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Welcome: Letter from SAPMA Executive Director

News: Automotive Colour of the Year

News: Promac keeps with the times

Profile: Synthetic-Polymers sets the pace

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Recovery, recovery, recovery South Africa is a one-of-a-kind nation. Irrespective of all of our challenges, we are a resilient country. The March 2020 edition of Coatings was the last issue we printed and circulated before the devastating pandemic hit. What followed in April and May was the first zero-value turnover months for many coatings’ companies. Following the news through the various levels of the pandemic, somewhere around 4-million jobs were lost. I am sure the number is higher. But, reading the news yesterday, as the first vaccines are delivered in South Africa, 2-million jobs have been recovered and that number is growing. Across industries this seems to be the trend, job offers are popping up, business is strengthening, and industry is growing. Do not get me wrong, I am sure we will have our challenges along the way, but what is exciting, is that our industry is on its way to a better 2021, and this is on the back of the coatings industry’s exceptional performance

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through August to December 2020. With each vaccination, our road to recovery will become more concrete and our Johann Gerber businesses will take one step closer to a secure future. For your own business and its future, training and the development of your staff has to be at the forefront of your recovery strategy. SAPMA has launched an online training facility – Tara Benn from SAPMA – shares more in her Executive Letter to the industry on page 4. Use this innovative platform to your company’s best ability to ensure you and your team has a record recovery.

For your own business and its future, training and the development of your sta has to be at the forefront of your recovery strategy.

From the Executive Director’s desk

Online video training to be offered in 3 phases Following an increasing call for training, SAPMA will this year be launching a range of specially-developed training videos in a user-friendly form, accessible to all our members. The concise videos, around 35 minutes in length, cover a broad range of subjects and are all aimed at sharing knowledge and educating the coatings industry.

he training videos will be available via links to the SAPMA membership in return for a small, annual licence fee. There will be no assessments and certification is available in standard form, but this can be arranged should a SAPMA member require it. The launch date for the first phase, covering: 1. Interior tiles 2. New metal roofs 3. Painting exterior walls (HD version) 4. Gutters and downpipes 5. Painting interior rhino board ceilings 6. Painting walls with minor defects 7. Palisade fencing 8. Roof tiles 9. Steel window frames 10. Varnishing wood.

The above topics are already available. SAPMA will then, as part of the second phase of the training initiative, provide video tuition focussed on colour to provide the industry with more in-depth knowledge about the important role of colour in coatings. To be launched around mid-2021, this training is particularly useful for industry members involved in colour tinting. Finally, in the third phase of the

training programme, the target audience is broad and includes virtually all individuals in the coatings sector. For this phase, SAPMA has adapted the existing training course for administrative staff to make it more interactive and easily accessible online. The training offered provides a basic understanding of surface coatings, their components, and what makes one paint different to others. Many of our members have pleaded for more emphasis on online training. We hope this video tuition facility will help to answer this call and look forward to strong support. c For more information, please email tara@sapma.org.za.

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Tara Benn, executive director - SAPMA

news

Bowtell to chair RSC Interest Group

Tom Bowtell, CEO of the British Coatings Federation, has taken over as chair of the Royal Society of Chemistry Surface Coatings Interest Group.

he group now has over 300 members, with a very active committee organising events and outreach to help bring together the industrial and academic communities with an interest in surface coatings. The first meeting in 2021 was held remotely earlier in January and has led to two events planned for the Spring – Raising the Standard of Standards for the Coatings Community in March, and a ChemCareers webinar in April on Careers in Coatings. “I am pleased to have taken over the role of Chair at the RSC Surface Coatings Interest Group. Inspiring the COO2-4.pdf

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future generation of chemists and highlighting the benefits of working in the coatings industry are imperative to the sustainability of our industry, which will be one of the drivers during my period in the chair,” said Bowtell on his new role, adding, “I am looking forward to helping develop and expand many of the excellent initiatives the group has worked on in the last couple of years under the guidance of outgoing chair Jonathan Bourne, secretary Andrew Milton Thomson and treasurer Jeff Kelsey.” The new team includes Laura Merritt, who has taken over as secretary and

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Ian Hay from PRA as treasurer, with Stuart Clark from Cambridge University continuing to chair the technical committee. c

I am looking forward to helping develop and expand many of the excellent initiatives the group has worked on in the last couple of years under the guidance of outgoing chair Jonathan Bourne, secretary Andrew Milton Thomson and treasurer Jeõ Kelsey.

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AkzoNobel proposes Tikkurila acquisition AkzoNobel has made a comprehensive non-binding proposal to acquire Tikkurila. The proposed combination of AkzoNobel and Tikkurila would create a strong platform for future growth, better able to serve customers with more innovative and sustainable solutions, building on a shared European heritage.

he proposal includes an all-cash public offer for all issued and outstanding shares of Tikkurila. “The natural combination of AkzoNobel and Tikkurila would build on centuries of industry experience and a shared European heritage to create significant value for customers, employees, shareholders and other stakeholders. Bringing together our premium brands and leading portfolios would provide customers with a wider range of innovative products and services, including the most sustainable paints and coatings solutions,” commented Thierry Vanlancker, AkzoNobel CEO. To obtain merger clearance and ensure deal certainty for Tikkurila and its shareholders, AkzoNobel has agreed with Hempel key terms

for the sale of assets, including the decorative paints business of AkzoNobel in the Nordics and the Baltics, to be completed after closing of AkzoNobel's proposed public offer for Tikkurila. The Nordic culture and strong presence of Tikkurila in Finland would be reflected in the future organisation. The main offices and production facilities of Tikkurila in Finland would become the vital hub for the combined business in the Baltic Sea region and substantial investment would be made in production facilities to supply future growth. Employees and management would benefit from new and exciting career and professional development opportunities in Finland and the wider organisation. The two companies have a common

