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AkzoNobel site expansion strengthens international brand in South America
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AkzoNobel site expansion strengthens international brand in South America AkzoNobel has launched a performance coatings manufacturing plant in Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The new project will allow the firm to serve the local and South American market demands. The plant is an expansion of an existing Santo Andre site. It will produce and supply products from the firm’s international portfolio of high performance industrial, yacht and marine coatings. The Santo Andre expansion has raised production capacity for smaller and larger batches by 35% and 50%, respectively. With a new distribution centre, the shipping capacity has been increased by half. The quality of the products has been enhanced by increasing the level of automation.
Original Source: Coatings World, Aug 2017, 22 (8), 10-11, (Website: http://www.coatingsworld. com), Copyright Rodman Media 2017.
New AkzoNobel site strengthens leading powder coatings position in China AkzoNobel has formally launched its EUR 11 M powder coatings plant in Chengdu, China. The new facility will help serve the rising regional demand in the construction, automotive, IT and furniture industries. The firm is currently building its seventh Chinese site in Changzhou (the world’s biggest powder coatings plant) and is expected to be launched in Oct 2017. The launch of the Chengdu manufacturing plant will boost the footprint of the firm as the global leader and China’s biggest powder coatings supplier.
Original Source: Coatings World, Aug 2017, 22 (8), 13-14, (Website: http://www.coatingsworld. com), Copyright Rodman Media 2017.
Axalta launches anti-skid powder coatings for slip-prone surfaces Axalta has introduced Alesta Sure-Grip as its latest powder coating offering. This technology holds up to heavy traffic and harsh chemicals to provide an excellent solution for hazardous slip-prone areas. SureGrip is also ideal for applications such as manufacturing, industrial production, aviation, food and beverage processing areas, and infrastructure. Initial colour offerings include: Buff, Citron, Frost and Jet. Sure-Grip delivers improved safety in slip-prone areas while maintaining durability and weatherability.
Original Source: Axalta, 2017. Found on SpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation, 18-Aug-2017, (Website: http://www. specialchem4coatings.com) Copyright Axalta Coating Systems 2017.
Axalta to protect Malaysia’s tallest building Axalta Coating Systems will provide its Alesta powder coatings for Kuala Lumpur’s
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Exchange 106 tower, which will be the tallest building in Malaysia with 106 floors. The firm will tie up with Superb Aluminium Industries, Mulia Group and Euro Facade for the project. The building’s curtain-wall aluminium extrusions and back pans will be coated with Axalta’s Alesta AP Beige Matt and Alesta SD Silver Trophy Grey. The project is expected to be completed in 2018.
Original Source: APCJ, Asia Pacific Coatings Journal, Aug-Sep 2017, 30 (4), 4 (Website: http://www.asiapacificcoatingsjournal.com/), Copyright dmg events 2017.
Dow, DuPont Complete Merger Dow and DuPont have merged and have said they will operate as a holding company, DowDuPont, with three divisions: Agriculture, Materials Science and Specialty Products, according to a joint press release. DowDuPont will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock ticker symbol “DWDP,” the press release states. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Dow shareholders received a fixed exchange ratio of 1.00 share of DowDuPont for each Dow share. DuPont shareholders received a fixed exchange ratio of 1.282 shares of DowDuPont for each DuPont share. DowDuPont’s Board of Directors is comprised of 16 members – eight directors formerly on the DuPont Board and eight directors formerly on the Dow Board. The two lead directors are Jeffrey Fettig (Dow) and Alexander Cutler (DuPont), who serves as the lead independent directors at their respective companies. Liveris will serve as the executive chairman. DowDuPont said its board created three advisory committees chartered to generally oversee the establishment of each of the Agriculture, Materials Science (Dow) and Specialty Products divisions in preparation for the separations. Each advisory committee will develop a capital structure and designate the future chief executive officer and leadership team of its respective intended company, per the press release. The transaction is expected to result in runrate cost synergies of approximately $3 billion and the potential for approximately $1 billion in growth synergies, the press release states. According to the press release, the company expects to reach 100 percent run rate on the cost synergies within the first 24 months of merger closing. DowDuPont said it intends to separate the three divisions to stand within their own legal entities within 18 months.
Original Source: Coatings World, 1-Sep-2017, (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com), Copyright Rodman Media 2017.
