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St. Louis Group Attending 2022 American Coatings Show and Conference Held in Indianapolis

March 2022 –

After a hiatus in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the coatings industry is excited to return to Indianapolis in 2022. Cheryl Matthews, vice president of Events and Expositions at the American Coatings Association, offers insight into the new features of the show and conference.

Since the last ACS unfortunately had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, does it feel different to prepare the event for 2022?

Cheryl Matthews: Every aspect of planning for the 2022 American Coatings Show and Conference is different due to COVID-19. Even 24 months later, the pandemic is constantly evolving, and as the organizers of the show, we must stay on top of the changing protocols that might affect the outcome of the event.

Planning a large trade show is complex in a normal year; but considering state and local mandates, international travel restrictions, and different protocols from 15-20 hotels, it adds another level of complexity to the planning process. Our industry has expressed that they would like to return to an in-person trade show. Our goal is to do so in a way that protects those that attend, and ensures they have a great experience.

Have you set a particular focus for the upcoming show?

Matthews: Our focus for the 2022 AC Show and Conference will be to give exhibitors an opportunity to present their new products and innovations at the largest industry gathering since the 2019 European Coatings Show. This will be the first major trade show/conference in our industry in almost three years by April 2022.

Are there any new features of the show and conference?

Matthews: There are many new features that we will roll out in 2022. The trade show will feature new branding that has been used on marketing materials, but not on the show floor. It will provide the exhibition hall a new, fresh look.

We have also redesigned the schedule of events so that the AC Show and Conference take place Tuesday through Thursday. This will give conference attendees numerous opportunities to visit the show floor each day. For the first time, all breaks for the American Coatings Conference will be held in the same hall as the exposition. Attendees of the conference and show will share joint luncheons, and conference breaks will provide opportunities for attendees to spend more time at the exhibition throughout the event. The goal is to provide a more seamless, integrated event for participants and more opportunities for exhibitors to engage with attendees.

The launch of the Powder Coatings pavilion will provide exhibitors an opportunity to highlight industry-specific products and services and draw attendees whose interests and business needs focus on that segment of the industry.

This article was retrieved from American Coatings Show

China’s Antimony Imports Rise In March

Beijing, 18 May (Argus) —

China’s antimony concentrate imports rose sharply in March in response to renewed demand, after most metal smelters in China resumed production from late February as the country’s Covid-19 outbreak eased.

The country imported 5,464t of antimony concentrate in March, up by 61pc from 3,399t in March 2019, official customs data show.

A total of 2,804t of the material was imported from Tajikistan and 327t was imported from Russia, up by 7.6pc and 259pc from the previous year. Shipments from Australia and Canada were 1,668t and 354t, while deliveries from Bolivia and Peru were 178t and 133t respectively. China did not import antimony concentrate from these countries a year earlier.

China imported 15,742t of antimony concentrate during January-March, down by 10.15pc from 17,520t a year earlier.

Imports in April are estimated to fall, as the coronavirus outbreak outside of China, since mid-March has forced most countries to halt production as part of their own Covid-19 lockdowns.

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St. Louis Group offers a variety of antimony products that serve a variety of needs. For more information on our antimony products please visit our Flame Retardants page, or you can always give us a call here at our office by visiting our Contact Us page.

This article was retrieved from Argus Metals

American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 is Canceled

May 1, 2020 —

After weeks of painstaking consideration, including input from the industry, organizers of the ACS/ACC have decided to cancel the event. Given all relevant circumstances, including the continued unknown variables of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, corresponding changes by governments, and challenges to businesses, this was an unavoidable decision. The show will resume its biennial schedule April 5-7, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

The decision was difficult, as the organizers understand the important role the ACS/ACC serves in offering a platform for new products and technologies, connecting industry professionals, and educating coatings scientists. Although the 2020 installment will not proceed this year, the ACS/ACC will continue to serve as the most significant coatings show in North America when it resumes in 2022. In the meantime, ACS/ACC organizers remain committed to helping industry professionals stay up to date on the latest technology trends and innovations in coatings. Launching May 6, ACC Virtual will deliver ACC presentations through an in-depth, online learning experience. Additional information about this unique opportunity will be available in the coming weeks.

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This article was retrieved from American Coatings Show

American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 Postponed

March 6, 2020 ̶

After careful consideration and in response to the continuing developments surrounding COVID-19, the organizers of the American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 (ACS/ACC) announce that the ACS/ACC will be postponed to a later date in 2020. The ACS/ACC was scheduled for March 31 through April 2 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind.

Postponement of ACS/ACC 2020 was unavoidable as the show could not proceed as scheduled due to forces beyond our control.

