With a career with AkzoNobel's International brand spanning 42 years, John Kirby was part of an elite group. He was one of four people at the company who have been awarded the coveted and prestigious Golden Propeller.

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Following the initial acquisition of Thomson Research Associates, Microban International now plans to harmonize the two organizations. It recently announced that it is bringing together its Microban and Ultra-Fresh brands and technologies under a single umbrella. By consolidating its services and combining over 100 years of collective industry experience, Microban International says it can better serve its partners worldwide.

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A recent study found that biochar nanoparticles (BCN), or graphene oxide, derived from spruce wood and wheat straw, can improve corrosion resistance in zinc-rich epoxy coatings. The study, published in Progress in Organic Coatings, suggests a more sustainable option for the coatings industry.

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PPG recently announced the launch of an expanded portfolio of coating systems for wastewater facilities. The portfolio includes a combination of the company’s Raven and Aquataflex coating systems for underwater concrete and various coatings for exterior and interior steel.

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Powder coatings are important to the future evolution of Electric Vehicles (EVs), protecting batteries and associated components from overheating and insulating them against other threats that can reduce performance and increase risk.

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Alyssa Kerslake has taken over as Managing Editor of Canadian Finishing and Coatings Manufacturing magazine.

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 Registration for WMS 2022 has reopened. Now is the time to reserve your exhibit space!

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IGM Resins announces price increase for its photoinitiator portfolio as per November 1st.

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The Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) presented the Award of Excellence and newly created Volunteer of the Year Award during the Aluminum Summit in Nashville, TN, in September.

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PPG announced that three of its innovative coatings technologies have earned 2021 R&D® 100 Awards: PPG BFP-SE Battery Fire Protection, PPG ENVIROCRON™ Extreme Protection thermally conductive powder coatings, and PPG HI-TEMP® 1027 HD coating.

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