This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here January 15, 2020 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS    . Governor Enacts Legislation to Bring PaintCare Program to New York New York joins Oregon, California, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Minnesota, Maine, Colorado, Washington, and the District of Columbia, all of which have enacted legislation to implement PaintCare. READ MORE New Jersey Legislature Passes PaintCare Bill, Awaiting Governor's Signature If the PaintCare bill passes and isenacted, New Jersey would be the 12th state — plus the District of Columbia — to have enacted legislation to implement the ACA-and industry-conceived platform for the proper and effective management of post-consumer paint. 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READ MORE VIDEO SHOWCASE New Easy to Disperse Preparation Promoted By Orion Engineered Carbons LLC Premier Biocide Preservatives Supplier Promoted By Prom USA, Inc. New York Finalizes AIM Coatings Emissions Rule New York's rule is based on the Northeast Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) Phase II model AIM rule limiting volatile organic compound (VOC) content; however, it deviates from the OTC model in that NYSDEC has decided to eliminate floor coatings from the small container exemption. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE Rota-PIN™ Hydraulic Lift From the originators of Bowers dispersion technology comes the next generation in high-capacity production. Steelcraft's Disperser with Rota-Pin™ hydraulic lift lets you process between multiple tanks...effortlessly Visit us at ACS 2020 Booth #960! www.steelcraftinc.com Tel: 1-800-567-3223 ACA Publishes Updated Guidance for Memberson Canada's Ban of OIT in Paint ACA is reissuing its earlier guidance on the ban of octhilinone (OIT) for use in Canada as amaterial preservative in paint. While the initial guidance was specific to OIT, subsequent questions regarding general compliance with the Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) requirements for biocides and for treated article labeling has prompted the reissue. Accordingly, this version of the guidance is expanded to address this broader member interest. NOTE: Members must use their login credentials to register. READ MORE ACA Member Webinar: Understanding "Made in the USA" Labeling This one-hour webinar on Jan. 29 at 1:00 pm (Eastern) is geared to member companies that promote products as "Made in the USA." U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, as well as state regulations apply to "Made in the USA" claims. This webinar will provide an overview of the current FTC guidelines, potential future changes to those guidelines, and also address state regulations. NOTE: Members must use their login credentials to register. READ MORE    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by HPS Product Recovery Solutions Reduce Waste and Minimize Contamination Risks with HPS High Performance Pigging Systems Streamline Liquid Transfer with HPS Automatrix Technology for Paints and Coatings Production Efficient, Cost-Effective Multi Source to Multi Destination Liquid Transfer and Distribution System – the HPS Rotomatrix Transform your Paints and Coatings Operations with HPS Proven Pigging and Liquid Transfer Technology Introducing the HPS Dual-Pig Pigging System – Ensures Pipe Cleanliness, Reduces Solvent and Water Usage   ACA Member Webinar: Europe's Classification of Titanium Dioxide This one-hour webinar on Feb. 4 at 1:00 pm (Eastern) will address the European Chemical Agency's (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) proposal for titanium dioxide (TiO2) be classified as a Category 2 carcinogen through inhalation under the REACH Regulation. This webinar will provide an overview of the classification, possible future actions, and compliance considerations. READ MORE ASSOCIATION & INDUSTRY NEWS    . Registration Is Open for the American Coatings Show & Conference 2020 Registration is now open for the American Coatings Show and Conference 2020, which will be held March 31-April 2, at the Indiana Convention Center. Find out more about the event and register on the ACS website. