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AkzoNobel strengthens Middle East presence with new powder coatings facility
F O C US networks of contacts and meeting with experts. Original Source: Coatings World, Jan 2015 20 (1) 38 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Publishing 2015
Axalta teams-up with Alesta Global Colour Collection, an architectural powder coatings line Axalta Coating Systems, one of the leading global suppliers of liquid and powder coatings, has announced the expansion of its global product portfolio to include the Alesta Global Colour Collection, an architectural powder coatings line. Alesta’s Global Colour Collection is available worldwide in fine texture, matte, semi-gloss and high gloss finishes and has excellent weatherability, elasticity and abrasion resistance, making the powder coatings ideal for hand railings, fencing and residential aluminium extrusions. Alesta’s dynamic new colours can be applied on aluminium or steel substrates. They have high colour retention and are environmentally responsible, meeting AAMA, Qualicoat and GSB standards. This will be the first in a series of launches of the Global Colour Collection which will cover a wide variety of RAL colours in various finishes. Axalta is supporting the global launch of the Alesta Global Colour Collection with a new, colourful product brochure. Original Source: Axalta Coating Systems, 2014. Found on SpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation, 9 Dec 2014. (Website: http://www.specialchem4coatings.com) © Axalta Coating Systems 2014
AkzoNobel strengthens Middle East presence with new powder coatings facility AkzoNobel’s new powder coatings plant in Dubai has started its operations. It represents the company’s sixth manufacturing plant in the Middle East and its 30th producing powder coatings across the world. The facility is expected to boost the company’s capacity to produce Interpon and Resicoat products and strengthen the AkzoNobel’s position in the region by providing better service to its customers. Specifically, the plant aims to meet the expanding demand for decorative powder coatings, FEBRUARY 2015
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primarily from the architectural sectors, as well as functional products used in the oil and gas and construction markets in the Middle East. AkzoNobel has business activities in 15 countries in the Middle East, and currently employs more than 800 personnel.
labeling in products distributed in the European market. A more uniform application of IAQ measures could be achieved once the Commission has set standards for testing of VOCs from indoor construction materials, including coatings, in the next one to two years.
Original Source: Coatings World, Dec 2014, 19 (12), 14 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Media 2014.
Original Source: Coatings World, Dec 2014, 19 (12), 20-21 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Media 2014
Axalta renews powder coatings joint venture partnership in China
Sherwin-Williams Product Finishes: Beacon Products Case Study
The joint venture (JV) between Axalta Coating Systems and Yongjia Group’s division Huajia has been renewed under a new name, Axalta Huajia Coatings. The renewed partnership strengthens the company’s position as a leader in powder coatings manufacturing. The Huangshan, China-based JV company has six powder coating operations across China. It has increased its manufacturing capacity to provide better service to its customers Axalta’s recently released zinc and heavy metal free primer, Alesta ZeroZinc primer, is a new innovative product of the company to meet the increasing demand for high quality powder coating solutions.
Beacon Products, a division of Hubbell Lighting, has been relocated to a new 150,000 sq ft facility. The Bradenton, FL, US-based company produces marine-grade, copper-free cast and extruded aluminium architectural outdoor lighting and related products for commercial and governmental projects across the world. The company has formed a partnership with Sherwin-Williams to improve its finishing process. The partnership requires SherwinWilliams to provide trainings to improve powder coatings techniques for its finishing line. Beacon Products used Sherwin-Williams’ Powdura 4000 and 5000, which are colourmatched to its specifications. Sherwin-Williams will also help Beacon to complete AAMA certifications. The two companies will have a regular discussion for continuous improvements.
