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Linetec Adds New Truck Route for Missouri and Iowa
Starting in 2007, Linetec will add a new truck route to better service its architectural and commercial customers in Missouri and Iowa. As one of the nation's largest paint and anodize finishers, the company offers 35 weekly truck runs throughout the U.S. "The new truck run provides convenient, weekly pick-up and delivery services. This often saves our customers both time and money," says Director of Sales Jon Close…MORE
Liquid Siding of America Opens Dealership in South Jersey Liquid Siding of America, Inc. has opened a dealership in Mount Holly, NJ. The dealership’s mission statement is "to promote Liquid Siding® to our clients with factual representation and pride in our product, conduct our business with honesty, perform our work with detailed adherence to product specifications and rigorously honor our commitments to our customers."…
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American PVD Coatings Launches New Website American PVD Coatings LLC (APVD) has launched a new website that provides information on the process of physical vapor deposition (PVD) on automotive wheels and aftermarket components. The PVD process provides a chrome-like appearance without the negative environmental impact of traditional chrome plating. According to the company, the website will be updated monthly with new information, additional photographs and links…
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Cytec to Raise Prices on Aminoplast Resins Cytec Industries Inc. is increasing globally the prices of its entire range of aminoplast resins. In the Americas, prices will increase between 0.06 and 0.10 US$/lb, depending on the grade. In the Asia Pacific, prices will increase 0.20 US$/kg, while in Europe, the Middle East and Africa prices will increase 0.15 €/kg…
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Dianal America to Increase Prices on All Resin Grades Dianal America, Inc. will increase prices on all resin grades by 9 to 13 cents, effective January 15, 2007. The company said that the increases are in response to continuing increases in costs…MORE
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Rees Appointed GM of Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes
Akzo Nobel has appointed Jim Rees to succeed Rinus Rooseboom as general manager of its Car Refinishes business unit, effective January 1, 2007. Jim Rees currently serves as general manager of the sub-business unit (SBU) Car Refinishes Americas. AB Ghosh, currently SBU manager Marine and Protective Coatings Americas, assumes the position of general manager Americas. Rinus Rooseboom has been appointed general manager of Akzo Nobel’s newly formed Decorative Coatings global business unit…MORE
Philip Mason and Roger Kahler Join Deerfield Urethane
Philip Mason has joined Deerfield Urethane Inc. (a subsidiary of Bayer MaterialScience) as product/process development engineer. He will be responsible for optimizing core products and processes while leading the innovation of new value-added grades of polyurethane and elastomeric film and sheet. Roger Kahler has joined the company as a staff sales and new business development manager. He will be responsible for managing existing Deerfield Urethane business and developing new business opportunities in the eastern U.S. and Canada…MORE
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Sensory Analytics Awarded Patent Sensory Analytics was recently awarded its second patent, U.S. Patent No. 7,128,985, which covers the noncontact measurement of coatings using proprietary sensory technologies and extends the company’s current intellectual property portfolio related to anodized coatings and additional coating layers. The company has launched a series of measurement tools based on these patents, including
SpecMetrix™ portable measurement instruments…MORE
Microplane Develops Enviro-Friendly Sanding Discs New metal sanding discs from Microplane are designed to last seven times longer than traditional sandpaper. They also minimize the need for paper used in the manufacturing of traditional sandpaper, reduce manufacturing emissions, and are recyclable. Created from hardened stainless steel with a U.S.-patented blade technology, the discs are available in coarse, medium, and fine versions…
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Mark your calendar for these upcoming industry events:
JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 2 2007 NASF Southeast Regional Conference Ramada Plaza Gateway, Kissimmee,FL 828.245.9836
FEBRUARY 11-14 PACE 2007 (Paint and Coatings Expo) Dallas Convention Center, Dallas,TX 302.998.6560, www.pace2007.com
FEBRUARY 21-23 Smart Coatings 2007 Grosvenor Resort, Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 800.624.4109, e-mail sandy.tanner@emich.edu, www.emich.edu
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INDUSTRY EVENTS.
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