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CFCM Nouryon Dimethyl Ether Nouryon recently announced that it will raise the price of dimethyl ether (DME) by 30 per cent to cover general inflation related to raw materials, energy, freight, and labour. DME is a chemically stable colourless propellant, blowing agent and solvent.

FedDev Ontario recently announced an investment of $2 million in Lorama Group Inc. to commercialize and scale up production of its adhesive products. Located in Mississauga, Ont., Lorama Group Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of colourants and additives in the paint and coatings sector.

CFCM Noelle Stapinsky Noelle Stapinsky has joined CFCM magazine as editor. With 22 years of editorial experience, Stapinsky has written for the metalworking industry, as well as automotive, infrastructure, green technology, procurement and logistics, and general manufacturing industries in Canada.

CFCM Aerospace Coatings The aerospace coatings market was valued at US$1.8-billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $2.9-billion by 2027, according to a report from market research firm Insight Partners.

CFCM American Coatings Show After a two-year hiatus, the American Coatings Show returned to Indianapolis from April 5 through 7, with a satisfying turnout from industry and a dynamic demonstration of the industry’s latest product offerings.

Andres Lacassie has joined Carlisle Fluid Technologies as vice-president of sales and marketing. Lacassie brings over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and product development within multinational corporations such as Panasonic, Danfoss, and United Technologies.

Specialty chemicals company Perstorp is adding carboxylic acids capacity of around 70,000 tonnes per year during 2024. The investment will enable Perstorp to increase output significantly and strengthen its position as a sustainable solutions provider.

CFCM CCAI Jim Gallagher Each year, the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) awards scholarship monies to deserving college students who are currently enrolled in programs that could lead to careers in the finishing industry.

CFCM Formica Canada Formica Canada solicited the help and expertise of Université de Sherbrooke’s Biomass Technology Laboratory to find a way to transform laminate residues into green energy, thereby reducing its ecological footprint.