Copper Coatings Hold Promise for Antimicrobial Surfaces
The Copper Development Association has been awarded congressionally appropriated funds to continue clinical trails determining the antimicrobial effectiveness of copper, brass and bronze. One of the studies funded by these appropriations is focused on the ability of copper alloy surfaces to kill deadly pathogens and impede cross-contamination. The monies will be used to complete the pilot conversion of touch surfaces in healthcare facilities in New York City and Charleston, SC, where extensive clinical trials have begun.
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Bodycote Opens New Testing Center Near Detroit
 Bodycote Testing Group has established a new Bodycote Center of Excellence in Warren, MI. The 83,000-sq. ft. facility combines activities from the Sarnia, Ontario facility and Michigan facilities in Dearborn, Hillsdale, and Wixom into one location in Warren.
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BASF Expands Waterborne Basecoat Production
BASF Coatings has broken ground on a €21 million expansion of production and lab capacities for waterborne basecoats at its Würzburg, Germany, site. Basecoat development will be concentrated in a newly built lab building, and additional application facilities are being set up to cover lab and production needs.
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Final OSHA Rule Requires Employer-Paid PPE
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a final rule in November on employer-paid personal protective equipment (PPE). Under the rule, all PPE, with a few exceptions, are to be provided at no cost to the employee. OSHA anticipates that this rule will have substantial safety benefits that will result in more than 21,000 fewer occupational injuries per year.
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Col-Met Supports Wounded Warrior Project
 On December 10, 2007, Col-Met Spray Booths hosted a special event at its facility in Rockwall, TX, during which it presented the Wounded Warrior Project with a $10,000 check — the result of fundraising activities that took place around NACE. Juan Arredondo, Sergeant U.S. Army (retired), was there on behalf
of the Wounded Warrior Project to accept the donation check.
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PPG Offers Seacoast Corrosion Warranty for DURANAR Coatings
PPG Industries Coil and Extrusion Coatings has introduced a seacoast corrosion warranty for factory-applied spray coatings purchased through PPG CAP Certified Applicator Program members. The warranty covers Duranar, Duranar Sunstorm, Duranar XL and Duranar XLBC coatings applied in normal and industrial environments.
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Akzo Nobel Restructures to Accommodate ICI Acquisition
Akzo Nobel recently finalized plans for the new structure of the company ahead of its acquisition of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), which was completed today (January 2, 2008). All the relevant management appointments have also been concluded as preparations for the next phase in the ongoing strategic transformation continue to gather pace.
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PPG Industries and Kansai Paint Expand Alliance
PPG Industries and Kansai Paint have expanded their alliance, known as PPG Kansai Automotive Finishes (PKAF), to include the sale of automotive coatings to Japanese-owned or operated original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Hungary. The business was transferred from a previous venture between Akzo Nobel and Kansai Paint.
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SEI Chemical has appointed Dr. Maurice A.S. Stephenson as chief chemist, a new position that has facilities in Los Angeles and sales around the globe. Dr. Stephenson previously was a leading polymer chemist at DuPont, where he synthesized new monomers and polymers for coating applications.
SafeTap® Plus from ITW Rocol is a water-based tapping fluid with a custom blend of synthetic additives that provides the cooling properties of a water-based coolant with the viscosity of a straight oil. The product is designed to prolong tool life and create better threads in tapped holes, while also creating a safer and cleaner work environment for employees. 
The Magic Eye Part Sensing System from Mitsuba Systems automatically turns spray guns on and off as needed to optimize spraying efficiency. Optional in/out positioners independently move guns to maintain the correct horizontal gun distances for consistent overall finishes.