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Cappelle Pigments NV launches Ecopac pigment range
resistant powder coating basecoat.
high resistance to weathering, scratches and chemicals.
Cappelle Pigments NV has introduced Ecopac, a new product line comprising four new hybrid yellow pigments for the affordable replacement of lead chromates. Ecopac Yellow 9914C, 9915C, 9916C and 9917C, which range from medium yellow to reddish yellow, have a high opacity and colour saturation. They also demonstrate superior weather fastness characteristics. The products are applicable in solvent-based industrial and powder coatings and can also be used in car repair paints.
Original Source: Coatings World, Apr 2014, 19 (4), 15 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Publishing 2014
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Original Source: Coatings World, Mar 2014, 19 (3), 109 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Publishing 2014
Reverdia exhibits 100% bio-based succinic acid Reverdia featured its Biosuccinium, a 100% bio-based succinic acid, at the American Coatings Show 2014. The material is a sustainable alternative to traditional raw materials like fossil-derived succinic acid, terephthalic acid or adipic acid. Succinic acid improves flexibility and hardness of powder coatings, shortens drying times in alkyds and enhances chemical resistance in polyurethane-based systems. Reverdia also provides resins, adhesive, coatings and sealant products. Original Source: Paint and Resin Times, Apr 2014, 2014 (2), 9 (Website: http://www.completecircmktg.co.uk) © Complete Circulation & Marketing 2014
AkzoNobel patents chip resistant powder topcoats US Patent 8,574,708 B2 has been awarded to Akzo Nobel Coatings International for a chipresistant powder topcoat on a steel substrate with a corrosion 6
Analyst notes on Valspar and Chemtura On 20 Jun 2014, Analysts Review released its analysts’ notes regarding The Valspar Corp, and Chemtura Corp. On 6 Jun 2014, The Valspar Corp (Valspar) announced the launch of Valspar Valde Extreme Flex Cure (EFC) powder coating technology. Valspar reported that the new technology is designed with resin technology which enables to deliver faster cure rates at a much lower temperature, as compared to traditional powder coatings. On 17 Jun 2014, Chemtura Corp announced that it is increasing its price of up to 30% on the base price of certain polymerization co-catalysts. The price increase will be effective globally starting 1 Jul 2014. According to the company, the price increases are necessary to sustain investment in Chemtura Organometallics, but are not anticipated to have a material effect upon the consolidated profitability and cash flows of Chemtura. Original Source: Analysts Review, 2014. Found on PR Newswire, 20 Jun 2014, (Website: http://www.prnewswire.com)
New powder coating protects from graffiti German company BASF Coatings developed the Relest Powder PUR Anti-Sticker coating which has an anti-stick surface and prevents soiling by graffiti, writing and stickers and therefore reduces cleaning costs. The coating has been especially developed for application on coatings and traffic light posts and electricity distribution boxes. The product is characterized by a
MARKETS Latin American demand increases The nearly $9.7 bn Latin American paints and coatings market represents 7% of the global demand, according to Sherwin-Williams. Latin American shares in global demand by segment are as follows: architectural (9%), OEM (4%) and special purpose (4%). The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America (Eclac) has reported an increase in regional GDP growth from 2.5% in 2013 to 2.7% in 2014, which may translate to a 4.7-5.7% expansion for the industry. Key sectors for future growth in the region’s paints and coatings industry include automotive, architectural, industrial and environmental and social sustainability. The paints and coatings segment is projected to contract 2% in Argentina, while a 3.5% expansion is projected in Chile. In Brazil, where per capita consumption of paint averages 5.5 litres, the 9.9% growth in auto manufacturing has generated demand of $280 M for OEM automotive paints and $365 M for the auto repair market out of the $4.28 bn sales reported in 2013. Orlando-based Lanco Paints and Coatings, in partnership with construction materials supplier Sumicol, is setting up a new paint manufacturing unit in Bogota, Colombia. A $27 M investment has been announced by PPG Industries for its production facility in San Juan del Rio, Mexico. Original Source: Coatings World, Jun 2014, 19 (6), 30-33 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com) © Rodman Publishing 2014
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