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The 2018 American Coatings SHOW & CONFERENCE being held now in Indianapolis, Ind., marks the 10th anniversary of the industry’s leading North American exhibit and technical summit. The show and conference run from April 9 through April 12. Prior to the show, ACA honored industry members at it Awards Dinner on April 9.
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A DuPont Industrial Biosciences team received the 2018 American Coatings AWARD for the most outstanding technical presentation at the American Coatings CONFERENCE on April 9, during the Plenary Session. DuPont Industrial Biosciences’ Christian Lenges and Monica Harvey accepted the award on behalf of the team, which included Natnael Behabtu, along with SYNPO’s Richard Milič and Jarmila Vlasakova, for their paper titled, “Enzymatic Polymerization for Engineered PolySaccharides in Coatings.”
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Frank C. Sullivan, chairman and CEO of RPM International Inc., received the George Baugh Heckel Award — the association’s highest honor — in recognition of his leadership efforts on behalf of the association and the industry.
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The Industry Statesman Award is an honor given to individuals at or near retirement, in recognition and appreciation of their long and devoted service to the paint and coatings industry.
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Product presentations are one of the highlights of the American Coatings SHOW 2018. 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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During the AC CONFERENCE Reception on Monday, April 9, a robust Poster Session featured lively interaction between poster contributors and CONFERENCE attendees. The animated and diverse Poster Session featured a designated student section covering current academic research.
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Visit the AC BOOKSHOP in Booth #1889 and 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.
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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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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.
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This transaction reportedly creates two focused and high performing businesses — Paints and Coatings, and Specialty Chemicals — as part of its strategy announced in April 2017.
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The acquired business primarily develops and manufactures proprietary and custom-manufactured single-site catalysts as well as metallocenes and activators used in the production of plastic resins.
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Brenntagg will distribute StanChem Polymers’ emulsion polymers for adhesive, coating, elastomer, and sealant applications.
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HORN has announced it was selected by Borregaard as its exclusive distributor in the Western United States for Exilva®, a new microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) suitable for large scale use.
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Axalta has announced the new legal entity names for Spencer Coatings after its acquisition by Axalta in May 2017.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics data suggests that the labor markets vary considerably across the county, with higher than average unemployment in the Midwest and southwest, while low unemployment is seen in upper New England, the portions of the Mountain West, and the great plains.
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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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ACA offers corporate member complimentary webinars that focus on topical regulatory issues. Upcoming webinars will address ongoing Sustainability initiatives directed by ACA’s Sustainability Committee, and global regulatory activity on microplastics. 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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