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ACA supports federal legislation (H.R. 3256) that would extend the authorization for the Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS) program through 2025. With member companies who own and operate paint, coating, and chemical manufacturing facilities, ACA strongly supports the safe handling and safe use of chemicals, and urged swift Congressional passage of the legislation. READ MORE.
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In its most current Issue Backgrounder delivered to members of Congress, ACA urged approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to preserve the myriad trade benefits for the paint and coatings industry. READ MORE.
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U.S. EPA Issues Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Policy
EPA's temporary policy notice regarding enforcement of environmental legal obligations during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic does NOT relieve any entity from the responsibility to prevent, respond to, or report accidental releases of hazardous substances, hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste, or other pollutants.
Biesterfeld and SONGWON Strengthen Cooperation in Europe
Biesterfeld will be responsible for the European distribution of approximately 20 new products consisting of bisphenol-based monomers and high-performance monomers.
Manufacturing Production and Productivity Have Plateaued in Recent Years
The likely ratification of USMCA, however, could provide some added impetus to U.S. manufacturing, particularly in the motor vehicle segment, since the trade deal is intended to increase automotive content originating in the North American market.
ACA Announces Call for Papers: 2019 CoatingsTech Conference
ACA is seeking submission of abstracts for its 2019 CoatingsTech Conference, which will be held April 8-10, 2019 at the Westin Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. Abstracts will be accepted through Oct. 15, 2018.
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Low-Emissivity Topcoats for the Reduction of Thermal Infrared Emissions from Military Platforms
By Lance C. Kelly, Defence Science & Technology Group Infrared-(IR) based weaponry and surveillance systems utilizing the short-wave, mid-wave, and long-wave IR emissions produced by ambient to high-temperature surfaces are an existing and continually evolving threat to military platforms. The survivability and sustainability of aircraft, helicopters, ships, and land vehicles depend on adequate protection against […]
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Scale-up and Commercial Production of Emulsion Polymers
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