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F O C U S market. IPC provides 30 years of custom coatings expertise, with North American facilities located in Shelbyville and Louisville, KY; St Louis, MO; Knoxville, TN; and Queretaro, Mexico. IPC’s customers will continue to receive the quality and service expected from IPC plus added benefits of Greenkote, which will complement IPC’s e-coat, powder coat, nickel and zinc plating processes. Greenkote IPC will provide robust, new coating solutions for existing automotive and appliance applications and also address the needs of new markets such as construction and aerospace. Greenkote IPC facilities will be managed by existing IPC personnel. Sales and customer service contacts will remain the same. Greenkote IPC will be led by Arie Laor, CEO of Greenkote. Press release from: Greenkote IPC, USA, website: http://www.greenkoteipc.com (Mar 2007)
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paints and the silver one for epoxy powder paints. Press release from: Russian Coatings Corp, website: http://www.ruskraski.ru/eng (21 Mar 2007)
Akzo Nobel poised to fuel up expansion in China For 2006, Akzo Nobel reported revenues of €13.7 bn (+6%) and a net income of €1.15 bn (+20%). The company’s Chinese operations recorded revenues of $887 M ($750 M for 2005). China is an important region for Akzo Nobel, and the company seems set to achieve its goal of $1 bn/y of sales in China by 2010. The Chinese chemicals market is expected to grow by 8-9%/y until 2005, and the coatings sector is forecast to achieve 8%/y growth. To date, Akzo Nobel has invested $400 M in building 21 production plants in China. During 2007, the company will start up a coatings facility and a chemical plant there. China Chemical Reporter, 6 Apr 2007, 18 (10), 8
Interlackokraska-2007 exhibition, 12-15 Mar 2007 The 11th specialized international exhibition Interlackokraska-2007 took place on 12-15 Mar 2007. Russian Coatings Corp was represented there by its powder coatings business division, Yaroslavl Powder Coatings Plant. An interest by customers of industrial paint materials in this fast developing segment has been rising with every year. The number of visitors at the stand demonstrated this interest, with attendance by customers and business partners from various regions of Russia and CIS countries. Within the framework of the Exhibition, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of RF and the Russian Chemists Association conducted a contest for the best paint material, where Yaroslavl Powder Coatings Plant was awarded two medals. The gold medal was awarded for the development of epoxy-polyether 4
BASF and voestalpine have developed a steel passivation compound that is free of heavy metals At the 2007 Hanover Fair BASF will be presenting a pioneering passivating compound that is free of chromium and fluorine for use on galvanised steel strip. This innovative BASF product has been developed in cooperation with voestalpine Stahl GmbH. BASF’s Lugalvan passivating compound has performed successfully in trials with voestalpine’s production facilities and in other European and American steelworks. The new compound is organic and fulfils the requirements of voestalpine and its customers for corrosion protection, visual appearance, paint adhesion, workability, welding and surface resistivity. In addition to protecting the base metal from corrosion, this passivating compound also forms a self-repairing layer. Previously,
C OAT I N G S this was only possible with chromates. Coatings based on the Lugalvan passivating compound can be applied with the same machinery as conventional anti-corrosion coatings. Press release from: BASF AG, Germany, website: http://www.basf.com (3 Apr 2007)
BASF to start 9 new projects in Russia BASF (Germany) is planning to realize about 10 new projects in Russia, involving all of its activities including plastics, paints, fine chemicals, speciality polymers and others. Some projects could be realized jointly with Russian companies. BASF is participating in a JV with OAO Nizhnekamsneftekhim. BASF can participate in the construction of a PVC plant in Nizhegorodsk region jointly with Solvay (Belgium). Kommersant, 13 Apr 2007, (62), 17(in Russian)
Akzo Nobel 2006: employees by region For its fiscal 2006 Akzo Nobel has reported headcount of 61,900, of which (by region): the US & Canada 8800, Latin America 4400, Asia 10,300, rest of world €2100 M, the Netherlands 11,100, Germany 4000, Sweden 3900, the UK 3900, and the rest of Europe 13,400. Akzo Nobel Annual Report 2006, 14 Mar 2007, 3 (Akzo Nobel NV, Velperweg 76, PO Box 9300, 6800 SB Arnhem, The Netherlands, tel: +31 26 366 4343, fax: +31 26 366 4940, website: http://www.akzonobel.com)
Akzo Nobel 2006: Akzo Nobel Coatings – Powder coatings For its fiscal 2006 the Industrial Activities division of Akzo Nobel Coatings has reported turnover of €1959 M (€1740 M for its fiscal 2005). Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings is the largest global manufacturer of powder coatings and a world leader in powder coatings technology. Powder coatings solvent-free paints APRIL 2007
