Coatings World - August 2011

PPG receives excellent supplier award from FACC AG The Hamburg, Germany application support center operated by PPG Industries’ aerospace business has earned the Excellent Supplier Award 2010 in Gold from Austrian aviation supplier FACC AG for “consistent outstanding performance” providing coatings, sealants, aircraft maintenance chemicals and packaging and application systems. FACC presents the annual award in gold, silver and bronze to recognize three suppliers for exceptional commitment and exemplary performance in continually providing high-quality products and reliable adherence to delivery requirements. Other factors considered include customer service, flexibility, cooperation, and willingness to develop, accept and implement cost saving and process-op-timizing measures.

International Paint enters distribution agreements with Penta Paints and HB Fuller

International Paint has entered into two strategic distribution agreements that will supply the company’s marine and protective coatings products in the Caribbean and Central America.

The first distribution agreement is with Penta Paints, a subsidiary of the Ansa McAl Group, a long-time licensee of AkzoNobel’s Glidden decorative paints and Devoe protective coatings brands in Trinidad and Tobago. Under the new agreement, Penta Paints will supply International Paint’s Marine and high-performance Protective Coatings and linings to their growing clientele in the Caribbean.

The second agreement appoints HB Fuller as distributor of International Paint’s marine and protective coatings to customers in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Panama. HB Fuller has also been a long-time licensee of the Glidden and Devoe brands throughout Central America.

Sika strengthens position in European distribution business by acquiring Technokolla

Sika AG has acquired Technokolla, a leader in tile adhesive systems. The Northern Italy-based company generated sales of approximately $47 million in 2010. Sika expects the acquisition to expand its market position in Italy.

Based in the northern Italian town of Sassuolo, Technokolla is a subsidiary of the privately owned Fincea Group, of which Iris Ceramica, one of the leading ceramic tile manufacturers in Europe, is also a member. It is number three in the Italian local market for tile adhesive systems as well as having a good presence in the neighbouring countries.

With Technokolla’s products on board, Sika will have even greater access to Technokolla’s highly developed sales and distribution network. Technokolla also owns a modern production site in Sassuolo.

The new partnership will enable Sika to expand its market position by adding a new distribution channel and supply the construction industry in the region with an even wider range of products and technologies. CW

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