid-single digit raw material declines for the balance of the year, and also expect benefits in 2016 as lower raw material costs anniversary. Therefore, we continue to
expect the price/raw story to have legs for several quarters still.
3-Month Outlook Outlooks Solid as Head into 2016
Our proprietary Coatings 3-Month Outlook Index came in at 0.61 in 4Q15, which is an uptick from the 0.51 reading seen in 3Q15.
Working backwards, our Outlook Index came in at 0.84 in our 2Q15 survey results, 0.81 in 1Q15 and 0.36 in 4Q14. Please note that
the highest possible reading is +2 (indicating all contacts have a Very Positive outlook) and the lowest possible reading is -2 (indicating all contacts have a Very Negative outlook). We view this outlook reading as encouraging for industry revenues heading
into 2016.
February 2016
AkzoNobel Opens New Coil Coatings

Production Line in Mexico
AkzoNobel has opened a new production line for coil coatings
at its facility in Garcia, Mexico. As well as doubling current
capacity, the new line will also serve local coated steel manufacturers, including Ternium, Zincacero and Galvasid.
Coil coating products that are manufactured at the site support the construction and domestic appliance sectors. In addition, the new line will produce specialty products, including
metallic and wrinkled finishes. Volumes currently imported
from the US will now be manufactured locally in Mexico.
PPG Asia Pacific President Honored

with Magnolia Memorial Award
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to create a space that is naturally beautiful and reassuringly

safe. It is edgy, yet still comforting, and it inspired by the
urban militia trends seen on fashion runways.
The Odyssey palette was developed by PPGs global color
styling team of more than 20 color experts who gather annually
to create a trend forecast for the upcoming year. From businesses including automotive, architectural, aerospace, consumer
electronics and industrial coatings, and from eight different
countries, this team draws upon global, cross-cultural and societal inspiration to forecast the latest trending colors.
The individual Colors of the Year across PPGs portfolio of
paint brands are truly an embodiment of Odyssey, Schlotter
said. Our society is on a journey of evolution. With our traditional beliefs and driving principles being challenged by science,
technology and interconnectivity, our inner stability depends on
recognizing this transformative journey and greeting both the
world and the colors in it with eyes wide open to the constant
reshaping of our reality.
Mike Horton, president of PPG Industries operations in the Asia Pacific region, was honored by the
Shanghai Municipal Government with the prestigious Magnolia
Memorial Award for his outstanding contributions to the city.
Zhang Xiaosong, director general of the Shanghai Municipal
Foreign Affairs Office, presented a medal and certificate to
Horton in a ceremony earlier this month at the Shanghai Jingan
Shangri-La Hotel.
The Magnolia Awards, presented annually by the Shanghai
Municipal Government, honor expatriates who have made outstanding contributions to Shanghais economic development,
culture, education and social responsibility. The Changning
District government nominated Horton for the award in recognition of his contributions to the districts growth. He was
named a winner after a joint review by 18 government departments and public notice in Shanghai.
As president of PPG Asia Pacific and vice president of the
companys protective and marine coatings business in the region, Horton oversees all business activities and strategy execution in the region. He joined PPG in 1998 and relocated to PPGs
China headquarters in Shanghai in 2005. Under his leadership,
PPG Asia Pacific has been committed to economic and social development in Shanghai. In line with PPGs social responsibility
PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS Brand

Unveils Digital Inspiration Studio at
MENARDS Stores
The PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS brand is refreshing the way homeowners choose paint colors with the
Digital Inspiration Studio, a new interactive color center at
MENARDS retail locations. The new retail palette display features an interactive 42-inch digital touchscreen and serves as
a comprehensive inspiration station to simplify the process of
selecting paint colors.
Gone are the days of sorting through row after row of color
swatches only to leave the paint department empty-handed and
frustrated, according to Luke Klein, brand manager, Pittsburgh
Paints & Stains brand of PPG Architectural Coatings. In designing the new Pittsburgh Paints & Stains color center, we
wanted to provide homeowners with an inspiring experience
that not only helps them select paint colors for their homes, but
also serves as a creative launchpad for their entire paint project.
Among its many features, the touchscreen allows customers
to virtually paint a room with selected colors, view color onscreen on a larger scale, receive an email containing the paint
swatches and painted room to view later, view color-tips videos,
ideas and product information, browse by color, style and personality, and more.
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values, it is actively fulfilling its

obligations as a corporate citizen and maintains harmonious
relations with local communities
and people.
The Magnolia Awards, including
the Magnolia Memorial Award, the
Magnolia Honor Award and Honorary
Citizen Award, were established by
the Shanghai Municipal Government
in 1989. This year the local government presented 50 Magnolia Memorial
Awards and 11 Magnolia Honor Awards,
and it named two Magnolia Honorary
Citizens. Over the past 27 years, nearly
1,300 recipients from all lines of work
and every corner of the world have won
Magnolia Awards.
PPG Acquires Majority

Interest in Sealants Business
of Le Joint Franais
PPG Industries has announced that it has
completed its acquisition of a majority
interest in the aerospace and automotive sealants and adhesives business of Le
Joint Franais (LJF), a long-term licensee
of PPGs aerospace sealant technology.
The new joint venture is called Sealants
Europe SAS. Financial terms were not
disclosed.
Sealants Europe SAS employs more
than 200 people and will continue to operate in Bezons, France.
LJF is headquartered in France and is
part of the Hutchinson Group, a world
leader in sealing systems, vibration, acoustic and thermal insulation, fluid transfer
systems, transmission and mobility.
Axalta Coating Systems

and Hendrick Motorsports
Extend Relationship with
Multi-Year Agreement
Axalta Coating Systems will continue its
longstanding partnership with Hendrick
Motorsports after agreeing to a contract
extension that will expand its presence
and take one of the most enduring sponsorships in NASCAR through 2018.
Beginning in 2016, Axalta will become
a primary sponsor of the No. 88 Chevrolet
SS team of driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. for
13 Sprint Cup Series races annually, an
increase of three per season. Axalta will
also be featured as a major associate

sponsor during all non-primary events.
The agreement extends a multi-faceted partnership now in its 23rd full
season that began in November 1992
when the company first sponsored
driver Jeff Gordon and his No. 24
Hendrick Motorsports team. Gordon,
who is in the midst of his final full-time
Sprint Cup campaign, will continue to
work with Axalta as a spokesperson
and global business advisor. The multiyear relationship was announced earlier this year.
On the racetrack, Axaltas relationship with Hendrick Motorsports has
yielded four Sprint Cup Series championships and 92 victories. Axalta has hosted
thousands of customers at events and
fashioned some of the most iconic paint
schemes in NASCAR history. Earlier this
month, the two companies broke ground
on Axaltas 45,000-square-foot Customer
Experience Center that will be located on
the Hendrick Motorsports campus in
Concord, North Carolina.
Earnhardt, 40, has 25 career Sprint
Cup victories, including two this season.
The Kannapolis, North Carolina, native
recently clinched a fifth consecutive appearance in the championship-deciding
Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and
is a two-time winner of the prestigious
Daytona 500. He is NASCARs 12-time
most popular driver, as voted by fans.
HMG Paints Launch New

Website to Coincide with
85th Anniversary
To mark HMG Paints 85th Year of
business, a dedicated in-house team has
created a new website, www.hmgpaint.
com. The new website has everything
customers need to know about HMG as
a company, their products, and the services they offer, as well as being a vast
knowledge hub for general paint and
coatings information.
It was important for HMG to understand what the customer wanted to get
out of the new website, so an external
survey was sent out, and the results of
these were analysed to determine what
features customers deemed the most
important. It was found to be key that
HMG retained the expert knowledge that

was held on the previous website. HMG
not only kept this, but added extra information and advice in a variety of areas
to create a world-class paint and coatings
information database.
Another point heavily communicated
in the surveys was to keep it simple. User
friendliness and visual appeal are very
important to the website users. The website has been reviewed and optimized so
users of all technical abilities can easily
log on and find the information they need
with no problems.
One of the most notably updated areas
is the troubleshooting section. Here you
can find out about the common problems
that can arise with paint and coatings,
prevention tips, and most importantly,
rectification advice.
The Technical Data Sheets (TDS),
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS),
which are available for all products, are
all linked to automatically update to include any new information, so it can be
relied upon that the safety data provided
on the HMG Paints website will always
be completely up to date.
Additionally, the new website allows
users to share content across hundreds of
social media sites easily and quickly.
AkzoNobel Wins
Responsible Care Award for
Product Stewardship
AkzoNobels work in the area of product
stewardship has been recognized with the
2015 European Responsible Care Award
from the European Chemicals Industry
Association (CEFIC).
Presented in Brussels, Belgium, the
jury highlighted the companys entry for
its priority substance program as an
excellent demonstration on how to effectively engage in product stewardship.
The winning submission highlighted the work that has been taking place
since 2011 to review and manage priority
substances that are used in AkzoNobels
products and processes.
The program takes a proactive global approach to the management of hazardous substances used or generated
in AkzoNobel products and processes
and promotes the use of safer and
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more sustainable products. It

also enables the company to
manage harmful substances in
advance of legislation.
Earlier this year, AkzoNobel was
recognized as an industry leader by the
American Chemistry Council (ACC),
after receiving an award for product
safety. The company was also presented with a merit award for Responsible
Care in China from the Association of
International Chemical manufacturers
(AICM).
AkzoNobel is on target to complete its
review program for the current list of priority substances by the end of 2015.
LIQUID NAILS Brand

Launches Vocational
Training Program
The LIQUID NAILS brand has initiated
a vocational training program to enhance
educational opportunities for future contractors as they learn the ins and outs of
the construction industry.
As part of the program, Liquid Nails

brand representatives visit vocational career centers across the U.S. to work with
students and conduct hands-on training
demonstrations. The goal is to help students understand the differences between
various types of adhesives and the importance of ensuring adhesives are used
when bonding materials.
Liquid Nails brand representatives
work with students to review technical
materials and provide a thorough overview of multiple types of construction
adhesives and their uses. To help ensure
the information has a lasting impact, students build their own take-home demonstrations for later use as a reference.
The Liquid Nails brand has been
trusted by professionals and do-it-yourselfers like for more than 45 years, said
Mark Hembree, senior brand manager.
This vocational program is designed to
educate aspiring craftsmen so they can
become more knowledgeable and confident as they enter the workforce.
Todd Mason, instructor at Medina

County Career Center in Ohio, where the
program was piloted, said, The Liquid
Nails training program gave my students
a chance to learn some technical aspects
of the different Liquid Nails products. It
also offered an opportunity for students
to practice practical applications in the
lab, where were mimicking real-world
uses of the products.
The Liquid Nails brand began its outreach to vocational students years ago
with participation at the SKILLSUSA
National
Leadership
and
Skills
Conference, where more than 6,000 career and technical education students
compete within their trades.
This year at the SkillsUSA conference,
the Liquid Nails brand provided detailed
curriculum materials for educators to use
in classrooms. Educators who would like
to request access to these materials can
send a message with the subject Liquid
Nails Brand Vocational Materials to liquidnails@ppg.com. CW
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New Products
Valspar Introduces Industrial Mix

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eveloped especially for the demands of the commercial, transportation and light industrial
refinish markets, Valspar Industrial Mix
(VIM) is the newest, advanced line of highperformance, heavy-duty, commercial
coatings that provide premium, durable
repairs, excellent OEM color match and
long-term protection from abrasion, corrosion, harsh environments and weather.
Readily formulated color ranges and
Valspars Color Retrieval software gives
users easy access to a wide range of accurate colors from all over the globe. VIM
is manufactured by Valspar Automotive
one of the leading automotive coatings
manufacturers globally with over 100
years of experience.
PPG Unveils Step Change in

Cargo Tank Coatings with
PHENGUARD Pro System
PPG Industries protective and marine coatings business has unveiled the
PHENGUARD Pro tank coating system,
which offers unrivaled benefits to shipyards and ship owners, the company
stated. For shipyards and at installation,
the system provides potential efficiency
gains of as much as 20 percent compared
to traditional three-layer coating systems.
For ship owners, it provides the widest
chemical resistance and the longest carriage time on the market of more than
3,400 cargoes, delivering maximum flexibility to the product tanker trades.
Building on more than 40 years of

successful practical experience, PPG designed the new Phenguard Pro system as
a premium tank coating solution for use
on IMO II and III chemical/product tankers typically in the 30,00060,000 pennyweight range.
The Phenguard Pro system, according to Sijmen Visser, PPG global marketing manager, marine, is truly a
game changer for the product tanker
market, offering shared benefits to both
the shipyard and owner/operator by
combining over 20 percent efficiency
gains on application at newbuild and/or
maintenance with trusted and proven
performance for the owner. Based on
our 40-plus-years track record on more
than 1,500 vessels with this product
technology, PPG has again delivered a
top-quality product that also represents
best value to all stakeholders in the
IMO II/III product tanker segment. The
Phenguard Pro system uses Phenguard
phenolic epoxy product technology by
PPG, which has been the benchmark in
the chemical-tanker market for more
than 40 years.
PPG identified market demand in the
IMO II/III product/chemical tanker segment for a two-layer phenolic epoxy system offering maximum cargo flexibility
with improved efficiency at installation.
The result is the Phenguard Pro system,
engineered and launched for both newbuilding and refurbishment projects.
Visser added that the Phenguard
Pro system achieves in two layers of
125 microns what other tank linings
can only achieve in three. The coating
system can be applied in temperatures
as low as 5 C (41 F), he said, making
it a year-round solution that helps reduce costs related to heating for winter application. With this addition to
PPGs product and chemical-tank-lining range, Visser said PPG now has the
most complete offering to this market,
supported by experts who are ready to
support product selection with the best

possible advice.
The Phenguard Pro system also provides a very smooth finish that is easy
to clean, thus saving time and labor for
cargo switching and tank cleaning. Visser
said ship owners will also benefit from
well-documented guidance and procedures for cargoes requiring prewash, thus
extending the coating life.
PPG Launches DITZLER

