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Proud past, new beginnings.(Perspective ...)
Apr 01, 2009; ... In September, 1888, the first meeting to organize an association of paint and varnish manufacturers was held. Delegates agreed on an organizational plan and a name (the National Paint, Oil and Varnish Association of the United States). Years later, that organization came together with the ...
NPCA/FSCT announces speakers for its Annual Meeting Small Business and Industry suppliers Sessions.(Association News)(Conference news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The latest additions to the lineup of Annual Meeting speakers has been announced by NPCA/FSCT. Tony Kotler and Steven Reinstadtler will address attendees at NPCA/FSCT's Annual Meeting Forum Sessions as part of its Annual Meeting and Industry Leadership Conference. To be held April 26-28 at ...
NPCA/FSCT annual meeting & industry leadership conference Schedule.(Association News)(Conference news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... <Pre> Sunday, April 26 10:00-11:30 am Budget and Finance Committee Meeting 11:30 am-1:00 pm Board of Directors Reception and Luncheon 1:00-4:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting 4:00-5:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting 5:30-7:00 pm ...
Technical and scientific innovations spotlighted at 2009 CoatingsTech Conference.(Association News)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The new CoatingsTech Conference, sponsored by NPCA/FSCT, will provide insight into the innovations in technology that will drive the industry in the future. To be held at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indianapolis, IN, on April 28-29, 2009, the multi-track program will feature ...
Stimuli-responsive Ultrathin polymer layers subject of 2009 Technical Focus Lecture.(Association News)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Svetlana Sukhishvili, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the Stevens Institute of Technology, will give the 2009 NPCA/FSCT Technical Focus Lecture. Her presentation, "Stimuli-Responsive Ultrathin Polymer Multilayers," will be a highlight of the upcoming ...
NPCA/FSCT June advancements in Coatings Series program details plastic substrates' Coatings at NPE2009.(Association News)
Apr 01, 2009 ... NPCA/FSCT has announced a new half-day Advancement in Coatings Series program that focuses on coatings for plastics substrates. "Plastic Substrates' Coatings Conference at NPE2009" will be held June 23 in conjunction with NPE2009, the International Plastics Showcase, at McCormick Place in ...
NPCA/FSCT events.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Apr 01, 2009 ... April 2009 26-28 NPCA/FSCT Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference Marriott Indianapolis Downtown Indianapolis, IN 27 NPCA/FSCT CoatingsTech Technology Short Courses Marriott Indianapolis Downtown Indianapolis, IN 28-29 NPCA/FSCT ...
May virtual learning conference examines aerospace coatings and applications.(Association News)(Conference news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... There are few coatings application areas that require the level of durability and performance as much as is necessary for the aerospace industry. Operating in extreme environments, aerospace coatings must exhibit superior resistance to corrosion, chemicals, and weathering. Focusing on the ...
Bills in California and Texas target spray paint.(Regulatory/Legislative Update)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Bills targeting spray paint sales have cropped up in California and Texas, the United States' two most populated states. A bill, S.B. 138, has been introduced in California that will increase an already existing authorization to tax sales of spray paint. Currently, the amount of ...
U.S. house bill would authorize hazmat transport research for safety and security.(Regulatory/Legislative Update)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) proposed legislation on February 12 that would create a research program to improve the safety and security of hazardous materials shipments. The Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2009 (H.R. 1013) would address shortfalls in research ...
SCAQMD adopts VOC rule for Paint Thinners and Solvents; California Air Resouces Board proposes its own rule.(Regulatory Update)
Apr 01, 2009 ... On March 6, 2009, California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) adopted Rule 114, Consumer Paint Thinners and Multi-Purpose Solvents, which limits the level of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in paint thinners and multipurpose solvents sold in the Los Angeles area ....
Paint excise tax introduced in Iowa.(Regulatory/Legislative Update)
Apr 01, 2009 ... On March 5, 2009, Iowa State Representatives Wayne Ford, Bruce Hunter, and Janet Peterson introduced legislation that would create an excise tax on paint, primer, and specialty finishes. The bill has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. House File 588 would ...
Society events.(Calendar)
Apr 01, 2009 ... May 2009 4-6 Pacific Northwest Society Northwest Fest 2009 Laurel Point Inn Victoria, B.C. Canada Contact: Ray Nordstrand raymond.nordstrand@andicor.com 5 Philadelphia Society Technical Symposium, "Green ...
Cleveland Coatings Society and Univ. of Akron to host 52nd Sink or Swim Symposium.(Society News)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Plans are underway for the 52nd Annual Sink or Swim Symposium, co-sponsored by the Cleveland Coatings Society and the University of Akron (UA). To be held at the UA Student Union Building on May 12-13, 2009, the program will feature over 20 technical presentations, a student poster ...
St. Louis Society to host Summer Technical Symposium.(Society News)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The St. Louis Paint and Coatings Society will host a Summer Technical Symposium on Thursday, June 4, 2009. The event will be held at Webster University in St. Louis, MO. The program will focus ...
Trade Show and Symposium offered by Piedmont Society.(Society News)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Piedmont Society will offer its biennial Trade Show and Symposium on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Wyndham Garden Hotel-Airport, in Greensboro, NC. The event will feature exhibits from ...
Printing inks projected to post 1.8% annual growth rate through 2013.(Business & Industry)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The demand for printing inks is expected to increase 1.8% annually through the year 2013 and reach a value of $4.8 billion, according to the study Printing Inks published by industry research firm the Freedonia Group, Inc. While downward pricing pressures will continue to limit the value ...
Flint Group realigns organization to be more market-focused.(Business & Industry)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Flint Group, headquartered in Luxembourg, has realigned the organizational structure of its business. The company is moving from a product line orientation to a market-oriented organization more focused on customer service, according to Flint. Product lines serving the print ...
Sherwin-Williams acquires Poland-based Altax.(Business & Industry)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, OH, announced it has closed a definitive agreement to acquire Altax Sp. zo.o. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Headquartered in Poznan, Poland, Altax is a manufacturer of protective woodcare coatings and serves multiple channels ...
Clariant and XL Performance Chemicals form alliance.(Business & Industry)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Clariant, Charlotte, NC, has announced that its Functional Chemicals Division and Dalton, GA-based XL Performance Chemicals have formed a strategic alliance to serve the foam-control market. In the initial phase of the alliance agreement, Clariant will be the exclusive distributor ...