Middle East Coatings Show 2020 Rescheduled

The Middle East Coatings Show 2020 has been rescheduled to Sept. 7-9, Portfolio Director Paul Davis announced. It will be held in Halls 1 and 2 of the Dubai World Trade Centre. The show postponement was announced March 2. Source: Middle East Coatings Show Note to readers: Please follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter and subscribe to our website and receive notifications of new posts by email. Please click the share buttons below and make a … Continue reading Middle East Coatings Show 2020 Rescheduled

PaintExpo 2020 New date

PaintExpo, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial coating technology, will take place from 12 to 15 October 2020 at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center. The organizer FairFair GmbH is thus reacting promptly to the recently-announced postponement of the industry’s highlight due to the dynamic spread of the corona virus Sars-CoV-2. Shortly after announcing the postponement of PaintExpo, originally planned for 21 to 24 April … Continue reading PaintExpo 2020 New date

IGM Resins at the RadTech’s 2020 UV & EB Technology Conference

IGM Resins will be at the Radtech UV/EB event. RadTech announces its 17th biennial conference and exhibition dedicated to UV/EB technology, set to take place March 8-11, 2020, at Disney Coronado Springs in Orlando, Florida. IGM Resins will held 4 conferences: New Product Debut Presentation Monday, March 9, 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Track C UV-Curable Acrylate Resins for Difficult Substrates Tuesday, March 10, … Continue reading IGM Resins at the RadTech’s 2020 UV & EB Technology Conference

Sun Chemical Experts Presented Technical Sessions at European Coatings Show 2019

Sun Chemical’s attendance at the European Coatings Show 2019 held in Nuremberg, Germany on March 19-21 was considered a success and was an important venue for the company to showcase its technical expertise and full range of pigment and resin solutions for the marketplace. “This year’s European Coatings Show was an overwhelmingly positive experience for Sun Chemical,” said Michael Venturini, Marketing Director, Coatings, Sun Chemical … Continue reading Sun Chemical Experts Presented Technical Sessions at European Coatings Show 2019

Latest innovations for tougher and longer-lasting coatings by Arkema at ECS 2019

Arkema continues to innovate and develop ever more efficient materials for coatings that are both tougher and easier to apply, while addressing environmental constraints. Working closely with its customers, the Group markets a unique multi-technology and multi-product offering for the paint, and coatings and adhesives markets, to be showcased at the European Coatings Show, Nürnberg, 19 to 21 March 2019 (Hall 4A – Stand 313). … Continue reading Latest innovations for tougher and longer-lasting coatings by Arkema at ECS 2019

A groundbreaking pelletized form aluminum preparation for powder coatings by Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical Performance Pigments has launched Benda Lutz® COMPAL PC, a highly concentrated aluminum preparation for powder coatings that comes in a groundbreaking pelletized form and virtually eliminates dusting to minimize housekeeping, simplifies equipment clean-up and improves worker exposure. COMPAL PC takes an innovative approach to shipping, storing, handling and incorporating aluminum pigments into powder coatings. Unlike most aluminum pigments, it is extremely easy to handle … Continue reading A groundbreaking pelletized form aluminum preparation for powder coatings by Sun Chemical

INSQIN® technology: sustainable coating for outdoor textiles-Water-based, waterproof and water-vapor permeable

Outdoor clothing is designed to keep joggers and hikers dry when it’s raining, but also to allow water vapor from sweat to escape to the outside air. More and more buyers are also looking for outdoor textiles that are sustainable. All three of these requirements are met by INSQIN®technology, which stands for water-based textile coatings that don’t use any solvents. At the European Coatings Show 2019 from March … Continue reading INSQIN® technology: sustainable coating for outdoor textiles-Water-based, waterproof and water-vapor permeable

Anquamine® 728 curing agent for concrete epoxy coatings delivers applicator and end user benefits by Evonik

Evonik’s Cure-to-Go technology featuring Anquamine® 728 curing agent offers unrivalled fast cure and excellent aesthetics, for use in epoxy primers and topcoats on concrete substrates. The product answers to today’s needs of applicators and end-users and delivers improved productivity and shorter downtimes. Evonik presents its Cure-to-Go technology at the upcoming European Coatings Show in Nuremberg. The combination of Anquamine® 728 and Ancarez® AR-555 solid epoxy … Continue reading Anquamine® 728 curing agent for concrete epoxy coatings delivers applicator and end user benefits by Evonik