Satin Clear Kit
The
VIBRANCE
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custom paint finishes line by PPG
Industries has been expanded with the
launch of the DSC5250 DITZLER Satin
Clear Kit. The new kit includes a quart
of VC5250 Ditzler Satin Clear and a
half pint of VH7250 Ditzler Satin Clear
Hardener. With the addition of the appropriate PPG urethane reducerbased
on volatile organic compound (VOC)
complianceand a simple mix, its
ready for spraying.
Ditzler Satin Clear provides a smooth
and silky low-gloss finish. It gives custom
car builders more choices and possibilities in their designs and paint schemes.
VC5250 Ditzler Satin Clear is fully
compatible with the Vibrance Collection
brand paint system and is compliant in all
North American regions. It offers exceptional uniformity and clarity. Its simple
mix ratio and ease of application make it
painter-friendly.
The Vibrance Collection lineup is well
known for producing an array of dynamic
products to bring the most creative design
ideas to life, said Steve Lehner, PPG segment manager. Low-gloss finishes are
very popular; getting them just right is important for our customers. Introducing the
Satin Clear Kit to the Vibrance Collection
gives our customers more opportunities
to create the imaginative finishes theyve
pictured for their rides, and combining the
clear and the hardener in one kit makes it
all the more convenient. CW
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International Coatings Scene Latin America
Argentina Unshackles Economic Rules

by Charles W. Thurston
Latin America Correspondent
thurstoncw@rodmanmedia.com
A
Among sectors
in which new
investment
could focus is
the paint and
coatings sector,
facilitated by
Argentinas ability
to domestically
source petroleum
derivatives.
rgentinas new president, Mauricio

Macri has ended four years of currency restrictions, devalued its currency,
and unshackled its import and export trade,
opening the door to substantial growth in the
oil and gas-rich country. On the first day of
the new currency float system in December,
the peso was down about 40 percent against
the dollar, boding well for exports, and blocking many imports.
The International Monetary Fund has commented that the Macri administration has
initiated an important transition to correct
macro-economic imbalances and micro-economic distortions, to improve growth prospects in the mid-term. While short-term growth
may be barely positive, as the economy adjusts
to the relaxed currency regulations, growth
should recover.
HSBC predicts that potential growth in GDP
for 2017 could reach 3.5 percent. The bank also
noted, just prior to the November election, that
their Trade Confidence Score in Argentina has
moved to 110 from 99 previously, an increase
that represents a shift from contraction to expansion territory. The main factor behind the
improvement was the better expectations for
volume of trade over the next six months, with
45 percent of the companies expecting volumes
to increase.
One significant impact these changes
should make on the Argentine economy is
that long-stifled domestic and foreign investment capital should return to the country.
In Davos, Macri announced a 2016 foreign
investment target of $20 billion, citing commitments already made for hundreds of millions each by a handful of multinational
companies, including Dow Chemical.
Among sectors in which new investment
could focus is the paint and coatings sector, facilitated by Argentinas ability to domestically
source petroleum derivatives. Architectural,
automotive and industrial paints and coatings
could show gains in both production and

demand. A 2015 study by Agnelo Editora,
based in Brazil, suggested that the paint and
coatings market in the Southern Cone countries Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay
will cumulatively grow by six percent per
year through 2018. Within Latin America,
Argentina represents about 10 percent of the
total market.
Until now, Argentina has been a net gas

exporter, but expectations are that the countrys industrial use of gas will rise sharply. In
January, Argentinas YPF SA and American
Energy Partners LP, agreed in Januaryto jointly explore and develop $500 million worth of
oil and gas in the Vaca Muerta or dead cow
shale formation, in the Patagonian Province
of Neuqun.
In November, Fabin Gil, the new president of Dow Latin America as of January,
suggested that Argentinas Bahia Blanca
complex could become Dows third major
polyethylene project, globally. Platts cited
Gils speech during a recent APLA meeting,
saying Bahia Blanca is a hub where all the
gas that goes in can be consumed, and added
that Bahia Blanca is an opportunity because
of its location in the southern tip of Buenos
Aires where pipelines go through. Apart
from potential new production facilities
there, Dow would also establish a research
and development technology center there, Gil
was quoted saying.
Gil, who was educated in Argentina, is now
responsible for 25 Dow production facilities
across Latin American, along with 16 R&D
centers and a dozen other offices, employing
some 5,400 workers. Dows Brazil Internet site
lists 13 pages of construction sector products
alone, many of which are utilized by the paint
and coatings industry. CW
February 2016
International Coatings Scene Europe
REACH Generating New Tensions
Among many
industrial sectors
it is generating
new tension
not only among
chemicals
producers such
as coatings
producers and
their raw material
suppliers but
also among
downstream
coatings and
other chemical
users who are
also covered
by the REACH
regulations.
by Sean Milmo
European Correspondent
milmocw@rodmanmedia.com
EACH, the European Unions legislation on the registration, evaluation and

authorization of chemicals, has come to
a stage in its lengthy implementation where it is
causing almost as much controversy as when it
was introduced nine years ago.
Among many industrial sectors it is
generating new tensions not only among
chemicals producers such as coatings producers and their raw material suppliers but
also among downstream coatings and other
chemicals users who are also covered by the
REACH regulations.
As a result the main objectives of REACH

the dissemination of safety information on the
safety of chemicals down supply chains and the
phasing-out of the most hazardous chemicals
are in danger of being compromised.
First, many thousands of SMEs, many of
them involved in the production, distribution and use of coatings, will over the next
two years be grappling with the complexities of drawing up safety profiles of numerous low-volume chemicals. By mid-2018 the
last tranche in the 1-100 ton range of the
around 30,000 chemicals covered by REACH
will have to be registered.
Many of these small companies lack the
know-how and experience of dealing with the
mass of data necessary for creating registration
dossiers. Because of the financial and human
resources needed to put together safety profiles
February 2016
Europe International Coatings Scene

a lot of SMEs may decide not to register their speciality chemicals leading to
possible shortages of key components of
coatings formulations.
Some trade organizations with large
numbers of SME members, not only
making coatings or their ingredients but
also coatings users, have been calling for
an easing of the administrative burden
of REACH on small companies.
Although the registration process
under the registration is now over half
complete, SME representatives are
wanting a relaxation of the safety data
requirements for chemicals in the 1-100
tonne bracket. This would mean that
the data obligations for chemicals in the
tranche would be less strict than those
for higher volume chemicals which have
already been registered.
The European Commission, the
Brussels-based EU executive responsible
for putting forward new legislation and
amendments to existing laws for approval by the European parliament and the
governments of the 28 EU member states,
has indicated its willingness to help SMEs
struggling to comply with REACH.
Environmentalists and NGOs campaigning on health and safety issues are
opposing any softening of restrictions of
high-risk hazardous chemicals.
On one key aspect of REACH the
authorization of hazardous chemicals to
stay on the EU market their discontent
is being shared by producers of chemicals and their raw materials.
The authorization process is seen as
being at the core of REACH because
its aim is to remove the most hazardous
chemicals from the market.
In the process, as currently applied by
the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA),
responsible for administering REACH,
and the European Commission, the final
decision maker on authorizations, chemicals are first categorized as substances
of very high concern (SVHC) to become
candidates for authorization.
Once they are on the candidate list
their producers or distributors have to
apply for their authorization otherwise
the substances are in danger of being
banned. The vast majority of SVHCs are
classed as being carcinogenic, mutagenic
and toxic for reproduction (CMRs).

Applicants for authorization have
to provide evidence that the risks of
exposure to their chemicals are adequately controlled or that the social
and economic benefits of their remaining on the market outweigh these risks.
Authorizations are given only for specific uses of chemicals, which must be
substituted once safer and adequate alternatives have been developed.
So far out of around 170 SVHCs, less
than 10 specific uses for seven chemicals
had been authorized late last year by the
European Commission after completing
the lengthy procedure.
Unless the authorization is properly implemented, REACH will not meet
its goal of removing chemicals that are
harmful to people and the environment
from the market, commented Tatiana
Santos, senior policy offices for chemicals
at the European Environmental Bureau, a
Brussels-based NGO, on the slow pace of
the process.
The European Commission last year
presented proposals for streamlining the
procedure, including easing the data requirements in authorization applications
and giving more weight to socio-economic benefits of SVHC products staying on
the market.
The move on socio-economic advantages was an attempt to steer REACH
away from regulating chemicals based
on their intrinsic properties and towards
regulation based on other types of concerns, mainly economic, said ChemSec,
a Swedish-headquartered NGO.
This (streamlining) could have unintended and counter-productive effects
on efforts by industry to invest in novel
greener chemical products as substitutes,
claimed an investment group, headed by
Impax Asset Management, London.
ECHA triggered a furor in the
European coatings sector when it supported the authorisation last year of a
range of industrial coatings uses of the
lead sulfochromate yellow pigment
(PY. 34) and the lead chromate molybdate sulphate red (PR. 104), both classified as carcinogenic.
The application was made by
Dominion Colour Corporation (DCC)
of Canada, which argued in its submission that lead-free alternatives had for 30
years failed to replace PY.34 and PR.104
because their performance was simply
not good enough while their extra cost
makes them even more unsatisfactory.
ECHAs decision has yet to be endorsed by the Commission, which is expected to come down in favour of it early
this year.
The agencys recommendation for
a 12-year authorization has angered
coatings associations and producers
because for four years the industry has
been pursuing voluntary bans on the
use of lead pigments with companies
like AkzoNobel, BASF and Jotun marketing alternatives.
The British Coatings Federation
(BCF) warned that EU authorization of
lead chromate paints would perpetuate
a global trade in lead chromate pigments, including in countries with weak
regulations. We believe that the EU
should be taking a lead in this issue and
enforcing a prohibition on the use of
lead chromates in paints, the BCF said
in a statement.
The Swedish Paint and Printing Ink
Makers Association (SVEFF) was even
more forthright. It should be a matter of
course to keep lead chromates off the EU
market, as well as to phase them out in
Canada and other countries where they
are still allowed, it said in a joint declaration with a Swedish nature conservation group (SSNC).
Meanwhile around 40 downstream
European and national associations,
mostly representing sectors in engineering and metal processing, many of them
major users of coatings, have been campaigning for big changes in regulatory
controls on chemicals applied in their
production plants. Instead of being
obliged to apply REACH protection levels, they want to be able to comply with
less onerous EU-wide occupation exposure limits (OELs).
Experts reckon the campaign will not
achieve much because many OELs are
outdated and restricted in their scope.
Nonetheless the intiative underlines how
much unhappiness with REACH has extended down the supply chain. CW
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International Coatings Scene China
Anticorrosion Coatings Market

