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Advancing Adhesives: New Coating is a Bacteria Barrier

A new EPA-registered paint from Sherwin-Williams can kill several infection-causing bacteria within two hours of exposure on a painted surface.

January 4, 2016

Sherwin-Williams recently announced the launch of Paint Shield™, reportedly the first EPA-registered microbiocidal paint that continuously kills more than 99.9% of Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), MRSA, E. coli, VRE, and Enterobacter aerogenes within two hours of exposure on painted surfaces.

Case Study: Enhancing Efficiency in Adhesives and Coatings Manufacturing

Bulk bag weigh batching helps an adhesives and coatings manufacturer increase productivity.

January 4, 2016

A fire gutted a 9,000-sq-ft building at the Canadian head office and manufacturing and distribution center of the Henry Co., a manufacturer of commercial and residential foundation coatings, roofing products, caulks, adhesives, driveway sealers, and other building products marketed under the Building Envelope Systems® trademark.

Valentus Specialty Chemicals Acquires National Paint Industries

January 4, 2016

Huron Capital Partners LLC recently announced that its specialty coatings platform has acquired North Brunswick, N.J.-based National Paint Industries Inc.

Chem Show Reports Attendance

December 22, 2015

The 2015 Chem Show, at the Javits Center in New York, welcomed 5,170 registered attendees.

Huber to Acquire Albemarle Businesses

December 21, 2015

J.M. Huber Corp. recently announced that, through its Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) division, it has reached an agreement to acquire the Martinswerk mineral flame retardants and specialty chemicals businesses of Albemarle Corp.

Dow Restructures Ownership of Dow Corning

December 17, 2015

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced it has signed agreements to restructure the ownership of Dow Corning Corp.

PPG Begins Using Chloride-Based TiO2 from Henan Billions in Coatings Production

December 16, 2015

PPG Industries recently announced it has begun using chloride-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2) produced in commercial quantities by Henan Billions Chemicals Co. Ltd.

Huber to Expand Calcium Carbonate Capacity

December 15, 2015

Huber Carbonates LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced plans to substantially increase capacity at its ground calcium carbonate (GCC) operation in Marble Hill, Ga.