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August 2012 • Vol. 17, No. 8 Table of Contents

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COLUMNSInternational Coatings Scene ....................................22Latin America • Arkema Makes Brazilian Market EntryEurope • Dispersions Market Ripe With Growth Opportunities

ADVERTISING SECTIONSClassified Ads ..............................................................48Advertising Index........................................................49

32 In Flight With PPG Aerospace Coatings

35 Radcure Raw Materials andEquipment Directory

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As We Go To Press ......................8

Index to Companies....................8

Fresh Paint ................................10

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Financial News ..........................18

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As this issue went to press reports surfaced from several news sources again re-

garding the rumored sale of DuPont’s coatings business. The reports came as

DuPont released its second quarter results, which saw sales drop in its per-

formance coatings division by 1.5 percent in the quarter from last year. Reuters said

DuPont received three final bids in an auction for its vehicle paint unit that could sell

for $3.5 billion. DuPont primarily sells paint to the big US car manufacturers such as

Ford and General Motors.

The final bidders are said to include private equity firms Carlyle Group, Apollo

Global Management, and a consortium of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co and onex

Corp, while Blackstone Group and Bain Capital have dropped out, sources told Reuters.

During a conference call reporting second quarter results, DuPont’s chief executive

Ellen Kullman rebuffed queries about the deal. The company has remained steadfast in

its denial of the rumored sale and has never publicly acknowledged that it is in discus-

sions with possible buyers.

Reuters and other news outlets initially reported that the Wilmington, Delaware-

based company had in october 2011 started working towards the divestment of its per-

formance coatings’ division and in February this year hired Credit Suisse as adviser and

Greenhill & Co to handle the sale.

DuPont had in late February started preliminary auction process for sale, and in

April asked private equity firms that had placed bids to team up and make new offers

after initial bids did not meet its expectations according to reports.

The private equity groups had earlier held talks with the management of DuPont and

raised concerns about the earnings assumptions made by the company for the business,

as well the steady decline of volumes of selling paint to auto body shops.

The performance coatings division, including the powder-coating unit, had revenues

of $4.2 billion in 2011.

Reuter’s said DuPont’s board was expected to meet to consider the bids as this issue

went to press. The bidders declined comment as well.

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Danish-based Hempel has acquired pro-tective linings and coatings manufacturerBlome International of O’Fallon, Mo.,through its U.S.-based affiliate, Hempel(USA), Inc. The deal is in line withHempel’s plan to significantly grow itsprotective coatings business in the U.S.

“Blome International fits perfectly withour aggressive plan to continue to growthe oil and gas, food and beverage, andpower segments in North America,” saidLars Johansen, Hempel Group vice presi-dent, Americas. “Blome International hasa solid reputation in the market, a verydedicated and experienced staff and inno-vative coating solutions.”

“The acquisition will not changeBlome International’s brand identities andHempel USA will continue to carry outBlome International’s existing objectivesin North America,” said Malcolm Kerr,Hempel sales director for North America.

Steve Blome, chief executive of BlomeInternational, said,“With Hempel USA wehave succeeded in finding the perfect newowner. There is no doubt that Hempel andits employees are the right choice to takeBlome International to the next level.”

PPG and Asian Paints receiveapproval to expand Indiacoatings joint venturePPG Industries has received the neces-sary approvals from Indian authoritiesto expand its coatings joint venture andalso to create a second joint venture withAsian Paints Ltd., India’s largest coatingscompany. PPG and Asian Paints will ex-pand their current 50-50 joint venture,Mumbai-based Asian PPG Industries, tonow serve India’s industrial liquid, ma-rine, consumer packaging and trans-portation coatings customers. PPG andAsian Paints also will form a second 50-50 joint venture, Asian Paints PPG Lim-ited, to serve protective, industrialpowder, industrial container and light in-dustrial coatings customers. PPG willhave effective management control of AsianPPG Industries, and Asian Paints will have

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ACA issues Call for PapersThe American Coatings Association(ACA) is seeking technical papers and stu-dent posters for its CoatingsTech Confer-ence to be held March 11-13, 2013 at theHyatt Rosemont in Rosemont, Ill. This bi-ennial conference features a multi-trackforum, industry awards, and presentationopportunities, and offers industry expertsa forum for sharing new research. TheCoatingsTech Conference theme is,

“Leaps and Bounds: Re-energizing theCoatings Industry,” underscoring the im-portance of continued innovation in thecoatings industry through education andnetworking. The conference will be theembodiment of this theme, enablingcoatings manufacturers, their suppliers,universities, and government representa-tives to share ideas and continue to growand propel the industry by great leapsand greater bounds. In addition to sub-missions for the CoatingsTech Confer-ence, ACA is seeking submissions forseveral CoatingsTech paper/poster com-petitions, including the Roon Award,John A. Gordon Best Paper Award, ACAStudent Presenter Award, and StudentPoster Session Awards. CW


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Index to Companies

This index gives the starting page for a department or feature with a signifi-

cant reference to a manufacturer of paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants.

Subsidiaries are indexed under their own names.

Aeonclad Coatings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Alion Science and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Asian Paints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

BASF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 50

Benjamin Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Coatings for Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Dulux Trade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Dunn-Edwards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DuPont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 26

Dur-A-Flex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fortech Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Hempel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Interpon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Jotun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

NEI Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, 20, 32

Reactive Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

R-M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Shawcor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Jotun, one of the world’s leading produc-ers and distributors of paints, coatings,and powder coatings, has revealed theopening of its new state-of-the-art powdercoatings factory and regional research anddevelopment (R&D) facility in China. Lo-cated in Zhangjiangang, Jiangsu Province,the new production facility covers an areaof 130,000 square meters with a designthat looks towards maximizing on effi-ciencies and reducing energy consump-tion. The new R&D facility is focused onthe creation and development of productsfor coatings, paint and powder coatings.

According to Jotun senior officials, theopening is part of the company’s contin-ued thrust to develop world class productsthat add more value to its customers whilealso highlighting Jotun’s global expertise,product quality and best practices stan-dards. The new production facility wasbuilt adjacent to an already operationalcoatings factory in Jiangsu. The facility isequipped with the most modern equip-ment and machinery to ensure productconsistency, energy efficiency and in com-pliance with the HSE standards. Productsto be developed in the newly-opened fac-tory include Fusion Bond Epoxy powdercoatings, hybrid epoxy/polyester powdercoatings, polyester powder coatings andother specialized products.

“The opening of these two new facili-ties proves to be a very strategic move forus as China is currently positioned as theworld’s largest and fastest growing pow-der coatings market. The move representsour commitment towards creating worldclass products that add more value to ourcustomers,” said Bjorn Naglestad, generalmanager, Jotun Coatings China.“Both thefactory and the R&D facility reflectJotun’s core values and objectives.”

Jotun China is considered to be one ofthe leading players in the marine and pro-tective segments. Since establishing its re-gional presence in China in 1998, thecompany now has a workforce of over1,500 employees and an annual turnover

of more than RMB 3 billion. JotunChina’s target markets include originalequipment manufacturers (OEMs) andapplicators operating in diverse industrieslike, construction, appliances, furnitureand fixture, automotive and transport andthe oil and gas (O&G) segment.

PPG signs agreement fortitanium dioxide technologywith a China-based companyPPG Industries has signed a memorandumof understanding with Henan BillionsChemicals Co., Ltd. by which PPG will li-cense certain chloride-based technologies toBillions for use at Billions’ titanium dioxide(TiO2) refinement facilities in China. In ad-dition, PPG has signed a long-term pur-chase agreement for titanium dioxide withBillions. PPG intends to use the chloride-based TiO2 manufactured by Billions forvarious end-use applications, includingpaints and other coatings. The TiO2 alsowould be available for sale to third parties.PPG previously manufactured titaniumdioxide using the chloride process at itschemicals facility in Natrium, W. Va., andsold titanium dioxide pigment for coatingsand other end-use applications. Titaniumdioxide is a raw material widely used in thepaint and coatings industry as a pigment to

provide hiding, durability and whitenesscharacteristics.

Fortech expands productionand research facilities inMichiganFortech Products, Inc., a provider of cor-rosion-resistant coatings, metal-forminglubricants and contract packaging servicesfor the auto industry, is expanding its pro-duction, laboratory and office facilities inMichigan.

The company recently moved into anew 80,000-square-foot headquarters ona 27-acre tract in Brighton, Mich., nearlytripling its production capacity, adding 25percent more warehouse space, increasingproduct storage capacity by 75,000 gal-lons and further expanding its full-serviceresearch and development laboratories.

The new facilities are designed to meetgrowing customer demand for the com-pany’s products and services.

“Fortech sales have grown by morethan 25 percent in the last 12 monthsalone,” said Creighton Forester, Fortech’sCEO and president.“In the months ahead,we also expect to see significant increasesin our sales of corrosion-resistant coatingsand the lubricants we package for the af-termarket.”


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From left to right: Morten Fon, president and CEO, Jotun Group; Bjorn Naglestad, general

manager, Jotun Coatings China; Xu Jian Bo, Zhangjiagang Government; Bian Dong Fang,

Zhangjiagang Mayor; Odd Gleditsch, chairman of the board of Jotun Group; Yao Ling Rong,

Zhagnjiagang Government; Esben Hersve, group executive vice president, Jotun Coatings;

Martin Chew, group executive vice president, Jotun Powder Coatings; Dong ZhaoMing, gen-

eral manager, Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings (Qingdao) Co. Ltd.; Olav Marstokk, operations

director, Jotun Coatings Zhangjiagang; Julia Zhu, business director, Jotun Powder Coatings

China; and Mike Wu, project manager, Jotun Powder Factory.

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Fortech has invested morethan $3.2 million to equip itsnew Brighton facilities and hasplans for an 8,000-square-foot

addition. Previously located in WhitmoreLake, Fortech’s new headquarters com-plex currently employs 45 people.

Founded by Forester in 1994, the com-pany has grown steadily through acquisi-tions and new product development. Thecompany acquired U.S. Petrotech in 1997,LG Formulation in 1998 and Argus Coat-ing in 1999.

“We’re currently pursuing growth op-portunities in the Americas and else-where around the world as well,”Forester said. “As our customers expandtheir operations, we want to be ready to

support them wherever those expansionstake place.”

Fortech develops and manufacturescorrosion-resistant water-based paints andcoatings for the automotive, recreational-vehicle and allied industries. The companyalso works with a variety of customers toformulate and package aftermarket lubri-cants and additives.

Key OEM and supplier partners forFortech’s products include General Mo-tors, Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen, AAM,Akebono, Bosch, Magna, Metaldyne, PPGand TRW.

Fortech’s corrosion-resistant coatingsare adaptable for spray or dip applicationfor both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.They can be applied at low-film builds, air-

dried or force-dried; and don’t require high-temperature bake-cycles. Many Fortechpaints and coatings are water-based withlow emission levels to support the environ-mental objectives of its customers.

ShawCor receives secondcontract to provide pipelinecoatings for the Ichthys LNGProjectShawCor Ltd. announced that itspipecoating division, Bredero Shaw, hasreceived a contract with a value in excess$100 million from McDermott AustraliaPty. Ltd. to provide pipeline coatings andrelated products and services for the flow-lines and tie-in spools for the Ichthys LNGProject. This is the second contract


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Coatings industry market trends and technicalpapers to be presented at the Eastern CoatingsShow,April 29 – May 2, 2013

The first ever Eastern Coatings Show (ECS) will be conducted byTheMetropolitan New York Coatings Association (MNYCA), ThePhiladelphia Society of Coatings Technology (PSCT) and New Eng-land Society of Coatings Technology (NESCT) at the Taj MahalHotel in Atlantic City, N.J. The ECS will kick off with an openingreception on Monday April 29, followed by two and a half daysof technical presentations and exhibits and an afternoon of ac-tivities. The show will end Thursday, May 2 at noon.

“We expect to have over 40 papers presented with twoseparate tracks for the conference,” said Dave White ofHeucotech and chair of the MNYCA technical committee.“Tracks will focus on new technology and emerging markettrends in the coatings industry.” Abstracts of presentationsand speaker bios can be submitted directly to Dave White [email protected].

“So far, enthusiastic interest in attending has been ex-pressed by both manufacturers and suppliers,” said Rick Maz-zariello, ECS committee chairman. “We expect attendees fromacross the country. This is going to be the first conference likethis in the eastern U.S.”

“The idea for ECS has been percolating for years and thetiming seemed right for 2013,” said Bob Whiteley, confer-ence committee member. “We want this to be complemen-tary to the American Coatings Show and other regionalindustry trade shows.”

According to Mazzariello, “Atlantic City is a great locationproviding excellent value to both exhibitors and attendees. Inaddition to the excellent meeting facilities the venue offersmany entertainment options.”

“The NESCT is excited to take part in organizing the firstECS," said Bill Nicolas of The New England Society of CoatingsTechnology. "In partnering with the MNYCA and the PSCT, webelieve this collective event will offer an unprecedented op-portunity for furthering the advancement of coatings technol-ogy in our combined region by bringing together the best andbrightest in eastern U.S. manufacturing with the organizationsand professionals whose support and technology help to makeour region a leader in the advancement of coatings chemistry.”

Dan Canavan, recreation events chairman of the ECS andPSCT president said, “In addition to fine dining and entertain-ment, Atlantic City offers golf, fishing and other activities. Weplan to have Wednesday afternoon open to take advantage ofthese opportunities."

Exhibitors can obtain information or reserve a tabletop orbooth space by contacting Fody Associates at [email protected] or calling 732-291-0168.

The Metropolitan New York Coatings Association servescoatings and allied industries in the New York Metropolitanarea. Their website is www.mnyca.org. The Philadelphia Soci-ety of Coatings Technology serves the coatings and allied in-dustries in the metropolitan Philadelphia area. Their website iswww.psct.org. The New England Society of Coatings Technol-ogy serves the coatings industry in the New England states.Their website is www.nesct.org.




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Bredero Shaw has received for the IchthysLNG Project and is in addition to the con-tract for the gas export pipeline an-nounced on February 14, 2012.

The Ichthys LNG Project is a Joint Ven-ture between INPEX (Operator) and Total.Gas from the Ichthys Field, in the BrowseBasin approximately 200 km offshoreWestern Australia, will be gathered usingthe risers and flowlines and will undergopreliminary processing at the offshore cen-tral processing facility to remove water andextract condensate.The gas will then be ex-ported via an 889 km subsea pipeline to theonshore LNG facility to be located at Blay-din Point, Darwin, Northern Australia.TheIchthys LNG Project is expected to produce8.4 million tons of LNG and 1.6 milliontons of LPG per annum, along with ap-proximately 100,000 barrels of condensateper day at peak.

The contract involves coating approx-imately 148 km of six-inch to 18-inch di-ameter pipe that will be protected withthree-layer polypropylene anticorrosion

coating and Thermotite multi-layerpolypropylene insulation. Work will com-mence during the second quarter of 2013.The company will execute the work atBredero Shaw’s facilities in Kabil, Indone-sia and Kuantan, Malaysia. The Kabil andKuantan facilities are technology-based,full service coating plants that were builtspecifically to process large, complex proj-ects in the Asia Pacific region.

BASF opens new PaintApplication Center in MexicoBASF’s Coatings group inaugurated itsPaint Application Center and an exten-sion of its Development Laboratory atthe production site in Tultitlán, Mexico.It aims to strengthen the technical sup-port for the automotive industry and todevelop sustainable and customizedcoating materials and technologies. Thenew facility will support activities in-cluding technical service for basecoats,pigments and dispersions as well as theintroduction of new colors.

Focused on sustained growthand innovation for the automo-tive market, the Coatings divi-sion in Mexico is of keyimportance to the North American Coat-ings division and its overall focus on serv-ing the automotive market with worldclass products and services.

