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ACA Testifies in Support of PaintCare® Bill in Washington
The bill, if enacted, would bring the PaintCare® program to Washington, making it the fifth state after Oregon, California, Connecticut and Rhode Island to enact the ACA- and industry-conceived platform for the proper and effective management of post-consumer paint.
ACA Responds to Ohio EPA's Early Stakeholder Outreach on Universal Waste
ACA reiterated that it strongly believes that Ohio EPA should designate aerosol cans, paint and paint-related waste as universal waste under the state's universal waste listing.
California to Add Styrene, BPA to Prop 65 List
Separately, on Feb. 8, the California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment added C.I. Disperse Yellow 3 and 2,6-dimethyl-N-nitrosomorpholine to the list of chemicals known to cause cancer under Proposition 65.
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ACA Supports Proposed Rulemaking to Adopt New Construction Codes for the District of Columbia
ACA expressed support and appreciation that the proposed codes were clear, technically feasible and consistent with federal and local volatile organic compound regulations for paint and coatings.
ACA Forms Sustainability Workgroup for the Coatings Industry
The ACA Sustainability Workgroup will focus its energies on a set of concrete issues to support the paint and coatings industry and encourage sustainability.
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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
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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.
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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
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Dow's EVOQUE™ Pre-Composite Polymer is advanced hiding technology offering maximum TiO2 savings.
• Compatible with standard paint making process
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• Excellent exterior durability and color matching
• Improved stain resistance, removal and tannin stain blocking
Use with ROPAQUE™ Opaque Polymer to save even more.
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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.
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ACA Assumes Management of National Council to Prevent Delinquency
ACA has assumed the management responsibilities of the National Council to Prevent Delinquency (NCPD). The council works diligently with state and local communities to develop comprehensive anti-graffiti programs that do not infringe on the retail shelf space for spray paint.
Obituary: Robert Anthony Roland
Robert Anthony Roland, former president and CEO of National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA, now ACA), passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2013.
ACA Complimentary Webinar on the State of the Global Coatings Industry Set for Feb. 27
Sponsored by ACA's International Affairs Committee, the complimentary webinar will take place on Feb. 27, from 1-2 p.m. EST, and will offer an exclusive update on the state of the global coatings industry based on the recently released Global Paint & Coatings Industry Market Analysis (2011-2016).
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FEATURED COMPANIES
Celanese Emulsions can help you meet regulatory and marketing goals for low VOC, low odor interior paint – ask us about EcoVAE VAE emulsions today!
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To find out how to feature your company in the NPCA eNewsletter and other advertising opportunities, Contact James DeBois at 469-420-2618.
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Registration for the 2013 CoatingsTech Conference is 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.
Become a Sponsor Today!
Get the exposure your company deserves by becoming an official sponsor at ACA's 2013 CoatingsTech Conference to be held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Ill., March 11–13. Sponsorships are available, ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. Sponsor a Continental Breakfast or Reception by contacting Dorothy Brawner at dbrawner@paint.org or 202-462-6272, ext. 267. Many other sponsorship categories are available; don't miss out — call today!
Check out ACA's Upcoming VLCs
ACA's popular and informative Virtual Learning Conferences (VLC) continue with the two-part series, "Brave (Smart) New World: Bio-based Functional Additives" on Feb. 21 and 28; and "Smart 'Anticorrosion' Coatings" (2012 ACS Roon Award Winner) on March 28.
Cleveland Coatings Society Seeks Abstracts for Sink or Swim 2013
The Cleveland Coatings Society is seeking abstract 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.
Registration Now Open for 'Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology'
The Emulsion Polymers Institute (EPI) at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. will host a one-week short course entitled "Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology," June 3–7.
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