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Covestro Collaborating with DB Cargo BTT
Covestro announced that it is collaborating with logistics company DB Cargo BTT for a more efficient and sustainable transport of chemicals, including methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI), a chemical raw material used in a variety of polyurethane materials, to and within Poland.
Nouryon Opens New Office in Saudi Arabia
Nouryon announced the opening of its new office, located in the Al Abdulkarim Tower in Al Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. According to the company, this move marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to expanding its operations and better serving its customers in the Middle East.
Brenntag Specialties Signs Distribution Agreement with Raveshia Group
Brenntag announced a strategic distribution agreement for synthetic iron oxides in North America with Raveshia Group, a technical manufacturer of inorganic and organic pigments, enabling the further penetration of the pigments market and reach in the inks and coatings industry.
Axalta Coating Systems and Dϋrr Systems AG Enter Partnership
Axalta Coating Systems and Dürr Systems AG, a mechanical and plant engineering firm, have entered into a partnership to provide a digital paint solution, combining Axalta’s NextJet Technology with Dürr’s robotics integration.
Gemini Industries Acquires Diamond Vogel’s Industrial Wood Business Unit
Gemini Industries, Inc., an employee-owned manufacturer of wood coating solutions, announced the acquisition of Diamond Vogel’s Industrial Wood business unit.
EPA Publishes Preliminary List of Companies Subject to TSCA Risk Evaluation Fees
U.S. EPA has published preliminary lists identifying manufacturers (including importers) that may be subject to TSCA fee obligations associated with each EPA-initiated risk evaluation of the five High-Priority Substances Acetaldehyde (CASRN 75-07-0); Acrylonitrile (CASRN 107-13-1); Benzenamine (CASRN 62-53-3); Vinyl chloride (CASRN 75-01-4); and 4,4′-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (CASRN 101-14-4). Regardless of whether a company is listed, any company that has manufactured or imported a listed chemical in the prior five years must report to EPA via the CDX (Central Data Exchange). EPA is accepting comments through March 3, 2025.
EPA Publishes Amendments to National Aerosol Coatings Rule in Response to ACA Petition
This action ensures a consistent regulatory framework and aligns with the California Air Resources Board’s aerosol coatings rule, which will help aerosol coatings manufacturers with streamlined compliance.
SCAQMD to Host Workshop on Proposed Amended Rule 1151 (Auto-Refinish) Aug. 30
California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is accepting written comments on the proposal through Sept. 13, 2024. The district intends to present the Proposed Amended Rule 1151 to the Governing Board at a public hearing on Nov. 1 (subject to change).
ACA Comments on OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard
ACA’s comments to focused only on WEREs— Workplace Emergency Response Employers. OSHA has scheduled an informal hearing on its proposal for Nov. 12, 2024, to hear comments and testimony from the public.
OSHA Final Rule Updating the Hazard Communication Standard Takes Effect July 19
According to the OSHA, its updated Hazard Communication Standard, which takes effect on July 19, will better protect workers by improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets and allow workers and first responders to react more quickly in an emergency.
Covestro Collaborating with DB Cargo BTT
Covestro announced that it is collaborating with logistics company DB Cargo BTT for a more efficient and sustainable transport of chemicals, including methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI), a chemical raw material used in a variety of polyurethane materials, to and within Poland.
Nouryon Opens New Office in Saudi Arabia
Nouryon announced the opening of its new office, located in the Al Abdulkarim Tower in Al Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. According to the company, this move marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to expanding its operations and better serving its customers in the Middle East.
Brenntag Specialties Signs Distribution Agreement with Raveshia Group
Brenntag announced a strategic distribution agreement for synthetic iron oxides in North America with Raveshia Group, a technical manufacturer of inorganic and organic pigments, enabling the further penetration of the pigments market and reach in the inks and coatings industry.
Axalta Coating Systems and Dϋrr Systems AG Enter Partnership
Axalta Coating Systems and Dürr Systems AG, a mechanical and plant engineering firm, have entered into a partnership to provide a digital paint solution, combining Axalta’s NextJet Technology with Dürr’s robotics integration.
Gemini Industries Acquires Diamond Vogel’s Industrial Wood Business Unit
Gemini Industries, Inc., an employee-owned manufacturer of wood coating solutions, announced the acquisition of Diamond Vogel’s Industrial Wood business unit.
ACA’s New Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry Now Available
The new Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2024–2029) offers quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with 5-year projections for sector and segment performance. It is a robust resource for insight into the $202 billion global coatings industry.
Andrea Wagner Watts to Deliver Keynote Address at ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference
Andrea Wagner Watts, building science education manager at GAF, will deliver the keynote address at ACA’s 2025 CoatingsTech Conference. The conference — ACA’s leading technical event — will be held April 28-30, at the Omni William Penn, in Pittsburgh, Pa, and embrace the theme, “Coatings and Technologies for a Resilient Future.”
New California Law will Expand Products Collected by PaintCare
A new California law will expand the range of products managed by the PaintCare program in the state from architectural coatings to a broader array of paint product types. Gov. Gavin Newsome signed SB 1143 into law on Sept. 29.
ACA Announces Appointment of Mike Johnson as Incoming President and CEO
ACA has announced the appointment of Mike Johnson as president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association (NSSGA), will succeed Andy Doyle, who was first appointed as the association’s CEO in March 1988 and whose ACA career spans 45 years.
ACA Seeks Nominations for 2025 Mattiello Lecture Award
ACA is seeking nominations for the 2025 Joseph J. Mattiello Lecture Award, to be given at its CoatingsTech Conference scheduled for April 28-30, 2025. Nominations should be received by Dec. 2, 2024.
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New Products for February
Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all ...
Names in News February
Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received promotions or appointments. To submit your company's personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” ...
New Products for January
Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of notable product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all submissions are ...
Names in News January
Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received appointments or promotions. To submit your company’s personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” ...
Balancing Rain Resistance and Open Time with Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy and Conventional Application Tests
Sufficient open time is essential for achieving painting efficiency and delivering aesthetically pleasing results in architectural coatings. The open time can vary widely for an exterior coating because the wet ...
Events

2025 CoatingsTech Conference
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
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Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm
ACA Member Webinar: California State Affairs Network Update
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Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm
ACA Member Webinar: Domestic and International HazMat Transportation Regulatory Update
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Sun, Feb 23, 2025
52nd Annual Waterborne Symposium
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Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm
ACA Member Webinar: Understanding Product Category Rules, Life-cycle Assessments, and Environmental Product Declarations