“The establishment of the facility is animportant step to further strengthen ourinternational technical network and thecapability to support the business of ourcustomers in North America,” said JuanCarlos Ordoñez, senior vice president ofcoatings for North America.“We also im-prove our ability to properly serve ourcustomers in the growing automotive in-dustry in Mexico.”

With an investment of $10 million, thenew facilities will offer best in class serv-ices for the dynamic and growing auto-motive industry. The investment includes awet and dry laboratory, spray booths withtwo electrostatic and three manual func-tions, and a dispersions laboratory.

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this position,” said Frank Hezel, vice pres-ident, business management Coatings So-lutions Mexico.

BASF strengthenspolyurethanes business inNorth America with acquisitionof ITWC Inc.BASF has acquired ITWC, Inc., based inMalcom, Iowa. ITWC specializes in castelastomer polyurethane systems and poly-ester polyols. With more than 80 employ-ees, including business management,manufacturing, R&D, sales, and adminis-trative functions, ITWC operates sites inMalcom, Iowa, and Riverside, California.BASF is acquiring the assets of ITWC, in-cluding those obtained during ITWC’s ac-quisition of Hydroseal Polymers Inc.,Riverside, California, in November 2010.

“With this acquisition, BASF further so-lidifies its position as a leading solutionsprovider for polyurethane systems and en-hances its global market position with castelastomer technology for a wide range ofindustries,” said Raimar Jahn, president ofBASF’s Polyurethanes division.“ITWC hasa strong cast elastomers technology andproduct portfolio, as well as an excellentcustomer base and manufacturing capabil-ities. We look forward to combining ourpolyurethanes research and applications ex-pertise with ITWC to expand our globalreach in the cast elastomers market.”

Cast elastomers are used in a wide rangeof applications across many markets andare known for their toughness and abrasionresistance. Typical applications include in-dustrial tires and rollers, recreationalwheels, transportation gears and pulleys,processing equipment for construction,sieves and scrapers, sealants and adhesives.

Jotun to supply hull coatingsto COSCO ContainerJotun COSCO Marine Coatings (Qing-dao) Co. Ltd. has formed an agreement tosupply coatings to drydocked COSCOContainer ships. Under terms of the agree-ment, Jotun will supply its Hull Perform-ance Solution range, including

SeaQuantum X200 antifouling paint, anda High Performance Guarantee, to a num-ber of vessels scheduled for drydock in2012 and 2013. The first vessel to be up-graded will be the 10,000 TEU COSCOEurope scheduled for dry docking Sep-tember 2012.

According to COSCO Container’sdeputy managing director, Hou Liping,the agreement is consistent with COSCOContainer’s commitment to sustainabledevelopment, part of which involves tak-ing active steps to reduce green housegas emissions.

“After extensive review we have con-cluded that hull performance can play avery significant role in further reducingour fuel cost and green house gas emis-sions,” said Liping. “Jotun’s Hull Per-formance Solutions combines a highperformance antifouling paint with acredible method for measuring deliveredperformance and a cash-back perform-ance guarantee. This has enabled us toembark on an ambitious investment pro-gram aimed at improving hull perform-ance across our fleet.”

DuPont expands the DuPontJapan Innovation Center tofocus on the automotiveindustryDuPont has expanded the DuPont Auto-motive Center (DAC) in Nagoya and re-named it the DuPont Japan InnovationCenter.The expansion and renaming reflectsthe substantially broader capability of thecenter to include other industries with re-maining focus on the automotive industry.

The center in Nagoya has been serv-ing customers in the automotive indus-try since 2005. The objective was tobetter serve the automotive industry andcreate new business through collabora-tion with key industry participants. Inthe past six years, DAC hosted morethan 9,400 visitors and generated almost370 new product innovations for auto-motive customers.

“Our center in Nagoya has been verysuccessful in serving our automotive cus-tomers, as well as customers in all of ourindustries,” said Thomas Connelly, execu-tive vice president and chief innovation of-ficer. “This center served as a model that

we extended around the world. It providesan interactive place for our scientists andcustomers to create innovative solutionsthat meet the needs of industry.”

Last year DuPont installed state-of-the-art audio and video communication tech-nology to connect the company’s globaltechnology resources live in customermeetings in Nagoya, making DuPont’sglobal technology resources instantly ac-cessible to customers and partners inJapan. Customers saw great value andtheir feedback included benefits from thecollaborative, inclusive nature of workingwith DuPont on science-based innovationprojects that addressed real performanceproblems that they were having with ex-isting materials and that collaborationswith DKK produced faster and sustain-able new product solutions.

Learning from the automotive center’ssuccess, DuPont developed the concept ofan innovation center with a broadenedfocus beyond the automotive industry tomultiple industries, such as agriculture,food, packaging, electronic materials, al-ternative energy including solar and in-dustrial biosciences. DuPont has sevenInnovation Centers around the world,with five in Asia and two in Latin Amer-ica. The company plans to expand theconcept around the world to collaboratemore closely with customers and partners.

Interpon shines at the ShardinaugurationAkzoNobel showcased its Interpon pow-der coatings on the newly inauguratedShard tower in London. The Shard, a newdevelopment in the London Bridge quar-ter is now the tallest building in WesternEurope. It uses coating protection fromeight different Interpon products appliedby approved applicators Josef Gartnerand Höfer (Germany) and SAS Interna-tional (UK). Interpon D1036 and Interpon810 coatings are protecting and decorat-ing the interior ceiling panels, while prod-ucts from the Interpon D2525 range offerprotection to the exterior aluminiumstructure. Interpon D is a range of sus-tainable powder coatings developedspecifically for the architectural and con-struction industry. The Interpon D rangehas been used on a wide range of iconic,


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world-class structures from sports stadi-ums to museums, apartment buildings,hotels and offices. The Shard combines of-fice space, luxurious apartments, restau-rants and the Shangri-LA hotel.

The R-M Refinish CompetenceCenter in Clermont to undergoredesignR-M, a premium brand in the automotiverefinish industry, is restructuring the Re-finish Competence Center in Clermont,France. The European training center inClermont is known as the home of R-M.The premium paint brand’s internationalcolor laboratory is also situated within theadjacent manufacturing facility. Duringthe renovation program, R-M is closingthe training center from June 2012 untilApril 2013 in order to redesign it in linewith the latest technologies and trainingconcepts.

“In 2013, R-M will have one of themost modern training centers for auto-motive refinishing in Europe,” said RonnyRaeymakers, manager of the training cen-ter. “This fundamental restructuring willprovide the perfect conditions for imple-menting training sessions here for our cus-tomers, including industry specialists,from painters to bodyshop owners.”

At the same time, the design and plan-ning being undertaken by the architectsand engineers will be supported by the in-house experts and partner companies inorder to tailor the R-M Refinish Compe-tence Center to the specific requirementsbefitting one of Europe’s most moderntraining facilities.“As a premium brand, R-M expects nothing but the best in order tobe able to train and educate our clients andtheir employees here to the highest leveland with the best technical equipment,”said Thomas Gmür, R-M’s brand manager.“Light and open spaces provide a greatamount of space for the reception area andfor training individual groups. This is howR-M’s clients can effectively become fa-miliarized with the newest technologiesand developments in the automotive refin-ishing business.”

The restructuring works are takingplace between June 2012 and the begin-ning of April 2013. During this time, theplanned seminars will be transferred and

carried out in peripheral R-M trainingcentres in Europe.

The Refinish Competence Center wasset up in 1990 in Clermont, approximately80 km from Paris. After the reopening, thefirst highlight will be staging the interna-tional R-M Best Painter Contest between8th and 10th October 8-10 2013, whereyoung painters from more than 15 coun-tries will demonstrate their abilities.

Coatings for Industry inks dealwith Wooster Brush CompanyCoatings for Industry (CFI), a direct-to-contractor supplier of industrial coatingproducts, has entered an agreement withThe Wooster Brush Company to offer the161-year-old paint equipment supplier’sproducts to its own network of contractors.

Effective June 1, CFI’s customers haveaccess to both high performance coatingsand many of the tools needed to applythem from one source, according to CFIpresident Kevin Klotz.

“The Wooster Brush product offeringbrings Coatings for Industry one big stepcloser to being a one-stop shop for con-tractors seeking the quality materials andtools they need,” said Klotz. “We’re ex-cited to be in partnership with such an in-novative, historic company.”

CFI customers will have access toWooster Brush’s complete product line,but Klotz expects Wooster’s roller cov-ers in various sizes, extension poles, andsurface prep tools such as scrapers andwire brushes to be the most popularitems. The equipment will be deliveredalongside CFI’s own primers, sealers andtopcoats.

“For generations, Wooster has been thego-to source of equipment for paintingand application professionals. Thisarrangement represents yet another greatway to get our products directly into theirhands,” said Keith Cornelius, market ana-lyst for Wooster Brush.

AeonClad Coatings opens newstate-of-the-art R&D facility todesign and prototype first ofits kind novel reactorsAeonClad Coatings, LLC, an advancedmaterials company focusing on improv-

ing the performance of existingproducts for new applications,has announced the company’sexpansion into a new researchand development facility located inAustin, Texas. With the new facility,AeonClad will demonstrate how semi-conductor plasma processing techniquesand equipment can be adapted to handlea wider range of materials, shapes, andsizes such as powdered plastic additives,consumer apparel, and novel drug for-mulations. Instrumental to AeonClad’sexpansion has been the support of amulti-million dollar investment from oneof its major industry partners.

Giving AeonClad more than 12,000sq. ft. of additional R&D space, the newfacility will be used for proof-of-conceptdesign studies for novel reactors, reliabil-ity and efficiency evaluations, and mate-rial performance testing. By adaptingsemiconductor plasma processing tech-nologies, the novel reactors will have thecapability to run high volume, low costmaterials thereby bringing precision, lowenvironmental impact (greener), and ad-vanced features that heretofore were notpossible with older technologies. The de-signing and prototyping of novel reactorswill support AeonClad’s current and fu-ture customer development efforts in con-sumer and industrial materials.

“Our expansion with the north Austinfacility provides the bridge between theresearch and development efforts atAeonClad’s laboratories in Austin’s BeeCaves, and the full scale production ca-pacity at our New Mexico site,” saidTony Taylor, AeonClad Coatings presi-dent. “It further strengthens our ability todeliver innovative, market-driven solu-tions to our customers.”

AeonClad Coatings provides nanocoat-ing solutions to a wide range of industriesbut is focusing its efforts in its northAustin facility on consumer and industrialmaterials. The nanocoatings market is pro-jected to reach $17.9 billion by 2015. Ro-bust potential markets for nanocoatingsproducts exist worldwide for a myriad ofapplications spanning pharmaceuticals,healthcare, electronics, apparel, energy,transportation, construction, packaging,textile and security sectors. CW

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U.S. 8,137,646 B2The Shepherd Color Company has beengranted a patent for an amorphous zirco-nium vanadium oxide/hydroxide product,having a formula of from Zr2V3O12.nH2Oto Zr3V4O16.nH2O, wherein n is from 0 to6, substantially free of salts selected fromhexavalent chromium salts, alkali metalchlorides, alkali metal nitrates, alkali metalsulfates and mixtures thereof.

PPG patents metallic particlesgenerated in situ in a polymerU.S. 8,133,940 B2PPG Industries has received a patent for amethod for generating metallic particles insitu in a solid polymer comprised of con-tacting the polymer with a solution com-prised of a solvent, a metal salt and a freeradical generator; infusing the solutioninto the solid polymer surface; removingthe polymer from the solution that has notbeen infused into the polymer surface; andexposing the polymer to actinic radiationto generate metallic particles in situ in thesurface regions of the polymer.

AkzoNobel patents coatingcompositionU.S. 8,133,953 B2Akzo Nobel Coatings has received a patentfor a coating composition comprised of apolyacrylate polyol obtained by polymeriza-tion of olefinically unsaturated monomerswherein at least 40% weight of themonomers is comprised of linear orbranched alk(en)yl or alk(en)ylene groupshaving at least 4 carbon atoms, wherein thenumber average molecular weight (Mn) ofthe polyacrylate polyol does not exceed5,000, and the polydispersity (Mw/Mn) isbelow 2.8; a polyester polyol obtained by es-terification of building blocks having ester-forming functional groups wherein at least30% weight of the building blocks is com-prised of linear or branched alk(en)yl oralk(en)ylene groups with at least 4 carbonatoms per ester-forming functional group,the polyester polyol has a hydroxy value

above 280 mg KOH/g and a hydroxy func-tionality of at least 2, an isocyanate-func-tional crosslinker, and a volatile organicdiluent, wherein at least 60% weight of thevolatile organic diluent comprises alk(en)ylor alk(en)ylene groups having at least 4 car-bon atoms, wherein the non-volatile contentof the coating composition is higher than50% weight based on the total composition.

Lubrizol patents waterbornecoating with improved waterblushing and chemicalresistanceU.S. 8,133,961 B2Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. has beenawarded a patent for a waterborne coatingcomposition comprised of water; an emul-sion polymer composition comprised of0.5% weight to 15% weight of a carbonylfunctionalized monomer, 0.1 % weight to10% weight of a phosphorous containingmonomer, at least one ethylenically unsatu-rated monomer, and 0.05Z% weight to 5%weight of a polymerizable surfactant havinga terminal allyl amine moiety and at leastone coalescing aid.

E. I. du Pont de Nemourspatents ilmenite ore processU.S. 8,137,647 B2E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company hasobtained a patent for a process comprised ofdigesting ilmenite ore with aqueous ammo-nium hydrogen oxalate to form a leachateand a precipitate comprised ofFeC2O4.2H2O; separating the leachate fromthe precipitate comprised of FeC2O4.2H2O;hydrolyzing the leachate with ammonia orammonium hydroxide to form titanyl hy-droxide and an oxalate-rich solution; sepa-rating the titanyl hydroxide from theoxalate-rich solution; washing the titanyl hy-droxide with a material selected from thegroup consisting of water, aqueous ammo-nium oxalate and ammonium hydroxide toform low oxalate titanyl hydroxide, that is,titanyl hydroxide that is stripped of residualoxalate; and crystallizing titanium dioxide

from the low oxalate titanyl hydroxide.

Valspar patents epoxy-basedelectrocoating compositionU.S. 8,137,804 B2Valspar has received a patent for a coatedarticle comprised of a substrate; and acoating disposed on the substrate, thecoating is comprised of a reaction prod-uct of an electrocoating composition com-prised of an epoxy-functional compound,an isocyanate-functional compound, apolyethylene wax, and aluminum oxide,wherein the coating has a thickness of ap-proximately 7.6 μm to 25.4 μm.

Sensient Colors patentsmodified pigmentsU.S. 8,147,608 B2Sensient Colors LLC has been granted apatent for a method of modifying a pig-ment, the method is comprised of sulfonat-ing a pigment comprised of at least one ofan azo pigment, a phthalocyanine pigment,an anthraquinone pigment, a quinacridonepigment, a thioindigo pigment, a triphenyl-methane lake pigment, an oxazine lake pig-ment and a carbon black comprised of anaggregate of carbon black particles; andsubsequently oxidizing the pigment to pro-duce a modified pigment.