Evolves Under Pressures
Anticorrosion
coatings are
mainly used by
the shipbuilding,
transportation,
infrastructure, oil
and energy and
electromechanics
industries.
by Arnold Wang
China Correspondent
hinas anticorrosion coatings market reached 4.7 million tons in 2014,

increased by 9.3 percebt over 2013,
and is the second largest coatings market
segment, only behind architecture coatings.
Anticorrosion coatings are mainly used by
shipbuilding, transportation, infrastructure, oil
and energy, and electromechanics industries.
The anticorrosion coatings market, especially
heavy-duty anticorrosion coatings market, is
mainly represented by the products of foreign
companies or their joint ventures, including
Jotun, Kansai, Hempel, PPG and AkzoNobel,
etc. and the domestic anticorrosion coatings
producers include Shanghai Kailin, Jiangsu
Lanling Paint and Beijing Zhisheng Weihua.
As a major downstream market for anticorrosion coatings, the ship building industry of China has entered its winter season in
the recent two years. Oversupply is the key
problem, which caused several ship building
companies such as Sainty Marine to declare
bankruptcies in 2015, and it is estimated that
more ship building companies, especially private ship builders who are difficult to win
the contracts from government agencies and
militaries, will not survive in 2016. And new
ship orders will be more and more taken by
a few state owned ship builders in China.
Following this new trend, the concentration
of anticorrosion coatings production capacity into several major players has been apparent in China recently. This phenomenon is
verified by the capacity and sales volume increase of several foreign anticorrosion joint
ventures, who are the major players in the
Chinese market.
February 2016
China International Coatings Scene
Production capacities
boosted to meet customer
demand
On June 30, 2015, COSCO Kansai
opened a new plant in Shanghai Jinshan
Industrial Zone II. The new plant, which
has an area of more than 90 acres and
a total investment of approximately
RMB 500 million, mainly offers container coatings and industry heavy-duty
anticorrosion coatings. As disclosed
by COSCO, the demand for their container coatings rebounded because of
the growth of new build containers during the first half of 2015. Meanwhile,
COSCO Kansai successfully explored
new customers while further strengthening its relationship with existing
customers. COSCO and Japan Kansai
have established three joint venture
companies in China, located in Tianjin,
Shanghai and Zhuhai of Guangdong
province respectively.
Jotun COSCO, a joint venture formed
by COSCO and Norway Jotun, is mainly engaged in the business of marine
coatings. In the first half of 2015 Jotun
COSCO put greater efforts into marketing, and therefore maintained its leading position in Chinas marine coating
market. In addition, to achieve a larger
economy of scale, Jotun COSCO Marine
Coatings (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. also put a
new plant into production in 2015. The
total investment of the new plant is RMB
316 million, and its annual production
capacity is 67,500 tons per year, which,
as COSCO said, is the largest and most
advanced marine coating production factory in China.
Hempel, another major anticorrosion
coatings producer in China, also has three
plants in China, located respectively in
Guangzhou, Kunshan and Yantai. Besides
positioning its production base into
three major regions in China mainland,
Hempel opened its Chinas second R&D
center in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province in
2015, deepening the companys exploration and development of the China market. Yantai R&D center will serve as its
regional R&D center, which is different
from Hempels four major R&D centers,
located respectively in UK, Denmark,
Spain and Guangzhou, China.
But one thing

for sure is that
the pressure from
the public for
government to
address air pollution
in major cities, such
as Beijing, has never
been seen before.
Sales increase in new ship
building category
As disclosed in the interim report of
COSCO, the total coatings revenue of the
two COSCO joint ventures has increased
by 1% and operation profit 6% in the
first half of 2015. Although the growth is
not two digits any more, we can find by
digging a little deeper into each categorys
performance that a total of 7,425 tons of
the industry heavy-duty anticorrosion
was sold in H1 of 2015, representing an
increase of 14% over H1 of 2014. Besides,
COSCO Jotun sold a total of 53.7 thousand tons marine coatings, increased by
49% over H1 of 2014. And 77% of the
marine coatings sold went into the new
built ship category. These numbers, coupled with the changes in marine coatings
downstream market, verify the happening of the trend of capacity concentration
in Chinas anticorrosion coatings market.
New environmental
protection policies provide
more momentum
In 2015 Chinese coatings producers, especially those focusing on solvent-based
coatings production, have been dealt with
a head-on blow by a new coatings consumption tax policy released by Ministry
of Finance and the State Administration
of Taxation. Finance Tax (2015):
Notification on Imposing Consumption
Tax on Battery and Coating Products

released in January, 2015 imposes a 4%
tax to coatings manufacturers on the invoice price of the coating whose volatile
organic compounds (VOC) level exceeds
420 g/l. According to the notification, the
new tax will be collected by local tax bureaus, and VOC levels will be examined
by provincial quality inspection agencies.
The consumption tax is not the only
regulation which has a big impact to the
coatings producers. Some regulation affects the coatings industry indirectly, if
not directly. But one thing for sure is that
the pressure from the public for the government to address air pollution in major
cities, such as Beijing, has never been seen
before. As a result of this, Beijing has become the first city in China to impose fees
to the manufacturers of furniture, petrochemicals, automobiles and electronics
in Beijing for emitting VOCs, a source
of air pollution. The new regulation has
been put into effective since October 1st,
2015 in Beijing. It says the polluters will
be charged 10 yuan per kg of discharged
gas if their VOC emissions do not exceed
50 percent of the citys limit, and will be
charged 20 yuan per kg if the companies
whose emissions are higher than half of
the limit but do not exceed the standards.
Polluters whose VOCs emissions pass the
limits will pay 40 yuan per kg. Packaging
and printing as well as production of
coatings and ink are clearly listed among
the 17 industrial categories that are covered by the new regulation.
As more and more provinces and municipal cities release their own policies
about VOC emission, the environmental
protection pressure on the shoulders of
coatings producers can only be seen on
the rise in the near future. Unlike architecture coatings market, in which a big
part of their products are waterborne,
the anticorrosion coatings segment, still
depends on solvent-based varieties for
meeting the demands of many of their
applications. It is predicable that the
anticorrosion coatings producers need
to develop more environment friendly
technologies, put more waterborne varieties into their product portfolio, or
just quit the market if their transition is
not quick enough. CW
Coatings World | 27
Business Corner Strategies & Analysis
Corrolations Industries Across Countries

by Phil Phillips, PhD
Contributing Editor
phillips@chemarkconsulting.net
W
Are patterns
of profitability
structured
similarly around
the world?
ithin advanced economies, is there

any guarantee that companies in
certain industries that have solid
performance will be transferred within the
same industry in another country? Or, put another way, are patterns of profitability structured similarly around the world?
This question was postured in a Harvard
Business School (Khanna & Rivkin) paper and
the conclusions may or may not, surprise you.
Khanna & Rivkin focused on publically
traded firms in 43 nations and compared profitability patterns in two different ways.
Showed that correlation in industry average profitability across the typical pair of
countries is close to zero.
Found that there were marked departures
from the order of effects observed in
several breakdowns the variance of profitability of U.S. companies?
As one might expect, however, correlations
are more strongly positive for pairs of countries
with common tastes, technology and national
institutions and for pairs (countries) that are

relatively developed.
Moreover, they determined that there is no
discernable relationship between similarity in
variance breakdowns and similarity in tastes,
technology, and national institutions.
The conclusion is the facts about profitability do not travel well from one country
to another.
From this study, and for its conclusions, one
could postulate that a coating/paint/adhesive/
sealant formulator with solid profitability success in USA would have similar profitability
success in Canada, England & Germany while
NOT this similarity in China, Brazil, Russia
and Iraq.
Further, to be profit-successful, within these
dissimilar countries (China, Brazil, Russia and
Iraq), the business models must be different
from the model that works in similar industrialized countrys cultures and even to the extreme of customizing strategies on a country by
country basis.
This treatment has not done justice to this
very important and complex topic. Further
research is important to develop tactical precision when firms feel the need to geographically expand. CW
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FEATURE
Wood Coatings
Market
Wood coatings manufacturers continue to

enjoy positive growth as a result of a robust
housing market.
Photo courtesy of Rust-Oleum
Kerry Pianoforte, Editor
emand for wood protection coatings and preservatives

is expected to advance 4.5 percent per year through
2018 to $4.8 billion, The Freedonia Group reported in
their study Solvents. Growth in the industry will primarily be
driven by a rebound in residential construction activity, which in
turn benefits the major applications in which wood coatings and
preservatives are used namely furniture, decking and siding.
Further advances will be restrained by the rising use
of non-wood materials in several key applications, said
Freedonia analyst Katherine Brink. Coatings and preservatives will be limited in siding, where wood is forecast to account
for a shrinking share of demand and faces fierce competition
from alternative materials. In decking applications, although
wood still dominates, plastic composite decking continues to
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erode woods share, which also puts a dent in wood protection

product sales.
Freedonia predicts that demand for coatings is projected to
rise 4.7 percent annually through 2018. Maintenance end uses
account for a slightly higher share of coatings demand, driven
by the needs of the large existing base of wood items. Even
so, Freedonia analysts contend that demand for new coatings
in construction-related applications will be the primary impetus for accelerating demand gains through 2018. Demand for
wood preservatives is expected to increase 2.7 percent annually
through 2018. Gains will be supported by the rising production
of pressure-treated lumber as construction activity rebounds.
Faster advances will be restrained by the maturity of a number
of applications, such as railroad products and utility poles.
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Wood protection product usage varies depending on the application. Paint is the dominant product in siding and window
and door applications, but stains and sealers are more widely
used on decks, cabinets, furniture, and flooring. Similarly, oilbased preservatives including creosote and penta tend to be utilized in industrial applications such as railroad products and
utility poles, while water-based types such as copper azole and
ACQ are used to treat wood intended for residential and nonindustrial applications.
Wood coatings manufacturers Coatings World interviewed expressed satisfaction with the current state of the
wood coatings market and are optimistic this upward trend
will continue.
Positive housing trends, such as new home construction
and the rise in home values, positively impact the architectural coatings industry as a whole, said Alison Bruce, woodcare
brand manager for the Sikkens ProLuxe, Flood, Deft brands,
PPG Architectural Coatings U.S. and Canada. We see that consumers are becoming increasingly interested in the interior and
exterior finish of their wood surfaces, and the wood coatings
segment is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate
of three percent which is mostly fueled by the housing recovery,

according to a Freedonia Group study.
The wood coatings category has always correlated with
the housing market and existing home sales as staining and
refreshing your deck is one of the first projects completed by
the seller before selling a house or by the buyer after buying a
home, said Mike Kozlowski,director of marketing, Exterior
Wood Care at Sherwin-Williams. This category often has a
6-12 month lag when it comes to new construction home sales
due to deck additions or finishing a deck 1-2 years after purchase. In general, the wood coatings category began slightly
below expectation as the weather in Q2 of 2015 was historically one of the wettest seasons. However, the unusual warmth
in late Q3 and all of Q4 allowed the wood coatings category
to bounce back from a slow start.
The wood care market sales have increased and are running
ahead of last year, said Jason Olson, brand director for RustOleum. Boomers are downsizing from traditional five-bedroom
family houses to updated three-bedroom homes or condos and
finding their heirloom furniture and dcor is no longer scaled
to fit the new, sleekly designed contemporary environments.
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Wood Coatings Market FEATURE

Their furniture and dcor feels dated and consumers are updating both. Millennials are driving their own trends as well.
Environmentally friendly and repurposed/reclaimed furniture
and dcor trumps other considerations.
Key Markets and Trends

The North American decorative wood coatings marketplace is
primarily driven by a demand for exterior coatings, with decks
and siding comprising the largest percentage of exterior substrates. According to a recent PPG survey, 50 percent of U.S.
respondents have decks and 96 percent of these respondents use
their decks during the day and almost every other day.
We are finding that of the total coatings usage, maintenance
(or recoating of wood substrates post-installation) accounts
for half of the total coatings usage, said Bruce. Furthermore,
stains account for the largest share of demand for wood coatings. With the high instances of maintenance coatings and the
popularity of stains, we are seeing a steady demand for exterior
wood coatings.
In addition, do-it-yourself (DIY) customers at big box retailers continue to make up the largest percentage of purchase
volume within decorative wood coatings, which was also reinforced through recent PPG survey data, Bruce continued.
Survey results indicated that 47 percent of U.S. respondents
agreed that they would prefer to do an exterior stain project
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features premium iron oxide pigments
themselves (rather than have a professionto help minimize lap marks and coloral do it), and 43 percent of U.S. consumer
streaking for long-lasting, beautiful color
respondents noted that they find staining a
that holds up to heavy foot traffic, said
deck and painting a room to be about the
Kozlowski. The new formula penetrates
same level of difficulty.
deep below the surface to reduce marDIY homeowners continue to drive the
ring and visible scratches, making it ideal
market for wood coatings. This market
for any outdoor deck or patio. In addienjoys taking on remodeling projects as
tion to enhancing woods natural beauty,
they feel their house is an expression of
Penetrating Timber Oil provides yearpersonal style, said Kozlowski. They
round water damage protection and a
take pride in their home and look for new Minwax Wood Finishing Cloths take the convecoating that resists mildew and UV damand interesting products to beautify and nience of a one-step wiping stain and finish to a
age. This product can be applied with a
protect their investments. We continue to whole new level. Now DIYers have everything you
paint pad, brush, roller or compression
see the trend of wanting to bring indoor need in one handy package even plastic gloves
driven sprayer.
design elements to outdoor spaces. This are included. To use: Sand the wood smooth,
Customers are looking for a numcan be seen by homeowners bringing the remove any sanding dust, simply wipe on the stain
open floor concepts outdoors with multi- and finish using the pre-moistened cloths. Wipe off ber of key characteristics in their wood
coating products. Top requests include
color stained decks, special lighting, furni- the excess with a clean rag and let dry for an hour.
on-trend colors and products that allow
ture, and even kitchens.
Our customers are looking for a product that both pro- projects to be completed fasted without sacrificing quality.
Among Rust-Oleums latest offerings is Triple Thick
tects and delivers long-lasting beauty for their outdoor wood
projects, Kozlowski continued. It is important for wood Polyurethane. One coat of Triple Thick Polyurethane is equal
coating products to be able to handle the exterior elements to three coats of a traditional polyurethane. Consumers comyear over year (water, sun, snow, etc.) as all of these factors plete their polyurethane projects in one coat (3 times faster).
can take a toll on the wood. All of the exterior stain products Other features include advanced self-leveling formula reduces
within the Thompsons WaterSeal brand are specially formu- brush marks during application, ultimate durability in one
lated to protect the wood from these outdoor elements with coat and ideal for interior horizontal and vertical surfaces (not
a special coating that resists mildew and UV damage, as well floors). This product is offered in gloss, semi-gloss, satin and
as, exceeds the industry standard ASTM D-4446 for water- matte sheens.
Rust-Oleum also offers Innovative Stain Formula that delivproofing wood.
In 2015, Thompsons WaterSeal introduced an innova- ers deep, rich color in one coat, has an ultra fast one hour dry
tive formula to the exterior wood waterproofing and stain- time, 75 percent more square foot coverage than competition
ing category with Penetrating Timber Oil. This products - 275 sqare feet/quart, requires no wood conditioner and offers
unique blend of fast-absorbing oils is designed to nourish significant time savings.
New stain colors are designed to replicate the popular reand beautify all exterior woods, including hardwoods, with
just one coat. Thomspons WaterSeal Penetrating Timber Oil claimed wood trend, said Olson. These colors are great for
AkzoNobel Creates Regional Wood Coatings Service Center in Eastern Canada