BASF’s Colors & Effects® brand introduces a cosmic blue stir-in pigment with the pioneering eXpand™ technology at the European Coatings Show

BASF presents the second Colors & Effects pigment with the innovative eXpand! technology eXpand! Blue EH 6001 will be showcased at the European Coatings Show At booth 7A-724 customers can discover the eXpand! family as one of the highlights of the latest pigment innovations for the coatings industries BASF announced today the second stir-in pigment for automotive coatings with the pioneering eXpand!™ technology, enabling enhanced … Continue reading BASF’s Colors & Effects® brand introduces a cosmic blue stir-in pigment with the pioneering eXpand™ technology at the European Coatings Show

LANXESS at ECS 2019: An even wider product portfolio for the manufacturing of high-quality coatings

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2019 from March 19 to 21, 2019, in Nuremberg to showcase its most extensive product portfolio to date for the manufacturing of high-quality coatings. This year, it includes not only colorants, preservatives and benzyl products, but also a wide range of aqueous special polyurethane dispersions (PUD) and urethane prepolymers for coating systems. One … Continue reading LANXESS at ECS 2019: An even wider product portfolio for the manufacturing of high-quality coatings

Evonik at the European Coatings Show 2019: Customer proximity and product innovations for market success

2,000 products for coatings and adhesives applications, including many novelties ECS 2019: March19-21, Hall 7A, Stand 323 “One partner. Many experts”: Expert network, know-how and reliability still are key elements Evonik’s coatings and adhesives activities aim to offer tailor-made products that meet the high demands and requirements of customers. “Our innovative products address sustainable megatrends such as resource efficiency to help our customers grow in … Continue reading Evonik at the European Coatings Show 2019: Customer proximity and product innovations for market success

Evonik introduces new hybrid crosslinker VESTANAT® EP-EF 201 for wood and metal coatings

Evonik will be introducing the latest addition to the VESTANAT® product family at the European Coatings Show. As a constituent of one-component clear coatings, the new VESTANAT® EP-EF 201 silane/polyurethane hybrid crosslinker imparts a particularly sophisticated visual appearance to metal and wood coatings. The environmentally friendly crosslinker contains only very small amounts of volatile organic compounds. It is suitable for both professional use and do-it-yourself … Continue reading Evonik introduces new hybrid crosslinker VESTANAT® EP-EF 201 for wood and metal coatings

State-of-the-art flame retardants for intumescent wood and steel coatings, Innovative low foaming, time-saving dispersing agent and organic next-generation pigments by Clariant

State-of-the-art flame retardants for intumescent wood and steel coatings protecting public buildings New enhanced UV protection for architectural wooden façades Innovative low foaming, time-saving dispersing agent for pigment pastes: goodbye snail trails, hello smoothly painted, strong colored surfaces Organic next-generation pigments Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced it will contribute more sustainability, safety, and even brighten up the urban landscape through … Continue reading State-of-the-art flame retardants for intumescent wood and steel coatings, Innovative low foaming, time-saving dispersing agent and organic next-generation pigments by Clariant

Superwetting surfactants with good foam control properties by Evonik at European Coatings Show 19

With consumer awareness of environmental protection on the rise, the demands for eco-friendly coatings are increasing. Designed to maximize wetting of difficult-to-wet substrates for a wide range of aqueous formulations, Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH introduces the superwetters DYNOL™ 960 and DYNOL™ 980 at the European Coatings Show.   Superwetters are substrate wetting agents that are highly efficient at reducing surface tension, which solves multiple problems … Continue reading Superwetting surfactants with good foam control properties by Evonik at European Coatings Show 19

Fast hardener: Covestro supports switch to water-based polyurethane coatings for wood and furniture

When it comes to wood coatings, solvent-based polyurethane (PU) systems dominate the world market. Because the water-based PU coatings produced thus far dry at a slower rate, it is difficult for wood and furniture manufacturers to switch to these systems with a lower content of volatile organic compounds (VOC), since it takes longer for them to further process their goods.  However, Covestro has now overcome this obstacle … Continue reading Fast hardener: Covestro supports switch to water-based polyurethane coatings for wood and furniture