Nippon Paint patents clearcoatfor automobilesU.S. 8,138,258 B2Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. has been granted apatent for a clear coating composition for anautomobile comprised of a hydroxyl group-containing acrylic resin and a polyfunctionalisocyanate compound, wherein: the hy-droxyl group-containing acrylic resin is a hy-droxyl group-containing acrylic resinobtained by using hydroxyalkyl (meth) acry-late having a hydroxyalkyl group with 4 to9 carbon atoms as a monomer; at least 60%mass of the total amount of the polyfunc-tional isocyanate compound is an isocyanatecompound having an isocyanurate structure;and the clear coating composition is pre-


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pared such that the clear coating composi-tion includes 25% to 50% mass of a softsegment part with respect to a total solidcontent of the hydroxyl group-containingacrylic resin and the polyfunctional iso-cyanate compound, a ratio of a soft segmentpart derived from a lactone-containingmonomer with respect to the total solid con-tent of the hydroxyl group-containing acrylicresin and the polyfunctional isocyanate com-pound is not more than 4.5% mass, a con-tent ratio of the soft segment part in thehydroxyl-group containing acrylic resin is7% to 30% mass with respect to the solidcontent of the hydroxyl group-containingacrylic resin, a content ratio of the soft seg-ment part in the polyfunctional isocyanatecompound is not greater than 60% masswith respect to the solid content of the poly-functional isocyanate compound, and that adynamic glass transition temperature of acured coating film obtained from the clearcoating composition is within a range of 30˚to 60° C, the soft segment part being repre-sented by the formula —(CH2)n— (1)wherein n represents an integer of 4 or more,and the soft segment part being present in amain chain or in a cross-linking chain in theclear coating composition.

Whitford patents non-stickcoatingU.S. 8,147,915 B2Whitford Corporation has been granted apatent for a non-stick coating compositioncomprised of at least 40% weight based ontotal solids of the composition a waterbornephenoxy resin, the phenoxy resin lacking ter-minal epoxy groups; a crosslinker; at leastmore than 5% weight based on total solids

of the composition of a silicone compound;and from 5% to 30% weight based on totalsolids of the composition of a fluoropolymer.

Valspar patents bisphenol aand aromatic glycidyl ether-free coatingU.S. 8,142,858 B2Valspar Sourcing has been granted a patentfor a hardenable packaging coating compo-sition comprised of an under-coat composi-tion, containing: a polyester (co)polymer,and an under-coat cross-linker; and an over-coat composition, containing: a poly(vinylchloride) (co)polymer dispersed in a sub-stantially nonaqueous over-coat carrier liq-uid, an over-coat cross-linker, and afunctional (meth)acrylic (co)polymer;wherein the packaging coating compositionis substantially free of mobile Bisphenol A,Bisphenol F, Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether,and Bisphenol F diglycidyl ether.

American Thermal Holdingpatents flexible protectivecoatingU.S. 8,153,034 B2American Thermal Holding Company hasobtained a patent for a fire-retardant com-position comprised of a latex binder; at leastapproximately 30% by weight of aluminatrihydrate having at least a bimodal distri-bution of particle sizes comprised of a firstpowder of alumina trihydrate having a firstmedian particle diameter between approxi-mately 0.1 and about 20 microns, and a sec-ond powder of alumina trihydrate having asecond median particle diameter betweenapproximately 5 and 100 microns; whereinthe second median particle diameter is larger

than the first median particle di-ameter; and a surfactant.

Kao patents pigmentsU.S. 8,153,163 B2Kao Corporation has been granted a processfor producing a pearl pigment comprised ofadding an aqueous solution of a coloredmetal oxide precursor to an aqueous disper-sion of a flaky powder so that the amount ofmetal ion is 5×10−4 to 12×10−4 mol/minper 100 g of the flaky powder; adding an al-kaline solution to the mixed solution so thatthe pH of the mixed solution is adjusted to5 to 8; separating the solid from the mixedsolution; baking the separated solid at 500to 1000° C to obtain a pearl pigment; sus-pending the obtained pearl pigment in water;adding an aqueous solution of a colorlessmetal or colorless metal oxide precursor tothe suspension; adding an alkaline solutionto the mixed solution so that the pH of themixed solution is adjusted to 5 to 8; sepa-rating the solid from the mixed solution; andbaking the separated solid at 500 to 1000°C; or adding an aqueous solution of a col-ored metal oxide precursor to an aqueousdispersion of a flaky powder so that theamount of metal ion is 5×10−4 to 12×10−4mol/min per 100 g of the flaky powder;adding an alkaline solution to the mixed so-lution so that the pH of the mixed solutionis adjusted to 5 to 8; separating the obtainedsolid from the mixed solution; adding anaqueous solution of a colorless metal or col-orless metal oxide precursor to a dispersionof the solid; separating the obtained solidfrom the mixed solution; and baking the sep-arated solid at 500 to 1000° C. CW

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A judgement was handed down by a European court in June that Clariant Produkte (Deutschland GmbH), a German pigmentmanufacturer had been wrongfully claiming that Sudafast 132 (PY191) infringed its patent. It was also held that Clariant hadissued unlawful threats to potential customers of Sudarshan. The court will now assess damages to be paid by Clariant to Su-darshan as a result of its wrongful threats. The court specifically stated that Sudarshan did not infringe Clariant's patent. As thelargest producer of pigments in India, Sudarshan manufactures an extensive range of organic, inorganic, and pearlescent pig-ments and dispersions catering to the coatings, plastics, inks and cosmetics industries worldwide. The product offerings of Su-darshan's brands include Sudaperm, Sudafast, Sudacolor, Sumica, and Sumicos. Sudarshan's development focus is on highperformance pigments mainly for automotive coatings and plastics.

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RPM International Inc. reported sharpgains in net sales, net income and dilutedearnings per share for its fiscal 2012 fourthquarter and year ended May 31, 2012.

Net sales and net income were up sig-nificantly over prior-year results. Net salesgrew 12.2 percent to a record $1.1 billionfrom $981.8 million in fiscal 2011. Con-solidated earnings before interest and taxes(EBIT) increased 16.5 percent to $139.5million from $119.8 million a year ago.Net income was up 17.7 percent to $82.6million from $70.2 million a year ago.

“Our operating companies posted anexcellent finish to the fiscal year by deliv-ering double-digit increases in sales and netincome over last year’s strong fourth quar-ter,” said Frank Sullivan, chairman andCEO.“This performance was driven by in-ternal growth initiatives, market sharegains and continued geographic expansion,despite ongoing raw material challengesand an uncertain global economy.”

Industrial segment sales grew 15.8 per-cent to $724.8 million in the fiscal 2012fourth quarter from $625.9 million a yearago. Organic sales improved 10.2 percent,despite 3.3 percent in foreign exchangetranslation losses, while acquisitiongrowth added 5.6 percent. Industrial seg-ment EBIT increased 28.7 percent to$90.4 million from $70.3 million in thefiscal 2011 fourth quarter.

“Nearly all of our industrial businessesdelivered improved sales and earnings for thequarter.Areas of particular strength includedindustrial maintenance coatings and corro-sion control coatings, which have benefitedfrom increasing demand in energy markets,as well as industrial capital spending and in-frastructure investment,”said Sullivan.“Theslowly recovering commercial constructionmarkets in North America also led to in-creased sales in sealants, waterproofing,roofing materials, concrete admixtures andother construction chemical product lines.”

Net sales for RPM’s consumer segmentgrew 5.9 percent to $377 million from$355.9 million in the fiscal 2011 fourth

quarter. Organic sales were up 4.8 percent,including foreign exchange translationlosses of 0.8 percent, while acquisitiongrowth added 1.1 percent. Consumer seg-ment EBIT increased 12.5 percent to $60.3million from $53.6 million a year ago.

“Sales in the consumer segment, partic-ularly at our Rust-Oleum subsidiary, bene-fitted from successful new productintroductions and continued strong take-away in small-project maintenance, repairand redecorating by consumers,” said Sulli-van. “Sales in the mid-single-digit range forthe fourth quarter were in line with our es-timates, given the pull-forward of sales intoour fiscal third quarter due to the extremelymild winter season in most of the U.S.”

Fiscal 2012 consolidated net sales, net in-come and earnings per share saw double-digit increases. Net sales were up 11.7percent to a record $3.8 billion from $3.4billion in fiscal 2011. Consolidated EBIT in-creased 14.9 percent to $396.1 million from$344.8 million in fiscal 2011. Net incomeimproved 14.2 percent to a record $215.9million from $189.1 million in fiscal 2011.Diluted earnings per share grew 13.8 percentto a record $1.65 from $1.45 a year ago.

Sales for RPM’s industrial segment in-creased 12.2 percent to $2.5 billion from$2.3 billion in fiscal 2011.The organic salesincrease was 7.8 percent, with acquisitiongrowth contributing 4.4 percent, while for-eign exchange had a neutral effect on theyear’s results. Industrial segment EBIT grew19.8 percent to $282.4 million from $235.8million in fiscal 2011.

Consumer segment sales for fiscal2012 improved 10.7 percent to $1.24 bil-lion from $1.12 billion reported last year.Organic sales increased by 10.2 percent,including net foreign exchange gains of0.2 percent, with acquisition growthadding 0.5 percent. Consumer segmentEBIT increased 9.7 percent, to $160.1 mil-lion from $146.0 million a year ago.

During the fourth quarter, RPM an-nounced the acquisition of HiChem PaintTechnologies Pty. Ltd., a producer of pro-

tective coatings for automotive, home andindustrial markets, based in Hallam, Aus-tralia. Acquired by RPM’s Rust-OleumGroup on March 30, 2012, HiChem hasannual sales of approximately $23 million.

On June 19, 2012, subsequent to year-end, RPM’s Building Solutions Group ac-quired Viapol Ltda., a producer ofbuilding materials and construction prod-ucts based in Cacapava, Brazil, near SaoPaulo. Viapol’s annual sales are approxi-mately $85 million.

“While we are planning for anotheryear of continued improvement in salesand earnings, we anticipate growth will beat a more moderate pace in our 2013 fis-cal year,” said Sullivan.“In our core NorthAmerican markets, we see consumers re-turning to more normal spending patternsfor home maintenance, repair and redeco-rating. We also expect continuing modestmomentum in residential and commercialconstruction spending.

“We are experiencing some slowdownin the pace of growth and investment forthe industrial markets we serve, due inpart to the uncertainty that exists aroundthe November U.S. Presidential election,”said Sullivan.“We are beginning to see de-clines in sales and earnings across some ofour European operations. This is com-pounded by the continuing deteriorationof the Euro versus the U.S. dollar. On theplus side, we are seeing stabilization inraw material costs for the first time inmany years and are hopeful that we willbe able to maintain or improve our grossmargin profitability for the year.

“Based on these factors, we expectconsumer segment growth to be in therange of five to seven percent and that ourindustrial segment will grow six to tenpercent, driving RPM consolidated salesand earnings up year over year in a rangeof five percent to ten percent for our fiscalyear ending May 31, 2013.”

From an acquisition perspective, Vi-apol will add about $85 million of salesfor the full year. CW


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During their development, adhesives havegained a strong position in more and moreproduction processes. There is hardly anyproduct in our surroundings that does notcontain at least one adhesive - be it thelabel on a beverage bottle, the protectivefilm on an automobile or the profile onwindow frames.

Market researchers from Ceresana ex-pect a revenue of almost US$50 billion forthe global adhesives market in 2019. Espe-cially the dynamic economic development inemerging countries such as China, India,Russia and Brazil will stimulate furthergrowth in demand for adhesives.The marketresearch institution expects demand to riseby 2.9 percent per annum in the next eightyears, meaning that growth will even accel-erate when compared to the last eight years.

Dynamic growth rates cause demand inAsia-Pacific to grow rapidly, being theworldwide largest share with more than athird of total demand. Ceresana forecaststhat Asian countries will gain furthershares of the global adhesives market inthe future at the expense of the already sat-urated markets in the developed countriesof North America and Western Europe.

Emerging and developing countries al-ready profit by increasing demand, espe-cially in the construction and woodprocessing industries.

While it was once necessary to rein-force adhesive joint with other joiningtechnology, nowadays high-performanceadhesives can undertake structural tasksby themselves. “Even in applications thatdemand a high degree of integrity of theconstruction, for example in aircraft con-struction, adhesives reached a level thatallow for a more widespread use,” saidOliver Kutsch, Ceresana CEO.

The major product group is adhesivesbased on vinyls the report says. Almost3.5 million tons of this type was de-manded worldwide in 2011. An above-av-erage growth of more than three percentper annum is expected for the demand foracrylic-based adhesives in the period from

2011 to 2019.More than half of the adhesives de-

manded on a global level in 2011 werewater-based and a continuing increase indemand over the next eight years is fore-cast, as more and more solvent-based ad-hesives are replaced by other technologies.Changes due to ecological aspects willhave effects on both the productionprocesses of adhesives as well as on furthersubstitutions of various types of adhesives.

The production of adhesives based on re-newable biological products will lead to anindependence from oil and improve the CO2balance. Additionally Western Europe andNorth America will continue to decrease theemission of volatile organic compounds(VOC) into the environment.The avoidanceof solvent-based products will generategrowth impulses, mainly in the areas of hot-melts and water-based adhesives.

As classic sales markets continue to de-crease in importance, a continuing modern-ization is necessary. Numerous investmentsenrich the market for adhesives. Accordingto the report the use of adhesives will de-velop on the various sales markets and thestrongest demand so far comes from thepackaging and construction industries. Fol-lowing at a notable distance is the wood pro-cessing industry. Then follow the footwearand leather as well as transport industriesand the production of consumer goods. Ad-hesives are used in a variety of industrial ap-plications: in the electric and electronicindustries; as special industrial adhesives; orin textiles, sports goods, toys and in medicalapplications. With an estimated growth of3.4 percent per annum the construction sec-tor will become the single largest sales mar-ket for adhesives in 2019 the report says.

BCC Research says medicaldevice coating market to reach$8bn by 2017The study examines the medical devicecoating and surface modification treatmentindustry, a global enterprise that BCC Re-search anticipates will reach nearly $8 bil-

lion by 2017. It describes the eight coatingand surface treatment technologies that addvalue to more than 1,000 types of medicaldevices used in 19 healthcare areas. Fore-casts for each healthcare area project de-mand from 2012 through 2017. In additionto global summaries, separate forecasts areprovided for the United States, the Euro-pean Union, other developed nations andthe rest of the world.

In the six years since BCC Research un-dertook its first comprehensive study of themedical device coatings and surface modi-fication treatment industry, the business hasresponded to a shifting balance of drivingand limiting forces originating from withinand outside the healthcare and coatingcommunities. During that time, the fastpace of technological advances that origi-nally drove the industry has slowed.

While innovation continues, its focus hasshifted away from new coating materials toimproving products already in use. The reg-ulatory environment likewise evolved. Re-quirements that were vague at the beginningof the new century formalized with the cre-ation of a new U.S. Food and Drug Admin-istration (FDA) office created to overseeso-called combination products. Earlier thisyear (2012), the National Academy of Sci-ences’ Institute of Medicine (IOM), the na-tion’s leading independent authority onmedical science, called for a complete over-haul of the FDA regulatory process throughwhich new products come to market. Theannouncement came as new studies raisedquestions not only about the comparative ef-ficacy of two major types of coated metalproducts, arterial stents and artificial hipjoints, but also the FDA’s mechanism foridentifying poorly performing products.

Against that backdrop of regulatoryuncertainty, the industry has been forcedto confront unanticipated economictimes stemming from the “jobless recov-ery” following the 2008 recession andthe sovereign debt crisis in Europe.Greater regulatory and economic uncer-tainty looms on the horizon. CW

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PPG Commercial Coatings has launchedDelfleet Essential Basecoat, a 3.5 VOCbasecoat designed to complement theDelfleet product line and increase its ca-pabilities. The new basecoat is intendedfor value-conscious fleet refinishers,OEMs and collision centers aiming forgreater productivity, more efficiency andease of use. The basecoat is recommendedfor overall color repair, refurbishing andwhen striping is required.

“With the addition of the basecoat toour product lineup, we are giving our cus-tomers a high-quality, value-priced optionfor their work,” said J.J. Wirth, PPG brandmanager, fleet segments. “We wanted thisbasecoat to be just as easy to use as a sin-gle-stage topcoat—and it is; very littletraining time is needed. It’s also durableand has an attractive price point. I thinkour customers will be as pleased with it aswe are.”

