Fresh Paint
The initial term of the agreement is
twelve months.
primer that reduces curing time by 20
degrees centigrade, allowing energy
cost savings.
ditional architecture, and is suited
for window frames, curtain walls,
shutters, louvers, and wall panels.
AKZONOBEL POWDER COATINGS
LAUNCHES INTERPON A RANGE
AkzoNobel, the world’s leading automotive powder paint supplier has
launched Interpon A, which brings
together the company’s range of automotive powders into one clear and
comprehensive global collection.
Interpon A’s global standardization
allows customers to quickly identify
products from one of six ranges—
underhood/body, interior trim, exterior
trim, alloy wheels, powered wheels
and body shell. Within each range,
products are broken down into more
specific categories which detail, for
example, their performance capabilities, energy requirements, color range
and approved manufacturers. One of
the latest additions to the Interpon A
range is a low temperature cure
JOTUN LAUNCHES
NEW POWDER COATINGS
Jotun Powder Coatings has launched
the “Cool Shades Collection,” a new
collection of energy-saving and environmentally friendly powder coatings formulated to reduce the temperature of aluminium building components that are exposed to the sun,
thereby contributing to lowering
buildings’ energy consumption and
cooling costs. The range is based on
heat management pigment technology that reflects the infrared energy
from sunlight and keeps coated surfaces much cooler, while still absorbing visible light energy to allow
colours to maintain their vibrancy.
The collection offers a wide range of
colors to match both modern and tra-
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS TO BUY SWEDISH WOOD COATING MAKER
Sherwin-Williams has signed an agreement to acquire Sweden-based Becker
Acroma Industrial Wood Coatings, one of the largest manufacturers of industrial wood coatings globally and a technology leader in water and other wood
coatings technology. Becker Acroma has more than 900 employees and annual
sales of about $300 million.
Becker Acroma wood coatings currently operates nine manufacturing
facilities, 19 mixing sites and 13 technical centers around the world, which
serve the joinery, kitchen cabinet, furniture and flooring markets.
The acquisition will strengthen
Sherwin-Williams’ Global Finishes
Group segment, where the company
manufactures and sells architectural
paint and coatings, industrial and
marine products, automotive finishes and refinish products, and OEM coatings
and related products in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as
Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy, Krylon, Minwax, and Thompson’s WaterSeal.
The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter. The company has not
disclosed the financial details of the transaction.
PPG DONATES $5,000
TO RECREATION UNLIMITED
The PPG Industries Foundation has
donated $5,000 to Recreation Unlimited,
a nonprofit organization serving individuals with disabilities and health concerns through sports, recreation and
education, for its efforts to develop an
accessible environmental and historical
trail honoring the Native Americans who
lived in the local area.
“We are very pleased to have received
support from PPG for development of the
new trail,” said Paul L. Huttlin, execu-
tive director and CEO of Recreation
Unlimited. “The donation helped to fund
the first phase of this trail.”
Recreation Unlimited, which celebrat-
ed its 50th anniversary in 2008, current-
ly serves about 3,700 individuals with
disabilities and health concerns repre-
senting up to 14 physical and develop-
mental disability groups from 57 counties
in Ohio and five surrounding states. The
Indian Run Trail it is developing will be
an accessible environmental and histori-
cal trail honoring the Delaware Indians,
or Lenape, who lived in the area. It will
include interpretive signs and specific
activities that teach visitors about the
relationship between nature and the life
activities of a Delaware Indian.
“PPG is strongly committed to supporting the communities where its
employees work and live,” said Carl
Johnson, North America director of
refinish manufacturing, based at
PPG’s automotive refinish paint manufacturing facility in Delaware, and a
member of the Recreation Unlimited
board of directors. “We are proud to
support Recreation Unlimited in its
efforts to make outdoor exploration
accessible to individuals with disabilities and health concerns, and to teach
these individuals about local history
through these activities.” CW
