Arkema to showcase innovative and sustainable solutions at Chinacoat 2023

New sustainable offers For this 2023 Chinacoat edition, Arkema will showcase its new sustainable offers for the industry, providing answers to emerging markets like home efficiency, more circular housing, community well-being, decarbonization of the built environment and more. Guided by the Group’s sustainable development strategy, Coating Solutions segment is focused on accelerating the transformation of the coating sector through four major aspects: phase out of hazardous … Continue reading Arkema to showcase innovative and sustainable solutions at Chinacoat 2023

Evonik to launch new UV LED curable release coatings made from recycled materials for more sustainable release liners in the label industry  

Evonik is launching the first product from its new range of next generation of TEGO® RC solutions: TEGO® RC 2000 LCF. Made using recycled silicone feedstocks, the new release coating can be cured using either the less energy intensive UV LED or traditional UV Arc lamps, helping label producers lower their carbon footprint to meet growing sustainability ambitions. According to the FINAT RADAR 2023 report, … Continue reading Evonik to launch new UV LED curable release coatings made from recycled materials for more sustainable release liners in the label industry  

Elkim to introduce new UV Hg and UV LED curable silicone solutions for sustainable release coatings 

UV LED technology has emerged as a promising method for radiation curing silicone chemistries at specific wavelengths as an alternative to mercury vapor curing lamps. In addition to its effectiveness and flexilbility compared to standard mercury lamps, UV LED provides the benefit of improved sustainability by consuming less energy and the elimination of greenhouse gas produced. To support the Label Industry in its transition to … Continue reading Elkim to introduce new UV Hg and UV LED curable silicone solutions for sustainable release coatings 

Evonik expands its TEGO® Rad range of tailored silicone acrylates with new TEGO® Rad 2550 slip and defoamer additive

Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding its TEGO® Rad range of tailored silicone acrylates with a new radically crosslinkable defoaming slip additive. Essen, Germany. Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding its TEGO® Rad range of tailored silicone acrylates with a new radically crosslinkable defoaming slip additive. The new TEGO® Rad 2550 is a clear, low viscosity liquid that effectively reduces static and dynamic surface … Continue reading Evonik expands its TEGO® Rad range of tailored silicone acrylates with new TEGO® Rad 2550 slip and defoamer additive

Evonik launches next generation deaerator for UV wood coatings

Specially designed for radiation cured wood coatings the new deaerator, TEGO® Airex 923, is a highly compatible 100% active organic polymer that shows improved efficiency. Evonik’s Coating Additives business line has added a new deaerator to its portfolio. Specially designed for radiation cured wood coatings the new deaerator, TEGO® Airex 923, is a highly compatible 100% active organic polymer that shows improved efficiency. UV-curable coatings … Continue reading Evonik launches next generation deaerator for UV wood coatings

Flint Group Narrow Web Showcases Sutainable Ink and Coating Innovations at Labelexpo Americas 2022

Evolution series boosts plastic recycling; expanded ‘Dual Cure’ LED-UV curable coating range cuts energy costs for label converters At Labelexpo Americas in September, Flint Group Narrow Web will showcase new waste and cost-saving ink and coating products that offer improved recycling, food safety, global quality consistency and lower energy consumption (booth #5703, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, 13-15 September 2022). Flint Group’s Evolution … Continue reading Flint Group Narrow Web Showcases Sutainable Ink and Coating Innovations at Labelexpo Americas 2022

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™!

