Fresh Paint
“This continues the partnership
PPG has built with Meiller-Dogus
throughout Europe,” said Reinhard
Bartscherer, PPG sales director,
industrial coatings, Europe. “We
worked very closely on the design of
the paint line, specifying the best
possible products to optimize the
process.”
PPG is also providing training and
on-site support to Meiller-Dogus
employees during the initial phases
of operation.
PPG TO SELL AUTO GLASS BUSINESS
PPG has signed an agreement with
Kohlberg & Company, LLC, Mount
Kisco, NY, under which PPG will
divest its automotive glass and services business to a new company
formed by Kohlberg.
HARDIDE COATINGS ENTERS
TEST PROGRAM WITH AIRBUS
Hardide Coatings Limited, which has
developed a tungsten carbide-based
coating for chrome replacement programs, has entered into a three-year
coatings approval test program with
Airbus and has tests being performed at seven other aerospace
industry manufacturers.
The precision coating provides
wear resistance against abrasion,
erosion and corrosion on components
made from ferrous and nickel-based
alloys. It coats internal surfaces and
offers technical and environmental
advantages over hard chrome and
HVOF. Independent ASTM G65 testing has shown that Hardide wears
out 40 times slower than abrasion
resistant AR-500, 12 times slower
than hard chrome and four times
slower than thermal spray tungsten
carbide.
COATINGS FOR OFFSHORE
OIL AND GAS APPLICATIONS
Sub-One Technology has rolled out a
family of new coatings based on its
CONSUMERS RANK COLOR CHOICE
AS NUMBER ONE PAINTING CONCERN
While the intent to purchase paint remains undaunted
in the slow economy, consumers are paying increased
attention to finding the right paint color, according to a
new study of U.S. households released by The Valspar
Corporation. In fact, 26% of consumers are more concerned with choosing the best color over how the finished
product will ultimately look.
In 2008, selecting the right color choice is of particular
concern among women. Nearly two in five female paint
purchasers say their biggest worry when painting is choosing the appropriate color. Thirty-three percent of consumers are likely to choose a bold color palette over neutral, and many female paint purchasers are as concerned
about finding an exact color as they are finding a color
match. Alternatively, men chose “making a mess” as their
primary concern.
The study also found that at any given time, 29% of
American households report that they expect to purchase
indoor paint in the coming 12 months. In difficult economic times, consumers see paint as one of the most economic ways to remodel. Whatever the color, nearly half
(47%) of those planning to paint in the next 12 months
are hoping for a big change as a result of their work, and
are anxious about initiating the paint project.
“During times of economic stress, paint color can bring
an upbeat dimension to consumers looking to brighten
and renew their home without requiring a large investment,” said Pattie Erps, marketing director, Valspar.
“The countless choices of colors and combinations can be
overwhelming. To help ease the burden of color decisions, Valspar provides a number of resources to ensure
any painting project has the desired result.”
In addition to differences in their color choice concerns, further differences between how men and
women view painting projects include:
• Women continue to play a leading role on paint projects. This year, more than half of interior paint projects are exclusively initiated by women, and two-thirds of decisions on paint color are made solely by
the female head of household; and
• Among male paint purchasers, the accomplishment
of completing the painting project is the best outcome
after painting, while for women, it’s the satisfaction of
a new and improved room.