FOCUS applied to metal and other conductive surfaces are used on everything from metal furniture to window frames, radiators, pipes and cars and even wood and plastic. Products are supplied to eight key market sectors appliance, architectural, automotive, functional, furniture, general industry, general trade coaters and IT under the global brands Interpon and Resicoat. The business also includes NonStick Coatings, whose products are used on house wares and a wide range of other specialist industrial applications. There is further extensive discussion of the business. For its fiscal 2006 Akzo Nobel Coatings, part of Akzo Nobel NV, has reported on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities related to its Industrial Activities. The Powder Coatings business produces and sells 100% solids powder coatings and non-stick coatings. Its European distribution and service organization Cromadex sells these products to small to medium-size industrial applicators. Examples of progress in the value chain: Often product of choice because powder coatings consist of 100% solids and therefore no organic solvents emitted into the air; and Innovation focused on reducing and eliminating raw materials of high concern, making powder coatings applicable to wider range of products to further reduce VOC use, and developing products and processes that reduce energy and raw material consumption in the value chain Highlights 2006: Reestablishment of product stewardship working group: and Chemical leasing project in Egypt. Next steps: Program to reduce formaldehyde, which is contained in some specialist resins, anticipating new legislation; and Commitment to further reducing the powder crosslinker TGIC. Akzo Nobel Annual Report 2006, 14 Mar 2007, 30-31 (Akzo Nobel NV, Velperweg 76, PO Box 9300, 6800 SB Arnhem, The Netherlands, tel: +31 26 366 4343, fax: +31 26 366 4940, website: http://www.akzonobel.com)
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Tikkurila Coatings, an international Finnish company: acquires shares in Russian industrial paint companies Tikkurila’s industrial coatings business took a large step forward in internationalisation at the end of 2006. It made an agreement with a Russian party that Tikkurila would acquire a 70% share in two industrial paint factories in St Petersburg, OOO Gamma and OOO Ohtinski zavod poroshkovyh krasok. These names represent two significant industrial coatings companies in Russia: Gamma produces metal industry paints and the other is the largest Russian producer of powder coatings. As part of the Tikkurila Group, these companies will continue their operations under the names OOO Gamma Industrial Coatings and OOO Tikkurila Powder Coatings. As a result of this deal, Tikkurila’s share in the Russian metal industry paint market will double to over 10%. Simultaneously, the company is also taking a strategically significant step as a powder coatings producer. This move should also improve sales of wet paints to the metal industry as well as supplementing the selection of powder coatings that its marketing cooperation with Rohm and Haas already offers customers. Although the company’s Russian acquisitions are focused on industrial metal coatings, part of its strategy is to continually strengthen its position and expertise as a supplier of industrial wood coatings. The many solutions in the UV and waterborne product ranges are examples of this. The commercialisation of the company’s UVITEC method has also begun promisingly. Over 70% of Tikkurila Coatings’ net sales in 2006 came from outside the Finnish market. As a result of the Russian acquisitions, the international portion of revenue will approach 80%. The company’s goal is to be a strong
C OAT I N G S and preferred partner as a supplier of industrial metal and wood coatings in Northern and Eastern Europe. The great majority of the company’s products will continue to be produced in Finland and product development operations and management will remain there. Aggressive development of the Temaspeed distributor concept will continue to be an integral part of the company’s comprehensive customer service. It believes that the Temaspeed concept offers a superior competitive advantage in the sale of industrial coatings for industrial paint users, distributors and Tikkurila Coatings. There are already around 300 Temaspeed distributors in nearly 30 countries. Tikkurila Coatings Journal, Apr 2007, (13), (Tikkurila Coatings Oy, Kuninkaalantie 1, PO Box 53, FI-01301 Vantaa, Finland, tel: +358 9 857 741, fax: +358 9 8577 6911, website: http://tikkurila.com)
BASF Coatings and Tubor: 40 years’ close collaboration Tubor, market leader in the production of steel radiators for over 40 years, is today one of BASF Coatings Spa’s most important customers. In 2002, faced with an increasingly competitive market, customers’ growing needs and the increase of quality standards, BASF Coatings Spa started a collaborative relationship with Tubor. The relationship between the staff of the two companies has been excellent from the start, and BASF Coatings’ and Tubor’s production plants in Verbania Fondotoce are located opposite each other in the same street. BASF Coatings supplies Tubor with both liquid paint from the factory in Burago, and powder paint from the factory in Verbania. Press release from: BASF Group, Germany, website: http://www.basf.com (13 Mar 2007)