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE Weathering Testing: Now in "Extra-Large" The advanced Atlas SUNTEST XXL+ xenon flatbed instrument features an extra-large test chamber especially useful for 3-D specimens. It can quickly simulate months – even years – of physical property changes caused by sunlight, temperature and moisture. And the comprehensive feature set covers all common weathering and lightfastness standards. LEARN MORE ACA's Quarterly Architectural Coatings Forecast: Signs of Housing Recovery and Balanced Growth The forecast is based on such things as existing home sales data published by industry groups such as the National Association of Realtors; current government statistics, such as construction figures; and historical data, including the discontinued Census Bureau MA325F report on paints and coatings shipments. The model is refreshed quarterly. NOTE: Members must use their login credentials to fully access this content. READ MORE ACA's Quarterly Industrial Coatings Forecast: Manufacturing in Decline After a 2018 Expansion That Was Not Sustained The forecast for is based on such things as durable goods manufacturing and overall manufacturing productivity and labor hours as key predictors of industrial/OEM coatings demand. The model is refreshed quarterly. NOTE: Members must use their login credentials to fully access this content. READ MORE DakotaPURE™ Mica for Coatings DakotaPURE™ is a highly pure muscovite mica mineral, gray/silver in color, free of asbestos and non-asbestos fibrous materials, produced in 70-600 mesh products, and is used as a mineral filler in powder coatings, and paints as it enhances weatherability, provides barrier protection and increases chemical resistance.   LEARN MORE   PhoenixTM Your Finishing Oven PhoenixTM design and manufacture ‘Thru-process’ temperature monitoring systems for oven profiling in the coatings market. The system travels through the cure oven providing an accurate product temperature profile. Understand, Control, Improve and Certify your paint or powder coating oven. Discover a new innovative choice to optimize coating quality. http://www.phoenixtm.com/en/   LEARN MORE   Obituary: Edward J. Richard, Sr. ACA is saddened by the passing of Edward J. Richard, Sr., a great industry leader who passed away on Dec. 18, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He and his wife of 66 years, Ruth founded Richard's Paint Mfg. Co., Inc. in 1953 and grew the business until their retirement. He had the pleasure of watching his legacy continue to grow and thrive in the hands of his children: Eric, Eddie, Debbie and Pam, as well as grandchildren: Justin, Chad and Eddie III. READ MORE AC BOOKSHOP Features Latest Technical Titles for the Paint and Coatings Industry Visit the AC BOOKSHOP to browse technical literature on myriad topics ranging from coatings basics to formulation expertise, special applications, raw materials, and measuring and testing. Written by renowned experts from the international coatings industry, the AC BOOKSHOP offer ambitious technical knowledge and invaluable practical insights on different levels — for current and future coatings experts. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE Unique Coatings Products Tosoh USA’s wide array of superior and unique coatings products such as Spinomar® NaSS, Fluorester® and Nipsil, help our customers succeed and remain competitive in their markets. To find out more, go to: https://www.tosohusa.com/products--services/landingpages/tosoh-coatings or visit our booth (434) at the American Coatings Show. LEARN MORE BUSINESS NEWS    . BASF Completes the Divestiture of its Ultrafiltration Membrane Business to Dupont The ultrafiltration membrane business had been part of BASF's Performance Chemicals division. The division's portfolio includes plastic additives, fuel and lubricant solutions, oilfield chemicals and mining solutions and kaolin minerals. READ MORE Huntsman Completes Sale of its Chemical Intermediates and Surfactants Businesses Huntsman Corporation has completed the sale of its chemical intermediates businesses, which includes PO/MTBE, and its surfactants businesses to Indorama Ventures in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. READ MORE Seal For Life Completes Four Acquisitions Seal For Life reported that with these acquisitions, it broadens its portfolio of protective coating technologies, expands its range of applications, and significantly grows its presence in North America. READ MORE Gabriel Performance Products Acquires Select Portfolio of Alkyd Resins from Deltech Gabriel has purchased coconut, vinyl-toluene, and silicon modified specialty solutions and has stated that it will produce these products in its Harrison City, Pa. facility. READ MORE FEATURED COMPANIES WERNER G. SMITH, INC. Werner G. Smith, Inc. is capable of producing over a million pounds of product a month in combined oxidized and polymerized products. MORE Newest Addition to NTP Yellow Portfolio Shepherd Color's newest NTP Yellow 10G155, has excellent chromaticity, opacity, and durability. Learn more about this new color and others in our product portfolio. MORE KRAHN Chemie GroupSigns Agreement with Ecoat The cooperation includes the promotion of a range of partly bio-based alkyd emulsions and alkyd urethane dispersions, and covers the sales regions Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. READ MORE PPG to Acquire ICR ICR employs approximately 180 people and sells its products in more than 70 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the United States, and Latin America. 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