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

UV Cured Powder Coating on 3D Composite Material | Keyland Polymer Coat and Cure Demo

This demo reviews the benefits and application of UV powder coatings in a composites fabrication environment. UV powder coatings are a safe, solvent-free and energy-efficient coating system suitable for a variety of heat-sensitive substrates including composites, plastics and wood as well as traditional metals. This coat and cure demo introduces UV cured powder coatings and the advantages of the technology. The video includes the use … Continue reading UV Cured Powder Coating on 3D Composite Material | Keyland Polymer Coat and Cure Demo

Sun Chemical to launch UV coating with high levels of bio-sourced and recycled material

Sun Chemical is launching SunCure® 44HC150 – a glossy stampable UV-curing coating, manufactured with 25% bio-renewable carbon content and with 12% post-consumer recycled materials. The coating has received excellent feedback following trials with existing customers and will be available throughout Europe from 15th March 2021. The launch marks a breakthrough for Sun Chemical’s energy curing line as it is the first of many such products to be rolled … Continue reading Sun Chemical to launch UV coating with high levels of bio-sourced and recycled material

allnex to Launch UV LED Additive Booster for UV Inks

allnex, the leading supplier of specialty chemicals, offering a broad range of UV coatings, powder coating resins, additives and crosslinkers for use on wood, metal, plastic and other surfaces, is launching the newest addition to their line, the EBECRYL® LED 04. Designed by allnex chemists for ink, coating and primer applications, the EBECRYL® LED 04 has been extensively tested and shows a variety of benefits, including: Excellent surface … Continue reading allnex to Launch UV LED Additive Booster for UV Inks

Antimicrobial Additive For UV Cured Powder Coatings: UVMax® Defender

UVMax® Defender provides added antimicrobial protection for Keyland Polymer’s entire line of UV cured powder coatings. The antimicrobial agent utilizes silver ion technology to help keep surfaces and products safer. The coating provides 24/7 antimicrobial protection and lasts a lifetime. UVMax® Defender can be used on plastic, composite, medium density fiberboard (MDF), wood, and metal substrates and is ideal for healthcare, public transportation, hospitality, education, … Continue reading Antimicrobial Additive For UV Cured Powder Coatings: UVMax® Defender

allnex to Add New Set of UV-Curable Resins For Automotive and Plastics Applications to Its Portfolio

allnex, a global leader in energy-curable technology for industrial, graphics, consumer electronics, plastics and special purpose coatings and inks, today announced the launch of three high performance multifunctional urethane acrylates: EBECRYL® 8606, EBECRYL® 8314, and EBECRYL® 8315. Thanks to their excellent hardness, chemical resistance and flexibility properties, they are an ideal choice for post cure manipulation applications, for in-mold labeling decoration, as well as paint … Continue reading allnex to Add New Set of UV-Curable Resins For Automotive and Plastics Applications to Its Portfolio

UV Coatings Market to Reach USD 16.32 Billion by 2027 by Reports and Data

The global UV Coatings market is forecast to reach USD 16.32 Billion by 2027, according to a new report by Reports and Data. The growing electronics industry globally addresses the increasing complexities and compliance and customization requirements. Smart manufacturing helps manufacturers achieve better efficiency in terms of output and cost by providing high levels of flexibility in the physical process. Rising disposable income & changing lifestyles in developing countries … Continue reading UV Coatings Market to Reach USD 16.32 Billion by 2027 by Reports and Data

allnex to unveil new ECOWISE™ CHOICE sustainable product portfolio

allnex, the leading global supplier of coating resins, additives and crosslinkers, is proud to introduce its new sustainable product portfolio, ECOWISE™ CHOICE. The new brand, an historic milestone for allnex, is a considerable contribution to the achievement of the company’s ambitions with regard to sustainable ​portfolio management. Though only covering industrial wood solutions at this time, the scope of the ECOWISE™ CHOICE portfolio is set … Continue reading allnex to unveil new ECOWISE™ CHOICE sustainable product portfolio

Sartomer to Feature New Material Solutions to Advance UV/EB Curing at Radtech 2020

Experts from Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, will introduce innovative resin solutions that advance UV/EB curing performance for 3D printing, graphic arts, coatings, electronics and personal care applications at the RadTech UV+EB 2020 Technology Expo and Conference. Sartomer technical experts will also share new insights on innovative chemistry and technology during ten presentations and panel discussions. In addition to ten technical presentations and panel … Continue reading Sartomer to Feature New Material Solutions to Advance UV/EB Curing at Radtech 2020

Curing and matting in seconds with UV and Excimer technology by IST Metz

At PaintExpo, which will take place from April 21-24 in Karlsruhe, Germany, UV equipment manufacturer IST Metz will present its range of high-performance systems for curing and matting industrial coatings in seconds using UV, LED and Excimer technology in Hall 2, Stand 2402. Extremely matt, scratch-resistant and a very energy-rich emission with low penetration depth – these are the core characteristics of Excimer technology, which … Continue reading Curing and matting in seconds with UV and Excimer technology by IST Metz

Evonik at ChinaCoat 2019: greener and more efficient coatings

Evonik, the world’s leading specialty chemical company, will be present at ChinaCoat 2019, highlighting its solutions for a variety of coating applications. Under the motto “One Partner, Many Experts”, Evonik bundles competencies from different businesses for the coatings industry.   These days, coatings manufacturers increasingly demand solutions that combine outstanding performance with environmental sustainability. Evonik listens to the market and develops innovative products that can … Continue reading Evonik at ChinaCoat 2019: greener and more efficient coatings

Excelitas to Showcase OmniCure UV Curing Systems at The Assembly Show

Excelitas Technologies®, a global technology leader delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, will highlight its latest OmniCure® UV LED Curing Systems for area and spot curing applications at The Assembly Show. Featured products at the Excelitas booth #1340 include: OmniCure LX500 LED UV Spot Curing System: Available in either two or four LED head system configurations with up to 16W/cm2peak irradiance, LX500 provides unmatched optical stability via Intelli-Lamp® LED technology for repeatable … Continue reading Excelitas to Showcase OmniCure UV Curing Systems at The Assembly Show

Phoseon Technology to Launch High-dose Air-cooled UV LED Curing Solution with New FireJet™ FJ645

Larger Emitting Window for Longer UV Exposure including a Market-Leading Three-Year Warranty* Hillsboro, Oregon (September 9, 2019) – Phoseon Technology is introducing the FireJet™ FJ645 UV LED self-contained, air-cooled curing lamp for flexographic applications at Labelexpo Europe 2019 in Brussels, Belgium. With a 40mm wide emitting window, the FJ645 provides longer UV exposure time and greater dose, improving through-cure and adhesion of difficult to cure materials; especially over-print … Continue reading Phoseon Technology to Launch High-dose Air-cooled UV LED Curing Solution with New FireJet™ FJ645

IGM to announce a new photoinitiator production facility in China and capacity increase in Italy

IGM is committed to investing in photoinitiator capacity and process improvements that will benefit, and support, our valued customers.  Due to the growing demand of global business and the drive to introduce innovative new products to the uv-radcure market, IGM is pleased to announce it has commenced the development of a new, state of the art, photoinitiator production facility in Anqing, Anhui Province, China.  The … Continue reading IGM to announce a new photoinitiator production facility in China and capacity increase in Italy

Excelitas Technologies to Highlight OmniCure LED UV Curing Solutions at OptiNet China

Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a global technology leader delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, will showcase its OmniCure® LED UV curing systems at OptiNet China 2019.  Featured products at Excelitas’ exhibit, located at booth #A18, include: OmniCure AC9225-F LED Fiber UV Curing System: Ideal for fiber coating or marking applications, the new air-cooled OmniCure AC9225-F delivers up to 20W/cm2 irradiance at a 10-15mm working distance. The system features a custom optical design … Continue reading Excelitas Technologies to Highlight OmniCure LED UV Curing Solutions at OptiNet China

IST Metz to showcase its broad portfolio of UV, LED and Excimer technology for curing, gelling and matting of coatings and varnishes

At the Ligna exhibition, which takes place from 27th to 31st May in Hannover, Germany, UV system manufacturer IST Metz will be showcasing its broad portfolio of UV, LED and Excimer technology for curing, gelling and matting of coatings and varnishes on wood and wood-based materials at Stand B 02/1 in Hall 17 using a specially manufactured transport system. A transport system with a length … Continue reading IST Metz to showcase its broad portfolio of UV, LED and Excimer technology for curing, gelling and matting of coatings and varnishes

Phoseon Technology to Exhibit LED Curing Solutions at the Eastern Coatings Show 2019

Phoseon will showcase the latest UV LED curing solutions for coating applications at the upcoming Eastern Coatings Show event in Atlantic City, NJ. Visit the Phoseon exhibit, booth number 102, to learn how Phoseon LED technology is a perfect fit for coating applications due to the compact size, ease of integration, and high intensity output achieved through optimized LED thermal management. Users of Phoseon LED … Continue reading Phoseon Technology to Exhibit LED Curing Solutions at the Eastern Coatings Show 2019

allnex to Expand Radcure Oligomer Production Capacity in North Augusta

allnex, the leading supplier of specialty chemicals, offering a broad range of coating resins, additives and crosslinkers for use on wood, metal, plastic, paper and other surfaces, is excited to announce an expansion project in North Augusta, South Carolina that will provide a new oligomer reactor train to support the growth of the Radcure business. The new reactor train will produce polyester acrylates (PEA) chemistry … Continue reading allnex to Expand Radcure Oligomer Production Capacity in North Augusta

Arkema to start 30% capacity extension of its photocure advanced liquid resin production plant in China

Arkema has successfully started up the 30% capacity extension of its photocure advanced liquid resin production plant in Nansha, located south of Canton, China. Inaugurated today, this new production line will help to meet the strong demand in Asia in the electronics, 3D printing, adhesives and inkjet printing markets. This investment supports Sartomer’s strategy to develop cutting-edge solutions for advanced and sustainable curing technologies. Credit: … Continue reading Arkema to start 30% capacity extension of its photocure advanced liquid resin production plant in China

Multi-curing solution for robust and efficient UV curable waterborne coatings by Covestro

The furniture market is growing worldwide. In light of the intense competition, manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to react more flexible and shorten lead times. This is also true for industrial furniture coating, where there is a constant need to balance speed and quality. Beyond efficiency, the furniture market follows the global trends and puts increasing emphasis on sustainability. At the European Coatings Show 2019 from March … Continue reading Multi-curing solution for robust and efficient UV curable waterborne coatings by Covestro

allnex to expand its largest Radcure monomer plant located in Schoonaarde, Belgium

allnex, the leading supplier of coating resins, additives and crosslinkers for use on wood, metal, plastic and other surfaces, is proud to announce that it will be expanding its largest Radcure monomer plant located in Schoonaarde, Belgium, to support the growth achieved in this technology, meet increasing global customer demand and further consolidate allnex’s leadership position globally. The site’s expansion, due to start in Q2 … Continue reading allnex to expand its largest Radcure monomer plant located in Schoonaarde, Belgium

Sartomer Invests in In-house EB Labs for Developing Advanced Electron Beam Curing Solutions

Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, has launched in-house electron beam (EB) labs with equipment to enable customers to develop and test innovative EB curing formulations on a small scale using Sartomer’s advanced liquid resin solutions. The company has recently installed EB lab units—standalone, compact, simple-to-use electron accelerators—in its France and USA R&D centers. A third installation is planned for its Asia operations.   EB … Continue reading Sartomer Invests in In-house EB Labs for Developing Advanced Electron Beam Curing Solutions

New BASF vinyl monomer for UV curing products in the printing and coatings industry

Innovative vinyl methyl oxazolidinone (VMOX) reactive diluent Easy handling, excellent application properties and favorable toxicological profile Product launch at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg With vinyl methyl oxazolidinone (VMOX), BASF offers a new vinyl monomer in commercial quantities. VMOX is particularly suitable as a reactive diluent in UV curing inks and coatings, which can for example be used for digital UV printing. In these … Continue reading New BASF vinyl monomer for UV curing products in the printing and coatings industry