ACS 2008 exhibitor guide: the American Coatings Show will be held in Charlotte, NC from June 3-5. Here is a preview of what select companies have planned for the three-day event at the Charlotte Convention Center.

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The following companies are exhibiting at ACS 2008 in Charlotte. Here is a look at what they have planned at their booth and the products/services they will be promoting.

Arch Chemicals Booth: 1739

1955 Lake Park Drive, Suite 100

Smyrna, GA 30080, USA

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www.archbiocides.com

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Environmentally conscious products are nothing new to Arch. For over four decades, our suite of Omadine and Proxel antimicrobials have included formaldehyde and VOC-free options; providing the protection your customers need against mold, mildew and bacterial growth in coatings products. Visit us at the American Coatings Show Booth 1739 or at www.archbiocides.com and learn more about how we can become a part of your formaldehyde and VOC-free solution.

Arizona Instrument LLC Booth: 941

1912 W. 4th Street

Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

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Arizona Instrument, an ISO 9001:2000 registered company, designs, manufactures and markets Computrac precision moisture, solids and ash analysis instruments. The Computrac MAX 2000XL, approved for use with ASTM D7232-06, utilizes rapid loss-on-drying technology for a fast and easy testing alternative to measure non-volatile content of paints and coatings. The MAX 5000 provides reliable, accurate results in a fraction of the time required by traditional test methods and has three features specifically designed for the paints and coatings industry: syringe tests to eliminate solvent evaporation, foil tests to analyze paint solids and nitrogen purge to eliminate flashing commonly caused by volatiles in samples.

BASF Corporation Booth: 1421

100 Campus Drive

Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA

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www.basf.com/usa

As the world's leading chemical company, BASF (Booth 1421) offers high-value solutions to help formulators of coatings for architectural, industrial and automotive applications to be more successful. Our portfolio incorporates materials, science and BASF's sustainability philosophy to help you develop new products and meet your business needs.

Baxenden Chemicals Ltd Booth: 1623

Lancashire, BB5 2SL

United Kingdom

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www.baxchem.co.uk

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From breathable coatings to heat activated cross-linkers. From low monomer prepolymers to moisture scavengers. From waterborne to solventborne. It is easy to see why Baxenden, a Chemtura Company is a leader in urethane technologies. We have spent decades researching and developing our comprehensive range of high-tech urethane intermediates for the coatings world. So whether you are looking to formulate coatings for automotive, coil, construction, textiles, leather, marine or anti-corrosion, visit us at Booth 1623 to find the right urethane for you.

BYK USA Booth: 1507

524 South Cherry Street

Wallingford, CT 06492, USA

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www.byk.com

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BYK is one of the world's leading suppliers of additives used in the coatings, inks and plastics industry. Additives are used by processing industries in the production of coatings, inks, plastics and papers. In very small quantities, BYK additives simplify manufacturing processes, and significantly improve the quality of finished goods, such as motor vehicles and furniture. BYK is a member of Altana AG, Wesel, Germany. Altana develops and produces high quality, innovative products in the sector of specialty chemicals. BYK has been producing additives since 1962 in Wesel. Today it employs around 1,140 people worldwide, 25% of whom work in research and development departments or technical laboratories.

Cabot Corporation Booth: 1766

157 Concord Road, P.O. Box 7001

Billerica, MA 10821, USA

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www.cabot-corp.com

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Founded in 1882, Cabot Corporation is a global specialty chemicals and materials company with 2007 sales of $2.6 billion and 4,300 employees worldwide, and 42 sites in 20 countries. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. At the ACS show, Cabot will launch three new fumed silica grades: CAB-O-SIL CT-9709, which improves abrasion resistance; CAB-O-SIL TS-382, which prolongs viscosity stability; and CAB-O-SIL CT-1111G, which improves flow properties in powder coatings. Cabot will also show high performance EMPEROR black pigments for demanding coatings applications and NANOGEL aerogel TLD 201 for improved matting performance in difficult-to-matte systems.

Celanese Booth: 1710

1601 West LBJ Freeway

Dallas, TX 75234, USA

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www.celanese-emulsions.com

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Celanese offers resins, polymer emulsions, vinyl emulsions, VAE, acrylic binders, acrylic resins and cellulose nitrates.