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approach to sustainability – it’s embedded in the way we operate – and AkzoNobel is widely recognised as the leader in the paints and coatings industry. Joining forces would build on the sustainable purpose of Tikkurila and continue to make a difference for all stakeholders, including local communities. “Our complementary geographic profiles would create superior value compared to any other combination, including growth opportunities for the company and its employees. Our collective procurement capabilities, expanded production, and combined sales and distribution channels would deliver substantial value creation. AkzoNobel and Tikkurila would have an exciting and sustainable future together, continuing the recent

news positive momentum and performance improvement, as a global frontrunner in the industry,” said Vanlancker. The transaction is expected to be EPS accretive in 2022, is aligned with the capital allocation priorities of AkzoNobel, and will be financed using existing cash and credit lines. AKZONOBEL SHARE BUYBACK AkzoNobel has repurchased 186 000 of its own common shares in the period from January 11, 2021, up to and including January 15, 2021, at an average price of €90.02 per share. The consideration of the repurchase was €16.74 million. This is part of a repurchase programme announced on October 21, 2020. AkzoNobel intends to repurchase common shares up to a value of €300 million. The share buyback is due to be completed in the first half of 2021. The company has engaged a third party to manage the programme and perform transactions

on its behalf. It is intended that the shares will be cancelled following repurchase. The share buyback is implemented within the limitations of the authority granted by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 23, 2020. The share repurchase programme is conducted within the parameters prescribed by the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 and the safe harbour parameters prescribed by the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 for share buybacks. In accordance with regulations, AkzoNobel will continue to inform the market about the progress made in the execution of this programme through

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weekly updates and at https://www. akzonobel.com/for-investors/shares/ share-buyback-overview c

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BASF colour report The BASF Colour Report 2020 for Automotive OEM Coatings shows the automotive colour palette shifting in unconventional ways, unveiling a wider range of chromatic colours rolling off the world’s assembly lines.

iverse shades such as blue and yellow are making gains in some regions, while red and violet are slowly cutting the lead held by the achromatic colours in other parts of the world. The expanding colour spaces made the overall spectrum broader than 2019 and added a flash of brilliance. Despite the shift in colours, the achromatic colours – white, black, silver, and grey – followed a familiar pattern, coating the majority of the vehicles produced. As it has been for several years, white is still the most popular car

colour around the world. It has a classic, timeless beauty, and a connection to both the environment and high technology. The data cited throughout this report shows lower total vehicle production than past years. It includes times when automakers had to

shut down due to Covid-19. The global pandemic has deeply affected the mobility economy and the world. c

Nouryon launches ingredient to improve anti-viral paint Nouryon has launched Arquad GS, an innovative, environmentally friendly antimicrobial agent that enables the formulation of a robust and tintable anti-viral paint. Nouryon unveiled Arquad GS to Asian markets during the CHINACOAT show with other regions to follow.

he introduction of this new product is important given the increased emphasis on surface cleanliness and germ prevention as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Research indicates that demand for hygienic coatings is expected to increase significantly, and the global anti-viral and anti-bacterial coating categories, specifically, are projected to hit double-digit annualised growth over the next five years.* It’s estimated that by 2026, the anti-viral paint category will be worth US$1.3bn*. Asia is expected to experience the fastest regional growth in the anti-viral paint category, driven by a rapidly expanding building and infrastructure sector, which is one of Nouryon’s four end markets.

Global efforts to improve workplace safety and overall public health in the wake of the global pandemic is also driving category growth. “Given current technologies, formulating a sustainable, anti-viral paint with good stability and tinting properties can be quite challenging,” said Geert Hofman, vice president Construction Specialties. “Nouryon’s Arquad GS innovation is focused on solving complex customer challenges and addressing emerging market demands. This product will support our customers in developing antiviral and anti-microbial coatings with excellent sustainability profiles and premium product attributes.” Arquad GS is an innovative anti-virus technology designed to deactivate viruses, such as influenza, that

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contaminate a paint’s film surface. The environmentally friendly additive may be used to partially or fully replace traditional in-can preservative and anti-microbial agents. The product is compliant with China Green Label GB/T 35602-2017 and enables customers to formulate high-quality, low-VOC paint. Arquad GS is also compatible with a broader range of emulsions, pigments, additives and tinters relative to conventional alternatives. The utilisation of these paints contributes to healthier homes and working environments, and supports Nouryon’s commitment to a sustainable future. c *Sources: Allied Market Research, Global Market Insights

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The polymer that creates colour Synthetic Polymers produces high-quality polymers for various myriad sectors such as decorative coatings, automotive coating, medium to heavy industrial coating and wood coating etc. Solvent based polymers are Synthetic Polymers core focus; however, our plant also has the capability of producing water-based polymers. A wide variety of resins including acrylics, aminos, saturated polyesters and the more popular alkyd resins as well as some specialist resins are produced using the strictest quality standards in our plant. Research and development take place in our state-of-the-art laboratory with the latest equipment and highly qualified polymer chemists. Convenient delivery with our twenty-metric ton bulk delivery vehicle with lead times between twenty-four and seventy-two hours.

