PPG acquires specialty wood care products FLOOD Australia

AkzoNobel announced it has completed the sale of its Primary Amides chemicals business to PMC Group. Financial terms of the December 31 sale were not disclosed.

Sherwin-Williams said it will consider refiling its petition to acquire Consorcio Comex after Mexico's antitrust watchdog denied its appeal to purchase the paint manufacturer.

Woodworkers, to improve transfer efficiency in spray gun finishing think like a finisher. Builders often build pieces that difficult to spray.

Valspar announced that Rodda Paint Co. will distribute the complete line of its wood coatings to the Pacific Northwest.

At the "Day of wood coating" at ZOW 2013, the DFO – German Research Association for Surface Treatment, will present new concepts and technologies that can significantly improve quality, safety, economy, and sustainability in production.

PPG Industries will acquire AkzoNobel's North American architectural coatings business for $1.05 billion.

For wood finishing, If clarity is an issue, spray initial coats with a gloss product and only use the final coat to create the sheen level that you want.

I really encourage builders to build as if they were the finisher. Make adjustments at the bench before the project hits the spray booth.