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It was concluded that the AFM-based technique of localimpedance spectroscopy oforganic coatings makes it possibleto identify and spatially localizethe points of polymer degradation.It provides more information thanthe classical impedance techniqueperformed on a global scale sinceit overcomes the shortcomings ofaveraging results over the entiresurface area under investigation.The technique offers substantialpotential where detection ofdiscrete faults in polymer coatingis needed. It is free fromelectrolyte and offers a new toolin materials engineering that hasnot been applied previously.

Article entitled “Local Impedance Spectra ofOrganic Coatings” by M Szocinski and KDarowicki of the Gdansk University ofTechnology, Poland. Original Source: PolymerDegradation and Stability, Jan 2013, 98 (1),261-265 (Website:http://www.sciencedirect.com) © Elsevier Ltd2013

INDUSTRYNEWS

Argex strengthens collaborationwith PPG

PPG Industries has become ArgexTitane’s first client. Canadiancompany Argex Titane will supplythe US giant with titanium dioxidepigment under the terms of a longterm contract. PPG will provideArgex Titane with research anddevelopment services in order tooptimize its pigments production forpaints and coatings. Thisagreement replaces a collaborativeagreement signed between the twogroups in 2012. Financial terms ofthe contract have not beendisclosed. Argex Titane is based inMontreal, PQ and is currentlydeveloping an exclusive processfor making very high purity titaniumdioxide. The group’s first factory inValleyfield, PQ is scheduled toopen at start 2015.

Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 8 Jul2013, (640), (Website:http://www.industrie.com/chimie/) (in French)© ETAI Information 2013

Titan Paints & Chemicals offersepoxy powder paints

Titan Paints & Chemicals providesepoxy powder paints. Lakshmiepoxy powder paints haveproperties like durability, corrosionresistance, toughness, flexibility,electric insulation and giveprotection to substrates. Lakshmiepoxy powder paints are availablein a wide range of colours andcan be used in areas likeautomobile spares, steel furniture,textile machinery, kitchenware,horns etc.

Original Source: Purchase (India), May 2013,36 (5), 208 (Website:http://www.indianpurchase.com/) © Purchase2013

MBG Metallbeschichtung GerstungenGmbH converts waste coatingpowders into heat

The Institut Fraunhofer deproduction et d’automatisation(IFF), Magdebourg, Saxe-Anhalt,Germany, and MBGMetallbeschichtung GerstungenGmbH have jointly developed apilot plant to convert wastecoating and plastics powders intoheat. This is so far used to treatwaste coating powders duringoriginal coating. Natural gas usecan be cut by 25%. MBG has apatent for the process.

Original Source: Double Liaison, May 2013,(592), 35 (Website: http://www.groupe-etai.com) (in French) © Le Groupe ETAI2013

PPG delivers record 2Q 2013results

PPG Industries reported record2Q 2013 net sales of $4.1 bn, up16% versus 2Q 2012. The 2Q2013 reported net income fromcontinuing operations was $341M, or $2.35/diluted share. The 2Q2012 reported net income andearnings/diluted share fromcontinuing operations were $297M and $1.92 respectively. Therewere no nonrecurring charges in2Q 2012. PPG also announcedthat its board of directorsapproved a $102 M businessrestructuring programme.

Performance Coatings segmentsales for 2Q 2013 were $1.7 bn,up 36%, or $447 M, versus 2Q2012 due principally to sales fromacquired businesses. IndustrialCoatings segment sales for 2Q2013 were $1.2 bn, advancing13%, or $142 M, versus 2Q 2012due to higher volumes combinedwith acquisition-related gains.Architectural Coatings – EMEA(Europe, Middle East and Africa)segment sales for 2Q 2013 were$571 M, a decline of $30 M, or5%, versus 2Q 2012 due tovolume declines. The 2Q 2013Optical and Speciality Materialssegment sales were $326 M, up$12 M, or 4%, versus strong 2Q2012 led by single-digitpercentage volume gains in bothoptical products and silicas. Glasssegment sales were $269 M for2Q 2013, down $4 M year overyear. Net sales were $7,426 M for1H 2013 ($6,861 in 1H 2012).Net Income was $2,751 M in 1H2013 ($375 M in 1H 2012). Thefinancial figures for the companyare presented in tables.

Original Source: PPG Industries Inc, OnePPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15272, USA, tel:+1 412 434 3131, website:http://www.ppg.com (18 Jul 2013) © PPGIndustries 2013

PPG heavy-duty equipment coatingsplant starts operation in Tianjin

PPG Industries (PPG) inaugurateda new manufacturing facility forthe production of heavy-dutyequipment coatings in Tianjin,China, on 22 Jul 2013. TheTianjin site also has installedequipment to help reduce VOC(volatile organic compound)emissions and preserve the localenvironment. With capacity ofabout 9000 tonnes/y, the newplant will produce industrialcoatings for China-basedmanufacturers of heavy-dutymachinery, such as agricultural,construction and miningequipment. Demand for premiumcoatings products in variousindustries and by local andmultinational companies operatingin China continues to growrapidly. Along with the Tianjin

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plant, PPG has a research centreand a powder coatings plant inSuzhou to help improve localproduct development, supply-chainefficiency and technical service.The new manufacturing operationin Tianjin improves the regionalcapacity of PPG’s industrialcoatings. The overall Tianjincoatings operation was the firstPPG coatings plant built in China,and it has developed into PPG’slargest coatings production base inthe world. The factory currentlysupplies automotive OEM (originalequipment manufacturer) coatingsand industrial coatings to theChina market.

