AkzoNobel says it is contributing to China’s increased focus on developing a greener and safer water supply system. The company, along with the China Building Metal Structure Association, is devising a new group standard for the application of powder coatings in drinking water pipelines and valves in China. Read More…
ECKART, a manufacturer in the effect pigment market, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Runaya, a manufacturer focusing on sustainability, to establish a facility in Orissa, India for production of spherical atomized aluminum granules. The granules serve applications in aerospace, solar panels and high value effect pigments. The companies have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to manufacture high quality aluminum pigments. Read More…
Borchers: A Milliken Brand announced Brenntag as the exclusive U.S. distributor for its coating additives. Brenntag, which currently distributes Borchers brand products in Europe, will now oversee its U.S. distribution. Read More…
Illinois-based Excel Color Corporation has launched a new logo and redesigned website. It credits the growth of its pigment dispersion technologies in the CASE, foam, casting, molding, composite, aggregate, caulk, and latex markets. Read More…
Rodda Paint Company, in partnership with the Cloverdale Group based in Surrey (BC), Canada, announced the acquisition of Miller Paint Company. Read More…
PPG has completed the sale of its silicas products business for approximately $310 million in pre-tax proceeds to QEMETICA a Warsaw, Poland-based, privately held manufacturer of soda ash, silicates and other specialty chemicals. Read More…