AkzoNobel will create a Regional Service Center for Wood Coatings at its Warwick, Quebec site. The facility will become the commercial headquarters for the Wood Coatings business in Eastern Canada and provide local support as the businesss R&D and
Technical Application Center for Canada. It is due to be fully operational by mid-2016
The facility will provide services including quick-response small batch manufacturing, product development for the local Canadian market, custom color matching, and commercial and customer support. As previously announced, the
large-scale batch manufacturing will be transferred to other AkzoNobel sites in North America, including Port Hope, Ontario.
This investment allows us to continue offering the broad range of services that our customers expect from AkzoNobel and the
Warwick site, reinforcing our leading positon in the North American market, said Doug Gilliam, regional director of AkzoNobels
Wood Coatings business in North America. The facility will ensure outstanding support, with dedicated on-site teams focusing on
meeting our customers needs and expectations.
AkzoNobel is a leading supplier of wood coatings for commercial and industrial customers in the furniture, flooring, building
products and cabinetry markets, and has been serving Eastern Canada for over 50 years.
We remain highly committed to the Canadian market and this investment demonstrates our continued drive to bring leading
technologies and services across the region, Gilliam added.
February 2016
Wood Coatings Market FEATURE

stain layering and adding interest to any project.
PPG is seeing an increase in the demand for more premium
wood coatings. In recent studies, weve seen that approximately a quarter of sales are coming from the price point of $30-40,
said Bruce. Both professional and DIY customers are looking
for durable wood coatings with long lasting protection that are
easy to apply and clean up and resist damage from the outside
elements, such as rain and sun.
In January 2016, PPG introduced the FLOOD Pro Series line,
which incorporates the latest advances from PPGs global woodcare technology and capitalizes on the 175-year heritage of the
Flood brand. These products, formulated to meet the unique
needs of professional and do-it-yourself customers, include stain
products from transparent to opaque, as well as prep products
and a new resurfacer. This line will utilize PPGs extensive color
platform, which includes a collection of 40 semi-transparent
and over 120 opaque hues that enhance the natural beauty of
wood, the company said.
In addition, PPGs OLYMPIC brand introduced Olympic
MAXIMUM exterior stain products with Weather-Ready
Application capabilities in January 2016. Exclusive to Olympic
MAXIMUM stain, the Weather-Ready Application gives consumers greater opportunities to stain when it may rain or if the
climate is too hot or cold, said Bruce. Now, users can stain
when they want and not when the weather dictates.
PPG has also recently launched the DEFT Interior wood

finishing program that includes a full, balanced line of lacquers, varnishes and stain products available at PPG Paints
stores and independent dealers. These are available in oilbased, water-based and fast drying formulations and can be
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FEATURE
Corrosion Control
Photo courtesy of AkzoNobel
Meeting corrosion protection goals is a tough job. These coatings must be carefully
applied to high-value assets under some very challenging conditions.
he basic function of any paint or coating is to protect the

substrate underneath from degradation and corrosion.
Corrosion control is especially important when dealing
with high-value assets, such as offshore oil rigs and other industrial structures, which must withstand harsh environmental
conditions such as salt water and intense temperatures.
According to NACE International, a global leader in developing corrosion prevention and control standards, certification
and education, the total annual U.S. cost for organic and metallic protective coatings is $108.6 billion. The organization stated
that fifty percent of all corrosion costs are preventable, and approximately 85 percent of these are in the area of coatings.
Protecting a substrate from corrosion is one of the most
important functions of coatings. Much care must be put into

selecting the proper coating to meet the individual performance
goals of the customer.
Each application presents different challenges and the
choice of technology will depend greatly on the operational environment, said Bas Hesselink, technical manager - Protective
Coatings at AkzoNobel.
AkzoNobel offers a full range of anticorrosive technologies,
including polyurea-based direct-to-metal systems for general
exterior use, zinc-based epoxy systems for more corrosive environements, epoxy high-build barrier coatings for aggressive
environments such as offshore structures, and highly specialized
coatings such as temperature-resistant silicone based systems for
February 2016
Corrosion Control FEATURE

the most extreme challenges.
Axalta Coating Systems provides a full range of both liquid
and powder coatings. Its liquid portfolio includes both waterborne and solventborne products that vary by resin chemistry
and inhibitive and barrier pigmentation packages to meet corrosion protection goals. Both zinc-based and zinc-free primers
are available.
A number of Axaltas powder products are specifically designed for corrosion protection applications, said
Doug Cinoman, research manager for Axalta Research and
Development. Nap-Gard fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) powder
coatings are widely used to help protect pipeline structures from
corrosion. They are formulated to offer enhanced physical and
Photo courtesy of AkzoNobel
chemical stability, resistance to soil stress, adhesion to metal,
and resistance to abrasion and excellent corrosion resistance.
AlestaZeroZinc powder coatings are also designed to protect for pipe and rebar, such as Axaltas Nap-Gard powder coatagainst corrosion. The ZeroZinc primer line offers outstanding ings, are designed to withstand high operating temperatures
corrosion resistance and is zinc-free while still meeting the ISO and exposure to aggressive chemicals, which is key to the oil
12944, C5 I standard. Ganicin undercoats, recently introduced, and gas sector.
When choosing the right corrosion protection product
also provide corrosion protection in a liquid product.
Bill Sante, director of marketing and business development there are many elements to consider. Factors related to subfor Axaltas powder coating business said there is opportunity strate preparation, customers budget and performance goals,
for durable polyester coatings, such as Abcite powder coatings, are all key considerations.
First, factors related to the substrate itself must be confor architectural steel and aluminum that are exposed to saltwater environments on oil rigs and elsewhere. FBE coatings sidered, said Cinoman. These include the type of metallic
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FEATURE Corrosion Control

substrate and its inherent susceptibility
to corrosion, shape complexity (curved
surfaces, edges, corners, crevices), surface
preparation (roughness), and cleanliness
(dirt, oil, grease, rust). Next, environmental and operating conditions must be
taken into account. Regulatory and emission requirements can vary by jurisdiction requiring the selection of compliant
systems. In use, exposure to harsh conditions (temperature, corrosive liquids and
gases, mechanical wear) and their duration will guide the coating choice.
Finally, customer specific attributes
and end-use specifications play a critical
role, Cinoman added. These can include cost, color, hiding power and ease
of application. The related durability
requirements/warranties with respect to
structural integrity and color/gloss retention are also a factor.
The most important factor is the
end-use environment, particularly in
aggressive offshore locations, to ensure
that the system meets the customers performance expectations, said Hesselink.
In addition, coatings also have to meet
local standards and certification requirements which can vary significantly.
Application conditions and surface preparation area also highly important to ensure that the system meets the customers
lifetime expectations.
A properly prepared substrate is an
important first step in ensuring good
adhesion and performance of any coating. However, in some cases, a customers processes may not result in optimal
substrate cleanliness and profile, said
Marko Strukelj, product director for
NACE International Launches First Corrosion Design

Competition for University Students
The University Student Design and Applied
Solutions Competition, the first ever student design competition focused on corrosion, will engage university and military
academy students in designing an applied
solution to a real world problem caused by
corrosion that is currently affecting military
weapons systems and facilities as well as civilian and industrial structures.
The competition is being managed by NACE International, the Worldwide Corrosion Authority, through funding US Department of Defense Corrosion Policy and
Oversight Office.
Corrosion is an expensive, destructive problem for many government and industry sectors, said Bob Chalker, CEO of NACE International. Working with the DOD
to introduce a unique, new competition is an exciting first for our organization. We
hope it will bring fresh perspective, new solutions, and inspire the next generation of
corrosion engineers.
In this inaugural event, undergraduate and graduate students, under the supervision of faculty advisors, will be challenged to design and create prototypes to inspect
corrosion in difficult-to-access areas. The competition was designed to replicate realworld conditions and exemplify how corrosion impacts military and industrial structures, vehicles, and infrastructure.
The final competition will take place from April 18-19, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
More information can be found at www.usdasc.com.
Axaltas liquid coatings business. In

these instances, appropriate coating system selection can help to offset the nonideal conditions as much as possible.
The cost of the entire coating system and the expected durability can be
negatively affected by substrate surface
preparation. Strukelj noted that there are
other options to be considered that may
help improve performance, like applying
thicker layers of coating and/or using high

quality paint products such as Corlar and
Ganicin undercoats and Imron topcoat.
Poor substrate preparation is a key
cause of premature coating failure, said
Hesselink.We are continuing to develop
our coatings that are more resistant to reduce the effects of poor substrate preparation; however, the fact remains that
corrosion develops from the substrate
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Corrosion Control FEATURE
Performance requirements of corrosion control coatings are

dependent on the in-service demands of the asset and the
expectations of the customer.
and as this degrades over time the coating
performance will suffer as a result.
Customers expect productive and user-friendly coating systems. Many are
sensitive to the environmental impact of
their operations and prefer reduced volatiles, minimal waste from the products,
and require profitable cycle time from
the products that they use, noted Strukelj.
Finally, they look for superior long-term
corrosion protection from various environmental factors, e.g., chemical, ultraviolet radiation, abrasion, and scratch and
mar performance, and seek robust film
properties such as excellent adhesion and
chip resistance to various properly prepared substrates, e.g., blasted, chemical,
solvent, and solvent-sand-solvent treatments. Overall, they want a brand name
that they can depend on and a durable
coating they can rely on.
Performance requirements are dependent on the in-service demands of the
asset and the expectations of the customer. Performance can include many
attributes as well as corrosion resistance,
including color retention, chemical resistance and even fire protection, said
Hesselink. The ultimate choice will depend on the type of asset, the regulatory
and operational environment, as well as
customer preference for a particular aesthetic finish or color scheme.
AkzoNobel has a strategic focus on
corrosion protection research and technology both internally and in external
partnerships with major customers, universities and other institutions. That
work includes the fundamental understanding of corrosion, surface preparation influence and lifetime prediction
methods, said Hesselink. A great example is the partnership with Manchester
University in which a multimillion-pound
investment has been made into research
into coating breakdown mechanisms in
corrosive environments, New technologies for corrosion control and protection
are being actively screened and introduced in our product range.

AkzoNobels major focus is on the
oil and gas, power generation and mining markets. Hesselink stressed that despite the external pressures upon all of
these market segments, such as lower
commodity prices, there are still opportunities to grow in these segments.For
example, as oil and gas capital expenditure is reduced, we are helping our
customers further extend asset life via
proactive maintenance programs such
as our Interplan tool, he added. Using
Interplan, we can develop focused plans
to repair and maintain coating systems
on assets that could otherwise fail.
Axaltas Cinoman noted that the company continues to conduct and sponsor
research to expand the understanding of
mechanism, detection, and control of corrosion. We also focus on developing accelerated methods that offer improved
correlation to field performance. Axalta
is also focusing on enhanced product service life through improved barrier coatings
as well as next generation anti-corrosion
pigment packages. We are excited about
the new developments now underway in
the protective coatings industry that offer
novel chemical, electrical, mechanical, and
thermal properties to reduce corrosion.
Examples of these include polymeric and
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BASF Kaolin &