The ACS/ACC organizers are working to secure dates to reschedule the show at the same venue in Indianapolis later in 2020. The new dates for the event will be announced as soon as possible.

ACS/ACC organizers will continue to keep our exhibitors, attendees and stakeholders informed of further details related to the postponement and rescheduling.

Thank you for your support, patience and cooperation as we continue to work through this challenging situation

This article was retrieved from the American Coatings Show webpage

Virus Hitting Metal Exports, China Trade Council Warns

Beijing, 19 February (Argus) —

China’s exports of metallurgical products have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. With shipments halted to some customers and others requesting a suspension of deliveries, said by the China council for the promotion of international trade (CCPIT).

Some customers outside of China in Turkey, the Middle East, North Africa, Russia and elsewhere have stopped receiving metal exports from Chinese companies or asked for suspensions.

Some Indian customers are requiring their Chinese suppliers to pay liquidation damages, as they say Chinese companies are unable to make deliveries in time because of traffic disruptions resulting from the coronavirus crisis.

Many buyers outside of China are hesitant to place orders because delivery dates are uncertain and local customs agencies are likely to restrict Chinese goods because of said concerns that the coronavirus could develop into an epidemic.

The customs declaration process has also been slowed by the lunar new year holidays, which the Chinese government extended in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus. This has delayed deliveries under many deals that were concluded around the holiday period.

Ports have resumed operations in the past few weeks, but efficiencies have been hit by the health crisis, which has affected delivery dates. Many overseas ports are likely to strictly control the berthing of ships from China, which could lead to prolonged berthing times and complicated procedures if the coronavirus outbreak worsens. All these factors could raise freight costs sharply, the council warned.

A lot of contracts that are under bids or inquiries, as well as face-to-face technical and business exchanges, have been interrupted. The CCPIT noted that March is the final month of India’s fiscal year and a time at which companies typically make purchasing plans for the upcoming 12 months. This means Chinese companies are likely to suffer heavy losses.

The council is calling on the government to take measures to help exporters overcome difficulties during this epidemic.

Chinese export prices for some metals including antimony, manganese, and tungsten have risen in the past couple of weeks in response to lower supplies caused by production cuts during the virus outbreak. Higher freight costs and shipment delays could also underpin short-term upside in prices.

Apple warned yesterday it expects the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China to prevent it from meeting its revenue guidance and limit availability and consumption of some minor metals

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This article was retrieved from Argus Metals

St. Louis Group Exhibiting at the 2020 American Coatings Show Held in Indianapolis

The Show will be held from March 31-April 2, 2020, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Coatings & Adhesives raw materials, as well as other additives, will be showcased at ACS 2020. Exhibitors and attendees alike see the American Coatings Show and Conference as the leading North American industry event, setting trends for future developments in the industry. Offering immediate business opportunities, a complete portfolio of high-grade competitive products, and access to top coatings decisionmakers, the 2020 show is a must- attend event. More than 600 exhibitors are expected to attend the event. The show will offer attendees valuable insight into the industry’s innovative advancements. The Conference will feature over 100 technical papers and posters from paint companies, raw material suppliers, academia, and governmental laboratories. The organizers are certain that this will attract about 10,000 attendees, turning the ACS into the largest scientific gathering in the coating’s world.

The show comes during a continued growth period for the coatings industry. As the United States continues to recover from the housing market collapse in 2007, the paint and coatings market is expected to grow in tandem with the construction sector, with increases in both volume and value. On the OEM side, the combination of strong domestic demand and improved export opportunities resulting from the fall of the value of the dollar, will fuel demand for increased U.S. durable goods and industrial coatings.

The show will also feature a fun run on April 2, 2020, at 7:00am, with the actual race starting at 7:15am. The proceeds from this event fund student participation in future American Coatings Conferences.

Stay tuned for more news regarding conferences and shows in the industry.

For more information on the American Coatings Show coming up at the end of March please visit the American Coatings Show page.

Articles Retrieved from american-coatings-show.com

Supply Cuts To Support China’s Metals Markets

Beijing, 13 February (Argus) —

Prices for metals and ferro-alloys are expected to hold firm or rise in the coming weeks because of lower Chinese supplies. This is following production cuts and logistics problems caused by the country’s coronavirus outbreak.

Traffic restrictions and quarantine measures imposed by the Chinese government to contain the spread of the coronavirus have forced most metals and alloys plants to shut down or reduce production in the past few weeks.

Although, some smelters have resumed output this week, they are operating at lower than usual run rates because of a lack of workers and tight feedstock costs caused by limited logistics services.

China has put more than 80 cities, including Wuhan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing and Hangzhou under quarantine to limit the inflow and outflow of people. This has delayed millions of workers returning to their factories from their home towns after the lunar new year holiday.

