PNC Finances Management Buyout of RIE Coatings
PNC Mezzanine Capital supports RIE Coatings management buyout.
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Registration Open for CCAI Online Finishing Courses
CCAI’s Liquid Coating online course is scheduled to begin February 21, 2022; its Powder Coating online course begins March 21, 2022.
Cortec Launches Quick-Dry Coating for Spray, Dip Lines
Cortec’s EcoShield 386 FD force-dries in 5-10 minutes at 150°F and has good hot hardness, which keeps the hot coated parts from sticking together before they can cool down.
Jeep Extends Limited-Run Paint Color
Recent Jeep Wrangler sales illustrate the importance of paint to vehicle sales.
#automotive
Porsche Expands Paint Palette
Because some people want their very own color — and are willing to pay for it.
PPG Appoints New Chief Growth Officer
In this newly created role, Irene Tasi will be responsible for corporate strategy, long-range planning, marketing, brand and sales excellence, digital, market-driven innovation and new growth initiatives.
#economics
HMG Paints Enhances Topcoat for Commercial Vehicles
Acrythane 4G is a high solids acrylic polyurethane coating developed to meet the requirements of the commercial vehicle market. HMG Paints says that with its balance of early hardness, fast cure and long pot life, Acrythane 4G is ideal for OEMs, repairers and builders.
#automotive
Dürr Showcases Modular Process Configuration at Virtual Open House
Modular process innovations aim to add flexibility to the entire process chain.
#Industry40
OCSiAl Uses Graphene Nanotubes In Conductive Heating Paint
Graphene nanotubes can be used in almost all types of coatings due to their high electrical conductivity, strength and low working concentration.
NeoGraf Solutions Targets Graphene Market With New Additives
NeoGraf’s Graf-X line of graphene nanoplatelets and precursors is said to deliver enhanced mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, thermal properties and reliability in a range of coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers applications.