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CONTENTS PA I N T & C O AT I N G S I N D U S T RY , V O L U M E 2 7 , N U M B E R 4
April 2011
FEATURES 24 A New Environmentally Friendly Wetting Agent for Architectural Coatings, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 32 Environmentally Progressive Polyurethane Coating Technologies, Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co. Ltd. 38 Low-VOC Colorants for Solventborne Industrial Coatings, Colortrend USA LLC 42 A New Substrate Wetting Additive for Low-VOC Aqueous Adhesive Products, Troy Corporation 46 Novel Silicone-Modified Polyurethane Dispersion Technology for Advanced Coating Systems, Evonik Industries Coating Additives 52 Acrylated Products Designed for Formability and Adhesion Enhancement in Direct-to-Metal Applications, Sartomer USA
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Some Positive News About U.S. Manufacturing U.S manufacturing has been in the news a lot over the past several years – and not in a positive light. But two new reports issued in February tell a different story. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal on February 25, author Mark. J. Perry, a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan, Flint, tells of a thriving and growing U.S. manufacturing sector. “In 2009, the most recent full year for which international data are available, our manufacturing output was $2.155 trillion (including mining and utilities). That’s more than 45% higher than China...” Perry also states that in 2009 the U.S. produced more than 20 percent of global manufacturing output, and points out that “excluding recession-related decreases in 2001 and 2008-09, America’s manufacturing output has continued to increase since 1970.” The article recognizes that although the United States is still making a lot of products, it is able to do it with far fewer workers than it needed in the past. Productivity-enhancing technology means fewer workers in the highly automated plants, and displaced workers are required to learn new skill
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sets. Shifting to a more efficient economy has been a bumpy road for many people. A second article, written by Dr. Chris Kuehl, Economic Analyst at the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA), claims that the manufacturing sector is leading our economic recovery. It states that in 2010 there were more jobs added in manufacturing than were lost – 130,000 of them. This is the first time this has happened since 1997. Kuehl says that the trend is heading in a positive direction, and some expect a net job gain of 500,000 by the end of this year. He offers three reasons as to why manufacturers have played such an important role in this stage of the economic recovery. 1) Better Management – Most companies’ executives today are actively engaged in strategic planning, market development and human resource management. Not many years ago, this was not the case – it was all about the fastest and cheapest way to get something out the door. 2) Emphasis on Strategy and Marketing – This either means that companies have launched new product lines to access new markets, or they have taken existing products into the global marketplace. Kuehl reports that as recently as 10 or 15 years ago the majority of small and medium manufacturers did no business at all overseas. But the average company now does about 30 percent of its business in global markets, and some have much higher rates. The weak dollar, making U.S. goods cheaper to foreign buyers, has accelerated this trend. 3) Adaptation – The manufacturing sector has aggressively adapted to new business environments. Manufacturers have become much more capital-intensive and are relying more on technology to stay competitive. The FMA article emphasizes that manufacturers must maintain their momentum. “In looking ahead, it is apparent that parts of the world will have an advantage when it comes to production costs in many situations. This means U.S. companies must out-manage and out-strategize their competitors,” Kuehl says. The full article is posted as an Online Article this month at www.pcimag.com. Obviously, not all manufacturers are going to find that these reports ring true to their own experiences. The coatings industry has had its own challenges with raw material shortages and price increases over the past several years, which have had, and continue to have, a very negative effect. But overall, I am glad to see some positive news about the manufacturing sector in general. I would be interested to hear your thoughts and comments on this topic. Feel free to e-mail me at
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By Kristin Johansson, Editor | PCI
Markets:
Architectural Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Container Automotive
Civil Aerospace Engineering
Coatings Technologies:
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Surface/Substrate:
Wood
Brick
Concrete
Marine & Maintenance
UV Coatings
Metal
Stucco
High Solids Coatings
Vinyl
Plastic
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Good Economic Prospects Forecast for Euro Zone NÜRNBERG, Germany – In an analysis provided by NürnbergMesse, one of the 20 largest exhibition companies in the world, signs indicate growth again in Europe. In 2010, the majority of the members of the euro zone succeeded in leaving behind the consequences of the global financial and economic crisis. The leader is Germany with gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 3.8 percent. The euro region expects an increasing worldwide demand for products and services in 2011, and the industry is suitably prepared. The stability of the euro promotes exports, which are important for the euro zone. German companies in particular are profiting from the worldwide recovery. The machinery and plant manufacturers and the automotive industry are currently achieving large export growth. For example, Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW report huge rises in sales, and even shortened the holidays over Christmas. The orders in the component-supply industry are increasing accordingly. The development in the chemical, electrical engineering and building industries is similarly positive. The latter is
benefiting from energy-saving renovation work on buildings, and the large demand for solar and photovoltaic products. The economic power of Germany’s neighbors, Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic, increased by approximately two percent in each country in 2010. Growth in Slovenia and Slovakia also picked up speed in 2010. Finland proved its capacity once again with some three-percent growth. This Scandinavian country is one of the most
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competitive economies in the euro zone. A strict cost-cutting plan, along with privatization and investment in the hightech sector and the educational system, rescued the country from bankruptcy after trade with Eastern Europe came to an end, triggered by the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, Finland is distinguished by its extremely low national debt and small budget deficit. The difficulties experienced by individual countries in the euro zone in 2010 were offset by loans from the Eurogroup. At the same time, the body of the European Union, in which the euro zone states coordinate their fiscal and economic policy, imposed strict rules on the countries in deficit. The number of customers from emerging economies who are interested in European products is growing. This is because the economies in China, Brazil and the emerging countries of Southeast Asia recovered more quickly than in the industrial countries. In addition, Europe should be able to expand its position as a leading supplier of eco-technologies in the future.