Superior Materials
Celebrate 70 Years
Companies form unique partnership, developing new markets and a company along
the way.
David Savastano, Editor, Ink World
t is unusual enough for companies to have a relationship for

a decade, not to mention 70 years. However, the relationship between BASF Kaolin and Superior Materials is unique,
as neither company would be in the successful position it is in
without the other.
Their relationship actually dates back to 1937, when Edgar
Brothers Clay of Metuchen, NJ, asked Ben Joachim of The
Joachim Research Laboratories to find additional applications
From left, Bill King of Engelhard, Fred Kafka and Meyer Budman of Superior Materials and Engelhards Mike Lavelle celebrate the two companies longstanding relationship in 1977.
40 | Coatings World
for the kaolin they were mining in Georgia. Kaolin, or clay, is an

important ingredient in paper, but Edgar Brothers sought more
profitable markets.
Joachim found that kaolin could be ideal for camouflage
paint prior to and during World War II, and convinced Edgar
Brothers to make a major investment in equipment.
Once World War II ended, camouflage paint was not needed,
and Edgar Brothers wanted new markets. Once again, Joachim
was asked to find new uses for kaolin, and he found that inks,
paints and coatings would be ideal. Once he did, Edgar Brothers
asked him to sell the kaolin. Thus, in 1946, Joachim founded
Superior Materials with his two sons-in-law, Meyer Budman
and Fred Kafka, and the company continues to thrive.
Due to the successful partnership between Superior and
BASF, with their successful approach to the marketplace as a
team, there has been continuous and uninterrupted sales to a
number of the same major inks and coatings houses from 1948
to today, Kafka said.
Today, the distributorship remains family owned, with Steven
Kafka serving as president, Ted Budman as EVP, David Kafka as
VP of operations and Matthew Kafka, representing the fourth
February 2016
Celebrating 70
years together.
Frederick Kafka, VP of
Superior Materials, and
L Dom Latore, President
of Engelhard share a
moment an Engelhard
shareholders meeting,
circa 1990.
Edgar Brothers
Distributor Luncheon
Atlantic City, NJ, 1953.
Mining equipment,
circa 1952.
2016
BASF Kaolin and Superior Materials, Inc. celebrate 70

years of collaboration.
2014
BASF introduces Mattex PRO, a high performance

Kaolin designed for use in flat architectural coatings.
2006
Superior Materials, Inc. becomes BASF distributor

through Engelhard acquisition.
2004
Engelhard receives a Presidential Green Chemistry

Challenge Award from the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) for the design of safer
chemicals.
1987
Engelhard commits $80 million to a state-of-the-art

expansion of its Middle Georgia facilities.
1979
Engelhard is recognized by the Georgia Soil

Conservation Service for outstanding performance in
land reclamation.
1967
Minerals & Chemicals Philipp Corporation merges

with Engelhard Industries to form Engelhard Minerals
& Chemicals Corporation.
1962
BASF Kaolin ASP product line expanded.
1956
Edgar Brothers merges with Attapulgus Minerals

and Chemicals Co. to form Minerals & Chemicals
Corporation of America.
1946
Joachim Research Lab forms Superior Materials, Inc.

to sell Kaolin for Edgar Brothers; ASP1 is used in
printing inks.
1941
Joachim Research Lab begins writing formulations to

include Kaolin in camouflage paint for structures and
non-motorized military vehicles.
1939
Edgar Brothers is the first company to move slurry in

pipelines from mills to the processing plant.
1937
Edgar Brothers hires Joachim Research Lab in NY to

find applications for Kaolin beyond paper.
Seventy years ago Superior Materials, Inc. and our BASF Kaolin
predecessor Edgar Brothers expanded Kaolin products into the industrial
market. We celebrate 70 years of collaboration with Superior Materials,
Inc., that continues to expand Kaolin into coatings, adhesives, sealants,
elastomers, stucco, printing ink, concrete, construction and related
industries.
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On hand for the 70th anniversary celebration of the collaboration between

BASFs Kaolin Division and Superior Materials are, from left, David Kafka of
Superior Materials; Tony Lake of BASF, Matthew Kafka of Superior Materials; Manuel Voigt of BASF; Steven Kafka of Superior Materials; Jan Jeffries
of BASF; Rachel Potter of BASF; Nicola Steffen of BASF; Ashok Khokhani of
BASF; and Ted Budman of Superior Materials.
Celebrating 70 Years
Edgar Brothers Distributor Luncheon in 1953.
generation the family, learning as an account executive.

Meanwhile, Edgar Brothers would eventually be sold, becoming part of Engelhard Corporation, which was acquired by
BASF in 2006. Today, BASFs kaolin division continues its close
collaboration with Superior Materials.
BASF Kaolin and Superior Materials leaders recently gathered at Superior Materials headquarters in Garden City, NY to
commemorate the companies 70-year partnership.
We are very proud of our relationship with BASF, Steven
Kafka said. The kaolin business has thrived under BASF, and
we are really fortunate to have people in BASFs kaolin group
who know their product so well. Its quite special to have two
businesses married together for 70 years, and despite company
changes, the essential business remains the same.
When there is a close working relationship, it is motivational, added Budman.
Uses for Kaolin

Kaolin has many benefits for both liquid and paste inks as well
as coatings. One advantage is limiting strike-through, keeping
the ink on the surface of the paper and not leaking through to
the other side. That is critical for substrates such as newspapers.
Inks and paints are big industries for us, said Ashok Khokhani,
global technical manager for kaolin for BASF Kaolin. Secondary
kaolins platy shape is key to preventing strike-thru of inks, and it
also acts as a pigment extender, which helps in terms of developing
color strength. Kaolin is also very low abrasion, which is important
in preventing scratching on gravure cylinders.
For paints and coatings, kaolin acts as both an extender as
well as improving hiding for architectural paints.
Hydrous kaolin is used as an extender for titanium dioxide, Khokhani noted. Calcined kaolin is used extensively by
architectural paint manufacturers to provide hiding.
As they celebrated seven decades in the industry, the companies

looked back on the history of the relationship between BASF
and Superior Materials, from the beginnings of the use of kaolin
in inks and paints and the founding of Superior Materials.
Our grandfather was a chemist, and he was contacted by the
Edgar Brothers, who asked if there was anything else to do with
kaolin, Kafka said. He felt there was a place in the printing industry, and convinced them to invest $1.5 million for equipment to
beneficiate and spray dry the kaolin for use in camouflage paints.
There was a pound of kaolin in every gallon of camouflage paint.
Once the war ended, they went back to our grandfather to
find more uses, as well as to distribute the kaolin, added Kafka.
Our grandfather formed Superior Materials to sell kaolin, and
was also doing formulations for Edgar Brothers. From its humble beginnings, kaolin is now a global business, and remains a
very important ingredient in many products today.
Kafka added that kaolin is also a green ingredient - it is,
after all, clay.
Jan Jeffries, director of Kaolin Sales for BASF, noted the special relationship between the two companies.
Our channel partners are important to ensure that our
customers get the products they need, Jeffries said. Superior
Materials is our commercial sales force, and they have earned
our confidence for decades, something for which they can be
very proud.
Kafka noted that the distribution industry is in the midst of
a consolidation wave, adding that Superior Materials has no
intention of leaving the field.
In this day and age, many of our competitors are cashing
out, Kafka said. They are using the excuse that they need to
become bigger, but really it is because they lose the passion for
the business. We remain passionate because of the relationships
we have developed with our partners.
As BASF Kaolin and Superior Materials celebrate their 70th
anniversary, it is clear that this partnership will continue for
many more years to come.
Kaolin is our foundation, and its fun to look back, but we
are also looking forward, Kafka concluded. CW
February 2016
FEATURE
Architectural
Coatings:
2016 Product and Industry Trends

A firsthand look at the trends that are impacting new developments for paints, stains
and more.
Dan Passinault,
Associate Director, Innovation, Products and Execution, PPG Architectural Coatings
o quote the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus: There is nothing permanent except change.
Although this statement was made more
than two millenniums ago, it is still strongly
relevant today.
The world of architectural coatings is
no different.
As new changes occur in technology, conDan Passinault
sumer behaviors and engineering, so do the
resulting product offerings. To stay relevant within the marketplace, paint and coatings professionals need to adapt to these
changes by staying on-trend with advancing product improvements in order to serve the needs of their customers.
Today there are three major changes affecting the architectural
coatings industry: changes in the marketplace landscape, changes
in green technology and changes in product development.
Changes in the Marketplace Landscape

The state of the marketplace is helping to drive some of the latest developments in the architectural coatings industry. With a recent upswing in the economy, consumers are once again buying homes, and
with that comes painting and other do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
In fact, new residential construction starts in September
2015 were nearly 18 percent higher than new construction
starts one year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and
the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Home
renovation has also been on the upswing and is expected to continue rising into 2017, according to the Metrostudy Residential
Remodeling Index (RRI). This has led to more new home and
home remodel projects in the U.S. overall, which typically utilize
various architectural coatings products.
In general, consumers also have more disposable income
compared with previous years, increasing the marketplaces
overall spending power, according to data from the Bureau of
Economic Analysis and IBISWorld. With more disposable income, consumers and professionals are requesting higher-quality, premium and specialty paint and stain products with higher
price points for both interior and exterior projects.
As housing and commercial indicators call for continued
growth, the architectural coatings industry in turn can also be
positively impacted.
Interestingly enough, the buzzworthy millennial generation
is having a strong impact on the overall marketplace as well.
Today there are 13.3 million households headed by millennials, which is expected to increase to 21.6 million by 2018.
Millennials are projected to surpass Baby Boomers in their lifetime in terms of income directly correlating with their expected
purchasing power, as reported by the Harland Clarke Group.
With an increase in home purchases and spending power, the
emerging millennial generation is one that coatings manufacturers have been keeping a pulse on for tailored product developments, marketing opportunities and more.
Changes in Green Technology

As government regulations, green certifications and consumer preferences toward environmentally conscious companies continue to
increase, it is important for todays professionals to be aware of the
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FEATURE Architectural Coatings

latest updates affecting green coatings technology to better serve
customers needs in both commercial and residential spaces.
First, regulations at the local, state and national levels continue to influence product requirements. At the broadest level, the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Architectural and
Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coating Emission Standards apply
to coating products. At a minimum, all states must comply with
these regulations. Regions and states or local air quality boards
can choose to set stricter regulations within their jurisdictions.
Independent of government regulations, third-party green
certifications also promote and regulate the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. These
buildings include everything from large-scale commercial structures to individual homes.
A few of the most popular U.S. green building certifications
include Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED),
U.S. GREENGUARD and the National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB) Model Green Home Building Guidelines. Each of
these third-party certifications has its own set of standards and criteria, which are typically updated and/or revised on a regular basis.
Aside from governmental regulations and third-party certifications, consumer preferences for environmentally friendly
products are also continuing to grow. In fact, more than half of
global consumers are attracted to companies that have demonstrated a certain level of social responsibility in their business
practices, according to The Nielsen Company.
But what do all of these updates mean?
For coatings professionals that have been a part of the industry for 20 years or more, these regulations, certifications and
consumer attitudes toward green products are relatively new developments. For example, the first formal LEED green building
standards, LEED v1, were established less than 20 years ago.
Also, the AIM Coating Emission Standards werent rolled out
on a national level until the late-1990s.
To help professionals stay on top of the latest developments,
coatings manufacturers often foresee the impending regulatory
updates and proactively innovate products that meet or exceed
tomorrows standards. In fact, PPG was one of the first pioneers
in the paint industry in developing new performance standards
for low- and zero-volatile organic compound (VOC) products,
allowing the products to meet a variety of governmental regulations and third-party standards nationwide.
Additionally, manufacturers Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) now include regulatory compliance and certification details to help professionals
choose products that meet or exceed specific building standards.
Changes in Product Development

Several of these market and regulation changes also affect architectural coatings product development, especially in the case of
green and specialty product advancements.
Green Product Advancements

Changes in environmental regulations, for example, have
brought about several product developments. Manufacturers
have increased efforts over the last two decades around research
and development of low- and zero-VOC technology for paints
and stains. These eco-friendly paint products offer a multitude
of benefits for professionals and consumers alike, including low
odor and ease of application. It is important, however, to remember that colorants added to base paints may increase VOC
levels significantly, depending on color choice.
For example, while the U.S. EPA regulates that stains do not exceed 550 VOCs (g/L) for semi-transparent stains or 350 VOCs (g/L)
for opaque/solid color stains, PPGs SIKKENS PROLUXE Wood
Finishes Rubbol stain has <100 grams of VOCs per liter (g/L).
The PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS and PPG PAINTS brands
also offer various zero- and low-VOC paint options with low
odor for painting occupied spaces, including PPG Pittsburgh
Paints WONDER-PURE and PPG Paints SPEEDHIDE Zero interior zero-VOC latex paints.
Its important to note that millennials appear more responsive
to sustainability actions and continue to demand green, or sustainable, products. In fact, 51 percent of millennials will pay extra
for sustainable products, as reported by The Nielsen Company.
Specialty Finishes Innovation

