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HydroGraph and Western International Sign Agreements for Planned Texas Graphene Manufacturing Facility
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. announced that its U.S. subsidiary, HydroGraph USA Inc., has executed definitive agreements with Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. to secure a long-term supply of acetylene gas and lease land for HydroGraph’s first large-scale U.S. graphene production facility, to be located in Bellville, Texas.
Elinor Coatings Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D (2016) Certification
Elinor Coatings has received ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D (2016) certification. The certifications, issued by Performance Review Institute (PRI), confirm that Elinor Coatings’ quality management system meets the requirements of general industry under ISO 9001:2015 and the specialized needs of aviation, space and defense organizations under AS9100D (20216).
OXERRA Group Expands CICP Manufacturing Platform
OXERRA Group has announced plans to expand its Complex Inorganic Colour Pigments (CICP) platform in China. The investment adds 4,000 metric tonnes of manufacturing capacity and supports OXERRA's long-term CICP roadmap.
Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal
Univar Solutions, a chemical and ingredient distributor, has acquired H.M. Royal, a specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives. According to Univar, the addition of H.M. Royal is expected to expand Univar’s Performance Materials business within its Ingredients + Specialties division.
Tioxide Launches Second Recruitment Phase as Greatham Restart Plans Progress
Tioxide, a UK-based manufacturer of titanium dioxidepigments, has launched the second phase of its recruitment program for positions at its Greatham facility, located in Hartlepool, as the company plans to bring the facility to full production capacity.
ACA-supported 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law
On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a landmark bipartisan housing package that ACA championed — became law. ACA had actively supported and advocated for legislation that will expand and preserve the country's housing supply, improve housing affordability, and drive job growth.
Compliance Date for National Aerosol Rule Moved to January 2027
On July 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register interim final action to revise the compliance date in the recent amendments to the national aerosol coatings rule. In response to industry concerns, EPA is delaying the compliance date from July 17, 2025, to Jan. 17, 2027.
PHMSA Issues Notices of Proposed Rulemaking Aimed at Reducing Regulatory Burdens
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued several notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register aimed at reducing existing regulatory burdens that impact our industry. Notably, one of the NPRMs responds to a petition ACA filed in 2017.
California’s DTSC Proposes to Add Microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List of Safer Consumer Products Program
California’s Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC) is proposing a definition of microplastics, and the addition of microplastics to the candidate chemicals list under California’s Safer Consumer Products Program. The agency is accepting comments on the proposal through Aug. 4, 2025.
SCAQMD Public Hearing for Proposed Amendments to Solvent Cleaning Operations Rule Set for June 6
California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on May 6 issued a notice of public hearing for Proposed Amended Rule 1171 (Solvent Cleaning Operations). The district has also published the draft rule language and draft staff report on its website.
HydroGraph and Western International Sign Agreements for Planned Texas Graphene Manufacturing Facility
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. announced that its U.S. subsidiary, HydroGraph USA Inc., has executed definitive agreements with Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. to secure a long-term supply of acetylene gas and lease land for HydroGraph’s first large-scale U.S. graphene production facility, to be located in Bellville, Texas.
Elinor Coatings Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D (2016) Certification
Elinor Coatings has received ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D (2016) certification. The certifications, issued by Performance Review Institute (PRI), confirm that Elinor Coatings’ quality management system meets the requirements of general industry under ISO 9001:2015 and the specialized needs of aviation, space and defense organizations under AS9100D (20216).
OXERRA Group Expands CICP Manufacturing Platform
OXERRA Group has announced plans to expand its Complex Inorganic Colour Pigments (CICP) platform in China. The investment adds 4,000 metric tonnes of manufacturing capacity and supports OXERRA's long-term CICP roadmap.
Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal
Univar Solutions, a chemical and ingredient distributor, has acquired H.M. Royal, a specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives. According to Univar, the addition of H.M. Royal is expected to expand Univar’s Performance Materials business within its Ingredients + Specialties division.
Tioxide Launches Second Recruitment Phase as Greatham Restart Plans Progress
Tioxide, a UK-based manufacturer of titanium dioxidepigments, has launched the second phase of its recruitment program for positions at its Greatham facility, located in Hartlepool, as the company plans to bring the facility to full production capacity.
ACA Announces Call for Papers: 2027 CoatingsTech Conference
ACA is seeking submission of abstracts for its 2027 CoatingsTech Conference, which will be held March 15-18 at the Loews Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. Abstracts will be accepted through Sept. 24, 2026.