• Long oil alkyds • Medium oil alkyds • Short oil alkyds • Short & Medium chain stopped alkyds • Urethane alkyds & Oils • Styrenated alkyds • Hydroxy functional acrylics • Thermoplastic acrylics • Specialty alkyds • Amino resins • Thermoset acrylics • Saturated oil free polyesters

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PPG to acquire VersaFlex family of companies The VersaFlex family of companies announced it has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by PPG.

ersaFlex is a manufacturer specialising in polyurea, epoxy, polyurethanes, custom plural component equipment, and geotechnical and insulation foams. The transaction is expected to close

in the first quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. VersaFlex is a trusted partner that understands and meets its customers' needs with proven and innovative protective coatings and foams.

"We are excited to join PPG, a global paint and coatings leader, with its world-class resources and leadingedge technologies. Their high standards and commitment to deliver sustainable value will be a benefit for our customers' continued success," said Rob Pawlak, VersaFlex president. The trusted brands of VersaFlex Incorporated, Raven Lining Systems, Milamar Coatings and Specialty Products (SPI) were brought together to form ‘The VersaFlex Family of Companies’. It is a leading provider of specialty coatings, linings, technical foams and custom plural component equipment for the industrial, water and wastewater, transportation infrastructure, flooring, oil and gas and geo-technical segments. Its mission is to continue to deliver world-class innovative solutions to our customers, solving their toughest protection, rehabilitation and insulation challenges. c

Change to business model With the strategy to strengthen their footprint within the sub-Sahara region, the JRS Group announced that there will be a change in the handling and servicing of the dry mortar and construction portfolios.

ffective January 2021 these portfolios that are currently handled by OmyaIdwala will be transitioned to the local JRS subsidiary, JRS Rettenmaier South Africa. This aligns with the JRS approach to be more customer-centric and improve customer intimacy. The Paints and Coatings portfolios

will continue to be serviced by its partner, Omya-Idwala. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the OmyaIdwala team for building a strong foundation for the dry mortar and construction portfolios. We look forward to strengthening this partnership in the Paints and Coatings portfolios,” says Samantha

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Govender, managing director from JRS Rettenmaier South Africa. JRS Rettenmaier South Africa is based in Johannesburg, with a national supply network and experience in the construction, paints and coatings industries c For more information, visit www.jrs.de

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Meet the colour that lights up the future of mobility Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced its 2021 Global Automotive Color of the Year – ElectroLight.

lectroLight is an expressively refreshing green-yellow hue with inspired bold, contemporary flavours that echo style, energy and flair. The unique personality of ElectroLight evokes a blend of sporty design elements with functional performance and offers great versatility when combined with twotone charcoal colour accents or matte finishes on a variety of mobility solutions. Furthermore, ElectroLight is formulated with reflective properties that make it highly visible to light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems, while its layer structure and pigment content are easily transmissible by radio detection and ranging (RADAR) systems. “Offering innovative products that are ahead of the curve is what we live and breathe every day at Axalta,” said Hadi Awada, a senior vice president at Axalta,

adding, “ElectroLight is another step towards illuminating a path for a green future for all types of vehicles, including autonomous vehicles. Formulated with mobility-sensing technology in mind, ElectroLight combines a passion for individualisation with coating science into a functional, expressive and dynamic colour.” Fully autonomous vehicles are closer than ever to becoming a reality and will increasingly rely on LiDAR and RADAR technology to see and to interact with the world around them. ElectroLight meets industry safety standards and improves the performance of both types of systems, making it a stand-out colour option in both trend and technology. While Axalta’s 2020 Global Automotive Color Popularity Report shows that white remains the most frequently purchased automotive colour globally, interest in automotive colours with a more customised and personalised look are becoming increasingly desired by consumers. Green has influenced both blue and yellow colour palettes in today’s vehicle market trends, driving colours into a more ecocentric theme. This includes Sea Glass, a green-shade of blue and Axalta’s 2020 Global

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Automotive Color of the Year, and now ElectroLight – a yellow shade of green. “Our 2021 colour evokes sustainability, happiness and safety. ElectroLight is at the forefront of today’s colour trends, while also anticipating emerging technology advances. Consumers are looking for a breakout colour and ElectroLight manifests this, while bringing a progressive approach to automotive styling and design,” says Nancy Lockhart, global product manager from Axalta. The company leads the coatings industry in mobility coatings and waterborne technology, offering products that are easy to apply and that deliver outstanding performance properties at variable gloss levels. These environmentally responsible systems provide low volatile organic compound (VOC) products and efficient solutions for all applications from snowmobiles to light vehicles, amusement park rides and more. It actively works to continue to provide innovative colour choices for automotive buyers and refinishers that are at the leading edge of design and to create conceptual colours that are aesthetically and functionally beneficial to vehicle surfaces. Visit axalta. com/color for more information on ElectroLight. c

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Promac expansion marks 30th anniversary Promac Paints, privately-owned South African paint producer and a leading manufacturer of quality paint and coatings, has expanded its operations with the installation of additional automation and capacity at its Silverton, Pretoria plant.

