3D printing featuring PPG HI-GARD lens coatings provides durability, scratch resistance
PPG announced an exclusive supplier agreement with Flō-Optics, a developer of digital manufacturing technology for the ophthalmic industry, for the application of PPG HI-GARD® scratch-resistant coatings using Flō’s proprietary digital printing technology. An exclusive supplier agreement between PPG and Flō-Optics will enable the first digitally applied optical coatings and feature PPG HI-GARD® lens coatings. The agreement will enable the first ever digitized lens coating solutions … Continue reading 3D printing featuring PPG HI-GARD lens coatings provides durability, scratch resistance
Evonik cooperates with REMONDIS on sustainable polyurethane recycling
Evonik is one step closer to its goal of closing the material cycle in the polyurethane industry: The company has joined forces with the REMONDIS Group, one of the world’s leading recycling companies to secure the supply of end-of-life mattress foams. The cooperation will support Evonik as it develops its chemical recycling process to the next level. Evonik’s innovative hydrolysis process makes it possible to … Continue reading Evonik cooperates with REMONDIS on sustainable polyurethane recycling
First commercial scale production of bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate by BASF
BASF is expanding its growing portfolio of 14C bio-based monomers with a proprietary process for production of 2-Octyl Acrylate (2-OA). The new product underlines BASF’s strong commitment to innovation for a sustainable future with 73% 14C-tracable bio-based content according to ISO 16620. Besides the regular 14C bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate, BASF also launched the new product as 2-Octyl Acrylate BMB ISCC Plus. Here, the remaining carbon content is ISCC … Continue reading First commercial scale production of bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate by BASF
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
PPG to announce an expansion of its powder coatings plant in Sumaré, Brazil
Project expands manufacturing capacity by 40% to meet growing demand for sustainable technology PPG announced that it has completed an expansion of its powder coatings plant in Sumaré, Brazil. The $2.7 million (13 million Brazilian reals) project increased the production capacity of the facility by 40%. The unit is expected to reach full capacity this month. PPG employees working in the newly modernized powder coatings … Continue reading PPG to announce an expansion of its powder coatings plant in Sumaré, Brazil
Safic-Alcan to further strengthen its presence in Southern Africa and acquires Southern Chemicals (Pty) Ltd.
Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired 100% of Southern Chemicals, a leading South African specialty chemical distributor in the region. Established in 1996 by Rod Proome, Southern Chemicals supplies industrial speciality chemicals and additives into industries such as polyurethane foams, industrial coatings, adhesives and elastomers. With warehousing capabilities in Durban, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Cape town, Southern Chemicals is very well positioned to sell and distribute specialty chemicals and additives across the region. We are thrilled … Continue reading Safic-Alcan to further strengthen its presence in Southern Africa and acquires Southern Chemicals (Pty) Ltd.
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
Arkema to report second-quarter 2023 results
In an economic environment that was in line with that of recent quarters and marked by weak demand in most end markets, Arkema’s margin held up well, benefiting from the Group’s repositioning toward Specialty Materials. Arkema furthermore confirms its guidance for 2023. Following Arkema’s Board of Directors’ meeting held on 27 July 2023 to approve the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2023, Chairman … Continue reading Arkema to report second-quarter 2023 results
VINAVIL to Appoint Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group, as Resins Distributor in Central and Southeast U.S.
The new alliance with Fitz Chem with well-trained and experienced personnel in the industry is going to create a lot of happy and satisfied customers in the coatings market. VINAVIL announces the appointment of Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group as the exclusive distributor for its PVAc, vinyl acetate/vinyl versatate, VeoVa™, styrene/acrylic and acrylic polymers. Fitz Chem’s Technical Account Managers will serve customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, … Continue reading VINAVIL to Appoint Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group, as Resins Distributor in Central and Southeast U.S.
ACTEGA to introduces PFAS – per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance free UV Coatings
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
BRB to launch hydrolytically stable substrate wetting additive based on Polyether siloxane technology
BRB Siloen® WA 264 is a hydrolytically stable substrate wetting additive based on Polyether siloxane technology. It is designed for water-based coatings, overprint varnishes, printings inks as well as adhesive adhesives.BRB Siloen® WA 264 provides a considerable reduction of surface tension thus improving the substrate wetting. It shows a good hydrolytically stability and can be used in a pH range in between 4 to 10 without noticeable … Continue reading BRB to launch hydrolytically stable substrate wetting additive based on Polyether siloxane technology
Researchers to invent paints, reducing the need for both heating and air conditioning in buildings and other spaces
Researchers show that their newly invented paints, which they produced in a wide array of colors, can reduce the need for both heating and air conditioning in buildings and other spaces, like trains and trucks for refrigerated cargo. Stanford University scientists have invented a new kind of paint that can keep homes and other buildings cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, significantly … Continue reading Researchers to invent paints, reducing the need for both heating and air conditioning in buildings and other spaces
ALTANA to strengthen its portfolio of testing and measuring instruments with a strategic acquisition
ALTANA has acquired the business of Imaginant Inc., a U.S. company that develops and manufactures test and measurement instruments based on ultrasound. With this acquisition, the specialty chemicals group has strategically expanded its BYK division and entered the growth market of the semiconductor industry. Imaginant is based in New York State and will be integrated into BYK-Gardner. The U.S. company’s test and measurement instruments are … Continue reading ALTANA to strengthen its portfolio of testing and measuring instruments with a strategic acquisition
A new self-healing cold spray coating for internal pipeline corrosion protection
An invention reported by researchers from NETL can help protect against corrosion in natural gas, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines. Pipeline corrosion can cause catastrophic failure events such as explosions and emissions of environmentally damaging substances like methane.The innovation is a new self-healing cold spray coating for internal pipeline corrosion protection.According to NETL’s Ömer Doğan, who worked on the innovation with NETL researchers Joseph … Continue reading A new self-healing cold spray coating for internal pipeline corrosion protection
SONGWON Industrial Group to announce Q2/2023 Financial Results
SONGWON Industrial Group published its Q2 and half-year financial results for the 2023 financial year. Over the quarter, the Group achieved consolidated sales of 269,232 Million KRW marking a decrease in revenues over the same quarter of the previous year of 21.4% (342,735 Million KRW). Year-to-date (YTD), the Group realized consolidated sales of 536,399 Million KRW, representing a 21.3% decline over YTD June 2022 (681,168 … Continue reading SONGWON Industrial Group to announce Q2/2023 Financial Results
Mitsui Chemicals to increase its production capacity for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs)
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. announced that it will increase its production capacity for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) to meet demand for mono-material food packaging, which is on the rise amid the growing need for sustainability. Specifically, the Shimizu Factory of Mitsui Chemicals MC, Ltd. (President: KOJIMA Junichi) – a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals – will expand its PUD production facilities as laid out below. The … Continue reading Mitsui Chemicals to increase its production capacity for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs)
Siegwerk to present its latest ink innovations for sustainable and efficient printing of labels and packaging at Labelexpo Europe 2023
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, will exhibit from September 11 to 14, 2023, at this year’s Labelexpo Europe, the world’s largest event for label and packaging printing technology in Brussels, Belgium. Next to showcasing some of its latest ink and coating developments for the labels and flexible packaging industries at booth 7A11, the … Continue reading Siegwerk to present its latest ink innovations for sustainable and efficient printing of labels and packaging at Labelexpo Europe 2023
BASF doubles water-soluble dispersants production in Türkiye
BASF is set to double its production capacity for water