This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Advertise in this news brief. Text Version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit Dec. 11, 2013 ACA Home   About ACA   News   Membership   Events         GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS ACA Submits Comments to DHS on "Consultation Draft" for Sharing CFATS Data with Emergency Planning Groups ACA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in which it addressed the agency's "Consultation Draft" on the feasibility and the parameters of sharing Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) data with State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs), Tribal Emergency Response Commissions, Local Emergency Planning Committees, and Tribal Emergency Planning Committees on a categorical basis. Share this article:   READ MORE ACA Attends the GreenBuild Conference and Expo; U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v4 Green building standards and certification systems have evolved from little-known, voluntary programs 10 years ago to a range of standards and codes that are fundamentally changing the residential and commercial building market in the United States. Share this article:   READ MORE ACA Submits Comments to FMSCA, Urges Agency to Create "Brightline" Rule for Portable Tanks and IBCs The paint and coatings industry uses intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and small portable tanks in high numbers to transport certain materials and finished products. Share this article:   READ MORE SPONSORED CONTENT ACRYSOL™ RM-995 Rheology Modifier: A low VOC, easy-pouring HEUR ACRYSOL™ DR-110 Rheology Modifier: Performs like HMHEC, handles like HASE ECOSURF™ LF Surfactants: Low-foaming surfactants for pigment grind EPA to Require Electronic Reporting of Data under TSCA The final rule is effective as of March 4, 2014. Share this article:   READ MORE IPPIC Members Support UN GAELP "Global Week of Action" A number of paint industry trade associations that are members of the International Paint and Printing Ink Council (IPPIC) supported the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (GAELP) effort. Share this article:   READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE   Paint Green DSM wants to make life brighter for you and your customers, today and for generations to come. We connect our unique skills in material sciences to create solutions that improve coating performance. This contributes to a more sustainable world; it’s something we call Bright Science. DSM - Bright Science. Brighter Living™. MORE   Final Reminder: Jan. 1 SCAQMD Rule 1113 Compliance Date ACA would also like to remind members of the nearing Jan. 1, 2014 compliance deadline for California's South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1113 for architectural and industrial maintenance coatings. 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? Celanese Emulsions can help you meet regulatory and marketing goals for low VOC, low odor interior paint – ask us about EcoVAE VAE emulsions today! 972-922-4014 MORE EVENTS 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 SPONSORED CONTENT 30 Years of expertise in every color you see. Profit from tomorrow’s tinting solutions today. Solar reflective colorant keeps facades cool to save on energy costs Grow your margins with an Integrated Tinting Solution Finally an automatic tinting system that evolves with your business Don't Miss ACA's Coatings for Concrete Conference on Jan. 20, 2014 ACA invites you to attend its Coatings for Concrete Conference on Jan. 20, 2014 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. This unique one-day conference, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete Show, will cover innovative research on formulating, manufacturing, and alternative uses for coatings for concrete. Share this article:   READ MORE BUSINESS NEWS Bayer Expands Texas and West Virginia Polyurethane Facilities The enhanced focus on polyurethane market growth is part of the company's current investment strategy. Share this article:   READ MORE   How are your vendors doing? Tell us in the Paint & Coatings Buyer's Guide. CPS Color Combines with Chromaflo Technologies The combined companies will operate under the name of Chromaflo Technologies and will be headquartered in Ashtabula, Ohio. Share this article:   READ MORE   PRODUCT SHOWCASES New! 