fter the company’s new expansion, and the acquisition of the 51-year-old Cedar Paints two years ago, Promac now has an impressive total production capacity of 60-million litres. The company has come a long way since it was founded in 1991 by Vaughan Prost and Stephen Reinecke. Armed with experience in paint raw materials, quality assurance, as well as production and planning, the two lifelong friends saw an opportunity to stand out in what was a highly fragmented paint industry with over 400 registered paint producers. The founders’ aim was to establish not only a brand, but also provide quality paints at affordable prices. And growth in sales now driven by board member, Andrew Cottrell, who joined the company in 2003 – has continued to reflect customer appreciation of the Promac philosophy. Financial control also has been vital for the company’s strategic growth, particularly in pandemic times, and here the fourth director, Johan Joubert, who joined in 2005, who has played an invaluable role. The company is now a household name in South Africa with over 50 registered trademarks and hardware outlets nationwide. Promac’s wide range includes the respected MicaGuard

Stephen Reinecke (right), director and co-founder of Promac, welcomed to the SAPMA Management Committee by Aggie Argyrou, chairman of SAPMA, last year. textured coatings, Easycoat range of paints, RB10 primers and strippers, Dimensions acrylic coatings, I-Paint and Harris brushes, primers, wood strainers,

roof protection, and special custommade coatings for contractors. The Promac market is diverse and includes property-owners, architects, building contractors, and the mining sector. The company is committed to provide information and solutions to property-owners, retailers, architects and designers, to upgrade their expertise and boost the image of the coatings sector. With vast experience and a strong focus on essential business activities and environmental consideration, Promac holds ISO 9000:2015 accreditation (since 2003), Agrément Certification for some of its special purpose products, and is a committed and enthusiastic member of the South African Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA). Promac co-founder and director, Stephen Reinecke, serves on both the SAPMA management and executive committees. The Promac brand is also well established in Namibia, where it has been manufactured under licence for the past 20 years by ISO 9000:2015 company, Coral Coatings, which has Barend Koch as owner and MD. c For more information, visit www.promacpaints. co.za or www.coralcoatings.com.

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NATURE OUR GREAT TEACHER! Inspired by Nature’s effortless ability to devise methods of repelling water and create waterproof and water resistant surfaces, our creative team of researchers formulated an ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ACRYLIC COPOLYMER EMULSION for the Coatings Industry:

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Zero Coalescent demand APEO Free Formaldehyde Free CIT/MIT Free

• Zero VOC • Ammonia Free • Heavy metal Free

With the environment being an issue that the average person is concerned about, we at Sancryl proudly lead the trend towards green products that will not only deliver superb results in manufacture, but also seem like a natural evolution to benefit humankind!

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SANCRYL 6257 Sancryl Coatings SA DPS Mrch’21

Enviro-cryl PA68 An APEO free, Water-borne Pure Acrylic Copolymer Emulsion, designed for manufacturing of Zero VOC, environmentally friendly coatings. Features: • Latest technology in water-borne acrylic copolymer emulsion having zero coalescent demand together with relevant environment considerations. • Enviro-cryl PA68 is a high performance, fine particle size emulsion possessing excellent binding power, water resistance and alkali resistance. • Enviro-cryl PA68 enables formulators to design a wide variety of different paints using one emulsion. • Suitable formulated paints will conform to VOC regulations of the European Directive 2004/42/EC. Advantages: • Zero Coalescent demand • Zero VOC • APEO Free • Ammonia Free • Formaldehyde Free • Non-Heavy metal containing • CIT/MIT Free.

Scrub resistance chart of competitor polymer vs Enviro-cryl PA68:

Applications: Enviro-cryl PA68 is recommended for use in the manufacturing of Zero to Low VOC, high quality decorative matt, and sheen interior and exterior wall coatings. Processing: Enviro-cryl PA68 should be used in a traditional manner in paint manufacture. The pigments and extenders should be dispersed in an alkaline medium using dispersants and wetting aids, prior to the addition of binder. For the production of Zero VOC and Environmentally Friendly coatings, it is suggested that Enviro-cryl PA68 be used in conjunction with Sancryl Environmentally friendly additives and products.

Water sensitivity test of a competitor polymer versus Enviro-cryl PA 68 after three hours:

Commercially available emulsion

Enviro-cryl PA 68

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A vibrant start for Clariant Clariant has expanded its pigments laboratory for the African market. • Clariant inaugurates lab in South Africa to service whole continent and the Middle East • Significant investment supports growing regional demand for locally produced, sustainable colourants • Laboratory highlights Clariant’s position as an industry innovation and technology leader

lariant Pigments has welcomed the new year with the expansion of its new state-of-the-art pigments’ laboratory in Krugersdorp near Johannesburg, an African showcase for sustainable colour technology. To be officially opened and inaugurated in early 2021, the new facility will service the emerging Middle East and Africa paints and coatings market. It has forecasted a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of more than 3% (2020-2025). In a significant commitment to its business in South Africa, Clariant’s investment in the laboratory, which has taken more than 12-months to complete, will increase local valueadded colour support services to the coatings industry across Africa, Turkey and the Middle East. The new facility also offers increased local employment opportunities and in-house skills development training in colour technologies. “Previously, we were only able to supply pigments as raw materials, but we are proud to now be offering a full spectrum of value-added services including customised colour solutions, colour matching services and the development of own colour recipes to create an unlimited number of shades, for example tinting systems. To complete our services we also offer technical marketing and after sales support,” said Rossitza Dimitrova, Clariant Business Unit Pigments head

of Technical Marketing, Middle East and Africa. Well known for being one of the market leaders in sustainability, all product offerings, for both decorative and industrial markets, as well as innovative solutions for wood coatings, will include pigments and pigment preparations that are lead free, contain low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and are free of APEO (Alkylphenol ethoxylates).