Russian Coatings announces results for 2006 OAO Russian Coatings (Russkie kraski, RK, Russia) includes sales 5
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paints and the silver one for epoxy powder paints. Press release from: Russian Coatings Corp, website: http://www.ruskraski.ru/eng (21 Mar 2007)
Akzo Nobel poised to fuel up expansion in China For 2006, Akzo Nobel reported revenues of €13.7 bn (+6%) and a net income of €1.15 bn (+20%). The company’s Chinese operations recorded revenues of $887 M ($750 M for 2005). China is an important region for Akzo Nobel, and the company seems set to achieve its goal of $1 bn/y of sales in China by 2010. The Chinese chemicals market is expected to grow by 8-9%/y until 2005, and the coatings sector is forecast to achieve 8%/y growth. To date, Akzo Nobel has invested $400 M in building 21 production plants in China. During 2007, the company will start up a coatings facility and a chemical plant there. China Chemical Reporter, 6 Apr 2007, 18 (10), 8
Interlackokraska-2007 exhibition, 12-15 Mar 2007 The 11th specialized international exhibition Interlackokraska-2007 took place on 12-15 Mar 2007. Russian Coatings Corp was represented there by its powder coatings business division, Yaroslavl Powder Coatings Plant. An interest by customers of industrial paint materials in this fast developing segment has been rising with every year. The number of visitors at the stand demonstrated this interest, with attendance by customers and business partners from various regions of Russia and CIS countries. Within the framework of the Exhibition, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of RF and the Russian Chemists Association conducted a contest for the best paint material, where Yaroslavl Powder Coatings Plant was awarded two medals. The gold medal was awarded for the development of epoxy-polyether 4
BASF and voestalpine have developed a steel passivation compound that is free of heavy metals At the 2007 Hanover Fair BASF will be presenting a pioneering passivating compound that is free of chromium and fluorine for use on galvanised steel strip. This innovative BASF product has been developed in cooperation with voestalpine Stahl GmbH. BASF’s Lugalvan passivating compound has performed successfully in trials with voestalpine’s production facilities and in other European and American steelworks. The new compound is organic and fulfils the requirements of voestalpine and its customers for corrosion protection, visual appearance, paint adhesion, workability, welding and surface resistivity. In addition to protecting the base metal from corrosion, this passivating compound also forms a self-repairing layer. Previously,
C OAT I N G S this was only possible with chromates. Coatings based on the Lugalvan passivating compound can be applied with the same machinery as conventional anti-corrosion coatings. Press release from: BASF AG, Germany, website: http://www.basf.com (3 Apr 2007)
BASF to start 9 new projects in Russia BASF (Germany) is planning to realize about 10 new projects in Russia, involving all of its activities including plastics, paints, fine chemicals, speciality polymers and others. Some projects could be realized jointly with Russian companies. BASF is participating in a JV with OAO Nizhnekamsneftekhim. BASF can participate in the construction of a PVC plant in Nizhegorodsk region jointly with Solvay (Belgium). Kommersant, 13 Apr 2007, (62), 17(in Russian)
Akzo Nobel 2006: employees by region For its fiscal 2006 Akzo Nobel has reported headcount of 61,900, of which (by region): the US & Canada 8800, Latin America 4400, Asia 10,300, rest of world €2100 M, the Netherlands 11,100, Germany 4000, Sweden 3900, the UK 3900, and the rest of Europe 13,400. Akzo Nobel Annual Report 2006, 14 Mar 2007, 3 (Akzo Nobel NV, Velperweg 76, PO Box 9300, 6800 SB Arnhem, The Netherlands, tel: +31 26 366 4343, fax: +31 26 366 4940, website: http://www.akzonobel.com)
Akzo Nobel 2006: Akzo Nobel Coatings – Powder coatings For its fiscal 2006 the Industrial Activities division of Akzo Nobel Coatings has reported turnover of €1959 M (€1740 M for its fiscal 2005). Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings is the largest global manufacturer of powder coatings and a world leader in powder coatings technology. Powder coatings solvent-free paints APRIL 2007