Most smelters are unlikely to resume full run rates until the end of this month or early March because of the shortage of workers and logistics bottlenecks. A potential rise in operating costs at smelters is expected to support prices, as they may have to pay higher wages to recruit new workers or encourage workers to return.

Freight rates have also risen in most regions amid limited logistics services. Providers are struggling to raise capacity because of traffic restrictions.

The coronavirus has killed more than 1,300 and infected nearly 60,000 people in China as of today, according to government figures. New confirmed sources outside of the epicentre Hubei province are falling, with several Chinese medical experts and scientists forecasting the outbreak will hit a peak in March and come under control in April

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This article was retrieved from Argus Metals

China Antimony Imports Fall In 2019

Beijing, 7 February (Argus) —

China’s antimony concentrate imports fell in 2019 because of tighter profit margins at mines and moderate domestic demand.

The country imported 62,689t of antimony concentrate in 2019, down by 29.79pc from 89,287t a year earlier, official customs data show.

Shipments from Tajikistan slipped by 8.9pc from a year earlier to 26,781t in 2019. Deliveries from Russia fell by 49.02pc to 18,971t, while imports from Australia dropped by 12.63pc to 6,995t.

Shipments from Myanmar (Burma) totalled 6,870t, up by 127pc from a year earlier. Imports from Bolivia fell by 11pc to 1,112t. Deliveries from Canada were 1,031t against no imports from the country in 2018.

Argus yesterday assessed prices stable at 35,000-37,000 yuan/t ($5,007-5,293/t) ex-works for 99.65pc metal. Market participants have opted to observe the coronavirus outbreak situation amid a halt of logistics services. There is potential for a short-term upside in prices in the coming days because of a fall in supplies resulting from output closures amid the coronavirus crisis.

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This article was retrieved from Argus Metals

China’s Antimony Ore Output Falls in October

Beijing, 16 December (Argus)

China’s antimony concentrate production fell in October, as smaller mines stopped production and large-scale metal smelters lowered output because of lower spot prices and limited ore availability.

Domestic output fell by 41.86pc from a year earlier to 5,000t of metal content in October.

Production during January-October fell by 31pc to 50,100t from 72,600t a year earlier.

The fall in concentrate production and narrower profit margins at smelters prevented metal prices from dropping further since September. Particularly after China Minmetals, on 31 August bought 18,661t of antimony metal stocks from the bankrupt Fanya Metal Exchange. Weaker consumer demand from the downstream flame retardant industry outweighed the lower output to push prices down since mid-November.

Prices for 99.65pc metal fell to 37,000-38,000 yuan/t ($5,289-5,433/t) on 10 October amid a lack of demand, with producers eager to sell off stocks before the end of the year for accounting purposes, providing further downside potential in prices this week.

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This article was retrieved from Argus Metals

SLG Gains Affiliate Company Zeller

The St. Louis Group has been a supplier of flame retardants and smoke suppressants since 2010. Over the course of the last eight years, we have come to realize that our customers require other chemical additives to create the best products for end use. Wanting to improve our customer experience, we decided to build and develop a new line of products to serve our current markets and to grow into other markets as well. We are incredibly excited to welcome our new company, Zeller. Zeller offers a line of antioxidants and light stabilizers with clarifiers, custom masterbatches, and dispersions available upon request. We are excited to introduce this line to you and hope it will further your experience with us.

Our antioxidant line includes phenolic, phosphite, thioester, amine, metal deactivators, and blends that serve various industries and needs to get the correct protection for your end product. Antioxidants trap free radicals and oxidation intermediates like peroxides. Antioxidants and Antioxidant blends are suitable for high-temperature processing. Each classification works a bit differently depending on the material and end use. Our team is equipped to help discuss the best options for you and your needs. Visit our Antioxidants page to view our line of Z-NOX products.

The Zeller line of light stabilizers includes hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS), UVA’s, and blends. Developed with the customer in mind, our line serves multiple industries from thermoplastics to coatings and adhesives. Light stabilizers work differently than antioxidants; they compete for the light that damages polymers by photo-oxidation and slow polymer degradation. Often, antioxidants and light stabilizers are paired together to give the most protection to a product as possible. To see our full line of Z-LITE products, visit our Light Stabilizers page.

We at the St. Louis Group and Zeller Polymer Solutions hope that you can find products that serve your needs with the service you deserve. We strive to continually grow in meeting our customer’s needs to become the polymer additives group of choice among our customers while trying to gain new customers in new markets. Please give us a call and let us help in finding a solution that will work for your project. Visit our Contact Us page to learn more information or call us at 317.343.2930 to learn more.