“In South Africa there is a growing demand for both locally produced and sustainable colourants and at Clariant Pigments we can now better serve the local and regional coatings industry with innovative and sustainable ranges of colourant solutions,” said Piers Kure, Clariant Business Unit Pigments head of Sales, sub-Saharan Africa. c

These include the following ranges: • Hostatint™ 500 and Colanyl® 500, binder-free pigment preparations for decorative coatings • Hostatint A 100, a range of solvent based pigment preparations with high pigment loading and good rheological properties for industrial coatings • Hostafine®, aqueous binder-free pigment preparation range for water based wood coatings for wood stains and glazes, eg for furniture or flooring • Hostatint A 100-ST, highly-transparent pigment preparations for solvent based paint systems for industrial coatings to add a quality appeal to wood, glass, coil and metallic effect coatings, eg computers, consumer goods, motorbikes.

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Let Clariant simplify your development

FROM PIGMENTS TO DISPERSIONS Uniquely positioned as a leading global manufacturer of organic pigments, Clariant blends our reputation for quality and innovation into the dispersions we manufacture. Our pigment dispersions improve operational efficiencies and capacity utilization while at the same time reducing the overall cost of pigment usage. Clariant can quickly turn your innovation into reality, positively impacting your people, your profitability and our planet. CLARIANT: FROM PIGMENTS TO DISPERSIONS, COLOR IS OUR CHEMISTRY. CLARIANT.COM/COATINGS

Our Colanyl® & Hostatint® binder free pigment dispersions meet the critical needs of next generation low VOC interior and exterior coatings. Our full line of highly compatible organic and inorganic dispersions have been developed for both in plant tinting and point of sale coloration.

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Anti-bacterial paints – the new norm

Fifteen months into the most devastating period for our global society, our new normal is making us very aware of the surfaces surrounding us. Clean, hygienic surfaces are no longer something in your local health care facility, but have become critical – in homes, workplaces, factories and the like. Three prominent coatings manufacturers share with us anti-bacterial products produced by them.

recently read a quote from someone on Twitter, “If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is how unhygienic we have been living as a society.” This hit hard – very hard. The truth in this statement cannot be debated. South Africa has skipped a flu season for the first time in 40 years. Worldwide flu season has been skipped in many countries. With a global decentralisation, working from home, less interaction, mask wearing, and a very healthy dose of hand sanitiser being used in excess of 10 times a day for many people – the reality is that due to the increased focus on hygiene, we have curbed many viruses in 2020 that were par for the course in our lives. This has led to the general population no longer simply considering anti-bacterial coatings as a luxury in a healthcare facility, but something that forms part of coatings in homes, businesses and other areas frequented by people. Let’s find out what Kansai Plascon and Versus Paints have to offer the industry.

designed for environments where infection control and anti-microbial performance are essential. Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen uses silver technology called BIODEFENCE™ that actively inhibits microbial growth between cleanings and reduces the risk of cross-contamination through painted surfaces, thereby promoting more hygienic hospital and clinic environments. According to Plascon, the technology eliminates up to 99.9% of E.coli bacteria and provides protection against other harmful bacteria. The paint has low VOC, excellent washability and stain resistance, and it will maintain its antibacterial effectiveness for its full lifetime.

AGE-OLD JAPANESE WISDOM REFINED FOR TODAY’S APPLICATIONS Dating back 1 300 years, Shikkui is a traditional Japanese plaster that is used as a protective method when infections develop. Plascon’s parent company, Kansai Paint Japan, has successfully converted the Shikkui plaster finish into a paint finish, which will be imported for professional customers on request. The benefits of Kansai Shiquy Paint include an antiviral effect, the elimination of odours, humidity control and air purification. Viruses exist in moisture, such as droplets from coughing and sneezing, vomit and water vapour in the air (humidity). The strong alkaline content of Shiquy renders viruses in moisture inactive so that they are unable to attach themselves to human/animal cells. The product has a thin film finish, which can be applied onto various surfaces. PROFESSIONAL HYGIENE LOW SHEEN PAINT This paint is suitable for new or existing correctly primed interior plastered, concrete, porous brickwork, and various types of building boards. It is ideal for public spaces, hospitals, veterinaries, doctors’ surgeries, catering companies, food preparation areas, industrial kitchens, nursing homes and prisons. It is available in 20-litres and has a spreading rate of 13.3m2/l. The product has the following characteristics:

KANSAI PLASCON With the healthcare system ramping up its infrastructure in places that deal with Covid-19, it is important for specifiers and contractors to know about paint products that aid medical responses. Plascon has two product lines suitable for use in the healthcare sector that contain a multitude of properties

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Product feature Appearance

Low sheen

Colour

White (PHL 1)

Tint Bases

Pastel Tint Base (THL 1000)

Volume solids

40 %

Recommended DFT

25 – 35 μm

Recommended WFT

63 – 88 μm

Theoretical spreading rate

13.3 m²/L @ 30 μm DFT per coat. This serves as a guide only

Practical spreading rate

The practical spreading rate will vary depending on the porosity and profile of the substrate, as well as the application technique and tools used.