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. Visit www.AlberdingkUSA.com for further information. See us at the ACS show 2012, Booth 611. Looking to Join our Team? Quest Specialty Coatings is a leader in precision color matching and coating technologies for the automotive aftermarket, industrial, transportation, and marine industries. Click here to learn more or email info@questsc.com. When you need a tough, durable coating... Delivering tough, durable finishes with excellent chip, corrosion, and chemical resistance. Our comprehensive portfolio for coatings includes EPALLOY™ Specialty Epoxies, ERISYS™ Epoxy Modifiers, Hypro™ Reactive Liquid Polymers/HTPBs, OMICURE™ catalysts. Ask us about our environmentally-friendly options: high solids/low VOC formulations, low temperature cure, bis-phenol A and diuron alternatives, and more. www.cvc.emeraldmaterials.com 856.533.3000/ 800.296.0040 Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH to Close Portugal Facility As this closure proceeds, Orion is making investments in its other carbon black plants. Share this article:   READ MORE Emerald Performance Materials Completes New Emulsions Plant The pilot plant will enable the Emerald Polymer Additives and Nitriles group to support innovations in new emulsion compositions. Share this article:   READ MORE FEATURED ARTICLE TRENDING ARTICLE MOST POPULAR ARTICLE Target Announces New Sustainability Policy Target officially introduced the Target Sustainable Product Standard, following on the heels of Walmart's new sustainability policy released in September. Target's program will focus initially on household cleaners and personal care, beauty, and baby care products. read more Oral Arguments Scheduled for Jan. 7 in Conflict Minerals Case Oral arguments in a legal challenge of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) conflict minerals disclosure rule, National Assoc. of Manufacturers v. SEC, are scheduled for Jan. 7, 2014 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. read more New Study on Effects of Copper in Antifouling Paints Published in Scientific Journal Funded by manufacturers of antifouling coatings with registrations in California, as well as suppliers of copper, and conducted by the U.S. Navy and Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the purpose of the study was to ascertain the effect of in-water hull cleaning procedures on typical antifouling paints available on the California market. read more Chrysler to Use PPG Clearcoats in Refinish Business Chrysler Group LLC has given its approval for use of clearcoat products from PPG Industries for warranty repairs on all Chrysler vehicles. Share this article:   READ MORE ASSOCIATION & INDUSTRY NEWS Check out "ACA Mobile Tools" App What's the best way to access information from ACA and the paint and coatings industry anytime, anywhere? The ACA Mobile Tools app for Apple iOS. This free app allows users to quickly search for industry products and services on the Paint & Coatings Buyer's Guide; keep up with weekly industry news through Coatings Today; stay informed about upcoming ACA events; store and access your ACA member identification information; and easily access ACA's website. ACA Mobile is available by searching for "ACA Mobile Tools" on the iTunes app store. Share this article:     FEATURED COMPANIES Cargill Industrial Oils & Lubricants Cargill improves performance on Film Hardness, MEK Double Rubs, Scrub Resistance, Freeze-Thaw Stability & more! Contact us TODAY to begin using a product that can improve film properties & decrease formulated cost. 800-842-3631 or visit: cargill.com/industrial-oils Choose the Right Adhesive for Paint and Coatings Great web-based tools are available to help you research, specify and SOURCE ADHESIVES and additives used for paint and coatings. Try them online now. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Dr. John Hook to Deliver Mattiello Lecture at the 2014 American Coatings Conference Dr. John Hook, retired senior research fellow at Dow Coatings Materials (formerly Rohm & Haas), will deliver the Mattiello Memorial Lecture at the American Coatings Conference (ACC), April 7-9, 2014 in Atlanta, Ga. The ACC, industry's leading industry scientific symposium, will be held in conjunction with the American Coatings Show, which will take place April 8-10. Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES Enhance more surfaces in more ways! Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG Industries helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. MORE Advertise here! 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.     Reminder: Jan. 1 SCAQMD Rule 1113 Compliance Date Fast Approaching Bay Area AQMD: No Further Regulations on Formaldehyde Emissions for Wood Coatings Products at this Time Cal Poly Names Coatings Center for Kenneth N. Edwards AkzoNobel to Concentrate Coil Coatings Production in Europe and Russia 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. Did someone forward this edition to you? Subscribe here -- it's free! Recent issues Nov. 27, 2013 Nov. 13, 2013 Oct. 30, 2013 Oct. 16, 2013 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063