Chemetall Surface Treatment Turkey, a unit of Rockwoood Holdings, Inc. has announced the formal opening of its production facility in Cayirova, Kocaeli, Turkey, for Friday, April 30th, 2010. The new production facility will provide enhanced capabilities to various manufacturing sectors, including automotive, auto parts, aerospace, cold forming (tube and wire mills), general industry (like appliance, aluminium finishing, heavy equipment) as well as steel and aluminum mills

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With 328 exhibitors and about 6,700 overall participants, the second edition of the American Coatings Show & Conference proved very successful. The American Coatings Conference featured almost 100 presentations and other events as well as 958 participants from 40 countries.

At the conference, the best presentation received the American Coating Award. The award was given to Oihana Elizalde, Stephan Amthor and Collin G. Moore of BASF for their presentation on “Improving Waterborne Anticorrosion via New Binder Concepts.” In addition, the paper entitled “Role of Nanoparticle/Polymer Interface on Hybrid Coatings Performance” by Xiaohung Gu (NIST) and her co-workers received the Roon Award for Best Technical Paper.

The first keynote address of the conference was titled “Sustainable Coatings Chemistry: New Product Development through Partnership and Technical Innovation.” The paper was presented by Dennis Ryer, Product Manager for Liquid and Powder Resins, Cook Composites & Polymers and Robert Enouen, Associate Director for Customer Business Development, Procter & Gamble.

The second keynote address, titled “Sustaining Innovation and the Environment in Difficult Times,” was presented by Kenneth Perry, Technical Director, North American Automotive Coatings, BASF Corp. He talked about sustainability and the improvement of environmental footprints, as well as innovation of products and processes.

At the trade show, exhibitors from 17 countries displayed a comprehensive range of products on 68,100 square feet of space. Companies from abroad accounted for 23 percent of the exhibitors, and in addition to the United States, leading countries represented at the show included China, Germany, Canada and India.

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A poll among delegates of the American Coatings Conference revealed which technologies experts in the American coatings industry consider most important for the future, and what they expect from renewable resources as substitutes for fossil raw materials.

The delegates were asked which technologies they would judge as the most important future technologies for their industry sector. A majority of 63 percent sees waterborne technology as the main driver, followed by functional/smart materials, high solids, UV/EB curing and nanomaterials.

A secondary question asked to what extent fossil-based raw materials will be replaced by renewable resources in the next five years. Nearly 50 percent of the respondents expected the extent to amount to 10 percent.

When asked for which raw material classes they expect a significant increase in renewable raw materials, 63 percent of respondents indicated binders and resins, followed by additives, fillers and pigments.

Market demands are the main driver for "green" R&D activities, the survey revealed. Sixty-four percent of respondents view them as the most important factor, with legislation, care and responsibility for society, energy prices and raw material prices following.

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Harry N. Finkbone and Dane Robert Jones received the American Coating Association’sIndustry Excellence Award during its 2010 Welcome Reception & Dinner, prior to the American Coatings Show. The ACA Industry Excellence Awards recognizes individuals who have given many years ofservice to the industry, during which they have served the association and industry through significant technical contributionsand/or participation on ACA Issue Management Committees.

Harry N. Finkbone, principal toxicology associate for AkzoNobel Technology & Engineering, joined ICI Glidden in 1988,where he worked until AkzoNobel acquired it in 2007. Throughout his career, he has been an active member of ACA's IssueManagement Committees, serving on its Labeling Committee from 1988 to 1997, and the Product Stewardship Committeefrom its inception in 1997 through 2007, chairing it from 1997-1998. During that time, he spearheaded the Crystalline Silica Exposure Assessment project, and dedicated himself to the endeavor until California EPA’s Office of Environmental HealthHazard Assessment granted a “Safe Use” determination in 2002. He also worked with the committee on the development,publication, and revision of the Coatings Care Product Stewardship Implementation Guide. His participation in the ProductStewardship Committee’s Wall Paint Exposure Project with EPA was invaluable and led to the eventual publication of theWall Paint Exposure Computer Estimating Model.