TVOC

<16 g/L for White and Pastel bases

VERSUS PAINTS Versus Anti-Bacterial Paint was launched three years ago and is a durable, washable, hygienic fast drying coating suitable for interior and exterior use, which acts as an antimicrobial and anti-bacterial product through its Silver Ion technology and is suitable for high traffic and frequently cleaned surfaces. It is safe and effective in destroying bacteria and microbes in hospitals, kitchens, bathrooms and veterinaries. The paint can reduce bacterial growth by as much as 95% with continuous protection for the lifetime of the coating. It features exceptional exterior durability and is alkali, fungal, mold, dirt and water resistant. The company is busy formulating a top-up to the coating, increasing its efficacy even further. The paint has been tested against Escherichia Coli, Pseudomonas species and Staphylo coccus aureus. Merieux Nutriscience conducted the tests. Versus Paints is further enhancing its offering by currently working on an anti-Covid-19 coating. Results of this coating are still pending. Through its continuous coatings innovation, it is an approved Netcare vendor. Versus Anti-Bacterial Paint is

non-yellowing with a stylish finish product featuring high opacity resulting in easy coverage.

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"The Versus Anti-bacterial PLEASE paint gives continuous protection for the lifetime of the coating"

Product Characteristics Appearance

Silk

Colours

White

Tint Bases

Pastel, Deep and Clear Base

Generic Type:

Pure acrylic

Solids

Approximately 47% by mass and 38% by volume

1.25 (typical for white)

Viscosity

85-90KU

Flash point

Non-flammable

Theoretical Spreading rate:

10-12m2/l

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Product feature HARLEQUIN PAINTS Harlequin Paints has always been associated with a healthier option when it comes to its coatings.

Its ethos is strongly intrenched with quality, durability and the environment. During the Covid-19 pandemic and the continuous use of harsh cleaning products on surfaces for cleaning and sanitising, Harlequin Paints saw an opportunity to develop a clear coating that would remain safe and hygienic, and would greatly reduce the need to continually sanitise areas. The company partnered with a UKbased company, SteriTouch™ and over a period of six-months and after extensive independent laboratory testing done in the UK, Harlequin developed a clear coating that can be applied to walls and furniture reducing the need for excessive cleaning. This product with its heat and water resistance formulation, even scratches and abrasion do not affect the antimicrobial performance. Cleaning chemicals such as chlorine bleach, disinfectants, alcohol and even harsh industrial products such as MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) will not diminish the antimicrobial properties.

STERISEAL™ conforms to ISO 22196 and is being launched in March 2021 as STERISEAL™. It uses ionic silver, it holds extensive approvals, including those for food contact. All of the active substances are approved by EFSA and FDA and are supported for inclusion on the European Biocidal product regulation. No other organic antimicrobial additives, which have health and environmental concerns are used in this product. It is nonleaching and non-sensitising. This product can be used safely by anyone from the DIY home decorator to contractors alike. Although the technology is UK-based, it conforms to international standards (JIS and ISO) and is typically proven to be 99.99% effective against a whole range of common bacteria and microbial organisms that are common in domestic and public environments. Furthermore, Harlequin Paints will be launching other hygiene related paints for wall and ceilings in the coming months. c

British Coatings Federation welcomes FTA but calls for more changes to UK REACH The British Coatings Federation has welcomed the news of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and EU.

espite the lateness of the decision, an FTA will mean, among other things, that BCF members will be able to benefit from tariff-free trade with the EU in future. This at least will ensure the coatings and printing inks sectors across Europe will not be hit by new tariff costs of an estimated £100m. However, while there is talk of a Chemicals Annexe being included in the deal, it is not yet clear this will include the key data-sharing clauses the UK wanted. January 2021 saw the introduction of the UK’s new independent chemicals regulations. UK REACH is a direct copy of the original, EU REACH, a piece of legislation widely regarded as being one of the most burdensome in the world. If data-sharing has not been agreed as

part of the FTA, UK REACH will now require the registration with full data dossiers of all chemical substances being used in the country to be put into a new database. This process is going to cost the chemicals industry an estimated £1bn. It is also likely to mean some substances will not be registered in the new UK database at all for reasons of cost, leaving many UK manufacturers in a position where they have to make do without, change their formulations, or take on the registration costs themselves. In addition, UK-based companies wanting to export to the EU will not only have to comply, but continue to adhere to EU REACH rules too. The reality is this is a hard Brexit with significant extra costs and burdens placed on UK industry as a result.

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BCF members and businesses across the country will still have to deal with new customs and border controls, as well as delays to goods and raw materials caused by those additional procedures. This will make UK companies less competitive, having to spend more time and money dealing with bureaucracy that has not been there for decades. “In particular, we have serious concerns about the way UK REACH will duplicate the onerous EU REACH, despite the UK chemicals market being only 1/10th the size of the EU. It seems as though the FTA negotiations failed to secure a data-sharing agreement on chemicals. If that is indeed the case, we either need to see further negotiations in 2021 to try and reach that agreement as an add-on. c

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VOCs meet their match!