FOCUS applied to metal and other conductive surfaces are used on everything from metal furniture to window frames, radiators, pipes and cars and even wood and plastic. Products are supplied to eight key market sectors appliance, architectural, automotive, functional, furniture, general industry, general trade coaters and IT under the global brands Interpon and Resicoat. The business also includes NonStick Coatings, whose products are used on house wares and a wide range of other specialist industrial applications. There is further extensive discussion of the business. For its fiscal 2006 Akzo Nobel Coatings, part of Akzo Nobel NV, has reported on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities related to its Industrial Activities. The Powder Coatings business produces and sells 100% solids powder coatings and non-stick coatings. Its European distribution and service organization Cromadex sells these products to small to medium-size industrial applicators. Examples of progress in the value chain: Often product of choice because powder coatings consist of 100% solids and therefore no organic solvents emitted into the air; and Innovation focused on reducing and eliminating raw materials of high concern, making powder coatings applicable to wider range of products to further reduce VOC use, and developing products and processes that reduce energy and raw material consumption in the value chain Highlights 2006: Reestablishment of product stewardship working group: and Chemical leasing project in Egypt. Next steps: Program to reduce formaldehyde, which is contained in some specialist resins, anticipating new legislation; and Commitment to further reducing the powder crosslinker TGIC. Akzo Nobel Annual Report 2006, 14 Mar 2007, 30-31 (Akzo Nobel NV, Velperweg 76, PO Box 9300, 6800 SB Arnhem, The Netherlands, tel: +31 26 366 4343, fax: +31 26 366 4940, website: http://www.akzonobel.com)
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Tikkurila Coatings, an international Finnish company: acquires shares in Russian industrial paint companies Tikkurila’s industrial coatings business took a large step forward in internationalisation at the end of 2006. It made an agreement with a Russian party that Tikkurila would acquire a 70% share in two industrial paint factories in St Petersburg, OOO Gamma and OOO Ohtinski zavod poroshkovyh krasok. These names represent two significant industrial coatings companies in Russia: Gamma produces metal industry paints and the other is the largest Russian producer of powder coatings. As part of the Tikkurila Group, these companies will continue their operations under the names OOO Gamma Industrial Coatings and OOO Tikkurila Powder Coatings. As a result of this deal, Tikkurila’s share in the Russian metal industry paint market will double to over 10%. Simultaneously, the company is also taking a strategically significant step as a powder coatings producer. This move should also improve sales of wet paints to the metal industry as well as supplementing the selection of powder coatings that its marketing cooperation with Rohm and Haas already offers customers. Although the company’s Russian acquisitions are focused on industrial metal coatings, part of its strategy is to continually strengthen its position and expertise as a supplier of industrial wood coatings. The many solutions in the UV and waterborne product ranges are examples of this. The commercialisation of the company’s UVITEC method has also begun promisingly. Over 70% of Tikkurila Coatings’ net sales in 2006 came from outside the Finnish market. As a result of the Russian acquisitions, the international portion of revenue will approach 80%. The company’s goal is to be a strong
C OAT I N G S and preferred partner as a supplier of industrial metal and wood coatings in Northern and Eastern Europe. The great majority of the company’s products will continue to be produced in Finland and product development operations and management will remain there. Aggressive development of the Temaspeed distributor concept will continue to be an integral part of the company’s comprehensive customer service. It believes that the Temaspeed concept offers a superior competitive advantage in the sale of industrial coatings for industrial paint users, distributors and Tikkurila Coatings. There are already around 300 Temaspeed distributors in nearly 30 countries. Tikkurila Coatings Journal, Apr 2007, (13), (Tikkurila Coatings Oy, Kuninkaalantie 1, PO Box 53, FI-01301 Vantaa, Finland, tel: +358 9 857 741, fax: +358 9 8577 6911, website: http://tikkurila.com)
BASF Coatings and Tubor: 40 years’ close collaboration Tubor, market leader in the production of steel radiators for over 40 years, is today one of BASF Coatings Spa’s most important customers. In 2002, faced with an increasingly competitive market, customers’ growing needs and the increase of quality standards, BASF Coatings Spa started a collaborative relationship with Tubor. The relationship between the staff of the two companies has been excellent from the start, and BASF Coatings’ and Tubor’s production plants in Verbania Fondotoce are located opposite each other in the same street. BASF Coatings supplies Tubor with both liquid paint from the factory in Burago, and powder paint from the factory in Verbania. Press release from: BASF Group, Germany, website: http://www.basf.com (13 Mar 2007)
Russian Coatings announces results for 2006 OAO Russian Coatings (Russkie kraski, RK, Russia) includes sales 5