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Greenkote expands European licensee network
F O C U S the performance of coatings formulations. Croda’s Priplast additive, when used as an epoxy modifier, offers an alternative to carboxyl-terminated butadieneacrylonitrile. The modifier provides weather resistance and durability at low temperature. Other new biobased-coating products are also discussed. Chemical and Engineering News, 12 Apr 2010, 88 (15), 16,18-19 (Website: http://www.cen-online.org)
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5745 – Akzonobel/Rohm and Haas Powder Coating Business) The European Commission on 21 Apr 2010 decided not to oppose the notified concentration with regard to Case COMP/M.5745 – Akzonobel/ Rohm and Haas Powder Coating Business and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. Official Journal of the European Union C Information and Notices, 8 May 2010, 53 (C121), 1 (European Communities, website: http://eur-lex.europa.eu)
The Boero Group cofounder of Assovernici The new association for the coatings industry in Italy, called Assovernici, was founded in Milan by 4 leading companies on the 11 Feb 2010. These companies are: Akzo Nobel Coatings, the Boero Group, J Colors and Materis Paints Italia. On 19 Apr 2010, Assovernici obtained the approval for membership by the CEPE (Conseil Europeen de l’Industrie des Peintures, des Encres d’Imprimerie et des Couleurs d’Art). Press release from: Boero Bartolomeo SpA, Via Macaggi, 19-16121 Genova (GE), Italy, tel: +39 010 5500 1, fax. +39 010 5500.300, website: http://www.boerobartolomeo.it/ (4 May 2010)
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NEW PRODUCTS Resin: new from DSM Powder Coating Resins DSM Powder Coating Resins offers Uralac P 3220, an all-inone curing solution that offers fast curing, low temperature, nonblooming and excellent flow. The polyester resin also has better blanching performance and heat resistance. Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI), Apr 2010, 26 (4), 101
Greenkote expands European licensee network Greenkote Plc has added Germany-based Impreglon AG to its European licencee network. Impreglon secured from Greenkote Plc, UK the licence and manufacturing rights for an additional eco-friendly coating process to supplement its own coatings portfolio. Greenkote’s zinc thermo diffusion process (ZTD) does not release any emissions into the environment. The technology provides corrosion protection to metal surfaces. Pursuant to the licence agreement, Greenkote will transfer the process coating systems and certain patent-protected technologies to Impreglon Ungarn Hft in Hungary. Impreglon will continue catering to Greenkote customers from this location, while at the same time extending coating services provision in selected areas in Germany. Coatings World, Apr 2010, 15 (4), 8
C OAT I N G S easily applied to virtually any building material including glass, plastic or wood. Colours can be modified to fit individual aesthetic preferences without affecting important functional properties like abrasion resistance and weatherability. The DuPont Alesta standard range includes products that satisfy AAMA 2603 specifications. Coatings World, Apr 2010, 15 (4), 8
Powder coating composition Toyo Aluminum Kabushiki Kaisha has secured Patent No US 7,485,674 B2 for a powder coating composition consisting of powder coating particle including thermosetting resin powder, an adhesive binder and a flake pigment. Coatings World, Apr 2010, 15 (4), 21
Scottsdale library is first building designed with PPG’s new VARICool coatings PPG’s colour-shifting Duranar VARI-Cool coatings are featured in the Appaloosa Branch Library in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. The pearlescent pigments help the library stay cooler by reflecting the sun’s rays through PPG’s ULTRA-Cool coatings technology. Moreover, the colour-shifting property of the coatings gives the building a palette of appearances, from dark green to silver to mauve, depending on the viewing angle and how light is refracted across the surface. Coatings World, Apr 2010, 15 (4), 50
DuPont introduces architectural powder coatings
Jotun launches energy-saving, environmentally friendly Cool Shades Collection for architectural powder coatings
DuPont has unveiled Alesta AR, a new line of solvent-free and virtually VOC-free premium architectural powder coatings. The powder coatings enable design flexibility; they can be
