An industry-first architectural powder coating which can be cured at temperatures as low as 150◦C – while still being Qualicoat class one certified – has been launched by AkzoNobel.  Curing at temperatures 30°C lower than traditional powder coatings means that Interpon D1036 Low-E can help customers cut energy consumption by as much as 20%. It can also cure up to 25% faster than conventional powders, allowing … Continue reading AkzoNobel to launch pioneering low-energy powder coating

Solvay, a global market leader in specialty materials, has introduced Diofan® Ultra736, a new polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) coating solution with ultra-high water vapor barrier that allows carbon footprint reduction for pharmaceutical blister films. As an aqueous dispersion, Diofan® Ultra736 is fluorine-free, meets regulatory requirements for direct pharmaceutical contact and supports the design of sustainable films with thinner coating designs.  “Consumers and legislators are requesting increased efforts related … Continue reading Solvay to Launch New Ultra-High Barrier PVDC Coating Solution for More Sustainable Pharmaceutical Blister Films

ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has launched its new Ultrasheen® PakSafe UV coatings. PakSafe UV coatings have undergone thorough regulatory analysis and are specially formulated to exclude all California Proposition 65 materials and “forever chemicals” (PFAS – per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances). This new, more sustainable line of coatings not only meets a number of regulatory standards … Continue reading ACTEGA to introduces PFAS – per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance free UV Coatings

Team Sonnenwagen, a student team from RWTH Aachen and FH Aachen, Germany, is committed to more sustainable mobility using renewable energy. With a self-constructed solar racing car, they once again plan to take part in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in October 2023 in Australia. The team also attaches great importance to a more sustainable sports kit. Huafeng, a leader in textile technology, supports this request … Continue reading Covestro’s partly bio-based PU dispersion for HAPTIC® textile coating

PPG announced the launch of PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC 200R coatings, a suite of electrocoat (e-coat) products that cure at lower temperatures than competing technologies. The products provide sustainability benefits for customers, including lower energy use and reduced CO2 emissions at manufacturing facilities. PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC 200R electrocoat products cure at lower temperatures than competing technologies, providing sustainability benefits for customers including lower energy use and reduced … Continue reading PPG to announce the launch of PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC 200R coatings, a suite of electrocoat (e-coat)

Nanoveu Limited (Nanoveu), a company specializing in modern, cutting-edge nanotechnology in reducing contagious transmissions on high touch points extending to immersive vision-based entertainment and development of allied products, advises that is has successfully expanded its Nanoshield™ product suite to include a proprietary antimicrobial coating targeting algae growth on photo-voltaic (PV) panels (solar). The transparent coating is self-maintaining, anti-fouling, anti-static and hydrophilic. Solution to Surface Contaminants … Continue reading Nanoveu’s Antimicrobial Coating to Prevent Algal Growth on Solar PV Panels

PPG announced the launch of PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 marine coating, a breakthrough approach to help shipowners lower power consumption and carbon emissions and meet demands for higher performance with no adverse impact on the marine environment. PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 marine coating uses revolutionary technology to create a super-smooth, almost friction-free surface, helping shipowners lower power consumption and carbon emissions. (Graphic: Business Wire) The biocide-free fouling release … Continue reading PPG SIGMAGLIDE 2390 marine coating delivers dramatic power savings and emissions reductions

BEHR® COPPER FORCE™ Interior Paint Kills Bacteria‡ and Viruses†, including SARS-CoV-2, within Two Hours of Exposure on the Painted Surface Behr Paint Company is launching BEHR® COPPER FORCE™ Interior Paint, which transforms and expands the role of paint as we know it by affording homeowners, residents, and building occupants an extra layer of protection against bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. This new product, powered by Corning® … Continue reading Behr Paint Company Introduces New Virucidal Paint in the U.S.

PPG announced that its HOMAX® brand by PPG has launched HOMAX TEX>>PRO™ Texture System by PPG, which is a proprietary sprayer and cartridge system built to apply drywall spray texture on interior walls and ceilings. The innovation offers a faster, lighter and overall better experience than traditional hopper guns, especially for professional contractors taking on mid-sized repairs or remodels. While traditional hopper sprayers involve time-consuming setup … Continue reading PPG launches HOMAX TEX>>PRO Texture System by PPG to transform texture application market

You’ve never sprayed paint like this before – category game changer features quick dry time, fewer spray passes, smooth coverage Spring has sprung, and Mother Nature is declaring that it’s officially time for a major refresh. As many do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts’ dust off their project lists, the GLIDDEN® paint brand by PPG is seizing the opportunity to change the DIY game with the launch of … Continue reading GLIDDEN Paint Brand by PPG Announces Entry Into Spray Paint Category With Launch of GLIDDEN MAX FLEX Spray Paint

PPG announced the launch of PPG ONECHOICE ADPRO MAX™ pigmented adhesion promoter for the U.S. and Canadian markets. Featuring a time-saving one-coat application, the single-component undercoat eliminates the need to apply a sealer by providing exceptional topcoat adhesion to uncoated bumpers, fascias and other automotive plastics. “Our new adhesion promoter directly addresses the collision repair center’s need to deliver high-quality repairs while reducing cycle time,” … Continue reading PPG introduces PPG ONECHOICE ADPRO MAX pigmented adhesion promoter for automotive plastics

PPG announced the launch of PPG PHENGUARD® 985 phenolic epoxy tank lining, which represents a significant breakthrough for the marine and tank storage sectors. The premium tank lining is designed to deliver extremely high chemical resistance to a wide range of aggressive chemicals and higher temperature resistance for chemicals that contain fatty acids.  “The latest addition to our PPG Phenguard range, PPG Phenguard 985 tank lining features a patent-pending … Continue reading PPG launches PPG PHENGUARD 985 phenolic epoxy tank coating