Central Can Company Booth: 731

3200 S. Kilbourn Avenue

Chicago, IL 60623, USA

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www.centralcancompany.com

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Central Can Company will feature steel pails and cans and plastic containers used to package coatings, solvents, sealants, paints and food products. We will showcase our hybrid and all-plastic recyclable containers used for paints, colorants, coatings, adhesives and powders. Our booth will display product samples with printed lithography and roller coated linings.

Chemguard, Inc Booth: 1866

204 South 6th Avenue

Mansfield, TX 76063, USA

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www.chemguard.com

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Chemguard, a leading manufacturer of fluorosurfactant specialty chemicals for wetting/leveling applications, is introducing the new S-550 and S-559 fluorosurfactants at the American Coatings Show. Available as 100% actives and in diluted form (50%), S-550 and S-559 lower surface tension at very low use levels. Proprietary perfluoroalkyl-substituted polyethers, S-550 and S-559 exhibit high thermal stability and excellent shelf life. The new fluorosurfactants are nonflammable and have very low color and high purity.

Clariant Corporation Booth: 1721

Functional Chemicals Division

625 East Catawba Avenue

Mt. Holly, NC 28120, USA

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www.fun.clariant.com

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Clariant's Functional Chemicals division offers emulsifiers, dispersing agents, wetting agents, surfactants, dispersing agents for organic and inorganic pigments and industrial biocides.

Clariant Corporation Booth: 1721

Pigments & Additives Division

500 Washington Street

Coventry, RI 02816, USA

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www.pa.clariant.com

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Clariant, a global leader in colorants and additives, will feature the Colanyl 500 range of low VOC pigment preparations for aqueous architectural coatings and a newly developed "ED" (Easily Dispersable) organic pigment line. Ceridust waxes will also be highlighted for their utility in powder and wood coating applications.

Coatings World Booth: 647

Rodman Publishing

70 Hilltop Road

Ramsey, NJ 07446, USA

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www.coatingsworld.com

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Coatings World is published 12 times per year and is read by more than 17,000 technical formulators, managerial and marketing directors at coatings manufacturers worldwide. Our staff of editors and correspondents, based in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, provide the most global information available on the $80 billion coatings industry. Please stop by our stand for a complimentary issue as well as a special free subscription offer for show attendees.

Collano, Inc Booth: 1733

111 Smith Hines Road, Suite F

Greenville, SC 29607, USA

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www.collano.com

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The limelight for Collano at the ACS is on nolax, the new unit specialized in system developments, nolax is the knowledge and innovation resource for radical system developments. The nolax team at the ACS show includes experts in water-based resins and additives for the architectural and construction markets. Visitors are invited to exchange ideas and visions with nolax. We will be showing our unique VOC-free VeoVa-based resins as well as our specialty VOC-free additive for applying paint in cold and humid conditions. We invite you to visit us and exchange ideas at Booth 1733.

Columbia Machine Inc Booth: 300

107 Grand Blvd.

Vancouver, WA 98661, USA

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www.palletizing.com

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Stop by Booth 300 to find the palletizing solution that will meet your needs. Columbia Machine manufactures a complete range of floor-level, high-level and robotic palletizing solutions that are capable of stacking cases, trays, pails, bags and more. In addition to palletizing equipment, Columbia now manufactures a complete line of load transfer systems that optimize facilities' lift truck productivity by efficiently interchanging pallet load base types.

CPS Color Equipment, Inc Booth: 1038

7295 West Winds Blvd.

Concord, NC 28027, USA

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www.cpscolor.com

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CPS Color integrates and fine-tunes the development of all the elements of a tinting system: colorants, equipment, software, color communication tools, global service and more. The resulting solutions are optimized to help you materialize the value of color. Whether you need a single high-quality machine or a complete state-of-the-art tinting system, CPS Color can meet your most demanding color requirements. Visit our Booth 1038 for a demonstration on our COROB automatic dispensers and mixers.

Deacom, Inc Booth: 1036

950 West Valley Road

Suite 3000

Wayne, PA 19087, USA

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www.deacom.net

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Deacom, Inc. produces an integrated accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system for manufacturers of paints, inks, adhesives, sealants, specialty chemicals and coatings. The Deacom System is engineered specifically to manage the complex business process issues faced by modern manufacturing companies. Deacom ERP Software seamlessly integrates all areas of a company--from formulation and inventory control, to order entry and invoicing--giving you a comprehensive view of your entire operation. Visit Booth1036 at the American Coatings Show for a personal demonstration, and learn how Deacom can maximize your productivity and profitability.

