http://www.pra-world.com/ PRA provides up-to-date information, consultancy, technical services and research for the worldwide coatings industry. daily 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.pra-world.com/images/pra-rss-logo.png http://www.pra-world.com/ http://www.pra-world.com/downloads/pdf/International-PC-20081107.pdf Intertherm 898® CSA is the new product from International® Paint which offers protection from -165°C to +565°C and is designed for coating externals of pipework in new construction. The new product reduces complexity in coating application and improves fabrication throughput. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-11-05 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.corporate.basf.com/en/presse/mitteilungen/pm.htm?pmid=3286&id=L9YPyD7Hubcp2wR BASF has ended the third quarter with solid results in a significantly more difficult economic environment. All operating divisions increased their prices, and volumes rose in almost all segments. Overall, sales rose by 13 percent to €15.8 billion. Adjusted for currency effects, sales grew by 18 percent. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-30 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.industrial-nanotech.com/INTK_press_release_09292008.htm Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced that the company continues to maintain its consistent record of triple digit revenue growth despite the current economic conditions. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-29 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.corporate.basf.com/en/presse/mitteilungen/pm.htm?pmid=3269&n=10&id=L9YPyD7Hubcp2wR BASF Coatings is the first paint manufacturer to introduce waterborne basecoats in Romania. BASF Coatings’ waterborne basecoat technology is used to coat carmaker Dacia’s Logan and new Sandero models, which are produced at the Dacia plant in Pitesti, around 150 kilometers from Bucharest. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-28 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.corporate.basf.com/en/presse/mitteilungen/pm.htm?pmid=3283&id=L9YPyD7Hubcp2wR At the Paris International Motor Show, Mazda unveiled its concept of a new environmentally friendly compact car that is intended to appeal to young European city drivers. In meeting the huge challenge of translating the “pure water” theme into a visually prominent design, the Mazda Motor Europe team received support from BASF Coatings for colors and materials. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-28 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://investors.masco.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=343326 Masco Corporation has reported that net sales from continuing operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 declined 16 percent to $2.5 billion compared with $3.0 billion for the third quarter of 2007. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-28 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.sunchemical.com/press_2008_10_27-2.aspx Addressing heatset printers’ needs for ink to print consistently across a growing range of improved paper stocks and grades, Sun Chemical introduced PrintSmart publication inks. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-27 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.sunchemical.com/press_2008_10_27-1.aspx Sheetfed packaging, commercial and POP printers can now provide their customers with a new coating texture as a cost-effective product offering with Rycoline’s Diamond Coat SOFT TOUCH coating, a new special effect coating that imparts a unique rubbery, leather-like feel with a matte appearance to printed and unprinted materials. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-27 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://vocuspr.vocus.com/VocusPR30/Newsroom/ViewAttachment.aspx?SiteName=DupontNew&Entity=PRAsset&AttachmentType=F&EntityID=111123&AttachmentID=b94ef7fc-c4e0-4329-853c-dee7fe7ffac3 DuPont says third quarter results were solid and sales in emerging markets grew by 25 percent. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-27 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.dsm.com/en_US/html/media/press_releases/60_08_DSM_Q3.htm DSM’s managing board chairman says: "DSM has reported a strong third quarter result and the company remains on track to achieve a record operating profit in 2008." local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-27 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.nerolac.com/index.jsp?page=newsroom/room&n=list Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited, one of the leading paint manufacturers in the country has posted a net profit at Rs. 27.07 Cr for the second financial quarter ended September 30, 2008 as against Rs. 33.12 Cr in the corresponding quarter last year. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-24 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.eastman.com/Company/News_Center/News_Archive/2008/English/Corporate_News/Financial_News/081023.htm Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced earnings from continuing operations of $1.33 per diluted share for third quarter 2008 versus $0.30 per diluted share for third quarter 2007. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-23 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.sunchemical.com/press_2008_10_21.aspx Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, formerly known as Dainippon Ink & Chemicals, have formed a joint venture with Lianyungang Haidi Chemicals, Co. Ltd., a leading high performance pigment manufacturer in China. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-21 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.celanese.com/q308earningsrelease_final_oct_21_2008-4.pdf Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a leading global chemical company, today reported net sales of $1,823 million, a 16 percent increase from the prior year’s results, primarily driven by higher pricing, increased volumes in Acetyl Intermediates, and positive currency impacts. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-21 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.corporate.basf.com/en/presse/mitteilungen/pm.htm?pmid=3269&id=4j6snD2epbcp0Gu BASF Coatings is the first paint manufacturer to introduce waterborne basecoats in Romania. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-16 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.valmont.com/asp/investor_relations/ir3.asp Valmont Industries, a leading global manufacturer of engineered support structures for infrastructure, mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, and a provider of coating services, reported third quarter sales of $494.8 million compared with $372.0 million for the same period of 2007. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-15 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.akzonobel.com/news/pressreleases/2008/akzonobel_wins_approval_for_mcdonalds_redesign.aspx AkzoNobel has developed a coatings menu for McDonald’s which involves supplying a range of paint products for the re-imaging of hundreds of its Purely Simple style restaurants. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-15 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.prnewswire.com/?TC=GoogleAdwords&gclid=CPv66uKV0I8CFQEkQgodBFzX_w Silver has once again dominated as the world's most popular car color but other shades are gaining ground, especially in North America, according to annual automotive color popularity data released by PPG Industries. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-15 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www2.dupont.com/Media_Center/en_US/daily_news/october/article20081014.html Fourteen million pounds of air emissions have been eliminated annually since tens of thousands of auto collision repair shops in more than 30 countries began using DuPont water-based paints rather than traditional solvent-based coatings, according to DuPont environmental data. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-14 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://ir.rpminc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=75922&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1207305&highlight= RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today reported record sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended August 31, 2008. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-13 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.corporate.basf.com/en/presse/mitteilungen/pm.htm?pmid=3265&id=4DHUrD1dKbcp.to A new BASF plant for the manufacture of automotive spring aids made of Cellasto® for approximately five million vehicles per year is to be built in Shanghai by early 2010. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-13 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://ir.huntsman.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=186725&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1208935&highlight= Huntsman Corporation announced that it has achieved another major victory in its ongoing legal effort to consummate the pending merger with Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-13 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.cytec.com/News/10092008.htm Cytec Industries Inc. announced it is reducing its outlook for full year 2008 diluted earnings per share after adjusting for special items to a range of $3.75 to $3.85 per share, down from the prior guidance of $4.15 to $4.35 per share. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-09 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.altana.com/news.php?id=1006 After having received the approval by the German antitrust authorities, ALTANA AG now completes the acquisition of the effect pigments business of the American company United States Bronze Powders Inc. (USBP) with immediate effect. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-02 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://ir.rpminc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=75922&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1204895&highlight= RPM International Inc. has reported that it has changed its outlook for its fiscal 2009 earnings to $1.75 to $1.85 per share, down from prior guidance of approximately $1.85 per share. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-02 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/Newsroom/News/20081001.htm PPG Industries has completed the divestiture of its automotive glass and services business to a new company formed by funds managed by Kohlberg & Company, LLC, Mount Kisco, N.Y. The new company is named Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-01 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.inver.it/company/news47.html INVER is acquiring Becker Powder Coatings' four European production plants located in France, UK, Poland and Italy. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-01 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.flintgrp.com/group_com/news_and_information/press_releases/0480_russell_web.php?navanchor= Flint Group announces the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of the specialist anti-set-off manufacturer Russell-Webb Ltd. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-10-01 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/Newsroom/News/20080929.htm PPG Industries has acquired the automotive refinish coatings business of the Bonny Coating-Made Co., Ltd. (Bonny), in Guangzhou, China. The business will operate as an indirect subsidiary of PPG. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-29 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.jotun.com/ Jotun Group's positive development continues. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-29 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://ir.huntsman.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=186725&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1203499&highlight= Huntsman Corporation announced the decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery to enter judgment in favor of Huntsman Corporation denying all declarations sought by Apollo Management, L.P. and Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. in their suit requesting that the Chancery Court excuse Hexion from its obligation to consummate the pending transaction. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-29 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080929006367&newsLang=en Rohm and Haas Company, the world’s leading supplier of binder and additives used to make paints and coatings, announced the opening of its new Southeast Asia Technical Laboratory in Singapore. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-29 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/Newsroom/News/20080929.htm PPG Industries has acquired the automotive refinish coatings business of the Bonny Coating-Made Co., Ltd. (Bonny), in Guangzhou, China. The business will operate as an indirect subsidiary of PPG. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-29 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/Newsroom/News/20080925.htm PPG Industries announced it has reached an agreement with BASF Corp. to acquire that company’s North American coil and extrusion coatings (COEX) business. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-25 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/Newsroom/News/20080924D.htm PPG Industries announced that its third quarter 2008 financial results will be affected negatively by several non-recurring items, including impacts from weather-related events, and by further deterioration in the automotive original equipment manufacture (OEM) market. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-24 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/Newsroom/News/20080924DD.htm PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings business today announced that it would restructure its manufacturing presence in Europe and reorganize its support functions. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-24 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.jotun.com/ Jotun is proud to be the paint supplier for "Island Constructor", which won Offshore Support Journal's (OSJ) prestigious award "Ship of the Year 2008". local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-23 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.businesswire.com/news/3m/20080923006202/en 3M announced that it recently acquired the business of Dedication to Detail, a Philadelphia-based manufacturer of paint finishing systems including buffing and polishing pads. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-23 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://onlinepressroom.net/DuPont/NewsReleases/ DuPont is well-positioned for accelerated growth, particularly in emerging markets, executive vice president Ellen Kullman told investors. “We’re positioning our market-driven science company to grow at a faster pace, or about 6 to 7 percent organic sales growth to 2010 and beyond,” Kullman said. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-17 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://newswire.rohmhaas.com/portal/site/rohmhaas/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&ndmConfigId=1009992&newsId=20080917006208&newsLang=en Rohm and Haas’ color style for 2009 draws inspiration from both nature and nurture. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-17 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.jotun.com/ Jotun has successfully achieved an impressive milestone by introducing more than 100 exclusive outlets spread across the country. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-16 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/Newsroom/News/20080916.htm A 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta sporting a lustrous PPG Industries finish took three awards – “Best of Show,” “Best of Class” and “Most Elegant” – at the 58th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, Calif., last month. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-16 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.ciba.com/index/med-index.htm?reference=news_30897_1221549892277&checkSum=8AEA9E41E87F4AB1608642FC27430800 Ciba is launching a versatile new “color-travel” effect pigment at 100% Design, held at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London from September 18-21, 2008. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-16 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.corporate.basf.com/en/presse/mitteilungen/pm.htm?pmid=3229&id=IoBycCvL*bcp-Sk BASF, a leading specialty chemical company, announced it will make a public takeover offer to Ciba’s shareholders. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-16 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/Newsroom/News/20080915.htm PPG Industries’ automotive refinish business has been named by Volvo Car Corp. as one of the preferred suppliers both for the automotive manufacturer’s worldwide network of dealerships and for independent collision centers around the globe. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-15 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.ciba.com/index/med-index.htm?reference=news_30864_1221473379708&checkSum=0923FAEED28AEB068B20F984238D5AD3 Ciba Inc. has entered into an agreement with Lamberti Group to purchase the Italy-based specialty chemical maker’s photoinitiator business. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-15 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/Newsroom/News/20080912.htm PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has introduced Duranar powder coatings for architectural aluminum. The coatings are an extension of the existing line of Duranar liquid coatings and are engineered for monumental architectural applications such as building panels, curtain walls and storefronts. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-12 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.press.bayer.com/baynews/baynews.nsf/id/344D572A025A099EC12574C20024BA1E?Open&ccm=001 Bayer MaterialScience has opened a state-of-the-art production plant at the integrated production site in Shanghai to manufacture polyurethane dispersions (PUD). local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-12 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.eastman.com/Company/News_Center/News_Archive/2008/English/Corporate_News/080911.htm In order to improve its service to a growing customer base in the Russian Federation and other CIS countries, Eastman Chemical announced the opening of a representative offices in Moscow. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-11 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://www.akzonobel.com/news/pressreleases/2008/double_acquisition_strengthens_akzonobel_performance_coatings_portfolio.aspx AkzoNobel has acquired durable paint and bright films manufacturer Soliant LLC and the global resilient floor coatings business of Lord Corporation, both of which are based in the United States. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-11 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://news.dow.com/dow_news/corporate/2008/20080910a.htm The Dow Chemical Company announced today that it is exploring divestiture options for its Clear Lake Operations acrylic acid and esters, and UCAR Emulsion Systems specialty latex business in North America. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-10 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre http://onlinepressroom.net/DuPont/NewsReleases/ DuPont today announced the expansion of its DuPont™ Biomax® packaging offerings to include renewably sourced Biomax® Thermal 300 heat-stabilizing modifier that allows polylactic acid (PLA) thermoformed packaging to withstand elevated temperatures during transport, storage and use. Its introduction extends the use of PLA -- a bio-based alternative to petrochemical-derived products -- to applications beyond chilled foods and beverages. local.pra-world.com Phil Edney PRA Coatings Technology Centre 2008-09-09 text/html en-gb Copyright 2005, PRA Coatings Technology Centre