Original Source: Coatings World, Dec 2014, 19 (12), 10,12 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Media 2014
Europe shifts priority from VOC control to economic growth. The new European Commission is geared more on addressing issues related to economic recovery instead of environmental issues. It may likely recede with air emissions regulations being implemented on the European coatings and other industries. The Commission believes that the efforts of the coatings industry to regulate emissions are enough given with two EU legislation controlling volatile organic compound (VOC) levels. However, coating producers fear that EU member states may bring their own standards for VOC indoor limits. Social issues concerning poor air quality may lead to varied and stricter VOC limits, particularly through IAQ measures. Different regulations across European countries may bring issues related to supply and IAQ
Original Source: Coatings World, Dec 2014, 19 (12), 30-31 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Media 2014
Company news: PPG marks completion of China plant Following the agreement established in 2012 between PPG Industries and Henan Billions Chemical Co Ltd, the titanium dioxide (TiO2) production and research plant of Henan Billion in Henan Province, China, has been completed. Production is slated to start in 1Q 2015. The 366,000 sq m plant will use a chloride-based process to produce up to 100,000 tonnes/y of TiO2. It has capabilities to expand capacity. The produced TiO2 will be used to manufacture paints and other coatings. A 12,000s q m enterprise technology centre in the new site will allow close association 3
Axalta teams-up with Alesta Global Colour Collection, an architectural powder coatings line Axalta Coating Systems, one of the leading global suppliers of liquid and powder coatings, has announced the expansion of its global product portfolio to include the Alesta Global Colour Collection, an architectural powder coatings line. Alesta’s Global Colour Collection is available worldwide in fine texture, matte, semi-gloss and high gloss finishes and has excellent weatherability, elasticity and abrasion resistance, making the powder coatings ideal for hand railings, fencing and residential aluminium extrusions. Alesta’s dynamic new colours can be applied on aluminium or steel substrates. They have high colour retention and are environmentally responsible, meeting AAMA, Qualicoat and GSB standards. This will be the first in a series of launches of the Global Colour Collection which will cover a wide variety of RAL colours in various finishes. Axalta is supporting the global launch of the Alesta Global Colour Collection with a new, colourful product brochure. Original Source: Axalta Coating Systems, 2014. Found on SpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation, 9 Dec 2014. (Website: http://www.specialchem4coatings.com) © Axalta Coating Systems 2014
AkzoNobel strengthens Middle East presence with new powder coatings facility AkzoNobel’s new powder coatings plant in Dubai has started its operations. It represents the company’s sixth manufacturing plant in the Middle East and its 30th producing powder coatings across the world. The facility is expected to boost the company’s capacity to produce Interpon and Resicoat products and strengthen the AkzoNobel’s position in the region by providing better service to its customers. Specifically, the plant aims to meet the expanding demand for decorative powder coatings, FEBRUARY 2015
O N
POWDER
C O AT I N G S
primarily from the architectural sectors, as well as functional products used in the oil and gas and construction markets in the Middle East. AkzoNobel has business activities in 15 countries in the Middle East, and currently employs more than 800 personnel.
labeling in products distributed in the European market. A more uniform application of IAQ measures could be achieved once the Commission has set standards for testing of VOCs from indoor construction materials, including coatings, in the next one to two years.
Original Source: Coatings World, Dec 2014, 19 (12), 14 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Media 2014.
Original Source: Coatings World, Dec 2014, 19 (12), 20-21 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Media 2014
Axalta renews powder coatings joint venture partnership in China
Sherwin-Williams Product Finishes: Beacon Products Case Study
The joint venture (JV) between Axalta Coating Systems and Yongjia Group’s division Huajia has been renewed under a new name, Axalta Huajia Coatings. The renewed partnership strengthens the company’s position as a leader in powder coatings manufacturing. The Huangshan, China-based JV company has six powder coating operations across China. It has increased its manufacturing capacity to provide better service to its customers Axalta’s recently released zinc and heavy metal free primer, Alesta ZeroZinc primer, is a new innovative product of the company to meet the increasing demand for high quality powder coating solutions.
Beacon Products, a division of Hubbell Lighting, has been relocated to a new 150,000 sq ft facility. The Bradenton, FL, US-based company produces marine-grade, copper-free cast and extruded aluminium architectural outdoor lighting and related products for commercial and governmental projects across the world. The company has formed a partnership with Sherwin-Williams to improve its finishing process. The partnership requires SherwinWilliams to provide trainings to improve powder coatings techniques for its finishing line. Beacon Products used Sherwin-Williams’ Powdura 4000 and 5000, which are colourmatched to its specifications. Sherwin-Williams will also help Beacon to complete AAMA certifications. The two companies will have a regular discussion for continuous improvements.
Original Source: Coatings World, Dec 2014, 19 (12), 10,12 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Media 2014
Europe shifts priority from VOC control to economic growth. The new European Commission is geared more on addressing issues related to economic recovery instead of environmental issues. It may likely recede with air emissions regulations being implemented on the European coatings and other industries. The Commission believes that the efforts of the coatings industry to regulate emissions are enough given with two EU legislation controlling volatile organic compound (VOC) levels. However, coating producers fear that EU member states may bring their own standards for VOC indoor limits. Social issues concerning poor air quality may lead to varied and stricter VOC limits, particularly through IAQ measures. Different regulations across European countries may bring issues related to supply and IAQ
Original Source: Coatings World, Dec 2014, 19 (12), 30-31 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Media 2014
Company news: PPG marks completion of China plant Following the agreement established in 2012 between PPG Industries and Henan Billions Chemical Co Ltd, the titanium dioxide (TiO2) production and research plant of Henan Billion in Henan Province, China, has been completed. Production is slated to start in 1Q 2015. The 366,000 sq m plant will use a chloride-based process to produce up to 100,000 tonnes/y of TiO2. It has capabilities to expand capacity. The produced TiO2 will be used to manufacture paints and other coatings. A 12,000s q m enterprise technology centre in the new site will allow close association 3