Huber Closes Sale of Silica Business to Evonik Industries The J.M. Huber Corp., Edison, New Jersey, has completed the sale of the silica business unit of Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) to Evonik Industries AG, a global specialty chemicals company. The $630 million
COATINGS transaction, completed after approvals from the European Commission and other global regulatory bodies, transfers ownership of the HEM Silica facilities in North America, Europe and Asia to Evonik, effective today. Strategically, the transfer of the silica business is advantageous for both companies. Proceeds from the sale will enable Huber to invest and expand its product portfolio in other areas, including potential future acquisitions of specialty chemicals or materials businesses. For Evonik, bringing together the two diverse silica businesses will further improve the company’s value proposition as an integrated global provider, better positioned to serve a broader base of customer needs, particularly in North America and Asia. Huber will continue as usual to serve its HEM customers that use other non-silica materials such as ground calcium carbonate and fire retardant additives across a broad range of applications.
Original Source: Paint & Coatings Industry, 1-Sep-2017, (Website: http://www.pcimag. com), Copyright BNP Media 2017.
Dodecanedioic acid for the adhesives and powder coatings industries Biotechnology company Verdezyne’s Biolon dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) is a biobased purified C12 dicarboxylic acid for the adhesives and powder coatings industry. It is offered in pure white powder form and has a shelf life of three years. The product will be available in Europe in 1H 2017 and will be distributed by Will & Co.
Original Source: Pitture e Vernici - European Coatings, May-Jun 2017, 93 (3), 67 (Website: http://www.pittureevernici.it) (in English), Copyright Pitture e Vernici 2017.
FP-Pigments selects KRAHN CHEMIE to distribute its products in Germany KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH and the Finnish company FP-Pigments Oy have started cooperation in the sales and marketing of opacity pigments in Germany for paint, coating and printing ink. The FP-Pigment series consist of titanium dioxide which is fixed with calcium carbonate. Because of their high opacity, the FP-Pigment grades enable a partial substitution of titanium dioxide. In addition to providing high opacity, the pigments also improve wet abrasion and stain resistance, have a high UV reflectivity, and have gloss retention and colour fastness. The FP-Pigment grades can be used in aqueous as well as solvent-based coating systems and printing inks. The products are also suitable for corrosion protection coatings, powder coatings as well as can and coil coatings.
Original Source: KRAHN CHEMIE, 2017. 23-Aug-2017, Found on SpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation, 12 Jan 2017, (Website: http://www.specialchem4coatings.com), Copyright KRAHN CHEMIE 2017.
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AkzoNobel site expansion strengthens international brand in South America AkzoNobel has launched a performance coatings manufacturing plant in Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The new project will allow the firm to serve the local and South American market demands. The plant is an expansion of an existing Santo Andre site. It will produce and supply products from the firm’s international portfolio of high performance industrial, yacht and marine coatings. The Santo Andre expansion has raised production capacity for smaller and larger batches by 35% and 50%, respectively. With a new distribution centre, the shipping capacity has been increased by half. The quality of the products has been enhanced by increasing the level of automation.
Original Source: Coatings World, Aug 2017, 22 (8), 10-11, (Website: http://www.coatingsworld. com), Copyright Rodman Media 2017.
New AkzoNobel site strengthens leading powder coatings position in China AkzoNobel has formally launched its EUR 11 M powder coatings plant in Chengdu, China. The new facility will help serve the rising regional demand in the construction, automotive, IT and furniture industries. The firm is currently building its seventh Chinese site in Changzhou (the world’s biggest powder coatings plant) and is expected to be launched in Oct 2017. The launch of the Chengdu manufacturing plant will boost the footprint of the firm as the global leader and China’s biggest powder coatings supplier.
Original Source: Coatings World, Aug 2017, 22 (8), 13-14, (Website: http://www.coatingsworld. com), Copyright Rodman Media 2017.
Axalta launches anti-skid powder coatings for slip-prone surfaces Axalta has introduced Alesta Sure-Grip as its latest powder coating offering. This technology holds up to heavy traffic and harsh chemicals to provide an excellent solution for hazardous slip-prone areas. SureGrip is also ideal for applications such as manufacturing, industrial production, aviation, food and beverage processing areas, and infrastructure. Initial colour offerings include: Buff, Citron, Frost and Jet. Sure-Grip delivers improved safety in slip-prone areas while maintaining durability and weatherability.
Original Source: Axalta, 2017. Found on SpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation, 18-Aug-2017, (Website: http://www. specialchem4coatings.com) Copyright Axalta Coating Systems 2017.
