Paint Industry News

Pretty by design
The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute has announced its “Prettiest Painted Rooms in America” competition, open to interior designers and decorators nationwide. Go to article ›››

The war against mold
USG Corp. has launched, a new Web site that provides the latest information about controlling mold in buildings and homes. Go to article ›››

Latex plant gears up in Louisiana
UCAR Emulsion Systems, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., has opened a new latex manufacturing facility at St. Charles Operations in Hahnville, La.
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Akzo Nobel extends global reach across Ukraine
Akzo Nobel is set to become one of the leading suppliers to the Ukrainian decorative paint market after signing an agreement to acquire a 51 percent controlling share in the coatings activities of Khimrezerv. Go to article ›››

Jersey contractor gains West Coast presence
Fine Painting, a New Jersey outfit that is the sixth largest commercial painting contractor in the United States, has acquired Evan House Co., a commercial and industrial painting contractor in Portland, Ore. The Oregon company has been renamed Evan House-Fine. Go to article ›››

Tools to make you drool
One of the most extensive lines of professional drywall tools in the country is featured in the new full color catalog from Hyde Tools. Go to article ›››

California names marketing, sales managers
Steve McCarthy has been named marketing manager for California Products Corp. Go to article ›››

Flood appoints product training manager Go to article ›››

International picks Northeast account exec
International Paint LLC, a division of Akzo Nobel. Go to article ›››

Vogel Paint joins research group
Vogel Paint Inc., a manufacturer of architectural, industrial, and heavy-duty protective coatings, is the newest member of Coatings Research Group Inc. (CRGI), an association of paint and coating manufacturers dedicated to shared research and development. Go to article ›››