This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Advertise in this news brief. Text Version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit Jan. 8, 2014 ACA Home   About ACA   News   Membership   Events         GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS ACA Testifies at SCAQMD Workshop on Proposed Amendments to Rule 1168 for Adhesives and Sealants ACA is seeking input from its caulk, sealant, and adhesive manufacturers in order to submit comments to the South Coast Air Quality Management District's next comment deadline of Jan. 16 deadline. Share this article:   READ MORE New York Court of Appeals Decision in Caronia v. Philip Morris Supports Tenets of ACA's Amicus Brief The New York Court of Appeals handed down a 4-2 decision in favor of Phillip Morris in a medical monitoring case in which ACA submitted an amicus brief urging the court to reject such class actions under state law. Share this article:   READ MORE SPONSORED CONTENT ACRYSOL™ RM-995 Rheology Modifier: A low VOC, easy-pouring HEUR ACRYSOL™ DR-110 Rheology Modifier: Performs like HMHEC, handles like HASE ECOSURF™ LF Surfactants: Low-foaming surfactants for pigment grind General Duty Clarification Act Introduced in the Senate U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) has introduced legislation, the General Duty Clarification Act of 2013, which would bar the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating chemical facility security under the Clean Air Act's general duty clause to mandate installation of inherently safer technologies at chemical facilities. Share this article:   READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE   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   ACA Offers Members Free Labeling Guide Supplement, Webinars, and Seminars; First Webinar Scheduled for Jan. 29 ACA published its Advance Supplement to the 6th Edition of the Labeling Guide, which is available to ACA members for free download. To guide its members through the Advance Supplement, ACA will be offering complimentary webinars and seminars over the next few months. Share this article:   READ MORE ACA Participates in TSC Development of Sustainability Measures for Paint The Sustainability Consortium relies on a multi-stakeholder process to develop sustainability profiles for different product types and creates measurement tools and resources based on this product sustainability profile. Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES 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 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 ASSOCIATION & INDUSTRY NEWS Visit the American Coatings Shop for Easy Access to Coatings Information The American Coatings Association and Vincentz Network have published a series of books that provide information on a wide array of coatings-related topics. These books will be available at the 2014 American Coatings Show and Conference, April 7-10, but there's no need to wait. Visit the online American Coatings Shop for available titles. Share this article:   READ MORE SPONSORED CONTENT 30 Years of expertise in every color you see. Profit from tomorrow’s tinting solutions today. Solar reflective colorant keeps facades cool to save on energy costs Grow your margins with an Integrated Tinting Solution Finally an automatic tinting system that evolves with your business EVENTS Register Today for the American Coatings Show Make your plans to attend the 2014 American Coatings Show (ACS) with easy online registration. The ACS, which will take place April 8-10, in Atlanta, Ga., has a reputation for being the must-attend event for professionals in the coatings industry. With an impressive list of exhibitors featuring their latest products, product presentations, and countless opportunities for networking, you won't want to miss this opportunity. Share this article:   READ MORE Don't Miss ACA's Coatings for Concrete Conference on Jan. 20, 2014 ACA invites you to attend its Coatings for Concrete Conference on Jan. 20, 2014 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. This unique one-day conference, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete Show, will cover innovative research on formulating, manufacturing, and alternative uses for coatings for concrete. Share this article:   READ MORE   PRODUCT SHOWCASES New! AC 2403 DTM Multiphase Emulsion Alberdingk Boley is a global manufacturer of waterborne emulsions, polyurethane dispersions, water base UV curable dispersions, castor oil and modified polyols as well as linseed oils. Our water-based emulsions and dispersions are designed for coatings over a variety of substrates – Wood, Concrete, Plastic, Metal, Textiles, Leather and Paper. Visit www.AlberdingkUSA.com for further information. See us at the ACS show 2012, Booth 611. Looking to Join our Team? 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Share this article:   READ MORE Michelman and Maruyoshi Chemical Embark on Joint Venture The joint venture, named Maruyoshi Michelman Co. Ltd., will be based in Gifu, Japan. Share this article:   READ MORE AkzoNobel Signs TfS Initiative to Improve Sustainability Practices AkzoNobel has joined the six existing members of the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative, which develops and implements a global audit program regarding sustainability practices. Share this article:   READ MORE   How are your vendors doing? Tell us in the Paint & Coatings Buyer's Guide. FEATURED ARTICLE TRENDING ARTICLE MOST POPULAR ARTICLE Don't Miss ACA's Coatings for Concrete Conference on Jan. 20, 2014 ACA invites you to attend its Coatings for Concrete Conference on Jan. 20, 2014 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. read more EPA to Require Electronic Reporting of Data under TSCA The final rule is effective as of March 4, 2014. read more CPS Color Combines with Chromaflo Technologies The combined companies will operate under the name of Chromaflo Technologies and will be headquartered in Ashtabula, Ohio. read more EVOQUE™ Pre-Composite Polymer Wins EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award The ninth such award for Dow and its affiliates, this Challenge Award went to EVOQUE™ Pre-Composite Polymer Technology for incorporating the principles of green chemistry. Share this article:   READ MORE Gautavik International Named as Distributor for Gelest in India Gautavik International of Mumbai will distribute Gelest's complete line of silane, metal-organic, and silicone products. Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES Lowest Total Cost of Ownership (LTCO) The self-service design of HERO automatic dispenser along with its Progressive Cavity Pump technology provide easy maintenance, high accuracy and repeatability; in summary the LTCO. MORE Not all Chemicals Are Created Equal™ Myriant’s bio-succinic acid enables our customers to improve the sustainability of their products while maintaining performance and without paying a green price premium. Order a sample at productinfo@myriant.com. MORE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Dr. John Hook to Deliver Mattiello Lecture at the 2014 American Coatings Conference Dr. John Hook, retired senior research fellow at Dow Coatings Materials (formerly Rohm & Haas), will deliver the Mattiello Memorial Lecture at the American Coatings Conference (ACC), April 7-9, 2014 in Atlanta, Ga. The ACC, industry's leading industry scientific symposium, will be held in conjunction with the American Coatings Show, which will take place April 8-10. Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES Enhance more surfaces in more ways! Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG Industries helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. 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 TRENDING ARTICLES Missed last week's issue? See which articles your colleagues read most.     ACA Submits Comments to FMSCA, Urges Agency to Create "Brightline" Rule for Portable Tanks and IBCs ACA Submits Comments to DHS on "Consultation Draft" for Sharing CFATS Data with Emergency Planning Groups ACA Attends the GreenBuild Conference and Expo; U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v4 Don't be left behind. Click here to see what else you missed.   Coatings Today Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601   Download media kit Danielle Chalom, Editor, 202.719.3692 Heather Benjamin, 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. 25, 2013 Dec. 11, 2013 Nov. 27, 2013 Nov. 13, 2013 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063