Carboline Co.

Carboline announced the launch of Carbothane DTM Mastic, a one-coat solution for emergency maintenance or quick-turn coating projects. Carbothane DTM Mastic is a urethane-based hybrid that exhibits exceptional performance over minimally prepared steel surfaces. Its mastic properties offer excellent corrosion protection, and as a urethane, it retains its color and gloss longer and weathers far better than competing epoxy mastic maintenance coatings. “The value of Carbothane DTM Mastic in the market is clear: Better corrosion protection and great visual appeal in a single coat. It performs exceptionally even over marginal surfaces, so it's ideal for unplanned spot maintenance or emergencies,” said Jeff Anderson, EVP of quality, R&D, and commercial resources of Carboline. In July 2023, Carbothane DTM Mastic was trialed on an emergency pipeline coating project at a liquid terminal in Philadelphia, PA, after corrosion and discoloration were found. The terminal owner needed the piping repainted quickly to remain compliant with regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The product was applied by hand in tough conditions, including a minimally prepared surface, the presence of moisture, and very hot summer temperatures. The application was smooth, and the coating performed as intended, bringing the piping back into EPA compliance with no fines. “This field trial, and other recent success stories like it, demonstrate the immediate impact Carbothane DTM Mastic has had on unplanned or emergency coating project outcomes. Every product we develop is intended to solve specific problems, so the market's response to Carbothane DTM Mastic so far is a great sign,” said Justin Manuel, director of global product line.

Tnemec has appointed Brian Cheshire as the new sales director of water & wastewater. Cheshire, a 20-year veteran in the coatings industry, will bring a fresh perspective to the Tnemec team as he focuses on the overall market strategy and sales activity for this key market. Cheshire’s hire comes after the former sales director, Vaughn O’Dea, was promoted to director of Epoxytec, a subsidiary of Tnemec. Prior to joining Tnemec, Cheshire served as Carboline’s market manager for water & wastewater for two years after spending a year working for SteelCon Coatings Systems, a Tnemec Company sales agency. Prior to those positions, he spent many years of his career with Sherwin Williams in a variety of roles. In addition to his years of industry experience, Cheshire is an Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Senior Certified Coatings Inspector and is heavily involved in AMPP committees on both the national and regional level. He is also involved with the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), and the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing from the University of Alabama as well as a Master of Business Administration from Auburn University.

Adding to its Performance Coatings Group, RPM International Inc. announced that its Carboline subsidiary has acquired the Dudick Inc. business. A provider of high-performance coatings, flooring systems and tank linings, Dudick is headquartered in Streetsboro, OH, and has annual net sales of approximately $10 million. The Dudick business will become part of RPM’s Carboline subsidiary, which is a leading US manufacturer of high-performance industrial coatings, linings and fireproofing products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1970, Dudick is a manufacturer of high-performance linings and secondary containment coatings, providing solutions for corrosion resistance and chemical containment systems across a broad range of applications including food processing, steel production, chemical processing, pulp and paper, electronics, power and biological research labs. The company’s products are manufactured in the US, with additional manufacturing relationships in Taiwan and South Korea, and are distributed worldwide. “Dudick will be a natural fit in our Performance Coatings Group, bringing with them a strong reputation for high-quality products and excellent service built under the leadership of Tom Dudick,” said Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO. “This acquisition of the Dudick business will allow Carboline to strengthen its position in the secondary containment linings market with an established and trusted product while simultaneously opening the door to expanded sales and future growth opportunity worldwide.”