Dane Robert Jones, Associate Dean and Professor of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California
Polytechnic State University, has been a member of the faculty since 1976, overseeing development of both the undergraduate
and graduate polymers and coatings programs at Cal Poly. He has more than 30 years of experience in the polymers and
coatings field, especially in volatile organic compound (VOC) related issues. He has extensive contacts with industrial and
regulatory coatings scientists in California and throughout the United States. He has participated in and directed several
California Air Resources Board-funded projects, including development of a solvent database, VOC analysis of aerosol coatings,relationship of hiding and VOC in coatings, and most recently, development of a comprehensive VOC analysis methodfor architectural coatings. Jones has authored several publications related to VOC development, including the recent researchentitled “Development of an Improved VOC Analysis Method for Architectural Coatings.” Jones also participated in
development of the national standard for recycled paint products. As a visiting scientist, he studied coatings formulationsat the Dunn-Edwards Corporation. He consults for several California coatings and raw materials manufacturers.
Jones also started the Cal Poly summer and winter short courses for working professionals from the coatings industry. Theshort courses bring together academic and industrial experts in the field, and provide continued education and new technicalenrichment to the working professionals in the coatings industry. The Polymers and Coatings program of Cal Poly of SanLuis Obispo, developed by Jones, has successfully cultivated many chemists for the polymers and coatings industry over theyears, and his remarkable dedication to his students earned him the “Cal Poly Distinguished Teacher” award.
Jones is a supporting member of ACA and several regional coatings societies. He presents frequently in the coatings industry’stechnical events and participates in panels for technical discussions. He is a member of the committee that organizedthe upcoming ACSeries event on Coatings Regulations and Analytical Methods.

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Four industry members received Industry Achievement Awards during the American CoatingsAssociation’s (ACA) Welcome Reception & Dinner. These awards are presented to individuals for their distinguished achievement in service to the industry.

Terry Caloghiris, group vice president of DuPont Performance Coatings, DuPont Coatings & Color Technologies, chaired the
NPCA/FSCT Corporate Identity Task Force that ultimately brought about the new ACA name and logo. A member of ACA’s Board ofDirectors and Executive Committee since 2007, Caloghiris’ direction allowed the task force to operate effectively and cohesivelythroughout the identity development process, providing direction to staff and garnering support for a new organizational nameand logo. The name American Coatings Association (ACA) and accompanying logo and mission statement were proposed andapproved at the October Board of Directors meeting, with a launch date of January 2010. Because of Caloghiris’ efforts, the associationis entering a new decade with a professional, modern identity that conveys the organization’s commitment to leadershipand renewed mission to all industry audiences.

James Reppermund, retired from DuPont Performance Products in 1998, after some 35 years in the coatings industry. Inthat time, he became an expert in the areas of static electricity, flammable materials handling, and vessel inerting, and served onthe association’s Safety & Loss and Occupational Safety & Health Committees. His expertise enabled him to author the 2009 updateto the association’s Generation and Control of Static Electricity in Coatings Operations and preceding versions of the guidancemanual. His unmatched efforts on the two final versions were accomplished pro bono to the industry. This document representsthe best practices in the coatings industry, and many others, in the generation and control of static electricity for the safety of
employees and the protection of industry resources. Reppermund is a member of the National Fire Protection Association, the ESDAssociation and the Electrostatics Society of America.