Delfleet Essential Basecoat provides en-hanced durability the company said.When used with ESC621 clearcoat, athree-year warranty is offered. In additionPPG said the new basecoat features fasterdry speeds than single-stage topcoats to

help shops increase productivity and effi-ciency. The fast dry times make it ideal fortwo-tone jobs or striping. Since thebasecoat is mixed from the same colorformula as the single-stage, lower shop in-ventory is possible.

The new basecoat also expands theproduct line’s color palette. Delfleet Es-sential now has pearl color capability as abasecoat, which must be clearcoated withESC621, along with solids and metalliccolors. To keep the Delfleet Essential lineefficient and to keep mixing easy, both thenew basecoat and single-stage topcoatscan be mixed from the same ESSS colorformula. The ESSS color is mixed with anew basecoat converter and new hardener.The decision to mix a color as a single-stage or basecoat is made when the painttechnician is ready to spray.

Dunn-Edwards introduces newand improved Evershield flat,velvet and eggshell premiumexterior paintDunn-Edwards has launched an improvedversion of its Evershield premium exteriorflat, velvet and eggshell paint. Evershieldis known for its exterior performance anddurability, and the company has takensteps to further improve the product.Using advanced resin technology, the com-pany said it was possible to improve waterrepellency and resistance to color fade andsurfactant leaching of the flat and velvet,while still maintaining superior adhesionand grain crack resistance properties.

The new Evershield exterior eggshellpaint now uses the same resin technologyas Evershield exterior low sheen, semi-glossand gloss paint.The Eggshell provides goodgloss retention and dirt pick-up resistance.

Like all other Dunn-Edwards products,Evershield premium paint is eco-friendly,EG-Free (no ethylene glycol or other toxicair contaminants) and produced in theworld’s only LEED Gold-certified paintmanufacturing plant. Evershield premiumpaint is ultra-low VOC at 50 grams per

liter, and has very low odor both duringand after application.

The improved Evershield premium ex-terior flat, velvet and eggshell paint will beavailable in Dunn-Edwards’ stores in Au-gust, and new product availability willvary from store to store.

Dur-A-Flex launches new UV-resistant urethane topcoatDur-A-Flex, Inc., a manufacturer of com-mercial, industrial and institutional seam-less, resinous flooring, has added Poly-CreteColor-Fast topcoat to its line of cementi-tious urethane flooring systems. Formulatedto retain its color throughout the life of thefloor, this UV-resistant topcoat is a criticalcomponent in the Poly-Crete flooring sys-tem, found most notably in food, beverage,pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

“A topcoat with this level of durabilityis a must have in the markets it is used in,”said Ron Phillips, product manager atDur-A-Flex.“It provides an excellent wearsurface, excels in color stability and itsunique texture helps to greatly reduce therisk of slip and fall incidents in both wetand dry environments.”


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In food environments, widetemperature swings occurring in ashort period of time such as duringhot water discharges from boilers,kitchen equipment or steam clean-ing can have an adverse effect onthe adhesion of synthetic flooringmaterials. By having a coefficientof thermal expansion similar toconcrete substrates, Poly-Crete sys-tems virtually eliminate the risksthe company said. And the Poly-Crete system helps facility ownersavoid the risk of floor failure that’stypically caused by surface erosionfrom chemicals, lactic acids andfood-borne bacteria, commonlyfound in food environments.

NEI offers a nanocoating thatenhances corrosion resistanceof zinc-plated and HDG steelNEI Corporation introduced a nanotech-nology-enabled, two-layer coating thatimproves the corrosion resistance of zinc-plated and hot-dip galvanized (HDG)steel. The NEI coating is a drop-in re-placement for trivalent chromium. Thecoating process consists of first applyingNanomyte PT-100, a self-healing conver-sion coating, followed by Nanomyte TC-5001. The latter is a barrier coating,designed to work synergistically with PT-100. Both PT-100 and TC-5001 are liq-uid coating formulations that areamenable to dip coating, brushing, andspray coating. The new Nanomyte coat-ing technology is designed to protectzinc-plated and galvanized steel surfacesfrom rusting under severe environmentaland operating conditions.

In salt-fog exposure experiments(ASTM B117), Nanomyte -coated, zinc-plated steel panels showed no white rustafter 840 hours; no red rust was observedeven after 1200 hours the company said.In contrast, non-coated, zinc-plated pan-els exhibited white rust in 24 hours andred rust after 168 hours in the salt-fogchamber. Salt-spray testing can be used inconjunction with field testing and onlinelife predictors for coatings on HDG, asprescribed by the American GalvanizersAssociation (AGA).

The new technology is part of NEI’s ef-

forts to develop corrosion resistant coat-ing systems, including pretreatments,primers and topcoats that protect steel,aluminum and magnesium from corro-sion. The coatings are economical, easy touse, and provide excellent corrosion re-sistance compared to state-of-the art of-ferings. “Our thin, double coat solutionfor zinc-plated and HDG steel representsa significant advancement in the state-of-the-art that could eliminate the need forusing thicker primers and topcoats,” saidDr. Fred Allen, president of the anticorro-sion coatings division at NEI Corpora-tion. “The market focused activities ofNEI are a key to serving the needs of cus-tomers who require high-performance an-ticorrosion coatings. Our goal is to engagecustomers as partners in developing newcorrosion-resistant coating products.”

Dulux Trade adds PyroshieldDurable Eggshell to its rangeof flame retardant coatingsDulux Trade is giving specifiers greaterchoice when it comes to addressing firesafety regulations, with the launch of Py-roshield Durable Eggshell. Extending itsexisting Pyroshield range of flame retar-dant coatings, Dulux Trade has unveileda new water-based, highly scuff and stainresistant finish, which is designed to up-grade surface fire classification from Class3 to Class O of Approved Document B tothe Building Regulations, as measured byBritish Standard BS 476-10:2009.

As part of the Building Regulations,

high traffic areas, such aspublic spaces and escaperoutes in residential andnon-residential buildings,are required to meet Class O, thehighest level of fire safety perform-ance. While multiple layers of ex-isting paint can contribute to firegrowth and spread, the Pyroshieldrange works in three ways—first, itreduces the amount of oxygenavailable to the fire. Second, whenexposed to heat, Pyroshield takesin oxygen and releases steam,which cools the heat of the fire.Third, it creates a thermally stablechar, which forms a barrier be-tween the flames and the flamma-

ble sub-layers.Building on the technology behind the

current Pyroshield range, Dulux Trade hascreated a new formulation, which allowsfor the easier removal of stains and marks,thus extending maintenance cycles.

“Alongside meeting required levels offire performance, maintenance profes-sionals are also challenged to achieve ex-cellent standards of durability, especiallyin busy circulation areas,” said EmekaMaduka, brand manager for specialistproducts at Dulux Trade. “To meet theseneeds, Pyroshield Durable Eggshell offersgood adhesion, meaning it provides a ro-bust, decorative finish which can bewashed allowing for the easier removal ofstains.

“When developing Pyroshield DurableEggshell, we’ve considered the time anddesign pressures faced by maintenanceprofessionals too,” said Maduka.“In fact,the coating provides a Class O finish injust two coats, saving valuable time andresources, and with the introduction ofthe product in Pure Brilliant White and alight base, it can be purchased in a widerange of pale colors, giving extensive colorscheming flexibility.”

Pyroshield Durable Eggshell joins theexisting range of Dulux Trade flame re-tardant paints, including PyroshieldBasecoat, which when used as part of asystem can upgrade surfaces from a Class4 to Class O rating, and PyroshieldDurable Matt. The new Eggshell finish isavailable in 5l tints. CW

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Arkema Makes Brazilian Market Entry

International Coatings Scene Latin America

by Charles W. Thurston

Latin America Correspondent

[email protected]

France’s Arkema recently purchased Brazil’sResicryl Industria & Comercio, based inAraçariguama, in Sao Paulo state, provid-

ing the multinational’s Coatex unit with a mar-ket entry into the rapidly-growing country.Coatex will add an estimated $20 million insales through the Brazilian acquisition, andlikely also increase its paint and coatings salesin Argentina, where other industrial chemicalsare produced.“This is a first major step that willallow Arkema and its subsidiary Coatex to drawon the strong growth of Brazil and Latin Amer-ica without delay,” said Alain Mari, the chair-man of Coatex, at the purchase announcement.

The company’s most recent annual reportnotes that its global expansion plans include alarger presence in the BRIC countries—Brazil,India and China—as well as in Southeast Asiaand the Middle East.

Arkema is a global coatings company, whichalso produces a variety of specialty chemicalsand chemical products. The company’s acrylicsare widely used in solvent-free paints, and itscoatings products represent 31 percent of globalsales. After acquiring Seppic in 2011, Arkemaadded alkoxylates to its product portfolio, usedin manufacturing rheology additives for paints.

Arkema has “expected strong growth in themineral industry, paper, construction, watertreatment, and paint and adhesives markets” inBrazil, and brings a strong portfolio of paints,coatings and other related products to the coun-try. The company’s PVDF, a paint additive withbroad functionality enhancement and increasingdemand, is marketed under the Kynar brand.

Among polyacrylate dispersing agents, Coa-tex markets the Ecodis and Coadis brands, andamong acrylic water-based paint thickeners, itmarkets the Rheotech, Thixol and Viscoatexbrands. Coapur is the company’s polyurethane-based thickener brand.

Among other key products, Arkema’s poly-methyl methacrylate (PMMA) resins and sheetsare marketed in Brazil and the rest of the Ameri-

cas under the Plexiglas brand. Similarly, Arkemahas been developing laminated photovoltaic backsheet films using polyethylene terepthalate (PET)between two layers of polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF), which protects the core PET layer fromultraviolet rays and water. Brazil is in the processof developing a domestic photovoltaic industry,with several PV panel production projects under-way, on both research and industrial levels.

Kynar PVDF, used particularly in metal pow-der coatings, receives the lion’s share of Arkema’sresearch and development funding, with activi-ties based at King of Prussia, PA, where the com-pany also performs industrial paint R&D. KynarAquatec is an emulsion of Kynar PVDF copoly-mer with an acrylic resin, used in architecturalapplications. PVDF can add mechanical strengthto paint and coatings, and offers chemical andUV protection, among other benefits. Energy ef-ficient facade coatings are another architecturalsegment strength of the company.

Arkema’s Coating Resins unit is based inCary, N.C., and provides a wide range of wa-terborne, solvent borne and powder resins alongwith additives for formulators of architecturalcoatings, industrial finishes, construction prod-ucts, traffic paints, sealants, adhesives, inks,floor care and graphic arts products.

The company’s Argentine sales presence isled by Vetek S.A., based in Buenos Aires, whichis held 60 percent by Arkema. Apart from paintand coatings sales, Vetek also operates a gasodorant blending and packaging facility. CW

Global expansion

plans includes

increasing presence

in BRIC nations.

“[Arkema’s] expansionplans include a largerpresence in the BRICcountries—Brazil, Indiaand China—as well as inSoutheast Asia and theMiddle East.”

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Dispersions Market RipeWith Growth Opportunities

International Coatings Scene Europe

by Sean Milmo

European Correspondent

[email protected]

In terms of mergers and acquisitions, re-structuring, portfolio changes and invest-ment projects, one of the most active

sectors in the European coatings supply chainis dispersions.

Despite a slow growth in demand for coat-ings, dispersion producers have been able toachieve relatively strong increases in sales in re-cent years backed by double-digit profit margins.

Now they face the challenge of being able toexploit their technological know-how to maintainthe rise in sales with continued high profitability.

The dispersions or preparations sector, whichcovers pigments and binders or a combinationof both, is benefitting from the trend towardsmicronized and nano scale ingredients.

Pigments dispersion producers in particularare able to take advantage of a specialist knowl-edge in how to make the best use of particle size,shape, surface structure and distribution.

As dispersion makers extend the scope oftheir activities further down the value chain,they are leaving coatings companies with fewerprocess steps to be carried out before the man-ufacture of the paint is completed.

At a time when in the face of rises in raw ma-terial prices, coatings companies are wanting toreduce their production costs, dispersion suppliersare able to help to simplify the making of paints.

They have been helping coating producerscomply with new environmental regulations, es-pecially those imposing restrictions on emissionsof volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This canrequire not only the application of waterbornebinder dispersions but also pigment dispersions,which are compatible with them.

“(Our) pigment dispersions support the needof coatings companies for water-based and low-VOC formulations with solvent-free prepara-tions,” said Thomas Sommermann, head oftechnical services and development colorants atLanxess, a German-based speciality chemicalscompany. “Our dispersions enable formulators

to meet today’s demanding ecological require-ments with their final products.”

With pigment dispersions or preparations, inparticular, there are plenty of opportunities forspecialist suppliers to make life easier for coat-ings companies, especially those with small tomedium-sized plants.

“Customers with large plants will tend to dotheir own dispersions because it would be un-economical to do otherwise,” said Gerd Koenig,vice president, global market and sales for thecoatings business of Clariant, one of Europe’slargest pigment producers, which has been ex-panding its dispersion operations.

“But for customers with small or medium-sized coatings plants it is much easier to buydispersions, which is why we are currently see-ing higher growth in demand for our disper-sions than our coatings pigments,” he said.“For coatings producers, dispersing pigmentshas become more and more difficult, complexand time consuming.”

One of the most intricate parts of the disper-sion process is the milling and grinding of ag-glomerates of pigments to separate them so thatthey can be reduced to microscopic- sized pri-mary particles which must be stabilized to pre-vent them coming together again.

“Milling now requires a lot of know-howabout how to use the equipment properly andwhat additives to apply for the right distribu-tion of the particles,” said Koenig.

Particle size and distribution can now deter-mine the color intensity and key resistance prop-erties of the paint. As a result dispersion supplyhas become an increasingly customized business,which requires production to be located close tocustomers and the provision of technical sup-port services.

Dispersion operations have also been mov-ing steadily closer to the end-user. Clariant, forexample, expanded its presence in the tintingsegment with the acquisition last year of Italt-into of Italy, which produces tinting systems, in-cluding dispensing machines, color-matchingsoftware and paint mixers.

But unlike other dispersion producers likeBASF of Germany, which is also backward in-tegrated into pigments manufacture, Clariant

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is not moving into coatings production.“We’ve extended ourselves as far as pos-sible downstream,” said Koenig. “Wewill not go any further to avoid com-peting with our customers. Our compet-itive advantage is in ourtechnological knowledge indispersions.”

Furthermore its specialistknowhow in dispersions ishelping to raise the profitabil-ity of Clariant’s pigments busi-ness unit. Despite a drop insales last year, its operatingprofit margin rose around 1.5percentage points to just under19 percent while its margin onearnings before interest, tax,depreciation and amortisation(EBITDA) rose from 20 per-cent to close to 22 percent.

Technological know-howis emerging as a key drivingforce behind current expan-sion initiatives among disper-sion producers.

Chromaflo Technologies,Ashtabula, Ohio, a recentlyformed trans-Atlantic merger of Plasticol-ors Inc, an Ohio-based pigment and chem-ical dispersions operation, and theColortrend global colorants dispersionbusiness of Evonik Industries of Germany,has a portfolio of technologies, particularlyin areas like nanotechnology, which it saysgives it a competitive edge over rivals in theinternational dispersions market.

The merger was created by Arsenal Cap-ital Partners, a New York-based private eq-uity firm, which took over both Plasticolors

and Colortrend earlier this year with theaim of using the two entities to build astrong global business under the leadershipof Scott Becker, Plasticolors’ chief executive.

“We are probably able to provide to

the marketplace more technologies, chem-istry knowhow and services than anyother dispersions company,” said Becker,now CEO of Chromaflo, which empha-sizes that it is ‘independent’ since unlikeother dispersion operations it is not partof a coatings manufacturing company.