There also continues to be growth in specialty finishes for a variety of residential and commercial applications.
In particular, the trend of upcycling or the process of transforming old or discarded materials into something both useful and environmentally friendly through reuse is flourishing
among millennials, designers, DIYers and more. As such, products with performance properties that allow consumers and professionals to easily give new life to old materials are trending.
For example, PPG Paints BREAK-THROUGH! is a popular specialty finish product that provides excellent adhesion and
block resistance for a variety of surfaces, including floors, trim,
cabinets and railings, as well as metal, wood, concrete, many
plastics and more. Also, the recently improved, next generation
Break-Through! formula now has <50 grams per liter VOC content and has improved application features like slightly higher
viscosity for easier handling and better flow and leveling for an
enamel-smooth finish with fewer brush marks, among others.
Other restorative products like HOMAX Aerosol Ceiling
and Wall Textures offer the ability to refresh and repair damaged walls and ceiling textures with convenient, easy-to-apply
aerosol solutions with ultra-fast dry results.
Further, premium paint-and-primer-in-one formulas are continuing to grow in popularity thanks to their outstanding performance and ease of application. PPG Pittsburgh Paints REGENCY
Interior Latex Paint is a paint-and-primer-in-one formula that
provides excellent coverage and resists household stains, while
maintaining a smooth application for a beautiful finish.
Adapting to Change
The world is an ever-changing place, and the architectural coatings industry is no different. In order to remain relevant, paint
and coatings professionals must stay informed to adapt to new
product and industry advances. CW
February 2016
Waterborne UV-Curable Coatings FEATURE
Waterborne
UV-Curable Coatings
Light stabilizers enhance color protection during cure.
Yung-Chi Yang, Ming-hua Lai, Yu-Shu Sung, Yin-Ting Lai, Chung-Han Lu, Hsiao-Fang Chiu,
Chih-Hsien Chein, Steven Lee and Dr. Yao-Hsing Huang, Everlight Chemical Industrial
Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.
Waterborne UV-curable coatings
Eco-Friendly coatings - have been
developed to replace conventional UVcurable coatings that emit VOCs. The
challenges of waterborne UV-curable
coatings have two aspects. One is that
discoloration may occur when resins
are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light
from natural sunlight. Therefore, waterborne UV-curable light stabilizers
are incorporated in the surface coating for protection. The other challenge
is that yellowing can occur during the
curing process. This problem will affect product quality and, potentially,
increase product cost.
A novel light stabilizer (NLS) was developed specifically for waterborne UVcurable coatings to reduce yellowing
during the curing process. The Design of
Experiments, or Experimental Design,
(DOE) was used in this study. Test data
showed that the NLS in a waterborne,
clear UV-curable coating would not
negatively impact cure speed. The results confirmed that increasing the concentration of NLS in the topcoat can
effectively reduce yellowing during the
curing process. Furthermore, data also
showed that by increasing the coating
thickness, yellowing during the curing
process cannot be improved (decreased)

to any appreciable degree.
Introduction
UV-curing processes have been used extensively in many different industries
such as packaging, printing inks and protective coatings for wood, plastic, metal,
etc. However, traditional UV-curable
coatings may emit monomers, have an
odor, and are not zero-VOC. On the other hand, UV-curable waterborne coatings
have both the advantages of waterborne
coatings and UV-curable coatings such
as being non-toxic, pollutionfree, and
are generally safe to use. In recent years
research and development has grown
quickly in these areas.
The challenges of waterborne UVcurable coatings are twofold. One is that
discoloration may occur when resins
are exposed to UV light from natural
sunlight. Waterborne UV-curable light
Ingredient
stabilizers can be incorporated in the

surface coating for further protection.
The other is yellowing that occurs during
curing. This problem will affect product
quality and cost.
Light stabilizer packages typically include UV absorbers (UVAs) and hindered
amine light stabilizers (HALS) and are
known to prevent coating damage caused
by UV radiation. On the other hand, photoinitiators absorb UV energy to initiate
curing processes. UVAs absorb UV energy
to prevent coating damage. As a result,
UVAs and photoinitiators are competing
with each other for UV energy and create
a negative impact on the cure speed.
In this article, we demonstrate our
recent development on a liquid NLS for
waterborne UV-curable coatings. Our
objectives were to effectively reduce yellowing during the curing process and to
eliminate any negative impact on the curing speed.
Characteristic
NLS
Blend of UVA and HALS (for water-based system)
Polyurethane dispersion
Water-based system
Photoinitiator
-Hydroxyketone (for water-based system)
Table 1: Formulation used in this study.
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FEATURE Waterborne UV-Curable Coatings

Experimental
Conc.(NLS) With waterborne UV-curable

coating % w/w
DFT (m)
Y
Yellowness Index (During Cure)
4.32
10
5.05
20
6.5
60
8.5
1.59
10
1.64
Optimal Results
20
1.71
Optimal results (Table 2) were used to

identify factors that reduce yellowing,
i.e., the concentration of NLS and the dry
film thickness (DFT). Analysis of variance
(Table 3), Parameter estimates (Table 4)
and effect tests (Table 5) were analyzed
from Table 2. The mathematical model
derived from the data indicates that two
factors, namely the NLS and the DFT,
exhibit some degree of influence on the
reduction of yellowing.
60
1.83
The model formulation used in this

study consisted of a novel light stabilizer (NLS) and a waterborne UV-curable
coating (Table 1). DOE was used to design test runs as well as to analyze test
data. DOE techniques allowed us to validate the data.
0.2
10
0.35
20
0.48
60
0.59
0.06
10
0.10
20
0.18
60
0.27
Table 2: Evaluation of optimal results.
Novel Light Stabilizer Effects

The NLS was developed specifically for
waterborne UV-curable coatings. Test
data showed from its negative coefficient that the NLS in a waterborne, clear
UV-curable coating can get good performance. For the NLS, the effect of reducing yellowing during the curing process
was about 79% (Table 6).
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Effects
Film thickness is the less significant factor in this study (Equation 1). Test data
showed from its positive coefficient that
the DFT of waterborne, clear UV-curable
coatings cant affect good performance.
For DFT, the effect of reducing yellowing
during the curing process was only about
0.6% (Table 6).
The Optimal Prediction Profiler
The prediction profiler (Figure 1) shows
the effect that the NLS and the DFT have
on reducing yellowing after the curing
process. The data also suggested that by
increasing the NLS to 3.44% in a waterborne UV-curable coating and having a
coating thickness of 5 m the best performance can be achieved [Delta Yellowness
Index Y= -0.76 (Figure 1)].
Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
Response surface methodology (RSM)
Summary of Fit R2 = 0.89 R2 Adj =0.83, RMSE=1.05
Source
DF
Sum of Squares
Mean Square
F Ratio
Model
90.32985
18.0660
16.2928
Error
10
11.08835
1.1088
Prob > F
C. Total
15
101.41819
0.0002
Table 3: Analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Term
Estimate
Std. Error
t Ratio
Prob>|t|
Intercept
2.752804
0.558705
4.93
0.006
NLS(%)&RS
-1.264535
0.147385
-8.58
<.0001
DFT( (m))&RS
0.032602
0.025871
1.26
0.2362
(NLS(%)-2.25)*(NLS(%)-2.25)
0.4509548
0.101358
4.45
0.0012
(DFT( (m))-23.75)*(NLS(%)-2.25)
-0.010265
0.006343
-1.62
0.1366
(DFT( (m))-23.75)*(DFT( (m))-23.75)
-0.000555
0.001111
-0.50
0.6284
Table 4: Parameter estimates.
Source
Nparm
DF
Sum of Squares
F Ratio
Prob > F
NLS(%)&RS
81.625213
73.6135
<.0001
DFT( (m))&RS
1.760882
1.5880
0.2362
NLS(%)*NLS(%)
21.949115
19.7948
0.0012
DFT( (m))*NLS(%)
2.904596
2.6195
0.1366
DFT( (m))*DFT( (m))
0.276431
0.2493
0.6284
Table 5: Effect tests.
February 2016
Waterborne UV-Curable Coatings FEATURE

is a collection of mathematical and statistical techniques for empirical model
building. By careful design of experiments, the objective is to optimize a response (output variable is Y) which is
influenced by several independent variables [input variables are NLS (%) and
DFT]. The highlighted area from this
model is the optimal result in reducing yellowing during the curing process
(Figure 2).
Table 6: The effect of reducing yellowing with NLS and DFT in a waterborne UV-curable model formulation.
The
Y = 2.75 - 1.26*(NLS%) + 0.032*DFT + 0.451*((NLS% - 2.25))2 2*1.05
Equation (1)
Minimal Energy to Reach Curing Tests

Water-based UV--curable coatings were
prepared using a wire-wound rod on
coated Leneta charts. The dry film thickness (DFT) was 60 m and coatings
were heated in an oven at 50 for 10
min. They were then cured under a 1 x
150 w/cm high-pressure Hg lamp. Cure
speed was recorded when the coating left
no visible marks after a finger nail was
scratched across the coating surface a
few times. The result shows that the NLS
would not have a negative impact on cure
speed (Figure 3).
Results
Figure 1: Effect of reducing yellowing of NLS and DFT during curing.
The results confirmed our objective

which was to show that the NLS package effectively reduces yellowing during the curing process and does not have
an impact on cure speed. Furthermore,
data also suggests that increasing film
thickness does not improve the yellowing problem.
Figure 2: The response

surface methodology of
reducing yellowing of NLS
and DFT during the curing
Conclusion
Eco-Friendly coatings are the future trend
in coatings development. This article
highlighted the benefits of using a NLS in
a waterborne UV-curable coating system
and gives the formulator more options to
choose from.
Coating manufacturers may still need to
run the experiments to confirm coating systems compatibility. Also, a tailor made UV
absorber and light stabilizer package can be
offered to fulfill your special needs. CW
process test.
Figure 3: NLS in a waterborne

UV-curable coating for plastic.
For more information: Tel: +886-34837682; Fax: +886-3-4837683; gigi@

ecic.com.tw; www.everlight-uva.com
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FEATURE
Mixing Equipment
DIRECTORY
Here is a look at the latest offerings from select mixing equipment suppliers. For more
information on the products listed, please contact the company directly.
Buhler Inc.
Mahwah, NJ, USA
201-847-0600
Buhler.minneapolis@buhlergroup.com
www.buhlergroup.com
Performix High-Speed Dissolver
Attributes/Comments: Optimal mixing/
predispersing for demanding products
like liquid inks, paints or other suspension. Benefits include efficient powder
intake, better predispersing, easy to operate, clear overview of production process,
and high operation safety standards.
Charles Ross & Son

Company
Hauppauge, NY, USA
631-234-0500
sales@mixers.com
www.mixers.com
Multi-Agitator Planetary Mixer and
Disperser
Attributes/Comments: Ross has expanded its most advanced planetary
mixer line, the PDDM, to include larger
working capacities up to 750 gallons.
The PDDM is a multi-agitator mixer
featuring two planetary stirrer blades
and two high speed disperser shafts.
Designed for highly viscous and highly
filled applications, the hybrid planetary
mixer/disperser can quickly incorporate large amounts of dry ingredients
48 | Coatings World
into thick or sticky liquid, and apply

intense shear to achieve a smooth and
uniform consistency.
mls to 20 liters. Easily converted to a

Batch Bead Mill or Rotor Stator mixer.
Conn and Company

Warren, PA, USA
814-723-7980
rdfreeman@connblade.com
www.connblade.com
The Conn Blade
Attributes/Comments: The Conn Blades
are the most efficient and aggressive high
pumping/high shear dispersion blades
available. High pumping/low shear blades
also readily available for shear sensitive
materials. Stainless steel or newly patented of UHMW Polyethylene for extremely
abrasive or corrosive mixes.
EMImills
Engineered Mills, Inc.
888 E. Belvidere Road U-214
Grayslake, IL, USA
847-548-0044
Fax: 847-548-0099
sales@EMImills.com
www.EMImills.com
EMI Explosion Proof Lab Disperser
Attributes/Comments:
The
EMI
Explosion proof mixer & disperser is
variable speed and available in 0.5 to 5
HP. Typical processing volumes of 500
Diversified Toll Services

Cheshire, CT, USA
203-915-0279
djdicenzo@diversifi edtollservices.com
www.diversifi edtollservices.com
Tolling and mixing services
Attributes/Comments: Diversified Toll
Services has a network of toll blending
operations to efficiently package your wet
or dry materials. Concrete repair mortars,
February 2016
Mixing Equipment Directory FEATURE

production batches of solids, liquids, and
pastes. Its unique design allow it to work
interchangeably with mix bowls of either
0.25-1 liter or 0.5-2 liters. Standard
construction is as shown, with mirror
polished stainless steel product contact
surfaces, full vacuum construction, heating/cooling jacket, and control panel with
variable speed.
Gentle Touch Mixer

The Gentle Touch Mixer is an energy
efficient horizontal drum mixer that
imparts no frictional heat, provides
excellent homogeneity, short mixing
times (2 5 min), quick and easy cleaning, self-emptying, and no segregation
at discharge. It has no interior moving
parts or dead-zones, and is suitable for
epoxies, latexes, color cements, industrial grouts, decorative concrete, mining

grouts, underwater grout. Contact us to
discuss your blending.
HERO Products Group

Delta, Canada
604-523-2460
ayong@hero.ca
www.hero.ca
S2160M - 5 Gallon Vortex Mixer
Attributes/Comments: The S2160M 5
Gallon Heavy Duty Vortrx Mixer it is
tough, reliable, maintenance free, durable, and easy to operate. It has a reliable
no slip drive and a slide in loading automatic bail retainer.
S2180P - Ergonomic 5 Gallon Vortex
Mixer
Attributes/Comments: The Ergo 5 by
HERO is the first vortex 5 gallon paint
blender to present an enhanced ergonomic design that is normally attributed to
gyroscopic mixers. Whether it is mixing
latex or elastomeric, the vortex motion of
the Ergo 5 can blend them completely in
much shorter time.
Jaygo, Incorporated
Randolph, NJ
908-688-3600 or 1-888-81-JAYGO
Fax: 908-688-6060
sales@jaygoinc.com
www.jaygoinc.com
Laboratory Double Planetary Mixer
Attributes/Comments:
Jaygos
new
model TDPM-1-2 Double Planetary
Mixer is built for Laboratory and small
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FEATURE Mixing Equipment Directory

economically convert the machine to a
new grinding system.
Blade Guardian
Attributes/Comments: Secure and removable guard to protect personnel from getting cut by metal dispersing blades. The
Blade Guardian is available in epoxy
painted carbon steel, stainless steel or
aluminum. They are available in a wide
variety of sizes and can be custom sized
if needed.
PLAS MEC S.R.L.

