ASTM on CD-ROM
The Third Edition of “ASTM International Standards for Sustainability in Buildings” is now available on CD-ROM. This new compilation includes all of the ASTM standards that are referenced by the U.S. Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers.  Go to article ›››

Meet the masters
Faux Effects International Inc. will host the 2007 Meeting of the Masters on October 27-28 in the north Dallas area. Go to article ›››

Purdy pulls away
Paint Sundry Brands announced that its Purdy brand of professional painting tools has received the 2007 Frost & Sullivan United States Paint Contractors’ Choice Award for Best Overall Brushes. Go to article ›››

PPG study leaves others green with envy
Architects view PPG as the industry’s leading green coatings company, according to a recently completed survey of 629 architects.  Go to article ›››

Pantone bonds with Clariant
Pantone Inc., provider of professional color standards for design industries, and Clariant International Ltd., one of the world’s largest textile colorant and chemical producers, announced a strategic partnership that will turn textile color development into a vehicle for increased productivity.  Go to article ›››

Hyde hires
Hyde Tools Inc. has expanded its product development department and hired Corey M. Talbot as director of new product development. He is in charge of developing and managing new and existing product lines for the retail, industrial and distribution channels where Hyde holds brand leadership.  Go to article ›››

Rohm and Haas passes audit
The Rohm and Haas Paint and Coatings Materials business in North America has been recommended for Responsible Care Certification under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care Management System.   Go to article ›››

More awards for Rohm and Haas
Rohm and Haas received the 2006 Supplier Technology Innovation Award from Behr Process Corp., the second time Rohm and Haas has won the award since its inception in 2004.  Go to article ›››

New national account manager, Web site for CertaPro
CertaPro Painters Commercial Services, one of North America’s largest commercial painting contractors, announced the promotion of Anthony Jowid to national account manager at its Philadelphia, Pa., office.  Go to article ›››

PPG hires strategic alliances manager
PPG Industries has appointed Robert Krystyniak as manager, strategic alliances, for the company’s Construction Market Team. He will identify and develop collaborative opportunities in the construction market.  Go to article ›››