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RPM International Inc. recently reported sharp gains in net sales and net income for its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and year, which ended May 31.

This company announced plans to introduce a line of writeable non-silicone-based release coatings at Label Expo, which will take place September 11-13 in Chicago.

The global market for conformal coating materials was valued at $7.9 billion in 2011, and is projected to reach $8.5 billion in 2012, and $8.9 billion in 2017.

Hi-Temp Coatings Technology manufactures coatings that withstand extreme temperatures to protect both carbon steel and stainless steel substrates in stacks, piping, boilers, and similar equipment.

The high-performance additive can help coatings resist cratering, orange peel and hazing, thereby providing a defect-free surface appearance.

The third American Coatings Show & Conference, which took place May 8-10 in Indianapolis, IN, reportedly exceeded previous numbers for visitors, exhibitors, and net exhibit space.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Viapol Ltda., a leading Brazilian manufacturer and marketer of building materials and construction products.

The global market value of polyurethane is predicted to rise in the coming years, with thermal insulation potentially becoming a key material application, according to a new report.

This company has launched a line of new non-electrostatic guns, stainless steel pumps and plural-component metering systems for liquid applications.

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., recently announced that its Strodex™ FT428 surfactant for waterborne architectural coatings and emulsion polymerization has received the Ringier Technology Innovation Award for coatings.