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Buscemi Appointed IPC Senior Director of Education Programs

Buscemi will be responsible for working with partners, staff and other associations to develop markets for IPC’s educational programs.

February 2, 2018

IPC recently announced the addition of Colette Buscemi as senior director of education programs to its staff.

De-Icing Aerospace

A third-year aerospace engineering major was nominated by his university for his research in aircraft icing with Rolls-Royce to prevent ice accretion in turbine engines.

Joan Mantini

January 24, 2018

University of Virginia student Matthew Asper was recently recognized among Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders: The 20 Twenties by Aviation Week magazine, in collaboration with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, for his dual research in de-icing methods.

ICP Construction Acquires Arizona Polymer Flooring

The acquisition reportedly adds dozens more flooring brands to both ICP Group and ICP Construction.

January 23, 2018

ICP Construction recently announced the acquisition of Arizona Polymer Flooring.

BASF and Sirrus to Develop New Automotive Coatings

The agreement reportedly intends for BASF to further develop a new class of high-performance automotive coatings based on Sirrus’ proprietary methylene malonate technology.

January 22, 2018

BASF’s Coatings Division has entered into a joint development agreement with Sirrus Inc.

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A Fast Guide to Fast-Curing Floors

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) flooring systems offer many advantages for floor coatings.

January 1, 2018

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) flooring systems are fast becoming a popular choice for large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects due to their many advantages. Given the right conditions, an MMA floor can reach a full physical and chemical cure within only 60 min of installation. This means that the surface can be subjected to full operational use under an extremely tight turnaround, especially when compared to the days or weeks that most epoxy, cementitious urethane, or concrete floors take to cure.

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New Automotive Refinish Drives Change

An automotive refinish coating with bio-based hardener found success at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2017 in Australia.

January 1, 2018

Electric mobility and photovoltaics play a vital role in protecting the climate and conserving fossil resources. Combining them leads to even more innovative and sustainable mobility concepts. To show that these kinds of solutions are already feasible using state-of-the-art materials and technologies, a team of around 45 young researchers has developed a solar-powered electric car.

Ford Intensifies China Growth Plan

Ford plans to grow its China revenue by 50% by 2025 compared to 2017 and is focusing its business expansion on three areas.

December 29, 2017

Building on a decade of significant investments and growth, Ford recently outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure, and closer connections to Chinese customers.

Global Colorants Market to Increase 5%

As of 2016, 32% of the market share came from the textiles segment.

December 22, 2017

The global colorants market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 5% from 2017 to 2021.

‘Tis the Season for Children’s Safety

Some towns around the country have already began the banning of these products and looking for alternatives.

Joan Mantini

December 6, 2017

As the gift-giving season approaches, the Empire State Consumer Project (ESCP) is warning parents of the many products that still contain toxins and are considered harmful to children.