Dow Corning Corporation Booth: 610

P.O.Box 994

Midland, MI 48686-0994, USA

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www.dowcorning.com

Dow Corning is showcasing silicon-based enabling technologies for paints, inks and coatings. The silicone leader's lineup includes a wide range of additives and resins. Dow Corning offers various products that are 100% active, providing greater formulation flexibility and lower use levels. Dow Corning will also feature silane-based water repellents for the protection of construction substrates. Dow Corning is an innovative solutions provider with global expertise and local support. For more information, visit www.dowcorning.com/coatings and see Dow Corning at the American Coatings Show, Booth 610.

Draiswerke, Inc Booth: 822

40 Whitney Road

Mahwah, NJ 07430, USA

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www.draiswerke-inc.com

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Draiswerke offers mixers, mills, triple roller mills and accessories.

DSM NeoResins Booth: 1355

730 Main Street

Wilmington, MA 01887, USA

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www.dsmneoresins.com

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DSM NeoResins offers acrylic resins, alkyd resins, polyester resins, polyurethanes, other binders, Anti-foam additives and de-aerationers, surfactants, cross-linking agents, dispersants and emulsifiers.

DuPont Booth: 347

Zonyl Fluorosurfactants

4417 Lancaster Avenue

BmP 23-2162

Wilmington, DE 19805, USA

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www.usa.dupont.com

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Zonyl fluorosurfactants are widely used in low VOC architectural coatings to improve antiblock, reduce foaming, extend open time and reduce dirt pickup; Zonyl fluorosurfactants are cost-effective high-performance wetting and leveling additives for all coating types; they improve flow, wetting and leveling, and reduce surface defects like craters and orange peel.

Eastman Chemical Booth: 1445

P.O. Box 431

Kingsport, TN 37662, USA

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www.eastman.com

Eastman will be exhibiting an array of products and expertise at this year's ACS (Booth 1445). Featured products include specialty additives, adhesion promoters, specialty ketones, resin intermediates and coalescents for application across a broad portfolio of markets including transportation, industrial maintenance, industrial wood and architectural coatings.

Eckart America Booth: 1521

4101 Camp Ground Road

Louisville, KY 40211, USA

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www.altana.com

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As the leading manufacturer of metallic effect and pearlescent pigments, Eckart, a member of Altana AG, provides innovative solutions for coatings, powder coatings and protective coatings applications. At American Coatings Show 2008 Eckart will present the well established ranges of effect pigments as well as the innovations 2009 for different fields of coating applications. Eckart pigments open up new metallic design possibilities for high level stylings. Our experts will be happy to assist you and will be pleased to welcome you at our Booth 1521.

Emerald Performance Materials Booth: 421

2020 Front Street, Suite 100

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, USA

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www.emeraldmaterials.com

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Emerald's well-known trusted brands bring color and performance to aqueous and non-aqueous coatings and include: Hilton Davis color dispersions for paints/stains; Black Shield carbon black pigment dispersions; Foam Blast defoamers/antifoams; MASIL reactive silicones/silanes; CVC Thermoset Specialty epoxy products; Hypro Reactive Liquid Polymers for thermoset resin toughening; and K-Flex Dibenzoate (Non-phthalate) Plasticizers. See us at ACS Booth 421.

Exakt Technologies Booth: 831

7002 N. Broadway Extension

Oklahoma City, OK 73116-9006

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www.exaktusa.com

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In this new age of nano ceramic/composite materials new challenges in dispersion of nano particles is critical to product development. Exakt's electronically controlled Three Roll Mills provide new levels of control, repeatability and information in the dispersion of a variety types of powders, nano and not so nano into various new products.

Green Seal Booth: 714

1001 Connecticut Avenue NW

Suite 827

Washington, DC 20036, USA

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www.greenseal.org

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Founded in 1989, Green Seal is a nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the marketplace by promoting the manufacture, purchase and use of environmentally responsible products and services. Green Seal develops leadership standards based on performance and the impact on the environment and human health, and certifies products and services that meet those standards.

