PPG Completes Acquisition of Arsonsisi’s Powder Coatings Manufacturing Business

PPG announced that it has completed its acquisition of the powder coatings manufacturing business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction will provide PPG with a highly automated, small- and large-batch capable, powder manufacturing plant in Verbania, Italy. PPG will also now have metallic bonding capabilities in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In … Continue reading PPG Completes Acquisition of Arsonsisi’s Powder Coatings Manufacturing Business

AkzoNobel launches Interpon ACE powder coatings range to meet the high demands in the Agricultural and Construction Equipment (ACE) sector

A comprehensive portfolio of Interpon ACE powder coatings has been developed by AkzoNobel to serve the specific needs of the Agricultural and Construction Equipment (ACE) sector. In addition to providing ultimate protection and functionality, the powder coatings are also more sustainable and high-performing than other coating solutions. The new Interpon ACE range is specifically designed to withstand the demanding environments that agricultural and construction equipment is … Continue reading AkzoNobel launches Interpon ACE powder coatings range to meet the high demands in the Agricultural and Construction Equipment (ACE) sector

PPG Opens Powder Coatings Research, Customer Application Center in Milan

Expanded facility will accelerate development of sustainable powder coatings PPG announced the opening of its new European Central Powder Coatings Research and Development (R&D) Center in Milan, Italy. The facility’s expanded capabilities, which include a customer application center, will enhance and accelerate powder coatings product development. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed. PPG has announced the opening of its new European Central Powder … Continue reading PPG Opens Powder Coatings Research, Customer Application Center in Milan

Interpon’s new Redox One Coat delivers total corrosion protection from a single application

AkzoNobel has further enhanced its Interpon Redox range of powder coatings with the launch of Redox One Coat, the corrosion prevention solution that delivers all the protection you would expect from the Redox name but in a single coat. AkzoNobel has further enhanced its Interpon Redox range of powder coatings with the launch of Redox One Coat, the corrosion prevention solution that delivers all the protection you would expect from the Redox name but in a single coat. Easy to apply … Continue reading Interpon’s new Redox One Coat delivers total corrosion protection from a single application

PPG PSX Coatings Receive C4H Certification for Corrosion Resistance

PPG announced that its PPG PSX™ polysiloxane coatings have been tested successfully by an independent, third-party laboratory to the requirements for C4H (or high C4) certification under the ISO 12944-6:2018 international standard for corrosion protection of steel structures by paint systems. PPG has announced that its PPG PSX™ polysiloxane coatings have been tested successfully by an independent, third-party laboratory to the requirements for C4H (or … Continue reading PPG PSX Coatings Receive C4H Certification for Corrosion Resistance

PPG to Acquire Powder Coatings Manufacturing Business of Arsonsisi

PPG announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the powder coatings business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. Arsonsisi is a leading supplier of specialty powder coatings for the architectural and industrial markets. Powder coatings are a highly sustainable … Continue reading PPG to Acquire Powder Coatings Manufacturing Business of Arsonsisi

Arkema to open new powder coating resins lab at Cary, North Carolina, location

Arkema announced a significant investment in the construction of a brand new powder coating resins lab in Cary, N.C., the company’s headquarters for coating resins. The facility is expected to begin operations by the end of the third quarter 2022. “The new lab in Cary will expand our ability to work closely with customers in the high-growth powder coatings segment,” said Amber Goodyear, global market … Continue reading Arkema to open new powder coating resins lab at Cary, North Carolina, location

Axalta to expand Industrial coatings portfolio with launch of Imron® Industrial Ultra 2.8 VOC Topcoat in North America

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced the launch of Imron® Industrial Ultra 2.8 VOC Topcoat, an enhanced urethane topcoat to support the agriculture, construction and earthmoving equipment (ACE) market segments. The new technology offers low VOC emissions and a faster cure when compared to other urethane topcoats. Imron Industrial Ultra can be applied over epoxy and urethane undercoats while providing double the pot … Continue reading Axalta to expand Industrial coatings portfolio with launch of Imron® Industrial Ultra 2.8 VOC Topcoat in North America

IGM Resins to announce the launch of new sustainability brand: PureLine™!

