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World manufacturing output has exceeded $100 trillion since 2012, and stood at nearly $105 trillion in 2015, which is nearly double the output in 2004 ($55 trillion). However, for major manufacturing nations — including the United States, China, and Germany — manufacturing output, while generally growing, has generally declined or remained flat, as a percentage of national GDP during this period.
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The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) conducted a technology assessment to explore, among other things, the opportunities, challenges, and federal roles in sustainable chemistry. The report specifically notes the paint industry’s technology achievements in producing low-VOC paints and the myriad green building certifications for industry products.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. on May 22-23, 2018 to discuss action on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). PFAS are used by a variety of industries to make products because of their stain-resistant, waterproof and/or nonstick properties.
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OSHA’s bulletin, released in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, states that exposure to certain chemicals, called ototoxicants, may cause hearing loss or balance problems, regardless of noise exposure. The bulletin states that substances including certain pesticides, solvents, and pharmaceuticals that contain ototoxicants can negatively affect how the ear functions, causing hearing loss, and/or affect balance.
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ACA offers corporate member complimentary webinars that focus on topical regulatory issues. Upcoming webinars will address CARB’s Suggested Control Measure for AIM Coatings and provide an overview of ongoing Sustainability initiatives directed by ACA’s Sustainability Committee. NOTE: Members must use their login credentials to register.
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ACA’s Government Affairs division oversees a network of Paint Councils — grassroots groups representing the association in its efforts to promote the interests of the paint and coatings industry at the state level. Participation in one of ACA’s 10 regional paint councils is restricted to ACA corporate members only.
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Product presentations are one of the highlights of the American Coatings SHOW 2018. Throughout each day, companies introduce new products to attendees at the Product Presentation stage. View the schedule to plan which presentations to attend.
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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.
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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.
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The American Chemical Society’s Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings. This award recognizes outstanding individual achievements and noteworthy contributions to coatings science, technology, and engineering.
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The bookshop provides technical literature for current and future coatings experts. Contents range from coatings basics, to formulation expertise, to special insights into raw materials, application fields, and measuring and testing.
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This survey of coatings manufacturers provides participants with a meaningful report card to determine how they are faring in relation to their peer competitors. NOTE: This survey is only open to ACA members. The deadline for submissions is July 13, 2018.
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The fifth edition of the Global Market Analysis forecasts that global demand for coatings will grow at an annual rate of 4.3% over the next five years, resulting in a 2020 volume of 50 billion liters; and a value of $178 billion is forecast, representing a 4.7% growth rate between 2015 and 2020.
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Covestro’s PCS sheets business located in Sheffield, Mass., which generated sales of about USD 170 million in 2017, has been sold to U.S.-based acrylics sheets manufacturer Plaskolite LLC.
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Oxea aims to annually produce 60,000 metric tons of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), a general purpose non-ortho-phthalate plasticizer, in Europe by the second half of 2019.
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You use SPF to protect your skin from sun damage; use Shepherd Color’s Arctic Infrared Reflective pigments to protect your outdoor applications from the sun as well! MORE
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Founded in 1985, Fitz Chem has the knowledge and expertise to help you with everyday supply needs as well as more challenging technical and formulation requirements. MORE
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The expansion is WACKER’s response to growing regional demand for specialty silicones for use in the textile, personal-care, rigid and flexible polyurethane foam, and agrochemical sectors, the company reported.
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Earlier this year AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals and Dutch gas network operator Gasunie joined forces to investigate the possible large-scale conversion of sustainable electricity into green hydrogen via the electrolysis of water.
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According to the company, these monomers provide resins and polymers with special functions, one of the most important being improvement of the physical and chemical properties of the final product.
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