“One of our big strengths is that weare 100 percent focused on pigment dis-persions so we can spend a lot of time andenergy developing technologies and prod-ucts for our customers,” he said.

Chromaflo believes that dispersions de-mand in Europe, the domestic market ofColortrend, which had sales last year of€130 million ($157 million), is growing atthe same rate as the region’s gross domestic

product (GDP). But with Chro-maflo’s technological advan-tages its sales growth isexpected to be above this aver-age growth rate, especially inEastern Europe.

Meanwhile Evonik, a spe-cialty chemicals producer withtotal sales last year of €14.5billion—more than €1 billionwas in products related to thecoatings and printing mar-kets—has been expanding itsdispersions portfolio outsideof colorants.

It has been developingcoatings dispersions basedon its Aerosil fumed silicamaterial consisting of nano-sized particles with low-vis-cosity thickening properties.It has recently launchedAerodisp WR 8520, a hy-

drophobic dispersion system for pig-mented, water-based coatings. Thecompany has also introduced nanos-tructured indium tin oxide dispersionsfor transparent, infrared (IR) radiationabsorbing coatings.

For Evonik and other chemical com-panies with cutting-edge technologies dis-persions still remains an area with growthopportunities able to withstand the im-pact of divestments of parts of their dis-persion businesses. CW

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High Performance andSpecial Effect Pigments

FEATURE Pigments

The high performance and special effect pigments market continues to improve and all in-dications are this growth will continue into the near term. Pigment manufacturers are fo-cusing on developing products that deliver outstanding performance.

by Kerry Pianoforte, Associate Editor

The market for high performance pigments (HPP) and specialeffect pigments has continued to show signs of improve-ment. Although still not quite back to pre-recession levels

high performance and special effect pigment manufacturers are ex-pressing cautious optimism that this positive trend will continue.

“For 2012, the challenges continue for high performance andspecial effect pigments, even though we have seen improvement inoverall demand versus the same time last year,” said Maria Gian-nobile, marketing manager, pigments and colorants, BASF Corp.“Market demand continues to rebound, however, it continues to re-main highly correlated with the global economy and tied to criti-cal segments such as automotive and durable goods. Overall, weremain cautiously optimistic regarding the business outlook as wecontinue to improve upon our position by utilizing our broad port-folio. BASF offers a full portfolio spectrum that can address a widevariety of market sectors and applications.”

“Due to continued, although slow growth in the global econ-omy, we continue to see a positive upswing in the high perform-

ance and special effect pigments market in 2012, but still not topre-recession levels,” said Scott Heitzman, global product man-ager, high performance pigments, Sun Chemical PerformancePigments. “This is an important market for Sun Chemical Per-formance Pigments and that’s why we recently acquired Benda-Lutz. The acquisition of Benda-Lutz allows Sun Chemical toexpand its product portfolio in metallic effects to our core coat-ings markets and increase our global footprint in pigments andeffects. We are optimistic that Sun Chemical Performance Pig-ments will see continued growth for the high performance andspecial effects pigments market in 2012.”

Heubach experienced growth in this market segment in the higherend industrial and particularly in automotive coating markets in2011. “This was partly due to increased demand as well as to newmarket penetration with recently developed HPPs,” said Bob Poe-mer, business unit leader at Heucotech, Ltd. “The automotive sec-tor has continued to strengthen in 2012 as OEM sales are up for thethird straight year. Industrial applications are also strengthening buthousing and commercial construction have continued to be weak.”

According to Frank Lavieri, general manager, executive vicepresident at Lansco Colors, the market for high performance pig-

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ments has grown this year in line with the coatings market seg-ments that use them. “Purchasing a high performance pigmentrequires a high level of confidence in the supplier by the customerbecause the performance properties of the pigment are not read-ily seen in simple screening tests,” he said.

Trust Chem had very strong growth in 2010 and 2011 in boththe U.S. and Europe for its high performance pigments mainly sup-plied from its joint venture factories. “However, the significant slowdown in Europe starting in late 2011 and continuing in 2012 hasslowed down our sales growth,” said Rick Campbell, president,Trust Chem USA. “Some key European customers saw some sig-nificant drop off in demand. In the U.S. the first half was actuallystronger than expected however, it appears the U.S. economy isslowing down and we do not expect the second half to be as strong.”

Investment in China continuesChina continues to lead the way in terms of the best opportunitiesfor growth for high performance and special effect pigments. Pig-ment manufacturers have continued to invest heavily in China.

Earlier this year, BASF moved its global headquarters of thedispersions and pigments division to Hong Kong. “Asia repre-sents a large market for our global business and we want to fur-ther participate in the dynamic growth taking place in that regionand beyond,” said Giannobile.

Hangzhou Heubach Pigment Company Ltd. was recently es-tablished in Hangzhou, China. “This location, near Shanghai,has fully equipped laboratories for the coatings, ink and plasticsindustries to handle any technical service requirement our cus-tomers may have,” said Poemer. “In keeping with Heubach’sglobal philosophy of supporting our organic and inorganic pig-ments and preparations with experienced technical marketing

personnel, this latest operation complements the existing facili-ties in Germany, India and America.”

Trust Chem has all of its production in China and its facto-ries and company have benefited from the growth in China.“Wethink high performance pigments will grow faster than tradi-tional pigments in China,” said Campbell.

Although there is a sense of optimism for the future, raw mate-rial prices continue to be a challenge for pigment manufacturers.

According to Poemer, 2011 was a very difficult year as al-most all raw materials increased throughout the year. “At theappropriate time after all other options were exhausted, a por-tion of these costs were passed to the marketplace,” he said.“So far in 2012, we have not seen the continuously upwardtrends for raw material pricing that was seen in 2011. We aretherefore focusing our resources on new technology and pro-viding solutions to customers. Both the supply situation andpricing seem to have stabilized to a large extent in 2012.”

Sun Chemical is anticipating raw material prices to stabilizeat the current high levels. “However, we are certainly aware ofthe high degree of volatility in the global economy,” said Heitz-man. “Therefore, we will continue to monitor the key raw ma-terial indexes and focus our manufacturing team on process andraw material productivity.”

“Trends in raw material costs are always a concern,” said Gi-annobile. “At BASF, we continuously strive to improve ourprocesses and existing technologies in order to deliver bettervalue to our customers.”

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Benjamim Moore Adds MoltenMetallics To Its Studio FinishesCollection

Benjamin Moore has introduced Molten

Metallics, a new addition to its Studio Finishes

portfolio. The name of this new paint product

evokes the end result: a surface imitative of a

hand-hammered metal.

While most of the special effects coatings

in the Studio Finishes collection are glazes,

Molten Metallics is an alkyd high gloss paint.

It is ideal for adding a dramatic, glamorous

look to furniture, decorative pieces, trim and

accent ceilings and walls. It also is recom-

mended for exterior surfaces and delivers an

effective rust-resistant treatment.

“The illusion of the texture that Molten

Metallics creates is captivating and sensual,”

said Sonu Mathew, Benjamin Moore’s senior in-

terior designer. “It’s an easy way to produce a

rarified look that only artisans typically have

mastered. And, it’s a lot more economical, too.”

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and special effect pigments. Customers expect these products todeliver outstanding performance characteristics. These pigmentsare used in a wide range of high-end market applications fromautomobiles, house exteriors to electronics.

Campbell cited lightfastness, solvent stability, heat stabilityand fewer impurities as desired characteristics of high perform-ance and special effect pigments. “The most interesting thing isthe cost of many of these high performance pigments havedropped over the past five years and the premium versus lowerquality traditional pigments has been reduced,” he said.

“End users expect their products to look distinctive and valu-able,” said Frank Maile, director business unit coatings and plas-tics, Schlenk. “During the last several years, the trends towardsliquid metal or chrome-mirror effects have amplified. Simulat-

ing the appearance of ‘pure metal’ by coatings containing metal-lic pigments will continue. It explains the use of expensive VMP(vacuum metallized pigments) in coating applications.”

According to Giannobile, the benefits of using high perform-ance pigments include enhanced durability, opacity and higherhiding and for special effect pigments, exceptional brilliance andultra-high chroma are highly valued, which enables the creationof novel designs and differentiation.

“Traditional markets such as the automotive and industrial sec-tors will continue to be primary consumers of high performanceand special effect pigments,” Giannobile continued.“However, wecontinue to see interior and exterior decorative applications as ahigh growth area for high performance as increased interest formaterials with improved durability, opacity and weatherfastnessproperties are being sought by our customers in these markets. Fur-ther, we anticipate growth in demand for heat management pig-ments as rising energy costs and global warming concerns increasethe need for solar management solutions within architectural andconstruction applications.

According to Lavieri, high performance pigments allow coat-ings companies to make more durable coatings that withstandthe forces of nature longer and require repainting less often.“This saves the end user money over the life of the painted arti-cle with reduced maintenance cost and part failures,” he said.“High performance pigments also are the only option availableto color certain high demanding types of applications where clas-sical pigments will fail. An example of this is in powder coatingapplications where high performance pigments with good heatstability are required.”

According to Poemer, architectural coatings formulators arelooking at high performance pigments to increase their colorspace and add durability to their systems. “The large size of thismarket segment could obviously add significant demand in fu-ture years,” he said. “Automotive has still not fully recovered to2006-07 peaks so it also has significant growth potential.”

“The high performance pigments must possess special quali-ties or the formulator would simply opt not to work with them,”said Poemer. “Many of Heubach’s pigments contain propertiesnecessary for high performance coatings including excellent lightfastness, chemical resistance, thermal stability and either excel-lent transparency or opacity depending on the application. Wedifferentiate our pigments with increased strength, ease of dis-persion and viscosity stability. High Chroma, light fastness andweathering are the key drawing points of the higher end prod-ucts. Pricing differentials are smaller than seen in the 1990s andearly 2000s which increases their attractiveness.”

“Like most companies we are studying the effects of nanoparticles on performance but there is still much more in depthstudy required,” Poemer added. “Furthermore, we are lookingfor zinc-free anticorrosive pigments that can provide optimizedperformance. We continue to look for products that will allowus to offer an expanded color space to our customers. Theseproducts would include products such as an inorganic orangeas well as a further expansion of our high performance organicpigment portfolio.” CW


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DuPont LaunchesWB-X4789 Mercedes 047Alubeam Silver

DuPont Refinish has extended its range of Cromax special factory

packed colors by introducing the Mercedes 047 Alubeam Silver—

WB-X4789—to answer the growing demand for aftermarket solu-

tions to liquid silver "alu-shine" effects.

The new waterborne basecoat color, available in 0.5-liter tins,

has been developed with the inclu-

sion of a Hydroshine pigment to

specifically match the Mercedes color

Alubeam Silver.

"Over the last two years we've

expanded the number of factory

packed colors DuPont Refinish offers

its bodyshops,” said Ann De Clerck,

color marketing manager, DuPont Refinish EMEA. “Thanks to the

liquid silver trend, the silver mirror-effect is becoming very popular.

With our close links to our OEM division, we are able to rise to

these trends quickly and allow our refinishers to meet aftermarket

demands. We anticipate this trend will continue to grow so it is im-

portant the color is widely available for future use."

Due to its aluminum flakes, the new Mercedes color requires a

special application technique. DuPont Refinish has compiled a ded-

icated technical data sheet for the two colors that use this tech-

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Aerospace Coatings FEATURE

In FlightWith PPGAerospace Coatings

Evolving markets and technologies offer emerging opportunities.

by Tim Wright, Editor

As aerospace manufacturers and their engineering teamspush the design envelope to create aircraft with betterfuel efficiency and lower maintenance requirements, they

are relying increasingly on engineered materials for a growinglist of structural and non-structural elements and components.This trend is changing the way aircraft are developed, producedand maintained. It’s also presenting opportunities for specialtymaterials suppliers with products that can improve productiontimes, enhance performance, and/or extend maintenance inter-vals. Because of its ability to meet the needs of aircraft designteams, aerospace coatings are becoming an indispensible part ofthe aerospace industry.

Earlier this year PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings groupcommercialized what it said at the time was the first electrocoatapplication primer for global airframe manufacturers and sub-contractors to coat parts for commercial, military and generalaviation aircraft.

Aerocron electrocoat primer by PPG Aerospace was designedto provide better corrosion protection than conventional spray

primer because electrocoating enhances part coverage, accord-ing to Mark Cancilla, PPG global platform director for aerospacecoatings. It also provides nearly 100 percent product utilization,reduces primer weight for enhanced aircraft fuel economy, andeliminates worker overspray exposure.

PPG Aerospace is working closely with customers during thelaunch of Aerocron electrocoat primer to enable them to gainproduct and process experience before ramping up, Cancilla said.

“As electrocoating was for the automotive industry, theprocess is truly revolutionary for aerospace primer applica-tion,” Cancilla said. “PPG has been a leader in developing elec-trocoat products for nearly a half-century, and today its e-coatproducts protect more automobiles produced worldwide thanany other company’s. With our unparalleled knowledge of thee-coat process and unique understanding of aerospace coat-ings, PPG developed Aerocron electrocoat primer to meet theapplication needs of airframe manufacturers as well as the op-erating and maintenance requirements of airlines and other air-craft operators.”

Primer is applied to metal aircraft structures for corrosion re-sistance. While primer is typically sprayed onto metal parts, inthe electrocoating, or electrodeposition, process, metal parts are

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dipped into an electrically charged tank of primer.Robin Peffer, PPG senior research chemist at the company’s

Coatings Innovation Center in Allison Park, Pa., was instru-mental in the development of Aerocron electrocoat primer.

“PPG’s strong history of developing corrosion-resistant elec-trocoat products for automotive and industrial applications en-abled us to adapt the technology for aerospace,” Peffer said.“Thevalue for aerospace is to continue this history of providing pro-tection while meeting the specific performance requirements ofaircraft operators. Aerocron electrocoat primer coats parts uni-formly, even in the recessed areas of complex-shaped parts, andat reduced weight, which translates to long-term aircraft opera-tion savings.”

Andreas Tolz, PPG aerospace coatings technical projects man-ager for Europe based at the Gonfreville, France, aerospace coat-ings facility, leads the commercial introduction of Aerocronelectrocoat primer in Europe.

“Aerocron electrocoat primer is formulated to help appli-cators get the most from the electrocoat process, providing a realbreakthrough for the aerospace industry in several ways,” Tolzsaid. “For aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors, the elec-trocoat process can be fully automated and offers increased ma-terial utilization, making it a good ‘green’ choice. For theircustomers, it adds value to finished aircraft by providing bettercorrosion protection and lighter weight.”

What is electrocoat?Electrocoating, or electrodeposition, uses electrical current to

apply a coating to a conductive substrate submerged in a water-based paint bath. The process can be fully automated.

After pretreatment, the part enters an electrocoat bath wherea charge is applied and the amount of primer needed is depositedonto it. Once coated, the part is rinsed to remove any residualprimer, and then it is baked at a temperature that accommodatesthe aviation industry’s needs. Aerocron primer is fully cured inabout 30 minutes PPG said.

Advantages for the aerospace industryAerocron electrocoat primer is water-based for low solvent emis-sions. Compared with typical conventional spray priming, elec-trocoating provides increased productivity and efficiency,affording nearly 100 percent material utilization and no over-spray. Also, the electrocoating process produces minimal wastebecause it returns rinses to the electrocoat bath.

Additionally, electrocoating provides uniform primer ap-plication, even in recessed areas, which results in excellent cor-rosion protection and durability. Only the amount of primerneeded is deposited onto the metal surface, which results inthe thinnest coating required and minimizes the weight of thefinished part.

