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Hempel Brings China Production Facility Online

Hempel Brings China Production Facility Online

Friday September 29, 2023

Global coatings company Hempel recently inaugurated a new production facility in Zhangjiagang, China, to serve the marine, energy and infrastructure industries.

Knavish Elected as PPG Board of Directors Chair

Knavish Elected as PPG Board of Directors Chair

Friday September 29, 2023

Global coatings company PPG announced on Tuesday (Sept. 26) that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected PPG President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Knavish as chair of the company’s Board of Directors.

Bidding Open for WI Jail Reno Project

Bidding Open for WI Jail Reno Project

Friday September 29, 2023

Dane County in Wisconsin is soliciting bids for renovations and a building addition to the county’s jail facility.

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JPCL Seeking New Problem Solving Submissions

JPCL Seeking New Problem Solving Submissions

Friday September 29, 2023

The Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings and PaintSquare are currently seeking new questions from painting professionals for the coatings community at large to answer for our long-running Problem Solving Forum series.

Funding to Improve Airport Runway Safety

Funding to Improve Airport Runway Safety

Friday September 29, 2023

New funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law is headed to 82 airports across the country to improve runway safety and lighting systems.

New Product Announcement: Insulation, Wall System

New Product Announcement: Insulation, Wall System

Thursday September 28, 2023

Building materials firm Sto Corp. recently introduced a new graphite-enhanced, 100% closed-cell expanded polystyrene insulation board, as well as a new wall system from the company.

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Sherwin Releases Industrial Color Trend Report

Sherwin Releases Industrial Color Trend Report

Thursday September 28, 2023

Earlier this week, the Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coatings division unveiled its fifth color trend forecast, with shades that will reportedly affect the industrial design industry over the next several years.

Crustaceans Could Provide Natural Color Pigments

Crustaceans Could Provide Natural Color Pigments

Thursday September 28, 2023

Scientists from the Fraunhofer IPA and the University of Paderborn in Germany have reportedly produced biogenic pigments from chitin and other bio-based dyes, which they have dubbed “Crusty Pigments.”

Concrete Industry Reacts to Buy America Rules

Concrete Industry Reacts to Buy America Rules

Thursday September 28, 2023

According to a recent report, the required use of American-made concrete and cement materials on federal infrastructure projects has received mixed reviews from the industry.

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OSHA Targeting Stone Worker Silica Exposure

OSHA Targeting Stone Worker Silica Exposure

Thursday September 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a new initiative to protect workers from silica exposure in the stone fabrication and installation industry.

US Soccer Team Partners with Sherwin-Williams

US Soccer Team Partners with Sherwin-Williams

Wednesday September 27, 2023

Major League Soccer club D.C. United recently announced that it has agreed to a multi-year partnership deal with global coatings manufacturer The Sherwin-Williams Company.

Contractors Needed for CA Tank Coating

Contractors Needed for CA Tank Coating

Wednesday September 27, 2023

The City of Corona in California is currently seeking contractors for the coating of one water treatment tank.

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FRA Awards Largest Ever Rail Safety Grants

FRA Awards Largest Ever Rail Safety Grants

Wednesday September 27, 2023

The Federal Railroad Administration announced on Monday (Sept. 25) that it has invested over $1.4 billion from President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law into 70 rail improvement projects across 35 states and Washington, D.C.

Bangladesh Assesses Infrastructure Coatings Usage

Bangladesh Assesses Infrastructure Coatings Usage

Wednesday September 27, 2023

Bangladesh’s government infrastructure megaprojects have reportedly contributed “significantly” to a recent surge in paint demand in the country, emphasizing the importance of paint production and and variety.

NY Adopting First Clean Concrete Mandate

NY Adopting First Clean Concrete Mandate

Wednesday September 27, 2023

Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new regulations that will establish emission limits on concrete used in state-funded public building and transportation projects.

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Engineers Study Wood Waste for Transparent Coatings

Engineers Study Wood Waste for Transparent Coatings

Wednesday September 27, 2023

Researchers from Aalto University in Finland have reportedly developed a new type of coating from a polymer found in plants that are colorful and transparent.