Coatings World - MAY 2017

includes caulks and sealants, construction adhesives, general purpose adhesives, and other patch and repair products.

“The addition of Touch ‘N Foam polyurethane expands DAP’s product coverage, while providing a cost-effective U.S. manufacturing and technology platform,” stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and chief executive officer. “We intend to harness DAP’s category management and marketing expertise to improve Touch ‘N Foam’s placement and market impact. At the same time, we will leverage the Touch ‘N Foam sales organization to aggressively market DAP core products into new channels and accounts.”

Color Pigments Manufacturers Association Celebrates Accomplishments at 87th Annual Meeting

The Color Pigments Manufacturers
Association (CPMA) heard from several
industry experts, honored retiring Board
members and Committee Chairs, and
shared key regulatory and advocacy ac-
complishments from the year at its 87th
Annual Meeting at the Crowne Plaza
Times Square Manhattan in New York.

“In looking back on the past year, there were many regulatory accomplishments for the color pigments industry that we are particularly proud of,” said CPMA president John Marten. “As we move forward into 2017, CPMA will continue to proactively engage with regulators, stakeholders and downstream customers on North American and international challenges.”

During the Annual Meeting, Dr. Walther Hofherr, executive director of the Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (ETAD), provided insight on regulatory challenges facing the pigments industry in Europe, and Dale Pritchett, group publisher of Rodman Media, shared top stories in

2016 from the coatings and inks markets. Dan Moss, director of Government Relations at the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA), discussed the new political landscape, including future opportunities and challenges for the chemical industry, and new SOCMA President and CEO Jennifer Abril shared her vision for SOCMA and CPMA’s collaborative relationship.

Highlighting the event, CPMA recognized retiring Board members Matt McClure of Apollo Colors and Mike Klein of Dominion Colour for their many years of dedicated service and leadership. CPMA president John Marten noted Mike Klein’s valuable guidance as past Board Chair and longtime Board and Executive Committee member. Klein reflected on the shift of the color pigments industry over the years and the significance of CPMA’s role as the industry voice.

Additionally, CPMA celebrated 2016 accomplishments and recognized the

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