Scott Thomas, corporate director of Environmental Affairs for The Sherwin-Williams Company, has been a member of ACA’s
Environmental Management Committee for the last decade, and served as its chair from 2005 to 2007. His efforts last year were
instrumental in ACA’s success in reducing the burden associated with the recently EPA-promulgated Paint and Allied ProductsManufacturing Area Source Rule. This rule potentially could impact nearly every coating, ink and adhesive manufacturing facilityin the United States. Fortunately, with Thomas’ technical support and knowledge of coatings manufacturing operations, ACAwas able to develop substantive comments, most of which were included in the EPA rule. As a result, the final rule is much lessburdensome than previous versions. Thomas has also been an energetic contributor to ACA’s efforts in the post-consumer paint
management arena, providing insightful technical assistance to ACA staff on regulatory and policy issues. He participated in
numerous meetings and conference calls both internal to ACA and as part of a multi-stakeholder group made up of state and localgovernment officials. Attending several national dialogue meetings associated with the Paint Product Stewardship Initiative,Thomas’ activities were instrumental in charting ACA’s course to implement the first post-consumer paint stewardship programin the United States.

Minh Nguyen, head of business intelligence and analysis for Benjamin Moore & Co., led a group that oversaw the developmentof the U.S. Paint and Coatings Industry Market Analysis (2008-2013) and helped to direct ACA’s contractors, CHEMARK, inthe production of this key industry publication. In particular, he used his marketing expertise to lead the development of a comprehensiveplan designed to reach potential customers and demonstrate to them the value of this product. His efforts helped identifykey factors for executives at ACA member companies and build a strategy to articulate those factors to key audiences, using acombination of mail, print and online advertisements, and product demonstrations before key industry committees.

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Six individuals received Industry Statesman Awards during the American Coatings Association’s (ACA) Welcome Reception & Dinner. The Industry Statesman Award is an honor given by ACA to persons at or near retirement in recognition and appreciation of their long and devoted service to the paint and coatings industry.The following are ACA’s 2010 Industry Statesman Award recipients.

Merom Brachman, CEO of Yenkin-Majestic Industries, is a former member of ACA’s Board of Directors and the association’s Industrial Coatings Committee for the last decade. He has been an active supporter and participant in two of ACA’s mainstay advocacy arms since their inception: PaintPAC, and the Ohio Paint Council. Brachman came from federal service to the coatings industry in 1968, through a regional manufacturer founded by his wife’s grandfather in 1920. Working with his cousin Bernard Yenkin the last 25 years as president, then as CEO of the privately-held Yenkin-Majestic Industries, the company developed new OEM & resins capabilities. From his ties to the related petroleum field, starting in the 1970s, Brachman’s focus was on growing their OPC Polymers Division into a national supplier of vehicles in our industry. During his career, Brachman has kept a steady interest in public policy, chairing the bi-partisan Ohio Ethics Commission during 30 years of appointments by governors of both parties. Brachman also served on the U.S. Delegation sent in 1988 by President Reagan to monitor the 1st free national election in El Salvador, and assess U.S. funding operations for the democratic government. He has twice been a member of the Presidential Electoral College, and had a long tenure as trustee of the $2 billion Ohio State University Hospitals System. A veteran of the U. S. Air Force, he holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Harvard and, with his wife, enjoys a family of three daughters, their husbands and five grandchildren.

