Recently added articles from JCT CoatingsTech:
Looking to the future ...(Perspective ...)
Oct 01, 2009; Ziegler, Patricia D. ... "Trying to predict the future is like trying to drive down a country road at night with no lights on while looking out the back window." --Peter Drucker The ability to predict the future has long fascinated--and eternally frustrated--mankind. Imagine the power of ...
Second annual concrete coatings ACSeries to explore innovative technologies and techniques.(Association News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The Advancements in Coatings Series (ACSeries) program, "Coating" the World of Concrete, will be held on Monday, February 1, 2010, in conjunction with the World of Concrete Expo in Las Vegas, NV. Sponsored by NPCA/FSCT, the conference will offer a concurrent two-track forum for ...
NPCA/FSCT events.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Oct 01, 2009; ... For information on NPCA/FSCT events, contact 610.940.0777, or visit www.coatingstech.org and www.paint.org. October 2009 15 VLC: "Technology-forcing Regulations: VOC and Air Toxic Controls on Paints and Coatings Products" 1:00-2:00 pm (ET) 25 NPCA/FSCT ...
Reader reflects concern about association's lobbying efforts.(Letter to the editor)
Oct 01, 2009; ... DEAR EDITOR: I have been a member of the FSCT for many years. Our Federation has always been dedicated to the advancement of coaling science and technology; and we do it very well. However, since the FSCT has joined with the NPCA it appears that our objectives have ...
The paint and coatings industry: widespread support for ratification of IMO antifouling systems convention.(Association News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Anti-fouling coatings and systems are designed to minimize the amount of marine growth that accumulates on a ship's hull during normal operation. Assemblages of marine organisms on ship hulls, known as hull fouling, can increase ship operating costs, fuel consumption, and harmful gas ...
HIRE Act to provide tax deductions/credits for home improvement; industry coalition providing strong support.(Association News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... As reported in the September 2009 issue of Coatings Tech (page 5), H.R. 3382, the Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy (HIRE) Act, was introduced in the U.S. House on July 29. The bill, put forth by Rep. Henry Johnson (D-GA), Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA), and a bipartisan group that has ...
NPCA/FSCT files amicus brief in support of petitioner before Pennsylvania Supreme Count; argues against contingency fee.(Association News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... As part of its formal Amicus Program, NPCA/FSCT filed an amicus brief August 11 in a notorious "pay to play" case, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (c/o Office of General Counsel) v. Janssen Pharmaceutica, before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. This litigation, originated by a private ...
Call for papers issued for 2010 International Marine and Offshore Coatings Conference.(Association News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... NPCA/FSCT is inviting presentations for the Advancements in Coatings Series program, "2010 International Marine and Offshore Coatings Conference." The program will be held in Virginia Beach, VA, in spring 2010. This three-day conference will offer a forum for all professionals ...
Short courses on formulation and emerging technologies to be featured at 2009 western coatings show in Las Vegas.(Association News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... NPCA/FSCT will sponsor two one-day short courses on October 25, 2009. "Emerging Technologies and Nanotechnology Applications in Coatings" and "Introduction to Formulation and Coatings Technology" will be held at the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, in conjunction with the Western Coatings ...
Presentations invited for fall 2010 ACSeries program on metal protection through coatings.(Association News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... NPCA/FSCT is inviting presentations for the Advancements in Coatings Series program, "2010 Metal Protection through Coatings Technology." The program will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, in fall of 2010. This two-day metal protection and corrosion coatings conference will offer a ...
Public interest groups urge President Obama to support chemical security legislation.(Regulatory/Legislative Update)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Environmental, union, and public interest groups have called on U.S. President Obama to support legislation that would extend and expand regulations to ensure the security of U.S. chemical facilities from terrorist attack. Public interest group Greenpeace recently sent a letter ...
Judge issues injunction, preventing listing styrene under California prop 65.(Regulatory/Legislative Update)
Oct 01, 2009; ... A preliminary injunction was issued on August 12 in Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, preventing the listing of styrene under California's Proposition 65's Labor Code provision. California's Office of Environmental Health Assessment proposed the Proposition 65 listing of ...
House bill would set up carbon labeling program.(Regulatory/Legislative Update)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) on September 9 introduced a bill that would direct the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish a carbon labeling program for consumer products and a related voluntary carbon disclosure program. II.R. 3543 would allow manufacturers to report ...
Corrosion prevention legislation introduced.(Regulatory/Legislative Update)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Legislation aimed at helping the United States combat corrosion of critical energy industry infrastructure has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The sponsor of the bill, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), has been working closely with NACE International as a means of ...
29th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium & Show preview.(Society News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The 29th Biennial Western Coatings Societies' Symposium & Show will be held on October 25-28, 2009, at the Flamingo Hotel, in Las Vegas, NV. The event will combine a full technical symposium, tabletop tradeshow, and networking opportunities. The tradeshow will ...
Pittsburgh Society elects officers for 2009-2010.(Society News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The Pittsburgh Society (PSCT) has elected its officers and committee chairs for 2009-2010: President--Cyndy Sherman, PPG Industries; Vice President--Abdullah Ekin, Bayer MaterialScience; Past President--Raymond Stewart, Bayer MaterialScience; Treasurer/Membership Chair--Bob Gross, PPG ...
CDIC host Fall Course; honors Bill Mirick.(Society News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The CDIC Society will celebrate the "glory of color" at its 3rd annual CDIC Fall Course. To be held on November 3, 2009, at Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH, the course will explore organic color pigments. Serving as an instructor will be Romesh Kumar, of Clariant. Dr. ...
Houston names officers.(Society News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Members of the Houston Society recently elected officers for 2009-2010. Darvin Dwyer, Univar, has been named President. Michael ...
New York Society September meeting.(Society News)
Oct 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: NYSCT Past Presidents who were in attendance at the September meeting of the Society included (left to right): Michael Frantz, Pan Technology (1993); Matt Suresh, AVS Chemicals (2005); Robert ...
Arkema buys Dow Coating Company's UCAR Emulsion Systems business.(Business & Industry)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Arkema, Colombes, France, has acquired The Dow Coating Company's UCAR Emulsion Systems specialty latex businesses in North America and an acrylic acid and esters plant that is located in Clear Lake, TX. The total purchase price is $50 million. By order of the U.S. Federal Trade ...
