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Higher Profits
In a global economy, there is no hiding from competitors. According to the New York Times writer, Thomas L. Friedman, a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and author of a widely read new book on management practices, The World Is Flat , it is vital that American industry maintain its world lead by persistent self-examination of how to improve operations and boost productivity. Friedman cites no specific questions to raise; however, having a checklist can help any company pinpoint areas for improvement. Asking seven critical questions can uncover the common shortcomings that inhibit and limit the growth and profitability of an organization....
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Freudenberg Licenses Plasma Coating Technology
 Dow Corning's Plasma Solutions group has licensed its atmospheric pressure plasma liquid deposition (APPLD) technology for commercial coating on one of its SE-1000 AP4 systems to Weinheim, Germany-based Freudenberg Forschungsdienste KG. The APPLD technology allows users to engineer the surface of virtually any substrate by applying extremely thin coatings of various materials
that chemically bond to the underlying substrate. Coatings can have a wide range of characteristics, such as waterproofing, low-friction slickness, adhesion promotion or antimicrobial properties.
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Coating Improves Appearance of Returnable Glass Bottles
Under a recently signed agreement, Arkema will provide SABMiller with glass coating products and technology designed to protect and improve the appearance of SABMiller’s reusable glass bottles. The technology is based on Tegoglas® 3000+, an anti-scuff coating that delays the appearance of scuffing and protects the strength of a returnable glass bottle, therefore significantly extending the life of the bottles.
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ASTM Committee Approves New Traffic Coating Standards
While a variety of ASTM International standards currently exist for the testing of thermoplastic pavement marking materials, there has been a need to develop practices that address both the proper sampling methods and the correct way to prepare a sample prior to testing. Two recently approved ASTM standards — D 7307, Practice for Sampling of Thermoplastic Marking Materials, and D 7308, Practice for Sample Preparation of Thermoplastic Traffic Marking Materials — aim to meet these needs.
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BASF Expands Waterborne Coatings Capabilities
BASF Coatings is expanding its production and laboratory capacities for the manufacture of eco-efficient waterborne coatings in Würzburg, Germany, in response to the growing demand in the European and Asian markets, especially from the automotive industry.
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Arkema Finalizes Coatex Acquisition
Arkema has finalized the acquisition of Coatex, a business unit that specializes in manufacturing high-added-value acrylic polymers.
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Michelman Appoints Dowd and Guild as Distributor
Michelman has chosen Dowd and Guild Inc. to represent its Chemical Specialties product line in the western U.S., including California, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Arizona and Utah.
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GreenHome Incorporates Enviro-Friendly Paint
With growing concerns about indoor air pollution and the increasing exposure to chemicals in the home, Cherokee Investment Partners’ green research team deliberated heavily when deciding how to coat the recycled drywalls in the National Homebuilder Mainstream GreenHome™ in Raleigh, NC. Ultimately, the green research team selected Sherwin-Williams to feature environmentally-friendly interior paints throughout the home.
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Electrocoat Association Names New Officers
The Electrocoat Association held its Annual Meeting on September 17, 2007, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis, IN. During the meeting, the group named new officers and directors.
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PPG Names Two New Vice Presidents
PPG Industries has named two new vice presidents, effective October 1. Charles F. Kahle II, director, coatings research and development, has been appointed vice president, coatings research and development, and Vincent J. Morales, director, investor relations, has been appointed vice president, investor relations.
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Chuck Anderson Joins AAMA as Codes Manager
Chuck Anderson has been named the codes and industry affairs manager for the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). He will serve as a technical liaison between AAMA and affiliated industry organizations, including standards-setting associations, building products coalitions and government agencies, as well as state, local and international code groups.
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Paul N. Gardner Introduces New Mixing Blades
The new QuickBlades mixing blades from Paul N. Gardner Co. are designed to speed mixing and dispersion. The HSX series turbo blade has serrated teeth that are designed to help with heavier grinds. The HSXP series includes alternating fins in the center of the impeller to help pump the material through the blade, and the PMP series impellers are designed primarily for blending, mixing and general agitation.
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US Chemical Offers Hazardous Material Storage Solutions
 US Chemical Storage manufactures custom hazardous material storage buildings for containment and handling of paints, solvents and other chemical products. On-site engineering and design reportedly allows for customized buildings that provide a clean, safe environment for a range of uses.
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CDCLarue Debuts New Dust Containment Equipment
The PB1500X Extreme is CDCLarue Industries’ newest addition to its line of Pulse-Bac® vacuum and dust containment equipment. At 63 in. tall, 28 in. wide and weighing 220 lb, the system is a maneuverable and lightweight machine designed to fit through any standard door or elevator.
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Grieve Publishes New Oven Catalog
 The Grieve Corp. has published a 100-page, full-color catalog of ovens and furnaces featuring new equipment, new market applications and an increased factory-trained sales representative network. More than 400 standard ovens are featured.
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SSCT to Hold Technical Conference in April
The Southern Society for Coatings Technology (SSCT) will hold its 2008 Annual Technical Conference at the Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort in San Destin, FL, April 20-23, 2008.
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Electrocoat 2008 Program Offers New Options
The Electrocoat Conference Steering Committee has made a program change for Electrocoat 2008, to be held May 14-16, 2008, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Each morning will open with a keynote speaker during a general session, but then attendees will choose from two educational options for the remainder of the morning.
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New Coatings Show Scheduled for June
The American Coatings Show (ACS) and Conference will be held June 2008 in Charlotte, N.C. The new show is being hosted by the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN).
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