ACA Honors Dave Penichter with Distinguished Service Award
ACA presented Dave Penichter — who retired as director of business development for Specialties at Univar Solutions last year — with its Distinguished Service Award. Moore received this recognition during ACA’s Industry Awards Dinner, held prior to the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis.
ACA Honors Meika Vogel with Industry Achievement Award
ACA presented Meika Vogel, Vice President & General Counsel at Diamond Vogel, with its Industry Achievement Award. Vogel received this honor during ACA’s Industry Awards Dinner, held prior to the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis.
ACA Honors John Vanderpool with Industry Achievement Award
ACA presented John Vanderpool, Senior Vice President of True Value Manufacturing and General Paint Manufacturing, with its Industry Achievement Award.
ACA Honors Brian Okerberg with Industry Achievement Award
ACA presented Brian Okerberg, Senior Research Associate at PPG, with its Industry Achievement Award. Okerberg received this honor during ACA’s Industry Awards Dinner, held prior to the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis.
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Listening, Learning, and Leading: Mike Johnson on Advocacy, Innovation, and the Future of ACA
After joining the ACA as president and CEO in 2024, Mike Johnson has spent the past 18 months listening, learning, and building relationships throughout the coatings community. Through visits to […]
Innovation Hotspots in Powder Coatings
By Eric Casebolt, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Although technology trends in areas such as powder coatings don’t shift dramatically from year to year—low-temperature cure and sustainability would top that list […]
Accelerated Alkyd Emulsification Through AI-Driven Experimentation
By Ioanna Tzortzi, Albin Jansfelt, and Marie Westerblad, Perstorp AB; Nils Honhon, Université Libre de Bruxelles; and Eirini Palaiologlou, National Technical University of Athens Introduction Waterborne alkyd binders remain an […]
Is Bigger Always Better?
By Ingrid K. Meier and Bernhard Resch, Evonik Corporation Introduction Precipitated silicas have long been manufactured by feeding aqueous sodium silicate (water glass) and sulfuric acid into a batch reactor […]
Global Megatrends Shaping the Paints and Coatings Industry
By Crystal Morrison, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Understanding the forces shaping the paints and coatings industry requires looking beyond short-term market fluctuations to the larger societal and technological trends that […]
Advancing Sustainable Coatings
VOC Emissions and Performance of a Novel Bio-Based Acrylic Polymer for Interior Paint Applications By Michelle Gallagher, Tyler Weiss, Paul Doll, Dan Fonseca, and Erica Frankel, Dow The drive towards sustainability and a more circular […]
Label-Free Polycaprolactone Triols Label-Free Polycaprolactone Triols for Enhanced Performance and Safety
By Sarah Findlater and Shaun Birss, Ingevity Introduction Polycaprolactone polyols have emerged as a pivotal component in the arsenal of coating formulators, offering a multitude of enhancements to coating systems. […]
Impact of Cooling Mode on Ice-Substrate Adhesion
By Matthew Wu, Fan-Wei Wang, Dev Gurera, Tyler Olson, and Anish Tuteja, University of Michigan Introduction Ice accretion and its strong adhesion to a variety of surfaces impact a wide range of applications, from essential […]
HydroGraph and Western International Sign Agreements for Planned Texas Graphene Manufacturing Facility
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. announced that its U.S. subsidiary, HydroGraph USA Inc., has executed definitive agreements with Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. to secure a long-term supply of acetylene […]
Elinor Coatings Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D (2016) Certification
Elinor Coatings has received ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D (2016) certification. The certifications, issued by Performance Review Institute (PRI), confirm that Elinor Coatings’ quality management system meets the requirements of general […]
OXERRA Group Expands CICP Manufacturing Platform
OXERRA Group has announced plans to expand its Complex Inorganic Colour Pigments (CICP) platform in China. The investment adds 4,000 metric tonnes of manufacturing capacity and supports OXERRA’s long-term CICP […]
Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal
Univar Solutions, a chemical and ingredient distributor, has acquired H.M. Royal, a specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives. According to Univar, the addition of H.M. Royal is expected […]
Tioxide Launches Second Recruitment Phase as Greatham Restart Plans Progress
Tioxide, a UK-based manufacturer of titanium dioxidepigments, has launched the second phase of its recruitment program for positions at its Greatham facility, located in Hartlepool, as the company plans to […]
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