Original Source: PPG Industries Inc, OnePPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15272, USA, tel:+1 412 434 3131, website:http://www.ppg.com (18 Jul 2013) © PPGIndustries 2013

PPG’s FEVE-based architecturalpowder coatings to be marketedunder CORAFLON brand name

US-based PPG Industries’ coiland extrusion coatings groupannounced that its line offluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE)-based powder coatings will againbe marketed under theCORAFLON brand name,reversing a previous decision tosell them under the NEWLARbrand name that PPG acquiredwith the purchase of SpraylatCorp in Dec 2012. Coraflonpowder coatings are based on aproven FEVE resin system thathas delivered superiorperformance in liquid architecturalcoatings for more than 30 years.

Original Source: PPG, 2013. Found onSpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation,5 Aug 2013, (Website:http://www.specialchemcoatings.com)

Asian Paints: results for 1Q 2013-2014

Paints major Asian Paints Ltd hasrecorded a net profit-after-tax ofRup 283.92 crores on netsales/income from operations ofRup 2300.80 crores, on astandalone basis, for 1Q ended

Jun 2013 (net profit-after-tax ofRup 274.59 crores on netsales/income from operations ofRup 2043.97 crores in 1Q endedJun 2012). The financial figuresfor the company are presented inthe included table. (1 crore=10 M,1 lakh=100,000).

Original Source: Business Standard, 23 Jul2013, 16 (20), I.11 (Website:http://www.business-standard.com/) © Business Standard Ltd 2013

Dow Chemical 2Q 2013: Coatingsand Infrastructure Solutions results

Dow Chemical Co’s Coatings andInfrastructure Solutions divisionreported 2Q 2013 sales of $1.9bn, flat versus 2Q 2012, asvolume rose 2% and pricedeclined 2%. Volume growth forthe segment was recorded in allregions except Europe, MiddleEast and Africa (EMEA). DowCoating Materials sales increasedas volume gains slightly offsetprice declines. Sales declines inDow Building and Constructionwere led by Dow BuildingSolutions in EMEA, whichcontinues to experience a weakoverall construction market. Equityearnings were $25 M, down from$45 M in 2Q 2012 primarily as aresult of lower earnings from DowCorning. EBITDA of $250 M forthe segment declined from $337M in 2Q 2012. Key results aretabulated.

Original Source: Dow Chemical Co, 2030,Dow Centre, Midland, MI 48642, USA, tel:+1 989 636 1000, fax: +1 989 636 3518,website: http://www.dow.com (25 Jul 2013)© The Dow Chemical Company 2013

Jotun AS 2012 annual report

Jotun AS increased its revenuesales from $1.902 bn in 2011 to$1.953 bn in 2012. Its MarineCoatings, Decorative Paints,Protective Coatings and PowderCoatings segments accounted for32%, 35%, 23% and 10%,respectively, of sales. It expandedthe number of its employees byadding about 700 workersworldwide in order to support the

future growth. It obtained land fora new decorative paint factory inOman and is expandingwarehouse and logistic capacityin Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Itboosted dry-dock and sea-stockconcepts to generate growth inmaintenance markets and secureda number of contracts for HullPerformance Solutions (HPS)concept for marine coatings.Korea, Europe, Singapore andthe Middle East revealed strongsales of protective coatings. Thecompany opened a new factory inRussia and still plans to build afactory in Brazil. A new state-of-the-art powder coatings factoryand R&D centre is launched inChina and a contract forQueensland-Curtis LNG project issecured by the company inAustralia using new three layerFBE technology (J-Trac). Thecompany successfully introducedLADY Wonderwall, additionalrange of premium sylil acrelateanti-foulings, Barrier Plus(corrosion protection of steelsubstrates), Penguard Pro (aprimer for submerged surfaces),and the ‘Reveal’ range of powdercoatings.

Original Source: Coatings World, Jul 2013,18 (7), 62 (Website:http://www.coatingsworld.com) © RodmanPublishing 2013

Teknos Group Oy 2012 annual report

Finland-based industrial, retail andarchitectural coatings companyTeknos Group Oy recorded salesof $353 M in 2012. The companyhas facilities in Scandinavia,Germany, the UK, Poland,Slovenia and Russia. It will createa liquid paint and powder coatingsplant in St Petersburg, Russia. Thenew plant is expected to beoperational in 2014. The companyintroduced Timantti Clean andTeknofloor Aqua for surfacesrequiring high hygiene levels aswell as for concrete and woodenfloors, respectively.

Original Source: Coatings World, Jul 2013,18 (7), 70 (Website:http://www.coatingsworld.com) © RodmanPublishing 2013