This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Advertise in this news brief.   Mobile version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit Oct. 30, 2013 ACA Home   About ACA   News   Membership   Events         GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS ACA Submits Comments to SCAQMD on Proposed Amendments to Rule 1168 for Adhesives and Sealants ACA urged SCAQMD to harmonize its rule with the standards and provisions of the Ozone Transport Commission's (OTC) Model Rule for industrial adhesives and sealants, which ACA was actively engaged in to ensure that these model rules provided consistent and reasonable standards for all consumer and industrial products. Share this article:   READ MORE GSA Expands Recommendation for Green Building Certification Systems to Include Green Globes GSA announced that federal agencies should use either the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2009 or the Green Building Initiative's (GBI) Green Globes 2010 green building certification system. Prior to the announcement, LEED had been the only green building certification system recommended by GSA. 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DSM - Bright Science. Brighter Living™. MORE   Federal Government Schedules 'Listening Sessions' on Chemical Safety and Security The federal government will hold several "listening sessions" over the next three months to address implementation of President Obama's Executive Order (EO) 13650, "Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security." Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES We Brighten Lives 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 Want low odor, low VOC paint? 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The awards will be presented for safety performance on a plant's eligibility. Note: This program is for ACA members only. To access the Safety Awards program information and forms, please use your username and password. Share this article:   READ MORE Registration for the American Coatings Show is Now Open Make your plans to attend the 2014 American Coatings Show (ACS) with easy online registration. The ACS, which will take place April 8-10, in Atlanta, Ga., has a reputation for being the must-attend event for professionals in the coatings industry. With an impressive list of exhibitors featuring their latest products, product presentations, and countless opportunities for networking, you won't want to miss this opportunity. Register on the ACS website, where you'll find information on various aspects of the American Coatings Show and Conference. Share this article:   READ MORE   PRODUCT SHOWCASES New! 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Share this article:   READ MORE FEATURED ARTICLE TRENDING ARTICLE MOST POPULAR ARTICLE ACA Members, Enter Your Company Data for an ACA Safety Award Submissions for ACA's 2013 Safety Awards Program are being accepted through Nov. 8 via its Web-based electronic entry form. The awards will be presented for safety performance on a plant's eligibility. Note: This program is for ACA members only. read more California PaintCare® Program: A Successful First Year In the first year, PaintCare established 495 paint drop-off sites; collected and processed 632,652 gallons of paint — 96 percent of which was recycled back into paint or used for another beneficial purpose; and recycled 363 tons of plastic and metal paint cans. read more Registration for the American Coatings Show is Now Open Make your plans to attend the 2014 American Coatings Show (ACS) with easy online registration. The ACS, which will take place April 8-10, in Atlanta, Ga., has a reputation for being the must-attend event for professionals in the coatings industry. read more Huntsman Wins Technology Award for IR Pigments The company won the 2013 Plastics Industry Award in London for its Altiris® infrared reflecting pigment. Share this article:   READ MORE AkzoNobel Opens New Research Center in the Netherlands The new Sassenheim center will focus on research into decorative paints, wood adhesives, and pre-deco products. Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES Cargill Industrial Oils & Lubricants Cargill improves performance on Film Hardness, MEK Double Rubs, Scrub Resistance, Freeze-Thaw Stability & more! 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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. MORE TRENDING ARTICLES Missed last week's issue? See which articles your colleagues read most.     Registration for the American Coatings Show is Now Open California Governor Signs Bill to Curtail Prop 65 Lawsuits Gov. Brown Enacts ACA-Supported California AB 425, Antifouling Paint Registration and Mitigation AkzoNobel Sells Building Adhesives to Sika AG; Alters Business Model for Decorative Paints FMSCA to Propose Revised Definition for 'Tank Vehicle' Don't be left behind. Click here to see what else you missed.   Coatings Today Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601   Download media kit Danielle Chalom, Editor, 202.719.3692 Heather Benjamin, Associate Editor, 202.719.3702 Lisa Smith, Senior Content Editor, 469.420.2644  Contribute news This edition of Coatings Today was sent to ##Email##. To unsubscribe, click here. 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