This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Click here to advertise in this news brief.   Mobile version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit Jan. 9, 2013 ACA Home   About ACA   News   Membership   Events         EPA Publishes Final Changes to Chemical Manufacturing Area Source Rule These regulations may require certain resin manufacturing operations to install add-on pollution controls and work-practice standards to reduce hazardous air pollutants. "Area Sources," also known as "minor sources," are those facilities with the potential to emit less than 10 tons per year of any HAP or less than 25 tons per year of aggregate HAPs. More House Approves Foreign Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act Passage of this legislation will ensure that the penalties under the Economic Espionage Act correctly take into account the harm inflicted on U.S. companies that have been had intellectual property stolen by individuals acting on behalf of a foreign government. More ACA Submits Data, Comments to PHMSA on Incident Reporting System ACA comments focused on the mechanism which provides incident data, the 5800 Form and its instructions, making recommendations on the very long list of codes and definitions, and urged the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to focus its resources in order to collect data that is meaningful, useful, reliable and consistent. More Paint Green DSM wants to make life brighter for you and your customers, today and for generations to come. We connect our unique skills in material sciences to create solutions that improve coating performance. This contributes to a more sustainable world; it’s something we call Bright Science. DSM - Bright Science. Brighter Living™. MORE EPA Considers Modification of RCRA Regulations for Disposal of Waste Retail Products EPA intends to issue a notice of data availability in March 2013 that will present existing information and data on managing retail products that become waste, request additional data and information, and request comments on the management of hazardous retail product waste. More ECHA Adds 54 Substances of 'Very High Concern' Under REACH The European Chemicals Agency further stated that while 23 of the 54 new chemicals were reviewed by a committee of experts the remaining 31 were added to the SVCH without review by a committee of experts. More ACA Responds to GAO Survey of CFATS Program At the request of several interested congressional committees, the U.S. Government Accountability Office is conducting a review of the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program. More LANGGUTH - Reliable Labeling Since 1932 For eight decades LANGGUTH has been your global partner for labeling containers produced in your paint and chemical facilities. Our cold glue, hot melt, and pressure sensitive labelers deliver reliable production for tapered, rectangular, F-style, and round containers of all sizes. Rely on LANGGUTH for your next labeler project. MORE Cargill Industrial Oils & Lubricants Looking for a biobased coalescent that will reduce your costs without sacrificing important latex properties? Compared to the leading petro ester alcohol, Cargill’s Oxi-Cure® 2000 Biobased Coalescent improves performance on Film Hardness, MEK Double Rubs, Scrub Resistance, Freeze-Thaw Stability & more! Contact us TODAY to begin using a product that can improve film properties & decrease formulated cost. 800-842-3631 or visit: cargill.com/industrial-oils Looking to Join our Team? Quest Specialty Chemicals is a leader in the specialty coatings industry providing high performance solutions that protect, preserve, repair, and restore the assets of our companies involved in the aerospace, architectural, automotive, construction, industrial, marine, and transportation industries. Click here to learn more or email info@questsc.com. Valspar Forms Strategic Relationship with Ace Hardware, Acquires Manufacturing Assets A branded line of paints from Valspar is expected in the fall of 2013. More AkzoNobel Sells North American Decorative Paints Business to PPG AkzoNobel entered into the agreement following a successful four-year turnaround of the business as a result of a strategic decision to focus its decorative paints resources on key markets in Europe and its strong positions in high growth regions. More Arsenal Capital Partners Acquires Dash Multi-Corp Dash operates two primary businesses from seven manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States. More DIC Group to Acquire Businesses from Indonesian Monokem The wholly owned manufacturing and sales subsidiary PT. DIC Graphics has acquired the phthalocyanine blue crude and pigments businesses of the Indonesian PT. Monokem Surya. More With BDA, Sherwin-Williams Acquires Chinese Automotive Coatings Manufacturer The terms of the transaction have not been released. More Solvay Acquires Indian Surfactants Producer Sunshield Chemicals The acquired produces and exports surfactants, crosslinkers and antioxidants. More We Brighten Lives The