February / March 2012 issue:
- Waterborne Coatings
- Special effect pigments
- Smart coatings
- Architectural coatings
- Double country focus: India &
- Indonesia
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Industry
Researchers develop paint-on solar cells
Imagine if the next coat of paint you put on the outside of your home generates electricity from light, electricity that can be used to power the appliances and equipment on the inside.
PPG announces global initiative to leverage titanium dioxide expertise
PPG Industries has announced that the company has undertaken a strategic initiative with multiple global suppliers to secure and enhance its supply of titanium dioxide (TiO2), as well as add to the global supply of the raw material.
DIC Group to take over all Pacific Inks’ businesses
DIC Corporation has announced that the wholly owned Singapore-based subsidiary DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd has reached an agreement with Pacific Inks Limited of New Zealand for the DIC Group to take over all of Pacific Inks’ businesses.
Chinese carbon black exports doubled in 2011 says report
Specialist chemical industry publisher CCM, based in Guangzhou, has announced plans to release the third edition of its multi-client report on China’s carbon black industry this May, reports Focus on Pigments.
PPG holds first open day in Tianjin plant
PPG Industries welcomed members of the local community to its Tianjin coatings plant for the first time, on November 24, as part of the global celebration of the International Year of Chemistry.