Lonate Pozzolo, VA, Italy
39 0331 301648
www.plasmec.it
Omega Lab
Attributes/Comments: Utilizes innovative dispersion technology, comprised of
a combination of a unique nozzle and
homogenization valve. Designed for efficient emulsification with narrow droplet size distributions into the nanometer
range.
New U-PVC Cooler Development

The new PLAS MEC water circuit design increases cooling efficiency enabling
a significant raise in the productivity of
the cooler and mixing plant, today it is
a simple task to cool over 8 batches per
hour of U-PVC from 120C to 40C.
Norstone Inc.
batch sizes of 10% - 100% working capacity. Differing particle sizes are easily blended together without the risk
of separation. Batch sizes from 10 to
25,000 liters are available in standard
construction. Various options include
liquid injection, CIP including drying,
access doors with drum positioning, and
air drying/heating/cooling.
Bridgeport, PA, USA

484-684-6986
sales@norstoneinc.com
www.norstoneinc.com
Pope Scientific, Inc.

Saukville, WI
262-268-9300
info@popeinc.com
www.popeinc.com
Pope Custom Process Vessels and Mixing
Systems
Attributes/Comments: Turnkey vessel
NETZSCH Premier
Technologies
Exton, PA, USA
484-879-2020
info@npt.com
www.netzsch.com
Alpha
Attributes/Comments: The next generation of agitator bead mills. A modular
system that enables cross-system standardization, and thus the option to
Polyblade HS
Attributes/Comments: The Polyblade
HS contains both scoops and teeth for
maximum pumping, shearing and deagglomeration. Like other Polyblades it
is symmetrical, can be turned over for
dual use, outlasts steel blades and never
gets sharp. Available in a wide range of
polymers.
February 2016
Mixing Equipment Directory FEATURE

processing systems for mixing, blending,
heating, reacting, dispensing, distilling
and other operations, custom designed
for requirements. 316L stainless steel,
Hastelloy, other alloys or coatings available. Vacuum and pressure ASME certified, 1 to 1000 liter sizes. Applications
assistance offered.
Reynolds Industries Inc.

Fort Mill, SC, USA
803-548-4301
a.miller@reynoldsmixer.com
www.reynoldsmixers.com
High Value, High Speed Disperser Mixers
Attributes/Comments: Reynolds line of
low cost high speed dispersers from 1030HO. Available in both XP and nonXP configuration. Options include both
air-over-oil and hydraulic lifts, vacuum
capable, with operator safeties. Factory
qualified to be installed in one day.
Faster Formulation and/or Color Changes

Attributes/Comments: Reynolds now
offers quick batch clean features as
an option on all its mixing equipment
and vessels. Designed to greatly reduce
machine downtime when changing
product colors and/or formulations.
Self-cleaning options and configurations allow for minimal downtime and
maximum throughput!
Sunin Machine Co., Ltd.

New Taipei City, Taiwan
886-2-22407863
sunin168@ms31.hinet.net
www.twsunin.com
Dispersion Mixer
Attributes/Comments: Dispersion mixer
is a machine suitable for work in narrow
spaces in laboratories, with a handy and
practical design. The double-purpose
mixing cup can be cooled and heated
through a pipe connector according to
different formulas. The innovative working structure can realize both mixing
and dispersion, and reduce material loss
and environmental pollution during the
transfer by the peripheral pump. CW
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Industry News
DuPont Industrial Biosciences and ADM

Announce Breakthrough Platform Technology
uPont Industrial Biosciences

(DuPont) and Archer Daniels
Midland Company (ADM) announced a new breakthrough process
with the potential to expand the materials landscape in the 21st century with exciting and truly novel, high-performance
renewable materials, the companies announced. The technology has applications in packaging, textiles, engineering
plastics and many other industries.
The companies have developed a
method for producing furan dicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME) from fructose.
FDME is a high-purity derivative of furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), one of the
12 building blocks identified by the U.S.
Department of Energy that can be converted into a number of high-value, biobased chemicals or materials that can
deliver high performance in a number of
applications. It has long been soughtafter and researched, but has not yet been
available at commercial scale and at reasonable cost. The new FDME technology is a more efficient and simple process
than traditional conversion approaches
and results in higher yields, lower energy
usage and lower capital expenditures.
This partnership brings together
ADMs world-leading expertise in fructose production, and carbohydrate
chemistry with DuPonts biotechnology,
chemistry, materials and applications expertise, all backed by a strong joint intellectual-property portfolio.
One of the first polymers under development utilizing FDME is polytrimethylene furandicarboxylate (PTF), a novel
polyester also made from DuPonts proprietary Bio-PDO (1,3-propanediol). PTF
is a 100-percent renewable and recyclable
polymer that, when used to make bottles
and other beverage packages, substantially improves gas-barrier properties compared to other polyesters. This makes
PTF a great choice for customers in the
beverage packaging industry looking to
improve the shelf life of their products.
ADM and DuPont are taking the initial step in the process of bringing FDME
to market by moving forward on the
scale-up phase of the project. The two
companies are planning to build an integrated 60 ton-per-year demonstration
plant in Decatur, Illinois.
Ashland Opens New

Application Lab in Delaware
Ashland is transforming its technical
and analytical services for the paint and
coatings industry by adding a dedicated
laboratory to its campus in Wilmington,
Delaware. The new 2,000-square-foot
facility complements the companys existing 8,000-square-foot Coatings Center
of Excellence on the site. Combined, the
facilities provide paint formulators with
expansive resources for testing new or
modified formulations, understanding
consumer preferences, and optimizing
their products for success.
Expanded access to Ashlands patentpending Application Reader Technology
(ART) device will be a major attraction
for global customers. The ART device
interprets how painters apply paint and
converts that information into objective,
actionable data. This information can
be used to tailor formulations to specific
customer preferences for paint feel. There
are two ART devices on site.
Evonik Strengthens its

German Sites
Evonik recently strengthened its German
sites with new production plants, modernized infrastructure facilities and involvement in research and development.
According to a recent projection, the
company invested more than 400 million in its domestic production plants.
Approximately two-thirds of the funds
was divided among Evoniks five-largest
sites in Germany: Marl (hundreds of millions of euros), Hanau, Essen, Darmstadt,
and Wesseling (tens of millions of euros
at each site).
Evonik is planning further large-scale

projects in Germany. One of these is the
construction of a new plant for production of specialty copolyesters in Witten by
2018 with an investment in the doubledigit million euro range. As part of the
global production initiative for specialty
silicones, Evonik intends to invest in production for these products in Essen once
again. A new silane research center is currently being built in Rheinfelden that is
slated to be completed in 2016.
In the 2014 financial year, 2.8 billion or 22 percent of consolidated sales
was generated in Germany. The company employs around 21,000 people in its
home country.
In Marl, Evoniks largest site worldwide with a workforce of close to 7,000,
a production facility for C4-based raw
materials was completed in 2015. In
Essen, the company put a new manufacturing plant for polymeric dispersants
into operation and expanded a plant in
which specialty silicones are produced.
Many infrastructure projects were
also completed at Evoniks German sites
in 2015. In Marl, a new canal bridge for
rail transportation was inaugurated, a
warehouse for hazardous materials was
opened and a new coal conveyor was put
into operation. For next year, Evonik is
planning the start-up of a new gas and
steam turbine plant in Marl.
In Darmstadt a new control center with a situation center for the
Darmstadt/Weiterstadt and Worms sites
was opened on the factory premises. In
Wesseling, the plant entrance and gate
system at the Bonn-Beuel section of the
plant were rehabilitated, creating more
space for waiting trucks and reducing
the traffic backlog. There are plans to
renovate the workshops and upgrade
the fire protection equipment in 2016.
The expansion of the central warehouse
in Essen through the addition of 1,300
square meters of space is also expected
to be finished next year. CW
February 2016
Suppliers Corner
Grace Introduces Matting Agents

for Architectural Coatings
. R. Grace & Co. has launched

Syloid A matting agents for
the architectural market to
meet consumer demand for high-performance, low-gloss paints. This is the companys first product designed specifically
for the architectural coatings industry.
Grace designed the Syloid A Series
to provide paint formulators with more
efficient matting agents that deliver improved performance in premium interior
flat paints. These enhancements include
exceptional stain resistance, a noticeably smoother finish, improved hiding
characteristics, and superior burnishing
resistance. The performance attributes of
Syloid A have been verified by Marschall
Labs, an independent paint consulting
and testing laboratory.
As with all Grace products, Syloid
A is supported by a global team of experienced technical support and sales
professionals to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Charles Ross & Son Co.

Introduces CIP-Ready UltraHigh Shear Mixer
The Ross X-Series is a CIP-ready UltraHigh Shear Mixer ideal for inline emulsification, particle size reduction and
homogenization. It features a patented
precisely-machined rotor/stator that runs
at tip speeds over 11,000 ft/min and forces product through concentric rows of
intermeshing teeth.
The combination of high fluid velocity
and close tolerances between interlocking
channels in the rotor/stator subjects the
product to intense mechanical and hydraulic shear in a single pass. Compared
to other inline mixing, milling and homogenization equipment, the X-Series is
considerably easier to clean and sanitize
in place. Based on user experiences, the
shorter cleaning time equates not only
to faster changeover procedures but also
longer intervals between cleaning cycles,
i.e. longer production runs.
CIP-ready models are driven by a

washdown-duty motor. All wetted parts
are type 316 stainless steel machined to
32 Ra finish. The mix chamber, rated for
150 psig at 250 deg F, includes tri-clamp
inlet/outlet connections and can be supplied with a heating/cooling jacket. It is
specially designed for thorough cleaning and disinfection, with no dead zones
where product can collect. For use in continuous operations, the X-Series comes
equipped with a heavy-duty bearing assembly that comprises an oil sump with
cooler and circulation pump.
Evonik Introduces TEGO RC

722 UV Cure Silicone for
Coatings
In answer to Chinas market growth,
Evonik Industries has launched a new
silicone UV cure product TEGO RC 722.
TEGO RC 722 is an anchorage component for use in combination with TEGO
RC 902 and/or TEGO RC 922 to yield
a final release coating with premium release qualities, excellent anchorage and
minimal rub-off. TEGO RC 722 makes
the dosage of additional anchorage promoter surplus. TEGO RC 722 will complement Evoniks well balanced product
portfolio of TEGO RC silicones, the
company stated.
UV curing TEGO RC silicones allow
successful in-line coating on top of the
printed substrates, without interference
with the substrate and printing. The adhesive can be applied also in-line on the
reverse side of the label, so the label is
rolled up without a liner, just like a tape.
Typical applications include linerless
thermal print labels, wrap around labels
or micro perforated decorative labels.
Ross Multi-Agitator
Planetary Mixer and
Disperser Now Available in
Larger Models
Ross has expanded its most advanced
planetary mixer line, the PDDM, to
include larger working capacities up to

750 gallons. The PDDM is a multi-agitator mixer featuring two planetary stirrer blades and two high speed disperser
shafts. Designed for highly viscous and
highly filled applications, the hybrid planetary mixer/disperser can quickly incorporate large amounts of dry ingredients
into thick or sticky liquid, and apply intense shear to achieve a smooth and uniform consistency.
Available is a 300-gallon model
equipped with a total of four saw-tooth
blades that spin on high speed shafts
while revolving around the vessel, accelerating solids dispersion and particle
size reduction. Two helical planetary
stirrers rotate at lower speeds to constantly turnover batch material, ensuring that product is evenly mixed and
heated regardless of flow characteristics.
A sidewall scraper arm further enhances
material and heat transfer around the
vessel periphery.
Dow Coating Materials

Introduces Polyolefin
Dispersion Technology for
Packaging Coatings
Dow Coating Materials released
CANVERA
polyolefin
dispersion
technology for packaging coatings.
CANVERA polyolefin dispersions offer a robust safety profile for formulators to create new sustainable and BPA
non-intent products. The portfolio of
products consists of various grades of
polyolefin compositions to meet several can coating performance needs and
especially support the development of
BPA-non intent systems.
CANVERA Polyolefin Dispersion is
based on Dows patented BLUEWAVE
process technology which enables the dispersion of high molecular polymers in an
aqueous system without the addition of
surfactants or emulsifiers, which are typically used in the standard dispersion and
emulsification processes. CW
Coatings World | 53
People
PPG Announces Executive Appointments
PG Industries has announced two

executive appointments.
Herv Tiberghien, senior director, global human resources, will become
vice president, human resources, effective
Feb. 28 and report to PPG president and
CEO Michael McGarry.
Chris Caruso, director, information
technology, global architectural coatings,
will become vice president, information
technology, effective Feb. 1. He will report to Ram Vadlamannati, PPG vice
president, architectural coatings, for the
Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia
Pacific regions.
Craig Jordan, current PPG vice president, human resources, will retire Feb. 28.
Jordan joined PPG in 1989 as HR manager for the companys former chlor-alkali plant in Natrium, West Virginia, and
progressed through numerous HR management roles prior to assuming his current position in 2010. He has led efforts
to strengthen PPGs global hiring, succession planning and talent development.
Werner Baer, current PPG vice president, information technology, will retire
March 1. Baer, who joined PPG in this
role in 2002, has overseen the development and implementation of a number
of industry-leading global IT platforms
at PPG and the IT integration of several
complex acquisitions.
Two New Technical Hires by

Ribelin Sales
Ribelin Sales, Inc., an Azelis Americas
company, based in Garland, Texas, has
announced the expansion of its sales
force with the hiring of two technical
sales representatives, David Wiggins and
Derek Herald. Wiggins has more than
20 years of experience in plastics, laminates, industrial coatings and specialty
additives in both technical and commercial roles. He will be covering the MidSouth region.
Herald has nearly two decades of specialty chemical distribution experience in
both sales and product management roles.

