Advocacy
ACA engages on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues at the federal, state and local levels to represent and advocate for the U.S. paint and coatings industry. Click on a title below to read our latest filed comments and letters, or click on ACA in Action to see all letters and comments.
ACA Comments on Colorado’s Proposed Producer Responsibility Regulations
ACA, Coalition Submit Comments to EPA on Proposed RCRA Hazardous Constituent Listing of Nine PFAS
ACA Comments on EPA’s Draft Criteria for Product Category Rules to Support the Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials
ACA Supports Clarification of Build America, Buy America Requirements
News
PHMSA Final Rule Harmonizes HMR with International Standards
According to PHMSA, its final amendments are expected to maintain the HMR's high safety standard for the public and the environment. PHMSA also anticipates additional safety benefits to be derived from improved compliance related to consistency amongst domestic and international regulations.
DHS CISA Proposes Rule for Cyber Incident Reporting
On April 4, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a proposed rule on cyber incident reporting. CISA’s proposal includes a reporting framework that would require broad segments of industry to meet reporting requirements following certain cyber incidents, including the 16 Critical Infrastructure Sectors (e.g., Chemical Sector).
Brenntag, Knowde Partner on AI
Brenntag has announced a partnership with Knowde, the digital customer experience platform for the ingredients, polymers, and chemical industry. The companies will collaborate in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to address the chemical industry’s Product Data Management challenges.
KCC to Acquire Momentive Performance Materials
Momentive Performance Materials Group, a silicones and specialty solutions company, is expected to be fully acquired by KCC Corporation, its majority shareholder, resulting in the exit of minority shareholder, SJL Partners LLC.
Sika Acquires Kwik Bond Polymers
Sika has acquired Kwik Bond Polymers, LLC (KBP), a manufacturer of polymer systems for the refurbishment of concrete infrastructure. According to Sika, KBP has a proven product offering that includes polymer technologies providing protection of bridge decks and other concrete infrastructure applications.
PHMSA Final Rule Harmonizes HMR with International Standards
According to PHMSA, its final amendments are expected to maintain the HMR's high safety standard for the public and the environment. PHMSA also anticipates additional safety benefits to be derived from improved compliance related to consistency amongst domestic and international regulations.
DHS CISA Proposes Rule for Cyber Incident Reporting
On April 4, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a proposed rule on cyber incident reporting. CISA’s proposal includes a reporting framework that would require broad segments of industry to meet reporting requirements following certain cyber incidents, including the 16 Critical Infrastructure Sectors (e.g., Chemical Sector).
Maryland Legislature Adopts PaintCare Bill
On March 29, the Maryland Legislature adopted a measure that would bring the PaintCare program to the state. The bill, HB0001, will be sent to Gov. Wes Moore for signature.
SMAQMD Public Workshop for AIM Coatings on April 18
California’s Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) is conducting a public workshop on April 18 to discuss proposed changes to Rule 442 (Architectural Coatings). The proposed changes to Rules 442 would add a contingency measure that, if triggered, would automatically establish more stringent requirements for Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) coatings that are consistent with CARB’s 2019 AIM Suggested Control Measure.
ACA Comments on Washington DOE’s Draft Report for Antifouling Paints
ACA recently submitted comments to the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) on its third draft report to the state legislature regarding antifouling paints.
Brenntag, Knowde Partner on AI
Brenntag has announced a partnership with Knowde, the digital customer experience platform for the ingredients, polymers, and chemical industry. The companies will collaborate in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to address the chemical industry’s Product Data Management challenges.
KCC to Acquire Momentive Performance Materials
Momentive Performance Materials Group, a silicones and specialty solutions company, is expected to be fully acquired by KCC Corporation, its majority shareholder, resulting in the exit of minority shareholder, SJL Partners LLC.
Sika Acquires Kwik Bond Polymers
Sika has acquired Kwik Bond Polymers, LLC (KBP), a manufacturer of polymer systems for the refurbishment of concrete infrastructure. According to Sika, KBP has a proven product offering that includes polymer technologies providing protection of bridge decks and other concrete infrastructure applications.
WEG and GIT Sign Partnership Agreement
WEG has partnered with the Canadian company GIT Coatings to enhance the supply of coatings for marine lines in the international market. GIT aims to provide cost reduction related to fuels and carbon emissions in partnership with WEG, which aims to improve product offerings and provide customized solutions to customers.
Azelis Expands its Portfolio
Azelis announced it has signed an agreement to acquire DBH Osthandelsgesellschaft mbH (“DBH”), a specialty chemicals distributor focused on Advanced Materials & Additives (AM&A in Germany and Central & Eastern Europe (CEE). The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2024.
New ACA-Published Industry Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry Now Available
ACA's new U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2023–2028) offers quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with 5-year projections for sector and segment performance.
Dr. Dane R. Jones Receives ACA’s David F. Darling Prize
The David F. Darling Prize was established in memory of its namesake to recognize individuals who, through coatings science, technology, and research, demonstrate innovation in the areas of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Tahereh (Neda) Hayeri Receives ACA’s 2023 CoatingsTech Best Paper Award
Hayeri received the honor at the 2023 CoatingsTech Conference for her paper, “Thermally, UV, and Moisture Curable Novel Family of Versatile Oligomers,” coauthored by Dr. Vijay M. Mannari, professor of polymers and coatings at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Engineering Technology. Hayeri’s research is directed by Mannari at Eastern Michigan University’s Coating Research Institute.
Interactive Coatings TraQr™ 2.0 Available through ACA Partnership
The dynamic TraQr 2.0 built on Microsoft’s Power BI platform — the industry leader for data analysis and visualization — enables businesses throughout the coatings and specialty chemicals value chain to identify, analyze, and forecast market trends, and to make better informed purchasing, pricing, expansion, cost saving, and development decisions more easily.
Dr. John A. Gilbert to Deliver Keynote Address at ACA’s 2023 CoatingsTech Conference
Dr. John A. Gilbert, chief research and development officer at Behr Process Corporation, will deliver the keynote address at ACA’s 2023 CoatingsTech Conference, June 26-28, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Going … Going … Gone: Obsolescence in the Coatings World
Over the past two or three decades, there has been a well-publicized amount of consolidation within the paint and coatings industry that has often trudged behind the demise of large ...
Architectural Coatings as a Tool for Combating Urban Heat Islands
Introduction The urban heat island (UHI) effect is a growing concern among communities in the United States and across the globe. Architectural coatings that highly reflect solar radiation and emit ...
Coatings Xperience: Incorporation of Sustainability and Circular Economy Principles in Product Development
In the 1920s, a term began to be discussed within the mass production automotive industry. Alfred Sloan, a GM executive, is credited with the first use of the term "dynamic ...
Improved Performance in a Waterborne All-Acrylic Latex Produced without PFAS
Although exterior architectural coatings improve the appearance of a structure, they are ultimately intended to be protective, preserving the integrity of a substrate by isolating it from environmental exposure. As ...
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Events
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Tue, Apr 23, 2024
UTECH Europe
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Tue, Apr 30, 2024
American Coatings Show & Conference 2024
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Mon, May 6, 2024
TRFA Annual Meeting
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Tue, May 7, 2024
Appalachian Underground Corrosion Short Course
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