Hexion Launches Unique Technology for Moisture-Curing, Isocyanate-Free, High-Performance Coatings at the European Coatings Show 19

VeoVa™ Silane Technology Offers an Innovative and Cost Effective Coatings Solution Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) will highlight unique technology based on its VeoVa™ vinyl ester, a Versatic™ Acids & Derivatives product, and silane monomers at the 2019 European Coatings Show. Hexion’s technology platform enables the creation of cost-effective, high-performance, and isocyanate-free resins. The use of economic vinyl silane monomers delivers a cost-effective coating … Continue reading Hexion Launches Unique Technology for Moisture-Curing, Isocyanate-Free, High-Performance Coatings at the European Coatings Show 19

Reflecting ‘lagom’ sustainable living in coatings for homes and outdoor spaces by Clariant at ECS 19

Easy-application boost for biocide-free paints also puts Blue Angel in reach for indoor paints New 100% renewable plus high-performance scratch resistant finish for soft-touch interior wood coatings PTFE-free texturing of powder coatings for on-trend metal garden furniture, gates and railings Credit: Clariant Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced unique new ways for home interior and outdoor paints and coatings to make … Continue reading Reflecting ‘lagom’ sustainable living in coatings for homes and outdoor spaces by Clariant at ECS 19

New powder coating products for low stoving temperature applications by Worlée at ECS 19

At the ECS Worlée presents two new powder coating products for low stoving temperature applications: the matting hardener Isocryl EP-581 LT and the catalyst Escat 66. Reduction of the baking temperature or shortening the baking time of powder coatings results in an energy saving effect, which is an important subject in the powder coating industry. Furthermore, a new flow control agent, Resiflow PL-330, will be … Continue reading New powder coating products for low stoving temperature applications by Worlée at ECS 19

WACKER Presents Highly Hydrophobic Pyrogenic Silica for Industrial Adhesives at European Coatings Show 2019

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be unveiling its new pyrogenic silica grade HDK® H21 at the 2019 European Coatings Show. The product was designed as an additive for adjusting the flow properties of polar adhesive systems. Despite its highly hydrophobic, i.e. water-repellent properties, the silica can be readily and efficiently incorporated into polar adhesive compounds. The rheological activity of HDK® H21 is extraordinarily high in epoxy, … Continue reading WACKER Presents Highly Hydrophobic Pyrogenic Silica for Industrial Adhesives at European Coatings Show 2019

Covestro at the ECS 19: “City of Sustainnovation”- Innovative and sustainable developments for different industries

Cities have a special fascination – the combination of job possibilities, quality of life and modern infrastructure tempts many people to live in cities and accelerates urbanization. Large metropolitan areas are an important motor for innovation, but they also represent a major challenge for the sustainable management of resources, the climate and the environment.  “In the exciting field of innovation and sustainability, the modern living … Continue reading Covestro at the ECS 19: “City of Sustainnovation”- Innovative and sustainable developments for different industries

Follow Solvay’s innovation path at ECS Nuremberg 2019 featuring state-of-the-art Coatings formulations

With macro and socio-economic market drivers creating an increased demand for more functionality and better sustainability in today’s paints and coatings, formulators are demanding more innovative binder and performance solutions. The sustainability and functionality of paints and coatings are greatly impacted by binder technologies. Latex suppliers and coatings manufacturers continue to develop higher performing polymer chemistries to meet market needs for improved functionality in waterborne … Continue reading Follow Solvay’s innovation path at ECS Nuremberg 2019 featuring state-of-the-art Coatings formulations

BYK-1786, defoamer emulsion, to showcase at ECS 2019

The proportion of aqueous formulations used in the coatings industry has been steadily increasing for over thirty years. What started out as regionally limited projects to reduce housing emissions has since developed into a global trend that extends to almost all areas of application. As things stand, over half of all coatings are water-based, and it is generally expected that this segment will continue to … Continue reading BYK-1786, defoamer emulsion, to showcase at ECS 2019

Troy to exhibit the advanced products and value-added services at the European Coatings Show 2019

Troy Corporation announced today that the company will be exhibiting at the European Coatings Show 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany from 19-21 March. Troy invites visitors to Set a Course to Troy Stand 7A-125 to learn about the advanced products and value-added services available to customers, such as the company’s unique TMMA microbial management program, as well as worldwide field testing. The Future of Dry-Film Protection … Continue reading Troy to exhibit the advanced products and value-added services at the European Coatings Show 2019

