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Sun Chemical to Highlight Pigment and Resin Technologies at ABRAFATI 2019

Visitors to Sun Chemical’s booth (Aisle D, Stand 2) will learn about key investments in product line expansions to meet the needs and trends of the marketplace.

October 1, 2019

Sun Chemical’s Performance Pigments and Advanced Materials divisions will showcase a full spectrum of pigment and resin technologies at ABRAFATI 2019.

Multiple Factors Expected to Propel Growth for Wood Furniture Market

The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global wood furniture market, accounting for over 45% of market share in 2018.

September 30, 2019

The wood furniture market is projected to surpass $580 billion by 2025.

Builder Confidence Hits Yearly High in September

Sentiment levels have held in the mid- to upper 60s since May, and September’s reading matches the highest level since last October.

September 25, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 68 in September from an upwardly revised August reading of 67, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Covestro Accelerates Global R&D Network with Updated Research Lab in Japan

Covestro’s laboratory upgrade will reportedly further increase prototype capabilities to create innovative solutions for Japanese industrial partners and customers.

September 24, 2019

Covestro reports that it is further accelerating its global R&D capabilities with the recent upgrade of its Innovation Center Japan.

Huntsman Opens New Polyurethanes Systems House In Dubai

The purpose-built facility reportedly strengthens Huntsman’s downstream capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa, increasing its capacity to produce polyurethane systems and polyester polyols for customers across the region.

September 16, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently announced the opening of its new polyurethanes systems house in Dubai.

Nordson ASYMTEK Will Showcase Conformal Coating and Dispensing Technologies at SMTAI

Nordson ASYMTEK’s Select Coat SL-940 conformal coating platform will feature a new flow control system being introduced at SMTAI.

September 10, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, reports that it will present ways to create reliable, efficient conformal coating and dispensing processes at SMTA International (SMTAI) 2019, which will be held September 24-26.

AkzoNobel Coatings Provide Protection for China’s New Icebreaker

AkzoNobel’s abrasion-resistant International system reportedly has a 47-year track record of performing in temperatures as low as -50°C and has been used on more than 1,600 ships and icebreakers around the world.

September 4, 2019

AkzoNobel recently announced that the new 12,366-ton Xue Long 2 polar icebreaker is coated with Intershield 163 Inerta 160 from the International product range.

Laird Named Oregon and Pacific Northwest Sales Manager for Induron Protective Coatings

Laird is involved with NACE International as a Level 3 coatings inspector and a NACE CIP 1 and CIP 2 instructor.

September 3, 2019

Induron Protective Coatings recently announced that Jamie Laird has joined the company as sales manager for Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

Lintech to Represent DSM Coating Resins in Midwest and Southwest

Lintech, which already represents DSM Coating Resins in the Eastern U.S., will become the Midwest and Southwest distributor for the coatings, paints, and printing and packaging markets, effective September 15, 2019.

August 29, 2019

DSM Coating Resins is expanding its relationship with Lintech International, LLC.