IGM Resins announce the launch of new sustainability brand: PureLine™! PureLine™ is the home for all the IGM Resins products that contribute to customer’s sustainability goals. As such, the PureLine™ brand is also one of the key pillars of sustainability strategy, through which IGM resins aim to help the UV industry shape a better future for the generations to come. Some examples of key elements … Continue reading IGM Resins to announce the launch of new sustainability brand: PureLine™!

PPG to introduce SPECTRACRON Splash Two-Coat Liquid Coating System for Kitchen, Bath Market

PPG announced the introduction of PPG SPECTRACRON® Splash, which is a first-of-its-kind two-coat urethane system for composite bathtubs and sinks. The liquid coating system provides kitchen and bath manufacturers with a high-performance protective finish in colors and gloss ranges not available on the market until now. The PPG Spectracron Splash system is currently available globally in eight standard colors with customizable options, which is a departure from … Continue reading PPG to introduce SPECTRACRON Splash Two-Coat Liquid Coating System for Kitchen, Bath Market

allnex to Launch Low-bake Powder Coating Resin for the ACE Market

allnex, the leading supplier of specialty chemicals, offering a broad range of powder coating resins including resins for UV cure, additives and crosslinkers for use on wood, metal, plastic and other surfaces, is launching a new low-bake resin for the Agriculture & Construction Equipment (ACE) market with excellent blooming resistance, the CRYLCOAT® 2435-6. For the ACE market, a low-bake application is important. Applications applied to thick … Continue reading allnex to Launch Low-bake Powder Coating Resin for the ACE Market

Solvay to launch reactive waterborne emulsifier for solid epoxy resins

Solvay has developed Reactsurf® 0092, an alkylphenol ethoxylates-free (APE) and non-ionic reactive water-based emulsifier for solid epoxy resins mainly for use in industrial coatings and paints or binders. Solvay’s unique and versatile Reactsurf® 0092 technology allows for the formulation of high-performance waterborne epoxy-based coatings which can match or exceed that of solvent-based (SB) coatings but with an appreciably lower level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Solvay is continuously … Continue reading Solvay to launch reactive waterborne emulsifier for solid epoxy resins

Covestro to launch a new Decovery® resin with 37% bio-based for exterior coatings

Covestro, a world leader in coating resin solutions for the decorative industry, announces the launch of Decovery® SP-8310: a 37 percent bio-based, breathable, multi-purpose resin to enable exterior coatings with improved outdoor durability and enhanced bio-based content. As part of Covestro’s Decovery® family of resins containing up to 52 percent bio-based content, the new solution addresses the decorative coating market’s need for longer-lasting outdoor coatings … Continue reading Covestro to launch a new Decovery® resin with 37% bio-based for exterior coatings

Three new matting agents by Evonik complement the ACEMATT® family

High matting efficiency and transparency Very fine surface haptics Universally applicable, but particularly suitable for clear coats Evonik’s Coating Additives Business Line is expanding its well-known ACEMATT® product line with three particularly efficient and universally applicable matting agents based on precipitated silica: The fine-particle products ACEMATT® OK 390 and ACEMATT® HK 390, and the particularly versatile silica ACEMATT® HK 520. The three new silicas from … Continue reading Three new matting agents by Evonik complement the ACEMATT® family

PPG to introduce wheel refurbishing solution for commercial transport vehicles

 PPG announced the launch of the PPG Wheel Refurbishing Program featuring the PPG ENVIROCRON™ family of powder coatings. Specifically created to address the needs of commercial tire retread centers, the new program efficiently transforms rusty, corroded wheels to near-original equipment quality. “Our customers asked for more than just a powder coating,” said Jamie White, PPG business development manager, commercial coatings. “With the PPG Wheel Refurbishing … Continue reading PPG to introduce wheel refurbishing solution for commercial transport vehicles

Discover Clariant’s new Licosperse: eco-compatible pigment preparations for sustainable wood coatings, polishes, and other oil- or wax-based products

