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COATINGS NATIONAL PAINT ft COATING* ASSOCIATION / 1600 Shod# Itland Avenue. N.W. / Wethington. D C. 20006 Vol. 25, No 22 November 26. 1973 President Nixon Signs Larsen President of NPCA Lead Bill; 0.5% Lead Level For Paint Elmer C. Larsen of PPG Industries, land Paint Co., Gainesville. Tex.; West Inc., Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania, was elect ern Zone --Wm. G. Owen, Fuller-O'Brien Now Federal Law ed the new Association President on November 13 at the Chicago Annual Meeting. Succeeding C. A. Brethen, Jr. Co.. San Francisco, Calif. Elected to the Board of Directors for a three year term were: Clinton S. President Nixon signed into law Fed of the Wyandotte Paint Products Co., Brown. National Mfg. Corp , Tonawanda, eral bill, S. 607, on November 9, 1973. he takes office immediately. N.Y.; R. G. Bull. Sherwin-Williams Co.. amending the Lead-Based Paint Poison ing Prevention Act. The new amended law (Public taw 93161). effective immediately, sets forth the following major provisions: Research -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is required to conduct research to determine the safe level of lead in residential paint 8nd Larsen served as Association Treas urer in 1971-72. and chaired the Budget and Finance Committee. He held the of fice of Vice President under Brethen and also has served on NPCA's Board of Di rectors. Executive Committee, and the Joint Paint Industry Coordinating Com mittee. to make a report to Congress not later Other officers elected were: Vice Pres Jhan December 31. 1974. --i ident--John L. Armitage. John L. Armi- Lead Standard-- Prior to December, 1 tage Co., Newark, N.J.. and Treasurer -- 31. 1974. the standard for lead con-I Mansel 0. Wiley. Celanese Coatings & tent is 0.5%. After December 31 1974, Specialties Co.. Louisville, Ky. Cleveland. Ohio: E. A. Cowman. Cowman-Campbell Paint Co.. Seattle. Wash.: F. John Derrick, Perry ft Derrick Co.. Cincinnati. Ohio; Howard W. Hecht, McCloskey Varnish Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.; Dr. C. Robert Hiles, Lilly Industrial Coatings. Inc.. Indianapolis, Irtd.: John A. Ktacsmann, E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co.. Inc.. Wilmington. Dal.; D. B. Kurfees Coatings Inc., Louisville. Ky.: Henry P. Morris. Elliott Paint 8t Varnish Co.. Chicago. III.: Peter Fass. Reichhold Chemicals. Irtc., White Plains, N.Y.; John Ludden, American Cyanamid Co.. Bound- the standard is 0.06%. except that, if Regional Vice Presidents elected were: brook. N.J.; and Wm. C. Lowrey, Shell the CPSC research determines that an New England --A. Bernard Shore, Bonded other level is safe; then that othjr level Oil. Boston, Mass.; Eastern Zone --E. F. (not to exceed 0.5%) goes into effect, Reilly. Reynolds Metals Co.. Richmond, after December 31. 1974. Feint jxceed- Va.; East Central Zone --B. J. Gooel. ing the required lead content leval is de Standard Detroit Paint Co., Detroit, fined as "lead-based''. Mich.: West Central Zone --Harry Oli Preemption -- Supersedes any state or ver. Revilo Paint Co.. Kansas City. Mo.: local laws which provide for a different Southern Zone--John Hughes. Dozier & requirement, prohibition, or standard re Gay Paint Co., Jacksonville. Fla.: South lating to lead content. western Zone --Allan R. Molsbee. South Prohibitions on Use -- Prohi! its the Chemical Co.. E. Orange. N.J. Elected to the Board of Directors for a two year term were: C. A. Brethen. Jr.. Wyandotte Paint Products Co.. Wyan dotte. Mich.; and E. A. Von Doersten. Ashland Chemical Co.. Div. Ashland Oil & Refining Co.. Columbus, Ohio. Elected to the Board for a one year term was D. H. McClure. EXXON Chemical Co. U.S.A., Houston, Tex. use of "lead-based paint" on residential structures constructed or rehabilitated with Federal funds (this was the axisting taw), and also on toys, furniturr, cook ing. eating, and drinking utensils manu factured and distributed after the date of this Act. Lead Poisoning Prevention -- Frovides that about $125 million go toward lead poisoning prevention, detection and elim ination programs during fiscal year 1974 and 1975. Outgoing NPCA President C. A. Brethen. Jr. announced that President Nixon had taken the above action during the Annual Meeting Opening Business Session in Chicago on November 12. Brethren's announcement and comments expressing the Association's approval of the new law were received with applause from the NPCA membership audience. Newly elected NPCA officers (i-r): Treasurer ManseI O. Wiley. Celanese Coatings & Specialties Co.; President Elmer C. Larsen, PPG Industries, Inc.; and Vice President John L. Armitage, John L. Armitage Co. Printed In U.S.A. Pege Ill -November 26,1S72 NPCA Conference Discusses Education Dr. Zimmt and Training Programs For Industry Receives Heckel The priorities, future programs Snd and contributing roles of local associa Awardpolicy foundations for NPCA's new Edu tions end Societies. Each group was cation and Training Division, headed by Richard Johnson, were discussed at a recent 2-day Conference in St. Louis. The October 16-17 Education Bnd Training Conference, attended by about 30 persons, took an in-depth look at what is needed to keep a flow of trained personnel in the coatings industry and to continually provide updated material to those already involved. NPCA staff members--Johnson, Executive Vice President Robert A. Roland. Trade Sales Director Mark Padow. Assistant Techni cal Director Richard W. Murry, and Field Secretary James N. Elliott --also partici pated in the Conference. After opening remarks from Roland and Johnson, the registrants divided into four "brainstorming" study groups to discuss industry educational concerns ins: 1) the technical and production area: 2) general management; 3) sales and marketing; and 4) the educational needs given a discussion outline to develop the following information: 1) define their identity; 21 