Airbus A319 aircraft receives custom colorsIn recent news,PPGAerospace created custom paint colors for BritishAirways’ dove livery, which is being used on nine Airbus A319 air-craft to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

PPG Aerospace coatings specialists worked with livery artistPascal Anson to supply Desothane HS/CA 8000 series topcoatsin gold, light grey and white. A two-step gold mica created out-lines of feathers, which were accented in white and painted overa light grey fuselage to represent the body and wings of the dove.Gold on the cockpit created the dove’s beak, and gold on the tailcreated the British Airways Chatham Dockyard Union flag de-sign. Desothane HS/CA 8000/B900A clear topcoat provided afinal protective coating.

“All the colors used for the aircraft were bespoke,” said AlexReid, PPG Aerospace account manager at the North Europe ap-plication support center based at the PPG Shildon plant inNorthern England.

Anson visited the PPG Shildon coatings manufacturing plantto select colors. “He wanted to design his own gold,” Reid said.“The plane had to be light grey to make it look like a dove, sotogether we designed a grey and a special gold mica with aunique base color to achieve the desired effect.”

British Airways made the paint masks. “They have their owngraphics shop, so everything was produced in-house,” Reid said.“There was only one drawing of how to paint the plane.”

As British Airways uses PPG’s selectively strippable coatingssystem on its Airbus fleet, Reid added, the repainting process wassimplified. With this system, the topcoat and intermediate coatare designed to be easily removed, and the primer is left intact.The aircraft is washed, and the intermediate coat and topcoatare reapplied. The system typically saves about a day repaintingthis type of aircraft.

Aerocron electrocoat primer by PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings

group affords better corrosion protection to metal parts than does

conventional spray primer because electrocoating enhances part cov-

erage. It also provides nearly 100 percent product utilization, reduces

primer weight for enhanced aircraft fuel economy, and eliminates

worker overspray exposure. Electrical current is used to apply Aero-

cron primer to a conductive part. After pretreatment, the part enters

an electrocoat dip tankwhere a charge is applied and the amount of

primer needed is deposited onto it. Once coated, the part moves to

the rinse stages, and then it is thermally cured to achieve final coat-

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British Airways is the biggest user of PPG’s selectively strip-pable coatings system for Airbus aircraft, Reid said.

The topcoats for the gold mica were produced at the PPGAerospace plant at Gonfreville, France, to British Airways’specification, while the grey and white topcoats were mixedat Shildon.

The first airplane was unveiled live on British television in April.In other news, several months ago PPG said it relocated and

expanded its Toulouse, France-area aerospace sales office. In ad-dition to housing staff who serve regional PPG transparenciesand coatings customers, the larger facility includes a paint spraybooth, and a technical laboratory is being completed for trans-parency engineering analysis starting later in 2012.

“As with PPG aerospace sales offices and application supportcenters that are located strategically near key customers’ opera-tions around the world, this new office positions us closer to Air-bus and other local customers, enhancing our ability to providethem with quick local sales, customer service, coatings technicalservice and transparencies engineering support,” said Roald Jo-hannsen, PPG Aerospace general manager for Europe, MiddleEast, Africa and India.

The new facility includes a climate-controlled paint spraybooth for product optimization and application training, Jo-hannsen said. Additionally, the facility’s laboratory for trans-parency engineering analysis will enhance window developmentand increase convenience for airframe manufacturers and air-lines in the region, he said, as PPG now does such analyses at theHuntsville, Ala., and Sylmar, Calif., transparencies plants.

Pascal Chaumel, Airbus nose fuselage architect, said, “ForPPG to have windshield analysis capability so close to ourToulouse facility will enable us to gain better understanding in

The Next Frontier: ProtectiveCoatings in Space

Reactive Surfaces, Austin, Texas, has been se-

lected from over 70 aerospace companies as

one of ten finalists for the 2012 New Space

business plan competition by the Space Fron-

tier Foundation, for its submission of a proj-

ect concept company called ExoCoat, which

is devoted to marketing the parent company’s

bio-based functional additives and coatings to

the aerospace and space communities.

Founded in 1988, the Space Frontier Foun-

dation is an advocacy organization committed

to an expanded permanent human presence in

space. Through a series of prizes awarded to en-

trepreneurial organizations, such as its $100,000

first-place prize for the best business plan for a

space-industry enterprise, the Space Frontier

Foundation is helping to transform the notion

of space being the exclusive domain of govern-

ments to that of a widely accessible market ripe

with opportunity for entrepreneurial companies.

“We have long had an interest in expand-

ing our technology into materials used in con-

struction and maintenance of aerospace

surfaces," said Reactive Surfaces’ CIO Steve

McDaniel. "We are honored that ExoCoat has

been selected as a finalist in the New-

Space2012 business plan competition.”

Functional coatings add significant dy-

namic capability to aerospace surfaces, and

they do so without any weight penalty or

changes to the specifications of existing coat-

ings into which they are placed. In many

cases, such as bio-based biocides that help to

keep aerospace cabin surfaces free of mi-

crobes, functional coatings reduce the

amount and weight of equipment and other

materials designed to keep such closed loop

systems microbe-free.

Other functional coatings that will be of

particular relevance in the space environment

that are commercially ready or that are on the

Reactive Surfaces‘ drawing board include self-

cleaning surfaces, self-degreasing surfaces,

anti-allergenic surfaces, anti-viral surfaces, de-

odorizing surfaces, air freshening/quality sur-

faces, toxin-removing surfaces, environmental

safety monitoring surfaces and radiation dam-

age-repairing materials.

For more information watch, “Smart Coat-

ings on Spacecraft Surfaces” SETI Talks online at

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkSS07hsMAk.

Alion Science and Technology, an employee-

owned, engineering, R&D, IT and operational

solutions company, provided a protective coat-

ing to Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX)

Dragon capsule for its first flight to the Interna-

tional Space Station (ISS). Alion applied a con-

ductive thermal control coating to the Dragon

Trunk, the cargo portion of the Dragon space-

craft. Since shipping aerospace hardware to a

stationary coatings facility can often be difficult,

costly and time-consuming, Alion engineers de-

veloped a portable coatings application system

that can be easily transported. Using this new

system, Alion's experts sprayed protective coat-

ings onsite at SpaceX facilities.

"We are excited to support such an impor-

tant test mission that could radically impact the

way cargo is delivered to the International

Space Station," said Chris Amos, Alion Senior

vice president and manager of the Technology

Solutions Group. "Alion chemists pioneered the

development of unique materials to protect

aerospace components, and now our portable

application system is a cost- and time-saving al-

ternative to shipping components to our coat-

ings lab. It's a game-changing solution that can

help make the entire launch preparation

process more efficient."

Alion has been developing and applying

aerospace coatings on government and com-

mercial satellites and spacecraft since the

early days of the U.S.-Russia space race the

company said.

PPG Aerospace coatings specialists worked with livery artist Pascal

Anson to supply Desothane HS/CA 8000 series topcoats in gold, light

grey and white.




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the design and development process while being more effectivein communicating with our administration, program, aftermar-ket support and quality departments as well as our customers.”

The staff of the new PPG sales office, which is located at 41avenue Jean Monnet, 31770 Colomiers, France, provides re-gional support to original-equipment and maintenance cus-tomers in commercial, business and military aviation as well asmilitary land-based transportation.

On the technology front, a chromate-free metal pretreatmentand a chromate-free exterior decorative primer from PPG Aero-space are now standard on Boeing Next-Generation 737 pro-duction airplanes.

Desogel EAP-9 metal pre-treatment and DesoprimeCF/CA 7502 epoxy primer byPPG Aerospace can be usedwith any qualified topcoats onBoeing Next-Generation 737airplanes. Desoprime CF/CA7502 primer is the only chro-mate-free primer on Boeing’squalified product list for itsBMS 10-72 (Revision Y) Exte-rior Decorative Paint specifica-tion said the company.

“After many years of suc-cessful testing and field evalu-ations, Boeing has selectedDesoprime CF/CA 7502primer as standard for BoeingNext-Generation 737 production aircraft,” said Kevin Brooks,PPG Aerospace global segment manager for original-equipmentcoatings.

Brooks said airlines are also requesting Desoprime CF/CA7502 primer with a non-chromated pretreatment for Boeing 767and 777 widebodies.

China’s aerospace industry is taking offWhile the commercial aircraft sector as a whole will continueto struggle with profitability issues that have resulted in severalchanges in the competitive landscape and in the operatingmodels of the surviving companies, new aircraft orders fromregional carriers, many based in emerging economies, are push-ing order books and stretching lead times. The result for coat-ings suppliers will be increasing opportunities tempered byintense competition with regional suppliers for design wins. Toparticipate fully in the evolving market opportunity for aero-space coatings, suppliers must be willing to invest heavily inpre-sales support by teaming with manufacturers to developthe pilot programs that will be required to bring new applica-tions to market.

China is one high growth market whose aerospace industry isexpanding rapidly. The country has discovered an enormous do-mestic market for passenger jets and plans to produce them itself.

The C919 is the first Chinese medium-range aircraft developedand manufactured entirely in the People’s Republic.

The C919 is expected to make its maiden flight in 2014, andthe Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC) hasscheduled first deliveries of the mass-produced aircraft for 2016.

According to information from the manufacturer, interest inthe new plane has been high ever since COMAC presented theprototype of the C919 at the Airshow China in November 2010.

The C919 is being marketed as a serious contender to thepassenger aircraft of industry heavyweights like Boeing andAirbus. All the Chinese airlines, from Air China through China

Eastern to China SouthernAirlines, plan to use this pas-senger aircraft made in andfor China on their domesticroutes in the future. Depend-ing on the version, the C919will be able to carry between160 and 190 passengers overa range of up to 5,500 kilo-meters.

Keeping with China’s highgrowth trend, PPG recently cel-ebrated the 10th anniversary ofPPG Aerospace Materials(Suzhou) Co. Ltd.

PPG Aerospace Materials(Suzhou) Co. Ltd. was estab-lished in March 2002 to meetthe needs of major aerospace

original equipment manufacturers as well as the rapidly growingAsia Pacific maintenance (MRO) market. It is one of 16 globalApplication Support Centers for PPG Aerospace.

“Over the past decade, ASC-Suzhou has expanded its prod-uct portfolio and gradually localized its production of aero-space materials in China and other countries in the Asia Pacificregion, significantly fueling the growth of the regional aero-space manufacturing industry,” said Paul Bowman, PPG gen-eral manager, aerospace materials, Asia Pacific. “Additionally,achieving a decade of manufacturing safety is notable, partic-ularly for a chemical company. We share the best practices thatlead to success here in Suzhou with PPG plants all around theworld.”

PPG Aerospace Materials (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. has improvedits quality management system through its first 10 years, gain-ing qualification from both Boeing and Airbus. PPG also wasthe first chemical company approved by the Civil Aviation Ad-ministration of China (CAAC) to design and manufacturedozens of coating products and other aerospace materials. Tomeet growing demand in the Asia Pacific region, ASC-Suzhou’swindshield framing repair service was added to offer customersregional window assembly overhaul and repair, and PPG es-tablished PPG Aerospace Materials (Tianjin) Co. Ltd. in theTianjin Airport Economic Area in 2010. CW

The Comac C919 is a planned family of 168-190 seat narrow-body air-

liners to be built by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China

(Comac). It will be the largest commercial airliner designed and built

in China since the defunct Shanghai Y-10. Its first flight is expected to

take place in 2014, with deliveries scheduled for 2016. The C919 forms

part of China's long-term goal to break Airbus and Boeing's duopoly,

and is intended to compete against Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737.




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Here is a look at the latest offerings from radcure raw material and equipment suppliers.For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly.

Alberdingk Boley, Inc.Greensboro, North Carolina, USA336-454-5000Fax: [email protected]

UV/EB rawmaterials:Alberdingk Boley, Inc.offers water-based UV curable dispersions.

• Product name: Lux 250Attributes/comments: This UV-curablepolyurethane dispersion has fast flash-offtime and good physical drying before UVcure. Excellent for clears and pigmentedsystems for wood and plastic substrates.• Product name: Lux 260Attributes/comments: This UV-curablepolyurethane dispersion has high glossand is solvent-free. It has excellent scratchand chemical resistance.

American UltravioletLebanon, Indiana, [email protected]

UV/EB equipment:UV clear coating equip-ment and ancillary products

Comments/attributes: Offline sheet-fedsystems to meet today’s standards; sizes13” to 80” and custom sizes available; nu-merous standard and optional features;superior coating quality to meet the needsof all printers.

BASF CorporationWyandotte, Michigan, USA800-231-7868

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UV/EB raw materials: Oligomers, reactivediluents, vinyl monomer, photoinitiators,stabilizers, UV absorbers, pigments, rheol-ogy modifiers, dispersants and antioxidants.

Attributes/comments: BASF creates chem-istry to help its customers succeed.Through collaboration of expert adviceand in-depth knowledge of energy curableprocesses, BASF can help its customersachieve the performance propertiesneeded for an application. To find energycure solutions, the company brings to-gether its joint expertise and BASF’sunique product portfolio of photoinitia-tors, oligomers, reactive diluents, vinylmonomers, stabilizers, UV absorbers, pig-ments, rheology modifiers, dispersantsand antioxidants.

Bayer MaterialScience LLCPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA412-777-3983Fax: 412-777-3888eric.vidra@bayer.comwww.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com

UV/EB raw materials

• Product name: Desmolux XP Z738Attributes/comments: Desmolux XP Z738is an allophonate urethane acrylate sup-plied in 100% solids form. It has low vis-cosity and good response to viscosityreductions. It has outstanding weather,abrasion and scratch resistance.• Product name: Bayhydrol UV XP 2690Attributes/comments: Bayhydrol UV XP

2690 is a UV-curable polyurethane dis-persion (UV-PUD). It offers excellentweathering and flexibility. It releaseswater very fast and does not require co-solvents for film forming.

Cytec Industries, Inc.Woodland Park, New Jersey, [email protected]

UV/EB raw materials: Cytec coatingresins delivers innovative products. Cytecis a pioneer in the development and pro-duction of high performance coating so-lutions. Its line of low-VOC coatings,radiation curing and powder coatingresins and additives allows its customersto create sustainable change for the in-dustries they serve.

• Product name: Ebecryl 411 ResinAttributes/comments: Applications: non-food contact UV/EB flexo or gravure inks.Benefits: excellent adhesion to a variety ofcorona-treated, unprimed filmic sub-strates; outstanding adhesion and scratchresistance before and after water immer-sion; appropriate for formulating opaquewhite rotary screen inks. UV flexo formu-lations based on Ebecryl 411 exhibit goodpigment wetting, good cure response andgood printability.• Product name: Ucecoat 7200 ResinAttributes/comments: Applications: con-sumer electronics, automotive interior,cosmetic packaging, general industrialplastics and wood. Benefits: outstandinghardness performance, solvent-free –sprayable, direct adhesion onto severalplastic substrates, low yellowing right

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EIT Instrument MarketsSterling, Virginia, USA703-478-0700Fax: [email protected]

UV/EB equipment

Product name: Uvicure Plus II Profiler andUV Power Puck II ProfilerAttributes/comments; UVicure Plus II andUV Power Puck II Profiler radiometers notonly display irradiance (W/cm2) and en-ergy density (Joules/cm2), they now offergreatly expanded graphing capability.These units can transfer numerical valuesand irradiance profiles via USB port to aPC through PowerView II software, whichprovides new options for displaying, ana-lyzing, sharing and exporting information.Open up to four files at once to analyze asingle UV bandwidth.

Emerald Performance Materials– Specialties GroupCincinnati, Ohio, USA513-841-4000, 800-477-1022Fax:[email protected]

UV/EB raw materials: Emerald has ex-panded its wide range of colorant tech-nology with a new line of energy curabletransparent oxide colorants and colordispersions introduced in 2012 for coat-ings and printing applications. Emeraldalso provides Foam Blast products fordegassing UV systems in addition to itsextensive offering of defoamers for aque-ous systems.