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) have been a very important topic for coating manufacturers for a number of decades and local chemical company, Savannah offers state-of-the-art solutions to eliminate VOCs released into the air.

oatings are the result of chemical processes and during the application of a coating, chemicals are released into the air when we apply them. Manufacturers were challenged as far back as 1982 to eliminate as many of these compounds being released into the air when applying a coating as possible. The VOCs in paint have become a key factor influencing the purchasing decision when a coating is specified for a designated application. When applying a coating, there are four main pollutants, often described as free aldehydes, examples of aldehydes include formaldehyde, hexaldehyde, toluene and acetaldehyde. For the purpose of this article we are focusing on formaldehyde. There are two methods to improve the indoor air quality when applying a coating. Firstly by lowering the paint emissions and secondly through pollution remediation, which is the scavenging of formaldehyde released after painting. Savannah offers a product for each of these methods. AEPD VOX 1000 FOR LOWERING PAINT EMISSIONS AEPD® VOX 1000 neutralising amino alcohol is a multifunctional additive for low-odour, low-VOC (volatile organic compound) interior water-based paints. With a very mild odour, high boiling point and low vapour pressure, it is an ideal formulating tool for paint producers that need to comply with EU Directive 2004/42/EC. Its neutralising amino alcohol is a distinct ANGUS amino alcohol that is chemically and functionally similar to AMP® (2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol), but has an additional hydroxyl group

that allows for improved freeze and thaw resistance and lower volatility. The multifunctional nature of AEPD VOX 1000 neutralising amino alcohol allows for significant reduction in primary dispersant, defoamer, glycols and coalescing agents. This not only enables cost optimisation but also helps enhance the dry film properties such as scrub and water spotting. These additives can also contribute to odour and VOC and, therefore, this neutralising amino alcohol allows for further VOC level reduction. Adding AEPD VOX 1000 neutralising amino alcohol to the grind will adjust and control pH and can help reduce viscosity while improving pigment dispersion, resulting in lower primary dispersant levels. It will virtually eliminate amine or ammonia type odours. Product Benefits • • • •

Enables formulation optimisation Very low odour Improves pigment dispersion Ideal for complying with EU Directive 2004/42/EC for VOC • Excellent safety profile • Enhances open time and wet edge

TRIS AMINO ULTRA CRYSTALS FOR POLLUTION REMEDIATION TRIS is a hygroscopic material. It absorbs moisture, and the degree to which clumping, or ‘caking’, occurs is partially dependent on environmental and storage conditions that it is exposed to. Clumping is generally found as aggregates are mixed with powder, but can also result in formation of solid blocks. Depending on shipping times and conditions, conventional

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TRIS buffers commercially available often arrive with clumping. This can also occur subsequently during storage or when drums or bags are opened and resealed during routine dispensing operations. To address handling challenges with TRIS buffers currently available on the market, ANGUS Chemical Company developed the next generation TRIS AMINO™ AC Advanced Crystals. TRIS AMINO AC buffers are manufactured exclusively by ANGUS using proprietary process technology, which are less prone to clumping and hardness – without any change to the molecule itself. ANGUS created a material solution to the clumping problem with a unique crystal morphology for TRIS AMINO AC buffers that has a larger, more rounded particle structure and does not typically form strong cakes even when subjected to a variety of packaging, shipping and storage conditions. TRIS AMINO AC buffers may provide critical operational benefits when it comes to handling and preparation: • Low interparticle cohesion between crystals requires less energy to break up clumps • More spherical crystals allow for improvements in dispensing and transport through conveyors • Lower dust emissions due to fewer fine particles • No additives or anti-clumping agents

For more information on AEPD VOX 1000 and TRIS AMINO™ AC Advanced Crystals, please contact Savannah on 011-856-4500. • Source: This article was compiled through supplied technical datasheets and brochures from Savannah

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Five years of extraordinary growth! Synthetic Polymers Limited (SPL), one of the strongest and most loyal SAPMA members, has recently completed five years of operations – a period of rapid growth. Despite the disruption of the pandemic, SPL is confident that the future holds even more success for the relatively young company, says founder and managing director, Sanjeev Bhatt, who has been vice-chairman of SAPMA for many years.

pecialising in the production of synthetic resins and polymers for the coatings sector, SPL entered the industry in late 2015, but has already become an integral part of the southern African coatings market. “We have established strong associations with leading paint manufacturers and also focus on export markets throughout Africa. SPL has a team of highly-skilled polymer chemists – including Mukesh Hadia, our technical director, whose role is pivotal in the laboratory and plant to ensure quality control and superior standards of resin. Our strong maintenance team of qualified engineers, fitters, welders and electricians augment the service we provide,” Sanjeev adds. SPL is based on a 3.6 hectares property in Krugersdorp, built and designed specifically for mass production of resins and polymers. This state-of-the-art plant can produce a variety of resins in German-designed reactors of various sizes and has massive storage capacities for bulk raw materials and finished goods. The fully equipped laboratory, with a modern research and development centre, has a pilot plant to polymerise various resins, as well as a full range of instruments and equipment to ensure

top quality control. “SPL also assists customers with all forms of testing or bench-marking they may require to be more competitive or even just to maintain their businesses during these difficult times,” states Bhatt. SPL has its own substation on-site and a 440kVA generator set to prevent any disruption in manufacturing. There are also cooling towers or chillers, thermic fluid heaters, a fire water pump service and fire water dam to

ensure safe operations. The company’s enormous tank farm stores both liquid raw materials and finished goods and, to ensure efficient logistics, the company has a bulk ISO-standard stainless-steel tank and trailer for resin deliveries. Among the production lines at SPL are a full range of alkyds, thermoplastic and thermoset acrylics, aminos and specialised resins used to manufacture most solvent-borne coatings applications in Africa. “We look forward to showcasing our range at the next Coatings for Africa exhibition to broaden our export horizons even further,” concludes Bhatt. c For more information about SPL, email sgb@syntheticpolymers.co.za or phone 011-596-4444 or visit www.syntheticpolymers.co.za.