Shepherd Color Company, one of the world's leading producers of high-performance Complex Inorganic Color Pigments (CICP's) has a wide range of colors available and used in the coatings industry. MORE Preval's Touch-up Systems The Sprayer and vFan Portable Airbrush System fills a void in all of the Coatings Industries from Industrial, Contractor; and Consumer Users. By simply connecting an aerosol can to our Delivery system any Coating user can professionally deliver unadulterated, fine finishes, touch-ups and coatings for small surfaces. Call 815-634-5890 or visit Preval.com for more information. The 3rd Global Paint & Coatings Industry Market Analysis Report (2011-2016) is Now Available The third Global Paint & Coatings Industry Market Analysis Report (2011–2016), published by the International Paint and Printing Ink Council, is now available for purchase. With new data on Turkey, South Korea and Colombia, the new edition of the report offers in-depth insight into the size, growth rate, market dynamics, competitive movements and important driving forces within the global paint and coatings industry. More Job Seekers: Check out the ACA Career Center's New Postings The ACA Career Center now features a variety of job opportunities geared toward coatings professionals. The Career Center will provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with the industry's leading employers. Among the new positions featured on the Career Center are: Applications Engineer, Sales Manager and Optical Coatings Engineer. More Your Partner in Global Sourcing Acme-Hardesty is the largest supplier of castor oil and oleochemical products to the Paint & Coatings Industry. We are committed to excellent service and quality. MORE PAT-ADD Coating Additives The Greener Way to Economic Sustainability. www.patchamusa.com Early-Bird Registration for the 2013 CoatingsTech Conference is Now Open Geared to the theme, "Leaps and Bounds: Re-energizing the Coatings Industry," ACA's CoatingsTech Conference is scheduled for March 11–13, in Rosemont, Ill., and will offer presentations on a wide range of technical topics. Register by Jan. 15 and receive a discount on the full conference registration. More ACA Seeks Papers for its Coatings Regulations & Analytical Methods Conference ACA is seeking abstract submissions for its Coatings Regulations & Analytical Methods Conference to be held in May 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Abstracts should address regulations affecting the coatings industry, testing methods, and new technology related to regulatory guidelines, and are due by Jan. 15. More Want low odor, low VOC paint? Celanese Emulsions can help you meet regulatory and marketing goals for low VOC, low odor interior paint – ask us about EcoVAE VAE emulsions today! 972-922-4014 MORE Advertise here! To find out how to feature your company in the NPCA eNewsletter and other advertising opportunities, Contact James DeBois at 469-420-2618. MORE Cleveland Coatings Society Seeks Abstracts for Sink or Swim 2013 The Cleveland Coatings Society is seeking abstracts submissions for its 56th Annual Technology Symposium, "Sink or Swim 2013," to be held June 4–5 at the Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio. The symposium theme is "Sustainable Innovation in Coatings," and abstracts must be submitted by Feb. 28. More Registration Now Open for 'Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology' The Emulsion Polymers Institute at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. will host a one-week short course entitled "Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology," June 3–7. More MaXimum matting efficiency in low-VOC coatings, such as high-solids decorative and industrial as well as UV-cured paint systems. Grace´s SYLOID® MX Generation matting agents, based on an innovative porous silica technology, are specifically formulated to deliver enhanced performance in environmentally-friendly coatings that exhibit minimal film shrinkage during drying. MORE Acme-Hardesty, Your Global Source Acme-Hardesty has been in business since 1942. We are one of the largest importers, marketers, and value added resellers of quality oleochemicals, castor oil products and market focused products in North America. We focus our sourcing efforts on green, naturally derived, renewable and sustainable products to meet our customer’s needs. Contact us. To find out how to feature your company in the NPCA Newsbrief and other advertising opportunities, Contact James DeBois at 469-420-2618 More info   Coatings Today Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601   Download media kit Danielle Chalom, Editor, 202.719.3692 Lia Carroll-Hackett, Associate Editor, 202.719.3702 Lisa Smith, Senior Content Editor, 469.420.2644  Contribute news This edition of Coatings Today was sent to ##Email##. To unsubscribe, click here. Did someone forward this edition to you? Subscribe here -- it's free! Recent issues Dec. 26, 2012 Dec. 12, 2012 Nov. 28, 2012 Dec. 12, 2012 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063