• Product offered: Lucida Colors EC Se-ries ColorantsAttributes/comments: Energy curable pig-ment dispersions with low odor, excellenthandling. Lucida Colors are available infull 12-color palette pigment dispersionsand four Transoxide semi-transparent col-ors. Exhibits superior light stability, espe-cially important in semi-transparent woodcoatings. Excellent color depth, strengthand accuracy to Pantone colors and matchto their aqueous counterparts from Emer-ald Performance Materials.• Product offered: Foam Blast 20FAttributes/comments: A zero-VOC prod-uct effective at degassing in UV systemsand in non-aqueous epoxy, urethane andacrylic coatings. Foam Blast 20F can beused at low levels in grind for pigmentedsystems.

Energy Sciences Inc.Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA978-694-9000Fax: [email protected]

UV/EB equipment: ESI provides electronbeam (EB) systems worldwide.

• Product name: FlexoBeamAttributes/comments: Designed specifi-cally for CI-offset, gravure, CI-flexo andoffset printing line, the FlexoBeam pro-vides the smallest footprint and profile fornew or retro-fit installations. FlexoBeamoffers Smartbeam technology for trace-ability and trackability.• Product name: EZCure-CRAttributes/comments: Electron beam withenclosed chill roll for radiation safety.Ideal for heat sensitive films and foodpackaging.

Esstech Inc.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA800-245-3800Fax: [email protected]

UV/EB raw materials: Esstech, Inc. developsand manufactures advanced materials for

the biomedical and industrial markets and isa major manufacturer of customized UV/EBcurable materials. Its focused team has sig-nificant development experience and canprovide a clear performance difference to itscustomers. Specialized urethane acrylatesand methacrylates, adhesive monomers,acrylic resins and purified methacrylates areamong the selection of UV/EB raw materi-als provided. Esstech also supports toll andcustom formulations. The same dedicationto quality that Esstech has employed for thedental industry for decades is now being ap-plied to a variety of applications includingnail enhancements, industrial coatings andadhesives.

• Product name: Exothane ElastomersAttributes/comments: This is a series ofnovel urethane acrylates and methacry-lates characterized by low shrinkage, highconversion, enhanced toughness, highelongation and low color. While most ofthe Exothanes are medium to high viscos-ity liquids, recent work has expanded theline of Exothanes, which are solid at roomtemperature.• Product name: HEMA MaleateAttributes/comments: HEMA Maleate isa carboxylic acid-containing methacrylateused as an adhesion promoter for a widevariety of substrates. It has been success-fully used to enhance adhesion to ceram-ics and difficult to adhere to plastics suchas ABS and Valox.

Evonik Goldschmidt Corp.Hopewell, Virginia, USA800-446-1809Fax: [email protected]

UV/EB raw materials

• Product name: Tego Dispers 688Attributes/comments: Tego Dispers 688 isa new premium dispersant for matt UVcuring coatings and printing inks. It im-proves productivity during manufacturingand continuous application of the coatingdue to excellent rheological profile. Lowthixotropy, lowest viscosity and yieldpoints even at highest concentrations of



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Gelest, Inc.Morrisville, Pennsylvania, USA215-547-1015Fax: [email protected]

UV/EB raw materials: Gelest Inc. devel-ops and manufactures molecular materi-als that enables optical, protective,decorative and special purpose coatingtechnologies for enhanced performanceon plastics, ceramic, metal, glass, concreteand inorganic mineral surfaces.

Attributes/comments: Gelest’s productline includes silane, silicone and metal-or-ganic molecules for adhesion promotionand crosslinking; improved chemical re-sistance and corrosion protection; con-trolling hydrophobicity, hydrophilicityand oleophobicity; rheological aids (im-proved processing, dispersion, flow).

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UV/EB equipment

• Product name:Cure-Tek CuringLampsAtt r ibute s / com-ments: H&S Au-toshot specializes inmanufacturing UVcuring lamps for usewith site appliedcoatings. The com-pany pioneered curing lamps for the au-tomotive aftermarket and has designedand are in the process of patenting a lampfor use within Class 1 Division 1 haz-ardous locations. This lamp is designedfor use in aerospace hangars and can beadapted for use across many industries.

Jiangsu Tetrachem Co., Ltd.Shanghai, China+86-21-64854340Fax: [email protected]

UV/EB raw materials: Jiangsu TetrachemCo., Ltd. was founded in 2004 and spe-cializes in manufacturing cycloaliphaticepoxy resins. These products can be usedin the UV ink and UV coating and elec-tronic encapsulation industries.

• Product name: TTA21Attributes/comments: TTA21, CAS No.2386-87-0; chemical name is 3,4-Epoxy-cyclohexylmethyl 3,4-EpoxycyclohexaneCarboxylate, equal to ERL4221,CEL2021. Mainly used in UV ink and UVcoating, LED encapsulation and adhe-sives.• Product name: TTA26Attributes/comments: TTA26, CAS No.3130-19-6; chemical name as Bis (3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl) Adipate, equal toUVR6128, ERL4299. Mainly used in UVink and UV coating, LED encapsulation,electronic devices potting and adhesive.

Keyland Polymer Ltd.Cleveland, Ohio, USA216-741-7915Fax: [email protected]

UV-cured powder coating

• Product name: UVMaxAttributes/comments: UVMax UV-curedpowder coatings are available in a widerange of finishes for MDF (medium densityfiberboard), plastic, metal, pre-assembledcomponents and other heat sensitive sub-strates. Keyland Polymer develops, formu-lates, manufactures and sells UV-curedpowder coatings – an environmentallyfriendly finishing alternative containing noVOCs or PVCs.

Nedap Light ControlsGroenlo, the Netherlands+31-544-471-860E-mail: [email protected]: www.nedaplightcontrols.com

UV/EB equipment: Electronic light drivers

• Product name: Nedap NMPL series12kW to 36kW Lamp DriversAttributes/comments: Nedap Light Con-trols is the world’s leading company for UVlamp drivers to control UV light for curingapplications. Nedap patented lamp driverskeep the UV output constant for optimalcuring quality at lowest energy costs. Neware the modular 12kW to 36kW units(c/UL and CE approved, RoHs compliant).

Netzsch Instruments NorthAmerica, LLCBurlington, Massachusetts, USA781-272-5353Fax: 781-272-5225nib-sales@netzsch.comwww.netzsch-thermal-analysis.com

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• Product name: The Brand-New Dielectric Analyzer DEA 288Epsilon for In-Process Cure MonitoringAttributes/comments: Flow and curing behavior of thermoset-ting resins and composites. Production monitoring and processcontrol (event-based). Multi-channel and multi-frequency meas-urements with smart sensor technology.

PCT Engineered Systems, LLC.Davenport, Iowa, USA563-285-7411Fax: [email protected]

UV/EB equipment: EB systems for coil coating, curing, andcrosslinking

• Product name: BroadBeamAttributes/comments: BroadBeam simply outperforms the compe-tition. In coil coating operations its rugged systems are built to with-stand high strip tensions; have an automated open function to allowstitches and welds to pass through without problem; and possessroll diameters that are large enough to prevent coil set in the metal.• Product name: Innovation GroupAttributes/comments: PCT’s team of seasoned manufacturing

consultants and engineers, dedicated to designing, building andcommissioning a wide range of process improvements unrivaledin the systems integration industry. The Innovation Group’s ex-pertise includes automation control systems, coordinated drivesystems, custom machine design and fabrication, combustion sys-tems and plant floor information technology.

Phoseon TechnologyHillsboro, Oregon, USA503-439-6446Fax: 503-439-6408www.phoseon.com

UV/EB equipment: UV LED curing lamps

• Product name: FireJet FJ200Attributes/comments: The FireJet FJ200 is a fully scalable air-cooled UV LED curing lamp aimed primarily at UV inkjet wideformat systems and is capable of curing at the highest speeds forsmall, medium and grand format digital printing systems. It’s alsoideal for many large single pass UV inkjet applications.• Product name: FireEdge FE200Attributes/comments: The new FireEdge FE200 is a high per-formance air-cooled UV LED pinning lamp used in applicationswhere the requirements to “freeze” the ink jet drop without fullycuring. The new FireEdge specifically addresses the rapidly grow-ing inkjet market by matching the length of today’s most popu-lar inkjet print dimensions.

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UV applications.• Product name: Everglide UV 691 andEverglide UV 636Attributes/comments: Everglide UV 691 isideal for use in thin film applications wherescuff and mar resistance are needed (25%polyethylene wax, emulsified in TRPGDA).Everglide UV636 adds anti-blocking to thefeatures of Everglide UV 691, and is a 25%

carnauba wax, emulsified in TRPGDA. Bothare great for high-gloss clear applications.• Product name: UltraMatte UV 50-GDAAttributes/comments: UltraMatte UV 50-GDA is a 50% active wax and silica com-bination (in TRPGDA) for matting films(approximately 10 microns or less) with-out increasing the rheology of the finalmaterial. CW

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Heubach officially opened a new produc-tion plant for pigment preparations in Lan-gelsheim, Germany.The building comprisesa total area of 2,300 square meters. On anarea of 1,500 square meters, universal andwater-based colorants will be producedwith an annual capacity of 2,000 tons.Mainly pigments manufactured byHeubach Langelsheim, Ankleshwar, Indiaand Hangzhou, China are processed in thenew factory. The colorants are suitable forthe coloration of plasters and for interiorand exterior paints for the building indus-try. On an area of 800 square meters newapplication laboratories will be set up. Thecompletion of both laboratories and pro-duction is scheduled for the end of the year.

Wacker honors researchers fornovel dispersionsWacker Chemie AG bestowed this year’sAlexander Wacker Innovation Award onChristian Daniels, John Boylan and BruceGruber. The Wacker researchers have de-veloped two novel dispersions based onvinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers. Thesekinds of dispersions are increasingly re-placing the established coatings for paperapplications, especially in the U.S. the com-pany said. This year’s €10,000 innovationaward focused on product innovation.

The new Vinnapas EF 101 and Vinna-pas EF 575 dispersions are used mainly ascoating material in paper processing. Thecoating ensures that the print on cardboardpackaging is particularly durable andvividly colored. Compared to the acrylate-based products often used up to now,Wacker said Vinnapas EF 101 and EF 575offers customers an alternative technologywith significant cost advantages.The devel-opers were able to modify the formulationof these dispersions such that it now has thesame application-related properties as thematerials previously deployed. Until now,the properties of vinyl acetate-ethylene-based dispersions differed from those ofacrylate-based products, especially with re-gard to viscosity and heat resistance.

“These new dispersions have conqueredthe North American paper market within aremarkably short period of time. That haschanged the rules of the game in this mar-ket,” said Wacker executive board memberWilhelm Sittenthaler in his congratulatoryspeech. Sittenthaler presented the award aspart of Wacker’s annual R&D symposiumheld in Burghausen, Germany. This yearmarked the event’s fortieth anniversary.

Since 2005, the Munich-based chemicalcompany has honored employees’ outstand-ing R&D work as part of its annual researchsymposium. Named after the company’sfounder, the €10,000 Alexander Wacker In-novation Award rotates between the cate-gories of product innovation, processinnovation and basic research. Next year’sresearch competition focus will be onprocess innovation.

Huntsman completesacquisition of Russian PU JVHuntsman Corporation has acquired theremaining ownership of Russian joint ven-ture Huntsman NMG (HNMG), giving itfull ownership of the company. HNMG isa supplier of polyurethane systems to theadhesives, coatings and footwear markets

in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.“The Russian Federation is recognized as

an important and fast growing economy,with double digit growth rates predicted forpolyurethane products,”said Anthony Han-kins, president of Huntsman’s polyurethanesdivision. “This investment will give usgreater access to the high value coatings, ad-hesives, and elastomers markets through anestablished, state-of-the-art operations plat-form that will enhance our ability to providedifferentiated solutions for our customers.”

Evonik and BioAmber todevelop catalystsEvonik Industries’ Catalysts Business Linehas recently formed an agreement with U.S.based BioAmber Inc. on a long term coop-eration for the development and manufac-turing of catalysts for making BDO (1,4-butanediol), THF (tetrahydrofurane) andGBL (gamma - butyrolactone) from bio-based succinic acid. BDO,THF and GBL arelarge volume industrial chemicals used in awide range of applications including poly-mers, paints, adhesives and solvents. Theglobal market for these products currentlymade from petrochemicals is $4 billion.

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bio-succinic acid from renewable feed-stock. Bio-succinic acid is a platform chem-ical that can be used to make a number ofproducts currently made from petrochem-icals. The company licensed BDO hydro-genation catalyst technology from DuPontin 2010, which has been further developedwith partners Evonik and the Center forApplied Catalysis at Seton Hall Universityin South Orange, New Jersey to improvethe technology. In parallel, BioAmber andEvonik have started to develop a new gen-eration of BDO catalysts.

BASF India to build chemicalproduction complexToyo Engineering India Limited, an Indiansubsidiary of Toyo Engineering Corporationhas been awarded an engineering, procure-ment and construction contract (EPC) tobuild a newmulti-business chemical produc-tion site for BASF India Limited part of BASF,theworld’s leading chemical company, at theDahej Petroleum,Chemicals and Petrochem-icals Investment Region (PCPIR), located inDahej, on the west coast of India in GujaratProvince. The new site will be an integratedhub for polyurethanemanufacturing andwillalso house production facilities for carechemicals and polymer dispersions for coat-ings and paper.The plant is expected to com-mence operations in 2014.

The new production site at Dahej will en-sure local supply of products and solutionsfor India’s growingmarkets andwill cater toindustries such as appliances, footwear, au-tomotive, building materials, adhesives, ar-chitectural coatings, paper and personal care.The polyurethane facility will produce ther-moplastic polyurethane, microcellularpolyurethane elastomers for automotiveNVH (noise, vibration and harshness) partsand polyurethane systems. The care chemi-cals facility will produce surfactants forhome and personal care. The polymer dis-persions facility will produce products forarchitectural coatings, construction materi-als and paper coating.

Arkema to acquire BrazilianGroup ResicrylArkema announced a project for the ac-quisition of an additives and emulsionsproduction site from Brazilian GroupResicryl. The project illustrates the group’s

commitment to speeding up its develop-ment in Latin America around high addedvalue products, according to the company.Brazil expects strong growth in the mineralindustry, paper, construction, water treat-ment and paint and adhesives markets.

Under the terms of the agreement,Arkema would acquire, via its subsidiaryCoatex, the Araçariguama production site

on the outskirts of Saõ Paulo.Thenew entity, which will thereforecomprise Coatex’s existing sales inBrazil and those from the new site,will generate $20 million in sales.

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Brenntag Specialties dedicatesnew laboratoryBrenntag Specialties, Inc. (BSI), a specialtychemical distributor to the constructionmarket, has dedicated a new constructionapplications laboratory in Phoenix, Ari-zona. Barbara Penunuri, technical managerfor the construction market will oversee thisnew facility, building on BSI’s technical sup-port capability in this focus market.

“Our goal is to assist customers by de-veloping formulation solutions that helpthem respond to changing market de-mands,” said Lewis Clark, vice president,new business development. “Additionally,BSI will promote unique materials fromstrategic market suppliers. We have estab-lished exclusive, national suppliers for thismarket, and feel the combination of prod-uct knowledge, application experience andcommitted resources puts BSI in an excel-lent position to service the market needs.”

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Elementis to acquire WatercrylQuimicaElementis plc announced that it hasagreed, through its wholly owned sub-sidiary Elementis Holdings Limited, topurchase Watercryl Quimica Ltda, aBrazilian coatings additives company, fora cash consideration of $24 million.

Watercryl was established in 1993 and isa leading supplier of additives to the Brazil-ian coatings industry, with manufacturingand technical facilities based in Palmital,

São Paulo.The acquisition of Watercryl willsignificantly increase the company’s pres-ence in Latin America and provide a plat-form for its specialty products business toaccelerate growth in the region.