He also worked in the coatings industry
for nine years in technical capacities. He
will be based in Houston covering the
Texas Gulf Coast and surrounding areas.
management. He has a broad range of

experience in Safety, Business Planning,
Supply Chain Management, Maintenance,
Lean Manufacturing and all facets of
Operations Management.
HORN Promotes Eva

OKeefe and Jay Umphrey
to Vice President
Dr. Ralph Paroli of the

National Research Council
of Canada Begins Term as
ASTM International Board
HORN, a North American distributor of

specialty ingredients, chemicals and raw
materials, has announced the promotion
of Eva OKeefe to vice president of strategic accounts and Jay Umphrey to vice
president of key accounts. OKeefe and
Umphrey joined the HORN Coatings
and Building Materials team in 2010 and
have since become top producers for the
companys largest business unit.
As vice president of strategic accounts, OKeefes role as biocide product manager will expand to now include
the management of principal suppliers
Troy Chemicals, Imerys Talc and NYCO
Imerys for HORNs coatings business.
Umphrey will continue to manage and
strengthen the presence of Ashland
Construction and H.B. Fuller in the niche
construction and architectural segments.
Strongwell Corporation
Names New Director of VA
Manufacturing Operations
Strongwell
Corporation,
manufacturer of pultrusion of fiber reinforced
polymers (FRP) and headquartered in
Bristol, Virginia, has announced that
Dennis Martin has been hired as director,
Virginia Manufacturing Operations, reporting to the president and CEO. Martin
will be responsible for leadership of all
manufacturing and shipping operations
in both of Strongwells Virginia manufacturing facilities. He will also have responsibility for the material control, process
engineering, tooling/die, and maintenance
functions for both facilities.
Dennis comes to Strongwell with over
35 years of experience in manufacturing
Ralph M. Paroli, PhD, of the National

Research Council of Canada (NRC)
in Ottawa, Ontario, has started his
term as 2016 chairman of the ASTM
International board of directors.
Since 2013, Paroli has served as a
research and development director in
Measurement Science and Standards
at NRC. Prior to that, he was director of Building Envelope and Structure
at NRCs Institute for Research in
Construction. He has more than 30
years of experience in spectroscopy
and thermal analysis, including over
20 years of experience related to roofing. He has worked with many committees worldwide to develop new
techniques to characterize roofing materials and systems.
An ASTM member since 1994, Paroli
has served on its board since 2011.
He is a past chair of Committee D08
on Roofing and Waterproofing, and a
member of D11 on Rubber and E60 on
Sustainability. He also served a term on
the ASTM Committee on Standards, the
body that reviews and approves all technical committee recommendations for actions on standards.
Immediate past chairman of the CIB/
RILEM Joint Committee on Roofing
Membrane Systems, Paroli serves on the
board of directors for the RCI Foundation
USA and RCI Foundation Canada. He is
also a member of the American Chemical
Society, the Association of the Chemical
Profession of Ontario, the Chemical
Institute of Canada and the Society for
Applied Spectroscopy.CW
February 2016
February 15 - 16, 2016

3rd MEA Coatings Conference
Location: Dubai
Venue: Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Contact: Fu Hyiyan, Centre for
Management Technology
Phone: 65-6346-9113
Website: www.cmtevents.com
Email: huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg
March 7 - 10, 2016

2016 EPCEd Workshop: Scale-up and
Commercial Production of Emulsion
Polymers
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Website: www.epced.com
March 13 - 17, 2016

251st American Chemical Society
National Meeting & Exposition
Location: San Diego, CA
Venue: San Diego Convention Center,
Halls B/C
Website: www.acs.org
April 11 - 14, 2016

ACA American Coatings Show and
Conference
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Contact: Cheryl Matthews, Vice
President, Events and Professional
Development
Website:
www.american-coatings-show.com
Email: cmatthews@paint.org
April 11 - 13, 2016

American Coatings Show 2016
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Venue: Indiana Convention Center
Website: www.american-coatings-show.
com
April 11 - 14, 2016

PCI Powder Coating 2016 Technical
Conference
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contact: Kelly LeCount
Phone: 859-525-9988
March 14 - 16, 2016

Middle East Coatings Show 2016
Dubai
April 18 - 20, 2016

2016 EPCEd Workshop: Hybrid Latex
Systems
Location: Dubai, UAE

Venue: Dubai International Conventiona
and Exhibition Center
Contact: DMG Events
Phone: +44 (0) 1737 855107
Website: www.coatings-group.com
Email: kezchen@dmgeventsme.com
Location: Alexandria, VA
Website: www.epced.com
March 22 - 23, 2016

Turkcoat International Congress
Location: Gorrion Hotel Istanbul
Website:
www.turkcoat-paintistanbul.com
March 24 - 26, 2016

Paintistanbul
Location: Istanbul Expo Center, Turkey
Website:
www.turkcoat-paintistanbul.com
May 16 - 18, 2016

RadTech 2016
Location: Chicago, IL
Venue: Hyatt Regency, OHare
Website: www.radtech2016.com
Email: uveb@radtech.org
Meetings
3rd Mid-East & Africa Coatings Market

Conference to Be Held in Dubai, February 15-16
July 13 - 14, 2016
Latin American Coatings Show 2016
Location: Mexico City
Venue: World Trade Center
Contact: Jessica Szuts-Naranjo
Website:
www.coatings-group.com/show/lacs
Email: jessicasn@dmgeventsme.com
October 12 - 13, 2016

North Africa Coatings Congress 2016
Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Venue: Hyatt Regency Hotel
Contact: DMG Events
Phone: +44 (0) 1737 855 021
Website: www.coatings-group.com
Email: DianaFahmi@dmgeventsme.com
November 30 - December 2, 2016

CHINACOAT 2016
Location: Guangzhou, China
Venue: China Import and Export Fair
Pazhou Complex
Website: www.chinaexhibition.com
February 15 - 16, 2017

BiobasedWorld Trade Show
Location: Cologne, Germany
Venue: Cologne Exhibition Grounds
Phone: 069-7564-350
Website: www.biobasedworld.de
April 4 - 6, 2017
European Coatings Show
Location: Nuremberg, Germany
Venue: Exhibition Centre
Website:
www.european-coatings-show.com CW
June 5 - 8, 2016
2016 SSCT Annual Technical Meeting
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Venue: The Vinoy Renaissance Resort
and Golf Club
Contact: Laura Fosselman
Phone: 601-310-7687
Website: www.ssct.org
Email: ssctorg@gmail.com
Hosting a conference, show

or other coatings event?
Email Kerry Pianoforte at
kpianoforte@rodmanmedia.com
to have it listed in the next issue
of Coatings World.
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Company Name
Page
Phone
Website

Alberdingk Boley
Alnor Oil Company, Inc.
American Coatings Conference
Ashland
35
www.alberdingkusa.com
18
516-561-6146
www.alnoroil.com
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202-462-6272
www.american-coatings-show.com
10-11 800-345-0447
www.ashland.com
BASF
www.basf.us
BASF
41
www.kaolin.basf.com
Blairgowrie Associates, LLC
38
602-539-2683
www.blairgowrieassociates.com
Chemark Consulting
51
910-692-2492
www.chemarkconsulting.net
Conn & Company
49
814-723-7980
www.connblade.com
Daikin
21 www.daikin-america.com
DeFelsko Corporation
39
315-393-4450
Dura Co., Ltd.
18
+86-762-8810227
www.durabeads.com
Elementis Specialties
609-443-2000
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Evonik Industries
732-981-5346
www.tego.us
Evonik Industries AG
23
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Fineton
37 +85224021782
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Hoover Color Corp
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540-980-7233
www.hoovercolor.com
Janssen
19 www.janssenpmp.com
McDaniel and Associates, PC
51
512-472-8282
NETZSCH Premier Technologies, LLC
33
484-879-2020
www.netzsch.com/gd
Powder Technologies, Inc.
609 914 0521
www.powdertechusa.com
Reichhold, Inc.
31
800-431-1920
www.Reichhold.com
13, 15, 17
800-243-ROSS
www.dispersers.com
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973-242-2999
www.shamrocktechnologies.com
Ross, Charles & Son

Shamrock Technologies Inc.
Univar
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29 855-888-8648
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Final Coat
Henkel Puts Tutankhamuns

Famed Golden Mask Back to Its Full Glory
year after the beard was accidentally knocked off and hastily reattached, the 3,300 year-old burial mask of King Tutankhamun
is finally back on display at The Egyptian Museum after more than two months of restoration by a team of experts from
Henkel Adhesive Technologies.
In January 2015, an expert at Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, learned that the beard of the
world-famous golden mask of Tutankhamun broke off during maintenance at the museum, prompting uproar among archaeologists, historians and the local community. The expert immediately called the museums restoration team to offer Henkels professional support.
After a thorough examination by the Henkel team, it was concluded that the beard had been incorrectly glued to the mask with
an epoxy adhesive, leaving behind damage and unsightly residue.
A successful restoration of the mask would require three major steps: cleaning the crust and completely removing the old adhesive; examining the damage and identifying the right solution to join the two parts seamlessly, withstand high temperatures and
vibration during transportation; and applying the new adhesive technology with care and precision.
After numerous measurements, 3D-modelling and adhesive application testing, Henkel was able to develop the ideal solution to
return the priceless artefact to its full glory. Tutankhamuns mask is now back as a top attraction at The Egyptian Museum.
The museum showcases hundreds of items from the Pharaohs tomb, first discovered in 1922 by British archaeologist, Howard
Carter. Ninety years after Carters first restoration work in December 1925, Henkel said it is proud that its high-tech hotmelt adhesive technology is now holding together an important piece of ancient history.
Henkel is a leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings and is active in various industries, from
daily consumer goods to massive aviation projects. CW
February 2016

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Table of Contents February 2016 Vol. 21, No.

Cover image and above courtesy of Sikkens ProLuxe

The Wood Coatings Market

International Coatings Scene................................ 22

TEGO Specialty Binders

his months feature article is on the Wood Coatings Market.

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A Rodman Media Publication

AkzoNobel and Evonik Break Ground

kzoNobel and Evonik Industries

position in the potassium derivatives

products, including potassium carbonate (potash).

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COLOR AND FEEL SHOULD

TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT PAINT.

WILL LOVE HOW NATROSOL PLUS

HMG Joins Graphene Project, Polygraph

MG Paints Ltd, the Manchester,

project continues on course to deliver

Axalta Expands Capabilities

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AkzoNobel Supplies Coating for

required by automotive customers. Additional new capabilities

Glidden Paint named Cappuccino White (45YY

PPG Paint Brands Unveil 2016 Color

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AkzoNobel Opens New Coil Coatings

PPG Asia Pacific President Honored

to create a space that is naturally beautiful and reassuringly

PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS Brand

values, it is actively fulfilling its

PPG Acquires Majority

Axalta Coating Systems

also be featured as a major associate

HMG Paints Launch New

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HMG retained the expert knowledge that

more sustainable products. It

LIQUID NAILS Brand

As part of the program, Liquid Nails

Todd Mason, instructor at Medina

70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 418 Valley Stream, NY 11581

Valspar Introduces Industrial Mix

PPG Unveils Step Change in

Building on more than 40 years of

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support product selection with the best

PPG Launches DITZLER

Weve gone to great depths to bring

Surface treatments and resin technologies from

Were in it for the long haul. Daikins deep-rooted commitment to fluorine

Contact us today about your needs for tomorrow.

International Coatings Scene Latin America

Argentina Unshackles Economic Rules

rgentinas new president, Mauricio

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could show gains in both production and

Until now, Argentina has been a net gas

International Coatings Scene Europe

REACH Generating New Tensions

EACH, the European Unions legislation on the registration, evaluation and

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As a result the main objectives of REACH

Glidden Paint named Cappuccino White (45YY