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Contan remains focused Polyoak’s specialist buckets and pails division, Contan, remains focused on partnering with its customers to optimise the recyclability of their buckets. Design, functionality, material choice, colour and decoration all need to be taken into careful consideration, to deliver buckets that are 100% recyclable.

hilst it is essential that brand owners and their packaging partners get this first basic step right, there is no guarantee that ‘100% recyclable’ buckets won’t end up as litter. Therefore, it is essential that brands to partner with bucket suppliers who meet the Government’s new Section 18 regulations, which have made extended producer responsibility (EPR) a mandatory requirement. Contan already firmly delivers on its extended producer responsibility through voluntary raw material levies paid to Polyco (the producer responsibility organisation for polyolefins), which are invested in projects to improve collection and recycling. It is also critical for plastic

convertors to practice responsible storage and handling of nurdles to prevent plastic leaking into stormwater drains and then the ocean. Polyoak is the first plastic packaging manufacturer in South Africa to pledge to the global Operation Clean Sweep initiative, demonstrating its commitment to Zero Plastic Pellet Loss into the environment. Karl Lambrecht, CEO of Contan explains, “We are confident that our diverse range of lightweight,

robust plastic paint containers brings manufacturers savings and reduces their carbon footprint. Contan is a sustainable supplier partner that assumes responsibility for the end life of our packaging,” Explains Karl Lambrecht, CEO of Contan, adding, “By partnering with Contan, paint manufacturers and brand owners can actively contribute towards reducing packaging waste to landfill and help drive recycling initiatives, which last year sustained almost 60 000 jobs. We look forward to exploring how Contan can add value to customers’ business in an innovative and sustainable manner.” c For more information, call 011-724-3800.

Safic-Alcan announces extended partnership Safic-Alcan is pleased to announce that it has entered into an extended distribution agreement with Orion Engineered Carbons in South Africa, effective January 2021.

he extended distribution agreement covers specialty carbon blacks and rubber carbon blacks, for applications such as mechanical rubber goods, coating and ink systems, polymers and other special applications. The Safic-Alcan Group and Orion Engineered Carbons have already a long-standing and successful partnership in Europe and this agreement comes after a further extension a couple of years ago, in

Benelux, Germany and eastern Europe. “This is a new step in our cooperation with Safic-Alcan. With this further agreement we underline our commitment to the carbon black customers in the South African market and are confident that the excellent service offered by Safic-Alcan is ideally suited to the performance of our products,” stated Udo Engels, vice president sales EMEA, Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH. “We are delighted to further extend our long running partnership with

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Orion Engineered Carbons, a global leader in engineered carbon blacks. We are confident that this new agreement will further strengthen our relationship with Orion and will allow us to enhance our product portfolio and product offering in South Africa and thus to satisfy a wider range of customers,” concluded Philippe Cenreaud, managing director Rubber and Plastic and Yann Lissillour, managing director CASE and Industrial specialties, for Safic-Alcan Group. c

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Preventative maintenance makes sense Property owners should employ preventative maintenance programmes for their structural assets instead of resorting to tight-fisted, short-term thinking when refurbishment can no longer be delayed, says Frederik Nel, MD of independent maintenance consultants, Curasure.

ven in economic downturns, the protective role of lifetime preventative maintenance measures holds financial rewards, contends Nel, whose multiaward winning company is a member of the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA). “In the maintenance industry, the coatings industry not only provides a decorative and aesthetical value to properties, but also protects the building envelope against the elements which can cause weathering of painting, waterproofing and plastering. Concrete cancer, the rusting of steel reinforcements, as well as damage to expansion joints, and other building components that could affect the life expectancy of a building,” he explained. Major obstacles endangering asset durability include insufficient core

competency levels and lack of planning by property owners. “In South Africa, there is an alarming shortage of skills in the construction industry. The economic crunch makes it tempting to engage inexperienced operators who charge fees low enough to already question their expertise. This is where collaboration with industry bodies such as SAPMA is vital to ensure that coatings and other protective projects are entrusted to professionals using quality products,” said Nel. He says building owners should employ specialist consultants to assist with long-term maintenance planning. Curasure, for example, offers specialist consulting services to the property industry, particularly building owners, building managers and administrators. “Curasure will ensure that maintenance

plans and strategies are based on root cause analysis reports. In addition, a third-party quality assurance function will ensure that products specified are applied correctly. Independent consulting companies ensure that correct methods and standards are applied for planning and ensuring that maintenance projects are completed to specified standards.” Curasure, as unbiased and independent, experienced consultants, will: • Identify maintenance requirements through detailed audits • Do technical assessments and diagnose specific structural failures • Specify solutions and maintenance requirements • Carry out quality assurance inspections during projects • Implement and execute ongoing preventative systems

“The cost of the upkeep of a building does not have to be a huge burden to the asset owner. Using professional and knowledgeable consultants, will ensure correct implementation of maintenance strategies and actually provide substantial long-term savings,” concludes Nel. c For more information, email frederik@ curasure.co.za, phone 011 675 2595 or visit www.curasure.co.za

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