Turkcoat Eurasia Returns to Istanbul ISTANBUL, Turkey – Turkcoat Eurasia 2011, the 4th International Coatings, Inks, Adhesives, Sealants, Construction Chemicals, Raw Materials and Production Technologies Exhibition will take place Oct. 6-8, 2011, at the Istanbul Expo Center, Istanbul, Turkey. Visit www.turkcoat.com for additional information.
WASHINGTON, DC – The EPA has awarded $5.5 million to three consortia to support research on nanotechnology. The EPA is collaborating with the United Kingdom’s Natural Environment Research Council on the project. The grants will help researchers determine whether certain nanomaterials can leach out of products such as paints, plastics and fabrics when they are used or disposed of, and whether they could become toxic to people and the environment. In addition to EPA’s $5.5 million, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has contributed $500,000 through a new research partnership between the two agencies. Grant awards were made to three consortia consisting of researchers from the United States and the UK.
LAS VEGAS – The 30th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium (WCS) will take place October 23-26, 2011. Sponsored by the Arizona, Golden Gate, Pacific Northwest and Los Angeles Societies for Coatings Technology, the WCS will be held at The Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Additional information about the event can be found at www.wcsshow.com.
Sink or Swim Symposium Set for May
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CLEVELAND – The 54th Annual Sink or Swim Technical Symposium will be held at the University of Akron, in conjunction with the Department of Polymer Engineering, on May 24-25, 2011. The event will feature a one-day exhibit on May 24 and a reception in the exhibiting hall. Organizers promise a strong technical program again this year, as well as a short course. Visit www.clevelandcoatingssociety.org for additional information.
CHICAGO – The Windy City Coatings Course will take place April 27-28, 2011, in Rolling Meadows, IL. It is a two-day educational course that offers introductory and advanced sessions led by industry experts. It also provides an opportunity to network and discuss best practices with both veteran and novice coatings professionals. Visit www.windycitycoatingscourse.com for additional information.
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I N DUSTRY NEWS OBITUARIES Industry Loses Stuart Aronson
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NORTH OLMSTED, OH – Stuart Aronson, age 69, passed away on January 23. A veteran of the industry for over 40 years, Aronson held positions at Neville Chemical, Polyvinyl Resins (now DSM), SP Morell, Focus Chemical and, most recently, Palmer Holland. Aronson was a member of SACI, the FSCT and the Baltimore Society for Coatings Technology. He served on the Board of Directors of the New York Society for Coatings Technology as the Employment Chairman. Aronson is survived by his wife Eileen, two daughters, a stepdaughter, a stepson and four grandchildren.
President of Cianflone Scientific Instruments Corp. Passes Away PITTSBURGH – Bob Cianflone, President and CEO of Cianflone Scientific Instruments Corp., passed away unexpectedly on February 19. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose, and is survived by three sons and seven grandchildren. Cianflone Scientific Instruments Corp. will continue to remain in business, as this was Cianflone’s wish.
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SSCT Annual Meeting to be Held in May HATTIESBURG, MS – The Southern Society for Coatings Technology’s 2011 Annual Meeting will take place May 22-25 at the Mills House Hotel in Charleston, SC. The theme of the event will be “Beginnings of the Coatings Revolution,” and will include a Keynote Address on Macroeconomic and Sourcing Trends presented by Brad Walden of Buckman International. The 21/2-day meeting will include technical presentations, tabletop exhibits and the presentation of the A.L. Hendry Award. Visit www.ssct.org.
ICCE-19 Announces Call for Papers SHANGHAI – The 19th Annual International Conference on Composites/Nanoengineering (ICCE-19) will take place in Shanghai, China, July 24-30, 2011. The ICCE conference will provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas in virtually all areas of composite materials research. Visit www.icce-nano.org for additional information. 䡲
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