Coatings World - February 2017

16 | Coatings World www.coatingsworld.com February 2017
a long-standing symbol of re-
spect, admiration and gratitude
in the community, and as Puerto
Ricans, it is our duty to make it
shine brighter than ever,” said Francisco
Sanchez Ruiz, director of PPG’s architec-
tural coatings business in the Caribbean.
“PPG and our employees are grateful to
be able to give back to the community in
such a worthwhile way.”

American Honda and Acura
Approve BASF Automotive
Refinish Paint for all
Warranty Repair in the U.S.

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ap-
proved BASF’s Glasurit and R-M
Automotive Refinish paints for its war-
ranty and goodwill repairs. This is the
first time American Honda has issued
a service bulletin specifying approved
paint lines for warranty repairs.

“BASF worked with American Honda to help them better understand the value of high quality refinish materials,” said Jeff Wildman, BASF manager OEM & Industry Relations. “Our refinish materials will aid in restoring a high quality finish to exceed customer expectations.”

H.B. Fuller Named Supplier
of the Year by Nestlé in
North America

H.B. Fuller has announced that the company received recognition from Nestlé’s North America Procurement organization as their 2015 Supplier of the Year in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) category. This award recognizes H.B. Fuller, a leading global adhesives manufacturer, for outstanding performance, service and value creation.

Sika Acquires U.S. Concrete
Fiber Producer

Sika has acquired FRC Industries a fiber manufacturer based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The company offers a full line of high quality synthetic polypropylene and steel fibers for concrete. This acquisition will accelerate growth in the U.S. and further establish Sika as a comprehensive supplier of solutions for the construction industry.

The market growth for concrete fibers in the United States is out-pacing overall construction growth as the trend is moving towards structural fibers for reinforcement.

The concrete fibers of FRC Industries and the concrete color additives of L.M. Scofield, a company acquired earlier this year, fit into Sika’s full range of concrete admixtures and allow Sika USA to offer a comprehensive portfolio of concrete additives. The expanded product offering will enable Sika to reach new customers and better penetrate key projects.