New product line is heavy metal and resin free, non-toxic, and non-flammable Recommended as a sustainable replacement for oil- and solvent-soluble dyes Licosperse ready-to-use blends save time and cost in the coloration process Clariant, one of the world’s leading providers of superior organic pigments and dyes has expanded its contribution to sustainability with the launch of its new product line, Licosperse, eco-friendlier pigment preparations for … Continue reading Discover Clariant’s new Licosperse: eco-compatible pigment preparations for sustainable wood coatings, polishes, and other oil- or wax-based products

Clariant polymeric emulsifiers to support water-resistant, leach-resistant acrylic paints

Crystal clear, whitening-free: achieve stable acrylic & styrene acrylic binders with outstanding water resistance Improves leaching resistance Production benefits: minimal coagulation gives a smoother binder production run Clariant unveils two innovative reactive emulsifiers for polymeric binders – Emulsogen® CPA 100 XS and Emulsogen CPN 100 XS – to help paint makers achieve architectural coatings offering outstanding water-resistance and greater resistance to dirt pick-up and snail … Continue reading Clariant polymeric emulsifiers to support water-resistant, leach-resistant acrylic paints

Michelman to Introduce Bio-Based Solutions for Exterior Wood & Concrete

NatureShield® is Michelman’s line of bio-based surface modifiers that allow formulators to develop coatings with an increased amount of bio-sourced materials without jeopardizing their quality. It includes various environmentally-friendly emulsions, dispersions, and natural oil blends designed to improve the weatherability of exterior surface coatings by providing water resistance and water bead to wood and concrete. When used as an alternative to synthetic surface modifiers in high-quality … Continue reading Michelman to Introduce Bio-Based Solutions for Exterior Wood & Concrete

EnvisionTEC and Covestro collaborate on material and printer solutions for DLP 3D printing tooling applications

EnvisionTEC and Covestro  announced their collaboration on material+printer solutions to accelerate adoption of industrial 3D printing. Together, the two companies aim to lower the entry barriers for companies looking to adopt 3D printing for producing molds for low volumes or parts with detailed features faster and more economically. The combination of Covestro material expertise and EnvisionTEC printer technology resulted in a complete industrial manufacturing solution for 3D … Continue reading EnvisionTEC and Covestro collaborate on material and printer solutions for DLP 3D printing tooling applications

BYK-3938 P: a highly innovative, post-add additive for matting powder coatings – label-free

The matting of powder coatings constitutes a particular challenge for the coating industry. In contrast to liquid coatings, only minimum shrinkage occurs during the baking process, meaning that conventional matting is not possible with powder coatings.  In order to achieve a matt finish, it is possible to reduce the gloss by mixing various binders that are incompatible with each other; alternatively, the incompatibility of binders … Continue reading BYK-3938 P: a highly innovative, post-add additive for matting powder coatings – label-free

PPG to launch PPG ENVIROCRON PCS P4 powder coatings for architectural market

PPG announced the introduction of PPG ENVIROCRON™ PCS P4 powder coatings for architectural, home décor and furniture applications. This latest generation of powder coatings meets the growing demand for matte and premium-textured finishes in applications ranging from aluminum and steel substrates for building construction to urban and office furniture. “Matte finishes are quickly becoming the finish of choice in modern architecture and home décor,” said Anne … Continue reading PPG to launch PPG ENVIROCRON PCS P4 powder coatings for architectural market

LANXESS to present two new low free prepolymer technologies

New low free TDI polycarbonate prepolymer for high-temperature applications Low free 1K blocked prepolymers for easier processing and enhanced performance The Urethane Systems business unit of specialty chemicals company LANXESS will present innovative material developments at this year’s Polyurethane Manufacturers Association (PMA) annual meeting. They will present two new prepolymers of the Adiprene range that are produced using low free (LF) technology so they contain … Continue reading LANXESS to present two new low free prepolymer technologies

Michem® Guard to Produce Outstanding Matting and Abrasion Resistance in Wood Varnishes