WACKER to Unveil New Dispersible Polymer Powder for Easy-Use Waterproofing Membranes at ECS 19

WACKER will unveil a new dispersible polymer powder that has little tendency to flow and can be used to formulate high-performance waterproofing membranes that are easy to handle. VINNAPAS® 7150 E confers pronounced non-slump properties on waterproofing membranes and so can be easily applied with a notched trowel. The European Coatings Show 2019 will be held in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 19 to 21.   VINNAPAS® … Continue reading WACKER to Unveil New Dispersible Polymer Powder for Easy-Use Waterproofing Membranes at ECS 19

ECS AND MECS 2019 – WACKER Presents New Polymer Product Line for Bitumen Coatings at Two Leading International Tradeshows

Munich-based chemical company WACKER is introducing its new VINNEVA®product line at this year’s Middle East Coatings Show (MECS) and European Coatings Show (ECS). These polymer binders enhance the properties of bitumen-based building coatings and ensure that they adhere excellently to concrete, brick and cement. VINNEVA® modified bitumen furthermore protects roofs and basements particularly well from the ingress of water. The 2019 Middle East Coatings Show will … Continue reading ECS AND MECS 2019 – WACKER Presents New Polymer Product Line for Bitumen Coatings at Two Leading International Tradeshows

European Coatings Show 2019 – WACKER to Unveil New, Flexible Binder for Protecting Mineral Flooring

At the European Coatings Show 2019 (ECS 2019), Munich-based chemical group WACKER will be presenting SILRES® BS 6921, a new silane-based binder. This product has been specifically developed for blending with SILRES® BS 6920, which itself is a binder for the production of hard-wearing, stain-resistant anti-soiling coatings for concrete floors. Addition of SILRES®BS 6921 yields products which are much more flexible. Such coatings are eminently suitable for … Continue reading European Coatings Show 2019 – WACKER to Unveil New, Flexible Binder for Protecting Mineral Flooring

allnex to discuss innovative and green resin solutions at European Coatings Show 2019

allnex, the leading supplier of coating resins, offering a comprehensive range of coating resins, additives and crosslinkers for use on wood, metal, plastic and other surfaces, is proud to announce that it will once again be exhibiting at the European Coating Show in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 19-21st, 2019 (Hall 1-stand 532). The emphasis will be put this year on allnex’s broad portfolio, sustainability and … Continue reading allnex to discuss innovative and green resin solutions at European Coatings Show 2019

Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Pigment and Polymer Technology at European Coatings Show 2019

During European Coatings Show 2019, Sun Chemical’s full spectrum of color pigments will be on display as well as its wide range of metallics, pearlescents, and polymer technology. “The European Coatings Show is an opportunity for Sun Chemical to demonstrate the many ways in which our versatile range of tailor-made solutions can help customers deliver coatings with exciting color options and exceptional performance properties,” said … Continue reading Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Pigment and Polymer Technology at European Coatings Show 2019

Worlée expands it’s additive product range with two polymer defoamers for waterborne paints and coatings

WorléeAdd VP 6510 and WorléeAdd VP 6500 are the names of the two new products in Worlée’s “Additives” division, which are suitable for aqueous and water-dilutable systems and are free of silicone and mineral oil. Based on synthesis technology at  Lauenburg plant, both products are ideal for use in waterborne paints and coatings for painting, rolling and dipping. The main areas of application here are … Continue reading Worlée expands it’s additive product range with two polymer defoamers for waterborne paints and coatings

Lubrizol to Showcase New Coating Technologies at ECS 2019

The Lubrizol Corporation announces it will exhibit at European Coatings Show (ECS) 2019 in Nürnberg, Germany 19-21 March in Stand 1-554, showcasing several new and innovative polymer and additive technologies that enhance performance of paints and coatings. Lubrizol’s latest innovations, including new Solsperse(TM) W-Series water-borne dispersants, new Aptalon(TM) polyamide polyurethanes, new dispersants for UV inks and new surface modifier technologies will be a particular focus at … Continue reading Lubrizol to Showcase New Coating Technologies at ECS 2019