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I NDUSTRY NEWS Demand for sealants and caulk in construction markets will benefit from a recovery in the key single-family-home building market, advancing from a weak 2007 base. In addition, the nonbuilding construction segment will show renewed strength through 2012, reflecting an increased emphasis on upgrading the nation’s transportation and utility infrastructure. Although new construction will record greater growth through 2012, the improvement and repair segment will also post a stable gain. In the motor vehicle market, demand will benefit from increasing motor vehicle production through 2012. Gains will be concentrated in automobiles and heavy trucks and buses, which will account for the majority of demand. All motor vehicles require the use of sealants and caulk in window glazing and sealing, sound and vibra- tion deadening, and corrosion protection. However, the trend toward larger passenger vehicles, such as sport utility vehicles, is expected to shift in favor of smaller cars, which would moderate gains in demand on a per-vehicle basis. Consumption of sealants and caulk in motor vehicle markets is projected to increase 2.2 percent annually to 245 million pounds in 2012. For further information about this study, visit www.freedoniagroup.com. CSB Issues Final Report on Barton Solvents Explosion WASHINGTON, DC – A fire and series of explosions at the Barton Solvents chemical distribution facility in Des Moines, IA, were caused by a static electrical spark resulting from inadequate electrical bonding and grounding during the filling of a portable steel tank, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) determined in a final report. The accident occurred in the packaging area of the facility as an operator was filling a 300-gallon steel tank with ethyl acetate, a flammable solvent. The operator had secured the fill nozzle with a steel weight and had just walked across the room when he heard a “popping” sound and turned to see the tote engulfed in flames. Employees tried unsuccessfully to extinguish the fire with a handheld fire extinguisher before evacuating. The CSB found that the nozzle and hose were not intended for use in transferring flammable liquids, and the steel parts of the fill nozzle and hose assembly were not bonded and grounded. The packaging area, where the fire started, had no automatic sprinkler system and was adjoined to Picking the right partner is the key to success. Dow Coating Solutions has the steps down pat. Our new business organization provides easier access to all the advanced technologies, exciting innovations, and coatings expertise available from Dow. That means more focus on finding the best answers for your coating needs, with options such as new binder platforms for improved dirt pickup resistance and more choices for meeting SCAQMD Rule 1113 requirements. Combined with careful listening and increased flexibility, our open-source philosophy creates even greater opportunities for collaboration and innovation. And while these changes may make us lighter on our feet, you’ll be glad to know our commitments to operational excellence, quality, safety, and the environment remain as strong as ever. So, why be a wallflower? The steps to success have never been easier. www.dow.com/ucarlatex ®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow Element # 550-1KT97 http://www.freedoniagroup.com http://www.dow.com/ucarlatex

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Paint and Coatings Industry - November 2008 Contents Viewpoint Industry News Calendar of Events Company News Mergers and Acquisitions Names in the News HiTone Resins for Enhanced Pigment Affinity of Powder Coatings New Water-Based Interior Coatings Combine Innovation and Quality With Respect for the Environment Novel, UV-Curable Nanotechnology-Enabled Coatings Highly Weather-Resistant Radiation-Curable Monomers and Oligomers for Exterior Applications Konica Minolta — Sensing Success for Viracon Self-Crosslinkable Thermosetting Acrylics for Use in Water-Dilutable Coatings Paint and Criminal Forensic Science Supplier and Application/Curing Showcases Materials Watch Classifieds Advertiser Index

Paint & Coatings Industry - November 2008

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