Michem® Guard 200 and 201 are two of the newest additions to Michelman’s line of Michem® Guard brand waterborne dispersions.  Formulated for use in water-based wood varnishes for flooring and other interior and exterior applications, the additives are used to produce superior matting and abrasion resistance. Michem® Guard 200 is formulated for use in urethane/acrylic floor varnishes, while Michem® Guard 201 is used in acrylic/urethane interior and exterior varnishes. … Continue reading Michem® Guard to Produce Outstanding Matting and Abrasion Resistance in Wood Varnishes

Phoseon Technology to introduce Nexus One

Phoseon Technology introduces Nexus One sustainable UV LED curing products for flexographic printing applications. Nexus One premium UV LED curing lamps deliver maximum power and dose of UV energy for the flexographic markets where high performance is a key requirement. Source: Phoseon Technology Note to readers: Please follow us on LinkedIn ,Twitter and YouTube and subscribe to our website and receive notifications of new posts by email. Please click the … Continue reading Phoseon Technology to introduce Nexus One

CRYLCOAT® 1545-6: A Hybrid for Non-Metallic Substrates by allnex

allnex, the leading supplier of specialty chemicals, offering a broad range of powder coating resins including resins for UV cure, additives and crosslinkers for use on wood, metal, plastic and other surfaces, is launching the newest addition to their line, the CRYLCOAT® 1545-6. The CRYLCOAT 1545-6 is a Tin-Free Low Temperature Cure Hybrid for Non-Metallic Substrates. Created by allnex chemists, it brings sustainability to the formulator … Continue reading CRYLCOAT® 1545-6: A Hybrid for Non-Metallic Substrates by allnex

Powder Coatings Industry: An Overview by Grand View Research Inc.

What is powder coating? You may have observed a number of your home appliances closely, which nowadays come with high quality painting. And why not? With the continuous subjection of equipment and appliances to extreme environments and conditions, whether it be household or industrial ones, it has become critical that the paint or coating applied to them can withstand all such scenarios. It is here … Continue reading Powder Coatings Industry: An Overview by Grand View Research Inc.

BASF’s Stain Shield technology helps to protect and keep wooden surface an everlasting new exterior

Stain Shield’s technology provides a highly homogeneous structure for the wood coating that creates a densely packed surface. And therefore, substances could be blocked from our advanced coatings and avoid forming stain. A side-by-side experiment of 9 common stains proves that BASF’s Stain Shield is superior against your typical benchmark, with potentially more than 24 hours of durability and stain resistance. Stain Shield technology features … Continue reading BASF’s Stain Shield technology helps to protect and keep wooden surface an everlasting new exterior

Interpon powder coatings help power Turkish bike manufacturer to leading position

Interpon powder coating experts at AkzoNobel are supporting a major European bike manufacturer with new and bespoke colors to help satisfy a global boom in cycling and the demand for stylish new models. Interpon’s technicians delivered more colors in the first Quarter of 2021 than it did in the whole of 2020, as BİSAN, one of the biggest bicycle manufacturers in Turkey, seeks to build … Continue reading Interpon powder coatings help power Turkish bike manufacturer to leading position

PPG to introduce AUE-20 OEM 2.1 VOC Clearcoat for heavy-duty applications

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of AUE-20 OEM 2.1 VOC Clearcoat, which provides added durability and protection from ultraviolet (UV) sunlight on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment operating in harsh conditions. The new low-VOC clearcoat is formulated specifically for use over one of PPG’s approved AUE polyurethane topcoats from its Commercial Performance Coatings line. “Our customers will appreciate how this new clearcoat can enhance the … Continue reading PPG to introduce AUE-20 OEM 2.1 VOC Clearcoat for heavy-duty applications

Greenkote to Announce Advanced G5k Anti-corrosion Coating with Extended 5,000-hour Metal Protection

Greenkote, (greenkote.com) global provider of advanced anti-corrosion metal coatings, has announced a significant advance in its line of corrosion protection. The proprietary new Greenkote G5k coating delivers a minimum of 5000 hours of corrosion protection in salt spray testing for metals, enabling it to meet ASTM Specification B117. The announcement was made by Greenkote CEO, Mark Gore and Manager of Engineering, Nick Hagglund. “With G5k, we’re upping the … Continue reading Greenkote to Announce Advanced G5k Anti-corrosion Coating with Extended 5,000-hour Metal Protection