Edward J. Donnelly, Jr., retired group vice president for DuPont Coatings & Color Technologies, is the president of the International Paint and Printing Inks Council (IPPIC), for which ACA serves as Secretariat. Under his stewardship, IPPIC received non-governmental status at the International Maritime Organization, a coup for the group’s international stakeholder interest. In addition, during his tenure, IPPIC expanded to include the German Associations (VdL), and French (FIPEC), as full members, and the British (BCF), as associate members. The council also spearheaded global efforts, such as the research and report refuting the International Agency for Research on Cancer Monograph for professional painting, and is collaborating with the United National Environmental Program on a global program promoting curtailment of the use of lead in paints. Its Anti-fouling Working Group has extended its reach to China, actively fostering relationships and networking with the country’s Ministry of Environmental Protection. Donnelly is a former chair of ACA’s Board of Directors and member of its Executive Committee, and for his service, he was honored with the association’s George Baugh Heckel Award in 2006.
Donnelly has spent some 40 years working in the industry, 37 at DuPont. Like many who become involved in this industry, he began his career working in a research lab. His positive attitude and eagerness led him to accept a number of positions within the company. Some of his greatest accomplishments followed the company’s acquisition of Ford’s North American Paint Operations, including leading the integration and transition team and coordinating all functional activity. Donnelly also developed strategy for DuPont’s global finishes business and was lead negotiator with Hoechst for the $1.9 billion Herberts acquisition. He organized and lead the due diligence process and was the initial leader of the integration team developing both DuPont and Herberts’ functional team transition programs. Donnelly also led DuPont’s General Managers Development Program. He was also responsible for DuPont’s NASCAR Motorpsorts Program and sponsorship, with Hendrick Motorsports, of the #24 DuPont car and Jeff Gordon. A native of Philadelphia, Donnelly graduated from Villanova University. He completed several business executive and management programs, including those at the University of Michigan, Columbia University, and Pennsylvania State University. Donnelly has always kept family his main priority. He also enjoys traveling, cooking, fishing, and watching NASCAR, the Eagles and college basketball.

Nancy Seymour Heatley, COB, CEO & President of Seymour of Sycamore, Inc., is a former member of ACA’s Board of Directors and Architectural Coatings Committee. She has also been a dedicated and active member of ACA’s Spray Paint Manufacturers Committee since 1994. Her father is Edward H. Seymour, the founder of Seymour of Sycamore, Inc. and acknowledged “Inventor of Aerosol Paint.” Prior to joining the family business, Heatley, who holds an Ed.D. in Psychology, practiced psychology at Pradeep Kakaad in Elgin, Ill., a private practice in Dundee, Ill., and managed the Neurotrauma Unit at Pinecrest Rehabilitation Center in Delray Beach, Fla. She is also a member of the American Psychological Association and the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association. Offering the key quality for an industry leader, Heatley says: “Set a goal and focus on it; surround yourself with people who have strengths to offset your weaknesses and listen to them and learn; and be prepared with Plan B-flexibility because Plan A doesn’t always work out.”

Albert L. Hentzen, President & CEO of Hentzen Coatings, Inc., is a longtime member of ACA’s Board of Directors, and an active member of the association’s Industrial Coatings Committee. He also served on the Board-level Governance and Committee Organization Subcommittee, which directed the association’s day-to-day and long-term structural organization. Hentzen has worked for his family’s company for over 50 years, becoming sole owner of Hentzen Coatings in 1997. Prior to that, he served for many years as co-owner with his brothers William and Herbert. All four of his children are active participants in the business. Hentzen served as U.S. Army Captain, in both active and reserve duty for eight years. He is the former president of the Wisconsin Skating Association, former Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Olympic Ice Rink in West Allis, Wisc., and a former member of the Board of the U.S. International (Olympic) Speed Skating Association.

David W. Lloyd is vice president of ACA’s Government Affairs division, and revolutionized the association’s advocacy work with his inception of the Paint Council Network in 1989. Under his leadership, the association’s Executive Committee endorsed the creation of a network of grassroots organizations at the state level. These organizations, called paint councils, represent ACA in its efforts to safeguard the interests of the paint and coatings industry, and have garnered the organization and industry many successes in states and regions throughout the country, where measures cropped up that could have negatively impacted the manufacture or sale of industry products. Lloyd is also the ACA staff liaison to the Architectural Coatings and Government Affairs Committees. Prior to joining the association, he was vice president of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association in Trenton, N.J. He is beloved by ACA staff, and feels great fondness for the industry and its members: “I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been able to spend the last 20 years working with and for members of the association. Never have I had a paint industry person tell me ‘I don’t have time to help you’ on this or that action item. My travel to meetings and events throughout the country has allowed me to get to know a number of the people and develop wonderful relationships. I treasure these relationships.” Lloyd, who is a member of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, is also the very proud grandpa to grandsons Benjy and Henry.