Axalta to protect Malaysia’s tallest building Axalta Coating Systems will provide its Alesta powder coatings for Kuala Lumpur’s
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Exchange 106 tower, which will be the tallest building in Malaysia with 106 floors. The firm will tie up with Superb Aluminium Industries, Mulia Group and Euro Facade for the project. The building’s curtain-wall aluminium extrusions and back pans will be coated with Axalta’s Alesta AP Beige Matt and Alesta SD Silver Trophy Grey. The project is expected to be completed in 2018.
Original Source: APCJ, Asia Pacific Coatings Journal, Aug-Sep 2017, 30 (4), 4 (Website: http://www.asiapacificcoatingsjournal.com/), Copyright dmg events 2017.
Dow, DuPont Complete Merger Dow and DuPont have merged and have said they will operate as a holding company, DowDuPont, with three divisions: Agriculture, Materials Science and Specialty Products, according to a joint press release. DowDuPont will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock ticker symbol “DWDP,” the press release states. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Dow shareholders received a fixed exchange ratio of 1.00 share of DowDuPont for each Dow share. DuPont shareholders received a fixed exchange ratio of 1.282 shares of DowDuPont for each DuPont share. DowDuPont’s Board of Directors is comprised of 16 members – eight directors formerly on the DuPont Board and eight directors formerly on the Dow Board. The two lead directors are Jeffrey Fettig (Dow) and Alexander Cutler (DuPont), who serves as the lead independent directors at their respective companies. Liveris will serve as the executive chairman. DowDuPont said its board created three advisory committees chartered to generally oversee the establishment of each of the Agriculture, Materials Science (Dow) and Specialty Products divisions in preparation for the separations. Each advisory committee will develop a capital structure and designate the future chief executive officer and leadership team of its respective intended company, per the press release. The transaction is expected to result in runrate cost synergies of approximately $3 billion and the potential for approximately $1 billion in growth synergies, the press release states. According to the press release, the company expects to reach 100 percent run rate on the cost synergies within the first 24 months of merger closing. DowDuPont said it intends to separate the three divisions to stand within their own legal entities within 18 months.
Original Source: Coatings World, 1-Sep-2017, (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com), Copyright Rodman Media 2017.
Huber Closes Sale of Silica Business to Evonik Industries The J.M. Huber Corp., Edison, New Jersey, has completed the sale of the silica business unit of Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) to Evonik Industries AG, a global specialty chemicals company. The $630 million
COATINGS transaction, completed after approvals from the European Commission and other global regulatory bodies, transfers ownership of the HEM Silica facilities in North America, Europe and Asia to Evonik, effective today. Strategically, the transfer of the silica business is advantageous for both companies. Proceeds from the sale will enable Huber to invest and expand its product portfolio in other areas, including potential future acquisitions of specialty chemicals or materials businesses. For Evonik, bringing together the two diverse silica businesses will further improve the company’s value proposition as an integrated global provider, better positioned to serve a broader base of customer needs, particularly in North America and Asia. Huber will continue as usual to serve its HEM customers that use other non-silica materials such as ground calcium carbonate and fire retardant additives across a broad range of applications.
Original Source: Paint & Coatings Industry, 1-Sep-2017, (Website: http://www.pcimag. com), Copyright BNP Media 2017.
Dodecanedioic acid for the adhesives and powder coatings industries Biotechnology company Verdezyne’s Biolon dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) is a biobased purified C12 dicarboxylic acid for the adhesives and powder coatings industry. It is offered in pure white powder form and has a shelf life of three years. The product will be available in Europe in 1H 2017 and will be distributed by Will & Co.
Original Source: Pitture e Vernici - European Coatings, May-Jun 2017, 93 (3), 67 (Website: http://www.pittureevernici.it) (in English), Copyright Pitture e Vernici 2017.
FP-Pigments selects KRAHN CHEMIE to distribute its products in Germany KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH and the Finnish company FP-Pigments Oy have started cooperation in the sales and marketing of opacity pigments in Germany for paint, coating and printing ink. The FP-Pigment series consist of titanium dioxide which is fixed with calcium carbonate. Because of their high opacity, the FP-Pigment grades enable a partial substitution of titanium dioxide. In addition to providing high opacity, the pigments also improve wet abrasion and stain resistance, have a high UV reflectivity, and have gloss retention and colour fastness. The FP-Pigment grades can be used in aqueous as well as solvent-based coating systems and printing inks. The products are also suitable for corrosion protection coatings, powder coatings as well as can and coil coatings.
Original Source: KRAHN CHEMIE, 2017. 23-Aug-2017, Found on SpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation, 12 Jan 2017, (Website: http://www.specialchem4coatings.com), Copyright KRAHN CHEMIE 2017.
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