For the 12 months ended 31 May 2012Watercryl reported, on an unaudited basis,sales of $9.3 million and EBITDA of $2.3million. Further growth will be driven bycombining the market positions, technicalcapabilities and product portfolios of thetwo businesses, to expand sales of Watercrylproducts beyond Brazil and to accelerate thegrowth of Elementis products in Brazil.

The transaction is expected to closeduring the second half of 2012.

Bluestar Silicones opensmanufacturing and R&DBluestar Silicones, a global integrated sili-cones manufacturer, held a grand openingfor its new plant and R&D center in York,South Carolina. The multi-million-dollarinvestment is the centerpiece of BluestarSilicones’ strategic growth plan, which po-sitions the company as a premier supplierin the silicones industry. More than 100local, state and federal officials, digni-taries, and customers attended the cele-bration, which included a ribbon-cuttingceremony, plant tours and a reception.

“The opening of our new manufactur-ing and R&D facility is a major step for-ward in the execution of our strategicplan for North America,” said J. Christo-pher York, president of Bluestar SiliconesNorth America.“It is an exciting time forour company and the customers we serveas Bluestar Silicones evolves into a toptier supplier.”

Bluestar Silicones is aggressively fo-cused on becoming a significant player inthe silicones industry and plans to doublesales over the next five years, the companyreports. As part of its global expansionplans, the company has relocated its twoU.S. manufacturing facilities in Ventura,California and Rock Hill, South Carolinato the 226,000-sq-ft building which is sit-uated on 21.5 acres. The move to Yorkreaffirms the company’s commitment tothe North American markets and supportsits global five-year strategic growth plan.

The company now produces its exten-sive range of silicone technologies at the

York facility, including liquid silicone rub-bers (LSRs), high consistency rubbers(HCRs), room-temperature vulcanized sil-icones (RTVs), fluids, dispersions, specialtyfluids, resins and antifoam, marketedunder its Silbione, Silcolease, Silcolapse,Lyndcoat, and Bluesil trade names.

Evonik begins construction ofproduction plants in ChinaEvonik Industries will begin constructionof production plants for the manufactureof isophorone and isophorone diamine inthe Shanghai Chemical Industry Park(SCIP), China. The group is investingmore than €100 million in the plants,which are scheduled to come on stream inthe first quarter of 2014, after completionof a roughly two-year construction phase.

The groundbreaking will be a mile-stone for Evonik. “This integrated pro-duction platform shall reinforce ourpresence in an important market and en-able us to supply the growing needs of ourcustomers in China and the entire Asia Pa-cific region,” said Dahai Yu, member ofthe executive board of Evonik Industries.“This investment shall also consolidateour position as a worldwide leading man-ufacturer of the isophorone chemistry.”

Products from the new facilities willprimarily serve markets in China and AsiaPacific, with an annual capacity of 50kt.In addition Evonik is installing a newTechnical Service Center at its Xinzhuangsite in Shanghai. The facility will includelaboratories for applied technology withaims to develop isophorone product ap-plications and provide technology servicefor customers throughout in the region.

Isophorone and isophorone diamine,isophorone diisocyanate and their deriva-tives are important components for theproduction of industrial flooring, artificialleather and paints and coatings. They arealso used in the growth area of high-per-formance composite materials, e.g. forwind turbines, and in chemical synthesis.

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Charles Ross and Son has introduced newdouble planetary mixers with a slightlytilted configuration for more effective andcomplete discharge of flowable products.Double planetary mixers are versatileequipment used in the preparation of pastesand gels, as well asgranulations andfree-flowing driedpowder blends.Pictured is a 15-gallon DoublePlanetary Mixerdesigned to oper-ate at approxi-mately a 5-degreetop forward tilt.An air/oil hy-draulic lift is supplied to raise/lower the stir-rers into the removable vacuum-rated mixcan. During mixing, a glass sight/chargeport and tank light on the vacuum hoodallow the operator to check on the batchand conveniently add raw materials with-out interrupting the agitation. Stainless steel316 rectangular stirrer blades are driven bya 5 HP inverter-duty motor. Detachablesidewall and bottom scrapers are also sup-plied. The 50-psig heating/cooling jacket onthe vessel is insulated and sheathed in stain-less steel. Batch temperature is measuredfrom a thermowell with an RTD thermo-couple on the side of the mix can. After themixing cycle, product is discharged througha 3” diameter Teflon plug installed viaheavy-duty tri-clover clamps towards thefront of the mix can. The raised base pro-vides a 28”clearance beneath the outlet andis suitable for 12” dia. receiving vessels.

Oxea launches two phthalate-free, low migration plasticizersOxea has launched its latest additions tothe Oxsoft product range of phthalate-free and non-VOC plasticizers. Marketedunder the names Oxsoft Duo 1 and Ox-soft Duo 2, the new products are specifi-cally designed to help manufacturerstackle the challenges concerning migra-

tion of plasticizers. Their low migrationproperties are aimed at increasing thequality and sustainability of end productswhile their processing properties are fur-ther improved, according to the company.Oxsoft Duo is recommended in applica-tions such as the production of wall cov-erings, floorings, roofings and artificialleather. It is already commercially avail-able with samples available for testing.Oxsoft Duo 1 features an excellent mi-gration profile combined with low viscos-ity for good processability and better thannormal cold temperature properties. Ox-soft Duo 2 gives prominence to a furtherimproved migration profile compared toOxsoft Duo 1 and has a very good fog-ging number, but remains easy to process.It is recommended in applications wheremigration is a concern, but where high vis-cosity products could cause process issues.

Troy’s Powdermate EX2099renamed 575FLTroy Corporation announced that its per-formance powder coating additive formerlyknown as Powdermate EX2099 has beenrenamed Powdermate 575FL. The newname represents the next generation in flowand leveling, enabling the production ofpigmented coatings with uncompromisedgloss and topcoats with exceptional claritythe company said. The high performanceadditive helps coatings to resist cratering,orange peel, and hazing, thereby providinga defect-free surface appearance. 575FLfurther provides excellent recoatability, in-tercoat adhesion, and delamination resist-ance. 575FL is effective in both thermal andUV-cured systems and is compatible withall commercial resin systems.

Cytonix offers FluoroPelPFC1740G fluorosurfactant forwood care productsCytonix, LLC introduced its newest fluoro-surfactant, FluoroPel PFC1740G. Designedto provide excellent flow, leveling, wettingand surface tension reduction to hydrocar-

bon-based solvent formulations, PFC1740Gis an ideal additive for wood care products,such as wood conditioners, lane condition-ers, printing inks, paints, coatings, andcleaning products the company said. In ad-dition, PFC1740G acts as a foaming agentfor kerosene, diesel and hydrocarbons, mak-ing it is an effective oil well stimulation ad-ditive. Poor wetting, spreading, and levelingare characteristics of a coating system thatcan often lead to common defects such as“fish eyes”, “craters”, “orange peel”, and“picture frames”. Not only do fluorosur-factants reduce or altogether prevent thesedefects, their exceptionally low surface ten-sion also allows coating systems to over-come low surface tension contaminants,such as silicone, grease, and oil on the sub-strate. In short, the lower the surface tensionthe coating system, the better the wetting,spreading, and leveling effects. FluoroPelPFC1740G fills the void left by the with-drawal of 3M FC-430 and DuPont ZontlFSG fluorosurfactants from the market thecompany said.While companies are movingtoward aqueous coatings, there is still a highdemand for effective surfactants for hydro-carbon-based solvent coatings. PFC1740Gprovides performance that only a fluorosur-factant can produce in many non-polar sol-vent-based applications. Typical offluorosurfactants, PFC1740G is effective atvery low concentrations, typically less thantwo percent by weight in hydrocarbon-based solvent applications.

Elementis launches DAPRO DF5800F defoamerElementis has launched DAPRO DF 5800F,an aromatic-free, general purpose defoamerused in industrial solvent-borne coatings. Itis suitable for aromatic-free applications.DAPRO DF 5800F prevents foamingcaused by mechanical forces during mixing,production and application. It enables foamrelease from the applied coating and re-duces fish-eyes, pinholes, cratering andother surface defects. DAPRO DF 5800F ishighly compatible with most systems. CW

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Orion Engineered Carbons has hired JörgKrüger as senior vice president of global op-erations. He will lead the manufacturing,process technology, engineering, supplychain, energy management, procurement,environmental, safety, health and qualityfunctions for Orion worldwide. He will bebased at Orion’s global headquarters inFrankfurt, Germany. Krüger has previouslyserved as general manager of global opera-tions at Momentive Performance MaterialsInc., a subsidiary of Momentive Perform-ance Materials Holdings Inc., since May2007. From 2002, Krüger was managingdirector and chief operating officer of GEBayer Silicones, which formed part of Mo-mentive in 2006. Prior to that role, heserved in a variety of engineering, procure-ment, and manufacturing roles at BayerCorporation in the U.S. and Bayer AG inGermany. He began his career at Bayer AGas a project engineer.

Koda names new presidentand CEOKoda Distribution Group has appointedFrank Bergonzi president and chief execu-tive officer. RobertSpadoni, Koda’s cur-rent chief executiveofficer, will continueas a board memberand maintain an ac-tive role in directingKoda’s strategy.Bergonzi has 29 yearsof experience in thechemicals industry.He was recently the director of corporatedistribution at BASF. Prior to BASF he heldnumerous key management positions withFortune 100 Companies, including DowChemical, Witco Corporation, OSi Spe-cialties and Union Carbide. Headquar-tered in Stamford, Connecticut, Koda is adistributor of specialty chemicals forpaints and coatings, personal care, dyes,lubricants, construction, sealants and ad-hesives applications.

Andes Chemical namesTrevisani COOAndes Chemical Corp has appointedMauro Trevisani chief operating officer.Trevisani has more then twenty years busi-ness-to-business knowledge and has exten-sive experience working in Latin Americacountries and the U.S. He has managedcompanies including Rohm and Haas, DowChemical, DuPont and Marzam.

Archway Sales announces newhireShane Leatherman has joined ArchwaySales, Inc. He is a Cincinnati warehouse-man and will report to Matt Ahlers.

ACA names Frank Sullivan andSandra Berg as new boardmembersThe American Coatings Association(ACA) has elected two new officers to itsboard of directors. Frank Sullivan, chair-man and CEO of RPM International Inc.will serve as chairman and Sandra Berg,president and CEO of Ellis Paint will serveas vice chairman and treasurer. Both Sul-livan and Berg will serve two-year termson ACA’s board, ending in April 2014.

Chromaflo Technologiesappoints coatings productdevelopment specialistChromaflo Technologies, an independentglobal supplier of advanced colorants andchemical dispersions for the paint, coat-ings and thermoset plastics industry, hasappointed Steve Shaklee as product devel-opment specialist, reporting to Selby Bran-non, technology director, Americas.Shaklee brings with him over 20 years ofexperience as a product manager andchemist in the coatings industry. In hisnew role, he will be responsible for all as-pects of coating product development in-cluding, raw material selection, dispersiondevelopment, product processing, qualitytesting, and customer approval. Chro-maflo Technologies is the combination of

the former Plasticolors Inc. and the Col-ortrend global colorants business.

Matt Docherty joins HeroProducts GroupHero Products Group, a division of I.C.T.C.Holdings Corporation has appointed MattDocherty as vice president of sales, NorthAmerica. Docherty provides Hero withover 25 years of industry sales managementexperience. His efforts will be focused ongenerating new sales within Hero’s existingcustomer base as well as establishing newcustomer relationships. Hero is a POSequipment provider to the decorative paintand coatings industry globally. Establishedin 1969, Hero has its headquarters locatedin Vancouver, Canada and is a global sup-plier of POS colorant dispensing and mix-ing equipment, including in-plant andin-can custom tinting systems. It has officesand manufacturing facilities located inTurin, Italy; Mumbai, India; Sao Paulo,Brazil; and Guangzhou, China.

Resinate adds Daniel Seyer tolead research and developmentprogramResinate Materials Group, Inc., a providerof custom resins and technology for the coat-ings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers in-dustries, has added Daniel Seyer to itsmanagement team. Seyer will serve as vicepresident and director of research and de-velopment. He will be responsible for over-seeing the organization’s developmentpipeline as well investigating new productapplications for their custom resin technol-ogy. Most recently, Seyer worked for Lintecof America where he was responsible for in-vestigating new technologies for commercialdevelopment. Prior to Lintec, Seyer spent 10years at a leading investigational laboratorywhere he served as technical director andwas responsible for troubleshooting productfailures for new and existing products for awide variety of industries. Seyer received hisPh.D. from The University of Texas at Dallasin the field of nanotechnology. CW


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The automotive colors of the future will be “naturally cultivated,”according to BASF experts. Nuanced berry and copper tones willenhance the automotive color portfolio of tomorrow, along withthe natural colors brown, blue and green, which will experiencea rediscovery. While in recent years green has hardly played a roleon the roads, in four to five years, the color is predicted to be-come more popular. These are the results of the BASF designers’2012-2013 trend forecast, which has just been published.

Developments in the color world are particularly apparentoutside the range of the staple colors black and silver. The browntrend predicted by BASF experts years ago is continuing. For in-stance, the color is already used for nearly seven percent of thenewly registered cars in Germany and will remain at this highlevel. The report says: “There are signs that the need for morecolor on the roads is continuing and that, in the future, we willbe tapping into further color spaces, such as bronzes and emer-alds. Specifically, green is becoming more significant.”

“The continued high value assigned to the notion of ecologymay now again be signified by the color green and this color willreturn to cars in four to five years,” said Mark Gutjahr, head ofDesign Europe.“That’s about how long it takes for a trend colorto appear on the roads. So we still have to wait a bit for green.”

These days, green is already a color in the current trend forecastput forward by the BASF designers’ from North America,Asia andEurope. The forecast is based on the following social trends.

New diversityThe topic of sustainability continues to be on our radar, attract-ing attention to not only the environment, but also the everydayworld. “This is a sign that products are becoming more similarthroughout the world,” said Gutjahr. “On the one hand, this isleading to a new appreciation of the past and traditions likehandcrafts. On the other hand, by specifically combining and se-lecting niches, we are trying to foster more diversity again.”When it comes to automotive colors, niches are also being re-discovered. A long-awaited, intensive green is coming to the forehere. In addition, colors such as ruby red and blues are expand-ing the color range.

Materials that can be experiencedIn politics, business or society, the modern communication tech-nologies are triggering huge changes. Setting the tone are phenom-ena such as the increasing dematerialization of technology. In thefuture, technology will be less tangible in a haptic sense, and in-stead, will be increasingly more intuitive. For instance, the keypadof smart phones has developed into a touch display. “Conversely,we are observing new narrative and haptic qualities in many areas.Heavy substances, striking surfaces and expressive materials suchas wood and stone create a stronger emotional charge of the world

we live in,” said Corinna Sy, designer at BASF Coatings Europe.“In the automotive world, this means that we can expect more in-tensive colors and bolder effects. The new colors are expressive,but not blatant, like a good story.” With dark berries, intensivebrowns and coppers, along with radiant emeralds, the designersanticipate powerful color experiences on the roads.

Global team, regional featuresCarmakers are working and thinking globally. For this reason,BASF’s design team has a global presence, sounding out interna-tional trends without ignoring regional features or color trends.In order to do justice to the increasing significance of the boom-ing automotive industry in Asia Pacific, and specifically to thelocal manufacturers, the designers have included special Asia Pa-cific and China-specific colors in their trend collection. The AsiaPacific and Chinese color trends will be unveiled in the regionlater in the month. CW


Waiting For Green: BASF designers presentglobal automotive color trends

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Corinna Sy and Mark Gutjahr presented BASF’s Color Trends.

While in recent years green has hardly played a role on the roads, in

four to five years, the color is predicted to become more popular.

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