Heucotech/Heubach Gmbh Booth: 1838

99 Newbold Road

Fairless Hills, PA 19030, USA

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www.heubachcolor.com

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Heubach will be breaking ground on state-of-the-art facilities in NAFTA and in Europe for the production of universal colorants for the coatings industry. The success of the Heucotint lines for Heubach Europe necessitates expansion for the present and future needs of the colorant business. Heucotech Ltd. will build a plant in Fairless Hills, PA for the market introduction of universal colorants into the NAFTA. With production capability in Asia, Europe and the U.S., Heubach can provide innovative technology and creative solutions with efficiency and integrity to our diverse customer base.

Honeywell Booth: 1225

101 Columbia Road

Morristown, NJ 07962, USA

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www.honeywell.com/additives

For micronized products, visit Honeywell in Booth 1225. Building on 50 years of experience in manufacturing low molecular weight polyolefin waxes, our ACumist brand of fine sized surface modifiers enable thinner paint and coating films, and enhance UV and EB products.

ISP Booth: 335

1361 Alps Road

Wayne, NJ 07470, USA

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www.ispcorp.com

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International Speciality Products (ISP) offers a full portfolio of biocides, antifoam additives and de-aerationers, stabilizers, surfactants, cross-linking agents, dispersants, emulsifiers and other additives.

Kenrich Petrochemicals Booth: 1010

140 East 22nd St.

Bayonne, NJ 07002, USA

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www.4kenrich.com

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Ken-React Titanates, Zirconates and Aluminates bond, catalyze and phosphatize waterborne, high solids and powder coatings to benefit: adhesion, viscosity, dispersion, anti-corrosion, flame retardance, anti-aging, acid-resistance, hydrophobicity, anti-tannin staining, gloss, reverse impact, mandrel bend and nanoparticle exfoliation. KenStar Antistatic Agents are transparent, permanent, non-blooming and non-moisture dependent. A CD of a 272-page Coatings Review technical paper will be available to qualified attendees.

King Industries, Inc Booth: 329

Science Road

Norwalk, CT 06852, USA

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www.kingindustries.com

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King offers polyester resins, polyurethanes, intermediates, anti-foam additives and de-aerationers, catalysts, rheological additives, thixotropic agents (thickeners), levelling agents, plasticizers and other additives.

KW Container Booth: 745

110 Henderson Highway

Troy, AL 36079, USA

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www.kwplastics.com

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KW's ALL Plastic container is made from recycled materials that are 100% recyclable. KW also provides assistance in developing recycling programs structured around existing logistical/manufacturing assets. For a closed loop container solution that is good for the environment and your bottom line contact KW Container at Booth 745.

Lanxess Booth: 515

111 RIDC Park West Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15275, USA

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www.us.lanxess.com

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Many Strengths, One Goal: Customer Success. Lanxess Corporation makes some of the most trusted brands in rubber, plastics, basic, specialty and fine chemicals. With a portfolio of thousands of products, we are able to help manufacturers meet consumer demand for more environmentally friendly coatings. Visit us at www.us.lanxess.com for more information.

Lintech International LLC Booth: 1566

P.O. Box 10225

Macon, GA 31297, USA

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www.2lintech.com

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Lintech International LLC is a specialty chemical distributor headquartered in Macon, GA, which started selling to the paint and coatings industry in August of 1983. Lintech has been dedicated to this market by furnishing the highest quality functional fillers, resins and additives along with an excellent level of service. The business has grown to provide products to other industries including adhesives, inks, rubber, plastics, building products, industrial cleaners, lubricants and metal working fluids, personal care, oil patch and textile chemicals.

Lubrizol (formerly Noveon) Booth: 1565

9911 Brecksville Road

Cleveland, OH 44141, USA

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www.lubrizol.com

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Lubrizol is a leading global supplier of high-performance polymers and specialty additives for the paint and coatings industry. Our wide range of products improve durability, enhance aesthetic appeal, strengthen resistance to chemicals, water and abrasion and aid manufacturing while helping manufacturers to meet increasingly stringent demands for higher performance and lower-VOC emissions. Whether you are involved in coatings for industrial finishes, wood, maintenance, plastic or specialty architectural projects, we have the products to meet your needs. Our complete line includes: Carboset acrylic emulsions; Sancure polyurethane dispersions; Turboset one-component urethane dispersion; Doresco solution acrylics; Permax emulsions; Hycar acrylic emulsions; Ircogel rheology control agents; Lanco micronized wax additives; Lanco Glidd dispersions; Lanco Liquimatt matting agents; Solsperse and Solplus hyperdispersants; Solthix rheology modifiers; Vycar PVC emulsions; and AMPS Monomers.

