The market for anti-corrosion coatings in China was valued at RMB 30 billion (~ $3.6 billion) at the end of 2010, according to a new report.

Bayer MaterialScience recently announced it has begun construction of a multipurpose production plant for polyurethane coating raw materials at Chempark Leverkusen in Germany.

Stiff economic headwinds, clean-tech controversy and a toothless regulatory environment gave sustainable business a sinking feeling during 2011, according to a new report.

Global investment in clean energy reached a new record of $260 billion in 2011, up 5% on 2010 and almost five times the 2004 total of $53.6 billion.

According to Daniel Chen of the U.S. Postal Service, the adhesive on postage stamps should last at least 20 years. The pressure-sensitive adhesive used on stamps has been tested in

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter that ended December 3, 2011. Net income for the quarter was $26.4 million, vs. $21.9 million in last year’s fourth quarter.

PPG Industries recently reported net sales for the fourth quarter 2011 of $3.5 billion, an increase of 4% vs. the prior year’s fourth quarter. Net income for the quarter increased to $216 million.

RPM International Inc. recently announced it has hired Scott Copeland as director, Corporate Development.

CVC Thermoset Specialties, an Emerald Performance Materials company, has announced the appointment of Ken Tse as technical sales engineer for the Asia-Pacific region.

Plasticolors Inc. recently announced it has completed its acquisition of Milliken Design Inc.’s non-urethane pigment dispersion product lines.