Wood and industrial coatings firm PPG Industries has reached a definitive agreement to acquire IVC Industrial Coatings Inc., a U.S.-based specialty powder and liquid coatings manufacturer serving the contract furniture, storage products and other industrial markets. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter, were not disclosed.

Charlotte, N.C. – Cefla North America, Inc. a leading provider of finishing and dental equipment, announced it has promoted Massimo Di Russo to general manager for both its divisions.

Phoseon UV wood coating curing using cooler, more stable LED lamps is on display at a number of LIGNA 2015 exhibits. It is an enabling technology for Batch 1 production as well as in-line inkjet panel decorating technology.

Graco says its Pro Xp electrostatic spray guns are smaller and lighter, and because they "wrap" paint around objects, they virtually eliminate overspray.

Grabbing the most views at WoodworkingNetwork.com are the firey Sugi Ban wood finishing technique, a recap of the colors that are helping sell cabinets and furniture this year, and two Project Gallery items:

RPM International acquired Morrells Woodfinishes Ltd.. The United Kingdom's largest manufacturer of high-performance wood finishes produces various coatings that make wood fire resistant, antimocrobial, and provide mirror gloss surfaces.

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that its RPM2 Group has acquired Morrells Woodfinishes Ltd., the United Kingdom's largest manufacturer of high-performance wood finishes.

PPG acquires specialty wood care products FLOOD Australia