Mathis USA, Inc. Booth: 830

P.O. Box 1626

Concord, NC 28026, USA

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www.mathisag.com

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Mathis USA will exhibit a Labcoater type LTE-S at Booth 830. This Labcoater is an excellent addition to any Research and Development or Quality Control Laboratory. It features a coating head in conjunction with a dryer for discontinuous operation. Documentation on the entire line of Mathis Laboratory equipment and pilot ranges will be available also.

Michelman Inc. Booth: 1022

9080 Shell Road

Cincinnati, OH 45236, USA

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www.michem.com

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Michelman will be featuring a number of its surface modifying additives for wood, metal and plastic coating systems. Brands will include Michem Emulsion, Michem Lube and Michem Guard. All are designed to improve coating performance in aqueous systems. Also featured will be Michem Prime, a water-based additive that enhances adhesion and performance in anti-corrosive coatings. Michelman is a global manufacturer of performance-enhancing barrier, functional and decorative coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard and corrugated boxes; and additives and modifiers for many industries including coatings, inks, composites and construction products.

Micro Powders Inc. Booth: 1339

580 White Plains Road

Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA

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www.micropowders.com

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Micro Powders, Inc., a worldwide leader in micronized wax technology, offers more than 150 innovative products. Specifically created for the paints, coatings and printing inks markets, these specialty wax additives help formulators develop improved and advanced surface coatings. For over 35 years Micro Powders has been committed to providing consistent quality products, excellent customer service and superior technical support to its customers.

Myers Engineering, Inc. Booth: 1132

8376 Salt Lake Avenue

Bell, CA 90201, USA

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www.myersmixer.com

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Myers Engineering designs and manufactures industrial mixers and process support systems to provide mixing and dispersing solutions for the production of paint and coatings, ink, adhesive and sealants, construction materials, composites, chemicals, food, dyes and pigments. Single shaft dispersers, basket mills and complex multi shaft mixers help every customer lower costs and improve overall production. Major products include single and multishaft mixers that can be fully vacuum capable, basket mills from laboratory to production size, ram press units to handle higher viscosity dispensing and overall engineering services. Our state of the art controls enhance the overall performance of the equipment and guarantee improvements.

Premier Mill, An SPX Brand Booth: 842

One Birchmont Drive

Reading, PA 19606, USA

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www.spx.com

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As a brand of SPX, Premier Mill is known globally as a leading manufacturer of milling, mixing and dispersion equipment for specialty process applications. Examples of machinery, spare parts and improved technologies to meet industry demand will be on display. Our commitment has resulted in the development of a long list of product improvements necessary to keep customers on the leading edge of technology. Visit us at Booth 842.

Quick Blades, Inc. Booth: 1033

P.O. Box 5155

Huntington, IN 46750, USA

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www.quickblades.net

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Quickblades, Inc's standard Saw Tooth Blade, Turbo Blade or revolutionary Turbo/Pump Blade will make short work of your dispersion needs. Coatings manufacturers have reported decreases of up to 50% in batch times, along with better shear characteristics using Quickblades, as compared to using OEM manufactured blades. Less time + better grind = more profit. Stop by Booth 1033 at the ACS and see why "It's time to change your blade!"

Sachtleben Corporation Booth: 1345

140 Grand Street

Suite 400

White Plains, NY 10601, USA

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www.sachtleben.com

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Sachtleben offers a broad range of Blanc fixe, Zinc Sulfide and Titanium Dioxide materials for OEM, Powder and Architectural Coatings. Our newest Blanc fixe Sachtleben micro Plus is optimized for high speed dispersion processes. Nano titanium dioxide for self-cleaning and UV protection and Nano barium sulfates for pigment dispersions.

Saint-Gobain Booth: 720

1122 Highway 22

Mountainside, NJ 07092, USA

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www.zirpro.com

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Saint-Gobain Zirpro manufactures ER120, Zirstar, Zirmil.2 and Rimax ceramic beads for grinding and dispersing applications that is well suited for micro-grinding paint, printing inks, pigments, dyes, magnetic coatings, minerals and cosmetics. Zirpro's newest products, Zirstar and Zirmil.2, are high performance Yttria stabilized beads. Zirstar and Zirmil.2 offer increased productivity and grinding efficiency, with high wear resistance and reduced product Contamination. Saint-Gobain Zirpro is also pleased to announce that Zirmil.2 will be available in new sizes of 0.4 mm and smaller.

