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The significant tariff increases on Chinese imports under Section 301 will almost certainly impose costs on the U.S. coatings industry that will not only harm consumers and end users – including downstream U.S. based manufacturing customers – but will also damage the currently strong competitive position internationally of the paint and coatings industry.
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OSHA's program will target high injury rate establishments in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors for inspection.
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The campaign week of Oct. 21-27 aims to raise awareness about health effects of lead poisoning; highlight countries and partners' efforts to prevent particularly childhood lead poisoning; and urge further action to eliminate lead paint through regulatory action at country level.
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 EPS high performance polymers provide improved durability, adhesion and tint retention, especially over challenging substrates.  Formulate flat through semi-gloss interior and exterior architectural coatings with 100% acrylic, non-APEO EPS 2741. Eliminate asphalt bleed through in cool roof coatings with EPS 2719 all-acrylic emulsion. EPS 2559 is an excellent choice for direct-to-metal and waterproofing paints on cementitious substrates. New colors, Magenta and DPP Red, added to the OptiColor XP line of industrial colorants.
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ACA supports the bipartisan legislation to encourage investing in new techniques and materials, including paints and coatings, that would help to extend the life of critical public works that draw increasingly poor ratings for condition and performance.
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ACA offers corporate member complimentary webinars that focus on topical regulatory issues. Upcoming webinars will address HazMat Transport Training Requirements on Nov. 1 and the PaintCare® Paint Stewardship Program on Nov. 14. NOTE: Members must use their login credentials to register.
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ACA has collaborated for many years with Decision Metrics, a consulting firm with extensive expertise in the coatings industry and in forecasting, to develop a predictive model that attempts to size the architectural coatings market based on various known drivers of demand. The current report through 2018 Q3 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.
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ACA has collaborated for many years with Decision Metrics, a consulting firm with extensive expertise in the coatings industry and in forecasting, to develop a predictive model that attempts to capture the size and growth rate of the total U.S. industrial/OEM coatings market. The current report for 2018 Q3 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.
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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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This pseudoplastic HEUR thickener offers accurate control of waterborne paint rheology with high efficiency, excellent sag resistance, good film appearance and excellent compatibility with all types of binders. It is optimized to work in spray-applied coatings on a wide range of substrates.
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Covestro’s total MDI capacities in the NAFTA region will reach around 740 kilotons per year making Covestro the industry capacity leader in the region by 2024, the company stated.
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Arkema reported that the investment to localize production of SYNAQUA in North America will enhance the company’s ability to meet growing customer demand.
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Located in Sao Paulo, the 24,000 square-foot facility is designed to manufacture approximately nine million pounds of product annually.
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According to Evonik, this new partnership with EMCO-INORTECH ULC will give Canadian formulators access to the highest level of products and services.
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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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The move follows the recent acquisition of the business by The Carlyle Group.
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The strategic location of this knowledge and testing center will also enable Stahl to accelerate its services for the main European markets, the company stated.
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The International Paint and Printing Ink Council (IPPIC) and Vincentz Network will host The Coatings Summit from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2019, at the Westin Vendome in Paris, France. The Coatings Summit is a biannual global strategy and networking forum for senior coatings industry executives and will assemble industry leaders to explore trends, challenges and solutions.
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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.
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Dr. Klaas Kruithof, chief technology officer (CTO) of AkzoNobel Paints & Coatings, will deliver the keynote address its CoatingsTech Conference, April 8-10, 2019, at the Westin Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio.
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ACA’s 2019 CoatingsTech Conference will feature a series of specially designed short courses on both the fundamentals and emerging developments in coatings technology. These innovative and advanced sessions will be held on April 8, prior to the conference opening.
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