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where phosphate pretreatments are not allowed due to environmental concerns. Evonik grows its additives portfolio PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Specialty chem- icals company Evonik Industries AG has strengthened its position in the spe- cialty and coating additives market by purchasing the Performance Materials Division of Air Product and Chemicals Inc., Allentown, Pa. The proposed deal is valued at $3.8 billion and is expected to close at the end of 2016, subject to regulatory approvals and closing condi- tions. The Performance Materials Divi- sion consists of epoxy curing agents, polyurethane additives, and specialty additives businesses. The products are used in a variety of markets, including construction, marine, automotive, and industrial cleaning. Huntsman launches color pigments plant THE WOODLANDS, Tex.—Hunts- man Corp., a global consumer and in- dustrial chemical manufacturer, is building a color pigments facility in Au- gusta, Ga. The facility represents an in- vestment of more than $172 million and reportedly has the capacity to pro- duce 30,000 metric tons of yellow, red, and black iron oxide pigments annu- ally. The new site will serve as the North American hub for Huntsman's global pigments and additives business. OSHA cites automotive parts manufacturer WASHINGTON, D.C.—The US De- partment of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Nakanishi Manufacturing Corp.'s Winterville, Ga., facility for proposed penalties of $144,995. The agency issued citations to the manufacturer for 1 will- ful, 18 serious, and 1 other-than-serious safety and health violations. The citations are in relation to a 33-year- old maintenance technician worker's in- juries in September 2015. The worker was operating a dust collector when an explosion occurred. Flames engulfed the man, causing third-degree burns to his upper body. OSHA opened an investi- gation after learning of the employee's hospitalization. The employee contin- ues to recover from his injuries. OSHA states that Nakanishi had four previous fires in the dust collection sys- tem in Winterville and management knew that the combustible dust hazard was not corrected, yet they continued to let workers operate the system. The em- ployer has 15 business days from receipt of their citations and proposed penalties to comply, request a conference with OSHA's area director, or contest the findings before the independent Occu- pational Safety and Health Review Commission. Tnemec's new coating targets rusted steel KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Tnemec Co. Inc., a high-performance protective coatings manufacturer, has introduced a mastic waterborne acrylic built for overcoating rusted steel. Series 118 UniBond Mastic is a single-compo- nent, mastic waterborne acrylic coating designed for use on minimally prepared sound rusted steel and previously coated surfaces in a range of environ- ments. The rust-inhibitive coat can be used with acrylic and solventborne ure- thane and fluoropolymer finish coats. The coating reportedly delivers strong adhesion properties, as well as excellent flexibility and impact resistance. Maroon Group earns recognition from Ohio EPA AVON, Ohio—Maroon Group LLC, a supplier of specialty additives, resins, and pigments, has achieved recognition from a state agency tasked with protect- ing the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environ- mental laws and encouraging environ- mental stewardship. The company was recognized by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and continuously work to progress as an en- vironmental steward. Maroon Group successfully met the cri- teria for the Achievement Level of the agency's Encouraging Environmental Excellence Program, which requires participants to demonstrate significant progress in at least 7 of 22 environmen- tal stewardship criteria. Part of the com- pany's eligibility came from participa- tion in Responsible Distribution, a third-party-verified environmental, health, safety, and security program ad- ministered by the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD). The NACD system enables companies to demonstrate their commitment to continuous performance improvement in every phase of chemical storage, han- dling, transportation, and disposal. Conferences November Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX): Nov. 1-3. Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev. Sponsored by the Auto Care Association and the Au- tomotive Aftermarket Suppliers Associ- ation. Contact the Auto Care Associa- tion at 301/654-6664; fax 301/654- 3299; info@autocare.org; www.aapex show.com. Central Asia Coatings Show 2016: Nov. 9-10. Almaty Towers, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Organized by the Coatings Group. Contact Chris Hamilton at +011-44-1737-855-109; fax +011-44- 1 7 3 7 - 8 5 5 - 0 3 4 ; c h r i s h a m i l t o n @ dmgeventsme.com; www.coatings group.com. Chem Show Eurasia 2016: Nov. 10- 12. Istanbul Expo Center, Istanbul, Turkey. Organized by the Artkim Group. Contact Artkim at +011-90- 212-324-0000; fax +011-90-212-324- 3757; sales@artkim.com.tr; www.turk chem.net. 2016 Aluminum Products Division Conference: Nov. 13-15. The Break- ers Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Fla. Spon- sored by the Metals Service Center In- stitute (MSCI). Contact MSCI at 847/485-3008; fax 847/485-3001; infor@msci.org; www.msci.org. IEST Fall Conference 2016: Nov. 14- 17. Durham, N.C. Sponsored by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST). Contact IEST UPDATE:Events 8 POWDER COATING, October 2016