Jotun Powder Coatings has launched the Cool Shades Collection, a new collection of energy-saving and environmentally friendly powder coatings formulated to reduce the
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5745 – Akzonobel/Rohm and Haas Powder Coating Business) The European Commission on 21 Apr 2010 decided not to oppose the notified concentration with regard to Case COMP/M.5745 – Akzonobel/ Rohm and Haas Powder Coating Business and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. Official Journal of the European Union C Information and Notices, 8 May 2010, 53 (C121), 1 (European Communities, website: http://eur-lex.europa.eu)
The Boero Group cofounder of Assovernici The new association for the coatings industry in Italy, called Assovernici, was founded in Milan by 4 leading companies on the 11 Feb 2010. These companies are: Akzo Nobel Coatings, the Boero Group, J Colors and Materis Paints Italia. On 19 Apr 2010, Assovernici obtained the approval for membership by the CEPE (Conseil Europeen de l’Industrie des Peintures, des Encres d’Imprimerie et des Couleurs d’Art). Press release from: Boero Bartolomeo SpA, Via Macaggi, 19-16121 Genova (GE), Italy, tel: +39 010 5500 1, fax. +39 010 5500.300, website: http://www.boerobartolomeo.it/ (4 May 2010)
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NEW PRODUCTS Resin: new from DSM Powder Coating Resins DSM Powder Coating Resins offers Uralac P 3220, an all-inone curing solution that offers fast curing, low temperature, nonblooming and excellent flow. The polyester resin also has better blanching performance and heat resistance. Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI), Apr 2010, 26 (4), 101
Greenkote expands European licensee network Greenkote Plc has added Germany-based Impreglon AG to its European licencee network. Impreglon secured from Greenkote Plc, UK the licence and manufacturing rights for an additional eco-friendly coating process to supplement its own coatings portfolio. Greenkote’s zinc thermo diffusion process (ZTD) does not release any emissions into the environment. The technology provides corrosion protection to metal surfaces. Pursuant to the licence agreement, Greenkote will transfer the process coating systems and certain patent-protected technologies to Impreglon Ungarn Hft in Hungary. Impreglon will continue catering to Greenkote customers from this location, while at the same time extending coating services provision in selected areas in Germany. Coatings World, Apr 2010, 15 (4), 8
C OAT I N G S easily applied to virtually any building material including glass, plastic or wood. Colours can be modified to fit individual aesthetic preferences without affecting important functional properties like abrasion resistance and weatherability. The DuPont Alesta standard range includes products that satisfy AAMA 2603 specifications. Coatings World, Apr 2010, 15 (4), 8
Powder coating composition Toyo Aluminum Kabushiki Kaisha has secured Patent No US 7,485,674 B2 for a powder coating composition consisting of powder coating particle including thermosetting resin powder, an adhesive binder and a flake pigment. Coatings World, Apr 2010, 15 (4), 21
Scottsdale library is first building designed with PPG’s new VARICool coatings PPG’s colour-shifting Duranar VARI-Cool coatings are featured in the Appaloosa Branch Library in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. The pearlescent pigments help the library stay cooler by reflecting the sun’s rays through PPG’s ULTRA-Cool coatings technology. Moreover, the colour-shifting property of the coatings gives the building a palette of appearances, from dark green to silver to mauve, depending on the viewing angle and how light is refracted across the surface. Coatings World, Apr 2010, 15 (4), 50
DuPont introduces architectural powder coatings
Jotun launches energy-saving, environmentally friendly Cool Shades Collection for architectural powder coatings
DuPont has unveiled Alesta AR, a new line of solvent-free and virtually VOC-free premium architectural powder coatings. The powder coatings enable design flexibility; they can be
Jotun Powder Coatings has launched the Cool Shades Collection, a new collection of energy-saving and environmentally friendly powder coatings formulated to reduce the
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