Thomas White, President of United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) and chair of ACA’s Architectural Coatings Committee (ACC), is also a member of the association’s Board of Directors. As chair of the ACC, and vice chair before that, White has provided important leadership for the sector committee as it has faced significant challenges during the past several years, and has been a strong influence as it has experienced positive growth in membership and participation. White began his career at UGL as a salesman in1975; became Midwestern Sales Manager in 1985; and national accounts manager in 2000. He was recognized by the company in 2002 as a “25-year Executive Salesman,” before being named president later that year. White devoted his career to the industry, and says of the industry, “it was built by genuinely nice people that appreciate hard work and sincerity and still today, offers great career opportunities.”

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Beginning today, a new regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires contractors that disturb lead-based paint in homes, businesses and schools constructed before 1978 to be certified and follow stringent procedures to prevent lead contamination

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Originally scheduled Dec. 1-3, CHINACOAT2010 will now be held Sept. 27-29 in Guangzhou, China at the Guangzhou Int'l Convention & Exhibition Center (GICEC).

According to show organizer Sinostar Int’l Ltd., the organization was instructed that trade shows will not be allowed to be staged in Guangzhou within the period of Nov. 5 through Dec. 19 due to the holding of the 2010 Asian and Asian Para Games.

For more details please visit the CHINACOAT homepage at www.chinacoat.net/2010/visit_en.htm.

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Jotun has introduced a new high-end floor coating—Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB—specially formulated to be user friendly and have low environmental impact.Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB is the first floor coating based on nanotechnology, according to the company. This involves the development of materials with particles at a molecular scale. The new high-end waterborne, semi-gloss floor coatingis now widely available across the Middle East,

Ideal for areas with high foot traffic areas as well as light duty floors, Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB is a fast-drying, 100 percent pure nano acrylic floor coating. It offers excellent durability, UV protection and aesthetic properties and is more abrasion resistant than the normal acrylic products, the company said.

It produces low emissions and does not have a strong odor as harmful solvents have been replaced with natural water. Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB also features anti-bacterial properties that prevent fungus and bacteria build-up on surfaces.

Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB is Jotun's first floor coating based on pure nanotechnology.Easy to clean with water and non-reactive to day-to-day detergents, Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB can be used for floors requiring a fast-drying, easy-to-apply, light duty floor coating such as within exhibition halls and other venues for indoor events. Available in a palette of more than 1,000 colors, the coating is guaranteed not to lose its color and shine even when exposed to sunlight, and can handle mild spillages and light pedestrian traffic within factories, warehouses and garage showrooms.

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Miba, a strategic development partner of the international engine and automotive industry based in Laakirchen, Upper Austria, is taking over the British coating specialist Teer Coatings Ltd., Droitwich, UK, as of April.

"With the takeover of technology leader Teer Coatings we are expanding our expertise and product portfolio in the highly specialized coating segment," saidPeter Mitterbauer, chairman and CEO of the Miba Group. "This is a key way to foster the innovation and competitiveness of our customers."

In July 2009 Miba acquired a 24.9 percent interest in Teer Coatings Ltd.; now the 100 percent takeover follows.

With approximately 50 employees, the site in Droitwich, UK, specializes in the development and production of friction-minimizing, wear-resistant coatings. Along with small batch and special production, the site focuses on systems engineering as well as research and development. The most recent annual sales figure is approximately 4 million British pounds.

With sites in Vorchdorf, Niklasdorf and now Droitwich, UK, Miba Coating Group specializes in polymer coatings, electroplated overlays and PVD coatings. "We are an active development partner to the international automotive industry," saidTherese Mitterbauer, managing partner of High Tech Coatings in Vorchdorf. "Through the know-how of Teer Coatings we are able to provide our customers with even more comprehensive solutions in the area of friction and scuffing reduction, service life extension, and reduction of parts costs."

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