list the job titles involved in their areas of concern; 3) list the skills and areas of knowledge needed in their study; 4) set needed priorities for the industry as a whole as related to their group; 6) recommend program formats; 6) recommend what NPCA should do in .formulating a plan of action and in assuring continuing adaptation of pro grams to meet changing needs;>7) rec ommend what individual company's ac tivities should be; and 8) report on con clusions reached by the particular study group. The Conference concluded with reports from each group. NPCA is now study ing the suggestions and will prepare a final report which will be mailed to ell attendants. Roland indicated that further contact will take place with persons and organizations interested in the final edu cational programs arrived at by NPCA. Dr. Werner S. Zimmt. a research fel low at Marshall Laboratory, E. I. du Pont de Nemours 8t Co.. Inc.. Philadel phia. Pa., became the 1973 recipient of the George Baugh Heckel Award on No vember 12 at the 86th Annual Meeting of the National Paint and Coatings Asso ciation (NPCA) at The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Given the highest award the paint in dustry ca'n bestow, Zimmt was honored for "outstanding contributions to the protective coatings industry." A refugee from Nazi Germany, Dr. Zimmt joined DuPont at the Marshall Research Laboratory as a research chem ist following the receipt of his doctorate from the University of Chicago in 1961. He became a research fellow in 1969. Dr. Zimmt was a member of NPCA's Program Committee for Smog Cham ber Studies on Air Pollution conducted at the Battelle Institute from 1967 to 1970; he was named chairman of the Seminar on The Design & Construction of a Paint Manufacturing Plant; Feb. 6-7, 1974 Committee in 1971. In 1972, he became mission manager of the NPCA Air Qual ity Task Force with responsibility for The Manufacturing Management Com mittee of NPCA is sponsoring a seminar entitled, "The Design and Construction of a Paint Manufacturing Plant," on Feb ruary 6-7, 1974 at thB Chicago Marriott Hotel The one-and-one-half-day seminar will encompass all levels of planning involved nel Associates. Cayuga Process Equip ment. E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co., Inc.. Epworth Manufacturing Co.. Inc. and other companies. Thursday's afternoon session, con cluding at 4:00 p.m., will deal with pack aging and finished goods warehousing. Representatives from Rapisten. MSM planning and executing programs to de velop effective federal and state air pol lution control regulations. Now in its 22nd year of presentation, the Heckel Award commemorates the founder of Paint Industry Magazine, who was also active in NPCA and industry ac tivities. in the construction of a new or adding Electronics. PARCS. Heisler Machine Industry Statesmanto a paint manufacturing plant. Persons and Tool. Clark Equipment and other concerned or confronted with the multi companies will give illustrated presenta Awards Presented at tude of decisions to be made when tions. Additionally, the principles of proj Annual Meetingbuilding a paint manufacturing facility, ect engineering and financing new plant in particular production managers, op construction will be discussed by au Five paint industry executives were eration managers, plant engineers, and thoritative individuals. honored at the B6th Annual Meeting of process engineers, are encouraged to Panel discussions will follow each the National Paint and Coatings Associa attend. presentation area of the seminar. tion (NPCA). The first seminar session. February 6 beginning at 1:00 p.m.. will focus on a discussion with major U.S. representa tives of the coatings industry. Spokes men from such companies as PPG Indus tries, Inc.. DeSoto, Inc., Rust-Oleum Corporation, Reliance Universal. Inc.. Glidden-Durkee Division of SCM Corpo ration. and The Sherwin-Williams Co. will make presentations based on actual ex periences with preliminary design, plan ning and process layout involved in the design and construction of a new plant or addition to an existing facility. The registration fee. $35 for advance payment and $50 at the door, includes a luncheon on Thursday, and a complete set of seminar papers. Persons interested in attending should make their own accommodation reser vations by January 20, 1974 with the Chicago Marriott Hotel: 6535 West Hig gins Ave.. Chicago. III.: phone: (312) 693-4444, Mention NPCA when mak ing your reservations, because a block of rooms is being held by the Hotel for seminar registrants. Receiving the Industry Statesman Awards for outstanding service to the coatings industry were: E. Cotin Bald win. Chairman of dhe Board. The Sher win-Williams Company; Harold A. Chloupek. retired President. Lilly Industrial Coatings. Inc.; Robert 0. Clerk, retired President, Jewel Paint end Varnish Com pany; John W. Nestor, retired Assistant General Manager, Fabrics and Finishes Division. E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co.. Inc.: and Kenneth C. Specht, retired Vice President. NL Industries. Inc. Honoring paint industry executives On February 7. the morning session For further information and registra since 1964, the Industry Statesman will include presentations on raw material tion forms contact Technical, Division Awards were presented at the Awards handling and dispersion equipment. Director Roy Brown at: NPCA. 1500 Luncheon on Monday, November 12. by Speakers will include paint industry sup Rhode Island Ave., N.W.. Washington. outgoing NPCA President C. A. Brethen, pliers from Johns-Manville Corp.. Thor- D.C. 20005; phone: (202) 462-6272. Jr. COAIINGS is published semi-monthly by the Nslional Peint and Coatings Association. 1500 Rhode Island Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. Second date postage paid at Washington. D.C. S9 per year to members (included In dues). Editor: Lori D. Hendricks. Pg 112 -- November 28, 1973 GLD012376