Scott Bader Booth: 602

4280 Hudson Drive

Stow, OH 44224, USA

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www.scottbader.com

Scott Bader, Inc. will be featuring several different types of specialty polymers for use in industrial and exterior coatings. Stop by Booth 602 for a demonstration of its Texicryl Acrylic Emulsions and Polyurethane Dispersions. Also on display will be examples of Polidene PVdC high moisture barrier coatings. Scott Bader, Inc. has over 50 years experience manufacturing different types of specialty polymers for industrial and exterior coatings. An international company with offices worldwide, Scott Bader, Inc. has the flexibility to provide its customers with the personal attention and technical expertise necessary to create custom solutions that meet their specific needs.

Shamrock Technologies Inc. Booth: 607

Foot of Pacific Street

Newark, NJ 07114, USA

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www.shamrocktechnologies.com

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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. is a global manufacturer of a broad line of specialty additives including low micron PTFE and wax powders, dispersions and emulsions. Technical associates are available to discuss various products including: PowderMatte 58 (smooth finish matting agent for Powder Coating); EverGlide UV600D (abrasion resistance for UV); and Miton CF70 (metal mark resistance). Shamrocks newest offerings are Hydrocer 132 (carnauba/wax water dispersion) and UltraMatte 76 (polyurea matting agent).

Troy Corporation Booth: 1429

8 Vreeland Road

Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA

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www.troycorp.com

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Troy offers a full line of biocides, antifoam additives and de-aerationers, anti-skinning agents, catalysts, rheological additives, slip additives and lubricants, surfactants, crosslinking agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, thixotropic agents (thickeners), driers and levelling agents.

Unimin Specialty Minerals Booth: 423

258 Elm Street

New Canaan, CT 06840, USA

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www.brilliantadditions.com

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Unimin offers Minex, Imsil, Hi White, Unispar, Snobrite, functional fillers and extenders.

United Mineral & Chemical Booth: 1760

1100 Valley Brook Avenue

Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, USA

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www.umccorp.com

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UMC is an industry leader in Special Effect Pigments. We offer Phosphorescent, Daylight Fluorescent and UV Fluorescent Pigments. These, combined with Classical Organic Pigments, Inorganic Pigments as well as chemicals and allied products makes UMC the best choice for all your coating needs.

United Soybean Board Booth: 1011

2715 Ashman St.

Midland, MI 48640, USA

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www.soynewuses.org

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The United Soybean Board (USB) is a farmer-funded organization working with industry, academia and government to commercialize: (1) stable, waterborne architectural coatings, (2) high performance, low VOC coatings for industrial applications, (3) soy polyols for polyurethane coatings, (4) new printing ink formulations, and (5) powder coatings. The USB represents over 600,000 U.S. soybean farmers.

U.S. Silica Company Booth: 805

P.O. Box 187

Berkeley Springs, WV 25411, USA

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www.u-s-silica.com

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U.S. Silica offers MIN-U-SIL Fine Ground Silica and SIL-CO-SIL Ground Silica.

Vertec BioSolvents, Inc. Booth: 1223

1441 Branding Lane, Suite 100

Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA

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www.vertecbiosolvents.com

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Going green? Vertec BioSolvents Inc. is a unique technology, manufacturing company dedicated to providing bio-based, renewable resource alternatives to petroleum-based solvents; a business dedicated to "Green" chemistry solutions to industrial problems. We provide sustainable, HAPS-free, carbon neutral, bio-based replacements for existing petroleum-based solvents. We currently have bio-based replacements for many of the solvents used in today's complicated formulations.

Vincentz Network Booth: 1639

European Coatings Journal

Plathnerstr. 4c

Hannover, 30175, Germany

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www.european-coatings.com

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Vincentz Network, a Germany-based publishing company serving the coatings industry since 1893, will showcase new and exciting information and sponsoring tools for America including technology events, premium publications, cutting-edge books and electronic media.

Wacker Polymers, L.P. Booth: 653

3301 Sutton Road

Adrian, MI 49221, USA

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www.wacker.com

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Wacker offers dispersions and other binders.