Eastman to introduce Advantis™ adhesion promoters to mitigate materials of concern
Eastman is introducing the next generation of adhesion promoters to keep paint and coatings users compliant with regulatory changes. Advantis™…
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BRB offers solvent-free defoamer based on polyether siloxane for waterborne formulations
BRB International BV has launched a solvent-free defoamer, Polyether Siloxane , for waterborne formulations. BRB Siloen DA 291 is a…
DIC Corporation announced the release of environment-friendly waterborne polyurethane resins
DIC Corporation announced the release of the HYDRAN™ GP series of environment-friendly waterborne polyurethane resins. These new resins have a higher solid…
Clariant launches a set of wetting and dispersing agents
Extend paint’s open time with a portfolio of wetting and dispersing agents pre-assessed in acrylic and PU lacquer systems Multifunctional…
Celanese Launches Micromax™ LF Series Conductive Inks and GreenTape™ LF95C for Telecom Applications
Celanese will debut its Micromax™ LF Series Conductive Inks and GreenTape™ LF95C Low-Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) materials system at IMS…
WACKER to Expand Semiconductor-Grade Polysilicon Production Capacity in Burghausen
As well as expanding capacity, the project includes substantial capital expenditures for research and innovation. The aim here is to…
PPG, Satys announce aerospace e-coat system partnership in France
PPG announced that it has partnered with Satys, a French industrial group active in aircraft sealing, painting and surface treatment,…
AkzoNobel launches powder coatings industry’s first openly available online energy savings calculator
An openly accessible online energy savings calculator for all users of powder coatings has been launched by AkzoNobel.For the first…
BASF Española inaugurates its new Technology Center in Marchamalo
The facility is a clear example of the technological leadership that BASF offers to the automotive industry The center offers…
PPG to announce the launch of PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC 200R coatings, a suite of electrocoat (e-coat)
PPG announced the launch of PPG ENVIRO-PRIME® EPIC 200R coatings, a suite of electrocoat (e-coat) products that cure at lower…
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…
Omya extends Lightweight Fillers portfolio with the acquisition of Bublon®
the acquisition of Bublon Omya, a global producer of industrial minerals, acquires Bublon GmbH, a technology producer of lightweight fillers/microspheres using…
Elementis expands the RHEOLATE® Powder NiSAT range, 100% solid urethane rheology modifiers, with RHEOLATE® PHX 7025
Elementis, a leading specialty chemical supplier of rheology modifiers for paint, coating & industrial aqueous applications, expands its product portfolio…
Partially bio-based resin enables recyclable food packaging
Lower carbon footprint thanks to bio-based material Supports freshness, quality, and shelf life of food Reduces waste by enabling recyclable…
Arkema acquires Polytec PT, specialized in adhesives for batteries and electronics
Polytec PT, a company based in Germany, develops thermal interface materials for batteries and engineering adhesives for the electronics market.…
PPG highlights coatings for battery electric vehicles at The Battery Show in Germany
PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it will showcase its growing portfolio of paints and coatings for battery electric vehicles…
Covestro inaugurates new production line and launches new Desmopan®UP TPU series for Paint Protection Film in the automotive and wind sector
New production line started in Taiwan to produce high performance TPU suited for Paint Protection Film (PPF) grades Products to…
Reduce the amount of TiO2 by up to 50% with EverWhite® Pigment from U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. today announced the launch of EverWhite® Pigment, a newly engineered high-white pigment for coatings, building products, and…
BASF’s Coatings division appoints heads for global business units
Effective August 1, 2023, the Coatings division of BASF will implement global units for its Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions and…
AkzoNobel’s first quarter volumes above expectation with robust pricing; Europe resilient and China rebounding
Highlights Q1 2023 (compared with Q1 2022) Revenue up 5% and up 8% in constant currencies1 Pricing up 7%, more…
Evonik expands global alkoxides business with new Singapore plant
Evonik has begun construction of a new production plant for alkoxides in Southeast Asia. New plant to serve Asian market…
Sun Chemical Launches Lumina® HD Fine Fraction Effect Pigments for the Coatings Market
Sun Chemical, a wholly owned subsidiary of DIC Corporation, has launched Lumina® HD, a new family of high-definition effect pigments based…
Gerdau Graphene Launches Two Performance-Enhancing Graphene Additives for Water-Based Paints and Coatings
NanoDUR and NanoLAV Deliver Outstanding Coverage, Durability, and Washability Without Affecting pH — and Reduce Overall Environmental Impact of Paint…
New product Sanitized® BDC with dual function as in-can preservative and for product sanitation for the paint industry
Sanitized® BDC offers a welcome alternative to zinc pyrithione or a pure CMIT/MIT based product for markets with tight biocide regulations.…
Trinseo, RWDC Industries partner to develop PHA-based barrier coatings
Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) and RWDC Industries LLC announced today a partnership to further the development of sustainably advantaged paper and board packaging solutions…
Chemours Launches Ti-Pure™ TS-6700 to Help Coatings Producers Comply with Evolving Regulations
Innovative new TMP- and TME-Free TiO2 grade is part of the Ti-Pure™ Sustainability (TS) series and is produced with 100% renewable…
Evonik Q1 Profit Drops
Adjusted EBITDA down 44 percent to €409 million Earnings forecast confirmed at lower end of range Luelsdorf site successfully sold…
Dow Launches New Digital Coatings Formulation Platform: Paint Vision
Dow (NYSE: Dow), recently launched a new digital paint formulation platform that is now available in Asia Pacific. DOW™ Paint Vision offers…
Visiomer® specialty methacrylate monomers launches online product recommender and visiomer® toolbox
As the pioneer in methacrylate chemistry, the Specialty Methacrylate Monomers group of Evonik has a standard portfolio that includes more…
PPG expects first quarter financial results to exceed previous guidance; detailed financial update to be provided April 20
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that first quarter 2023 adjusted earnings per diluted share (EPS) is expected to be between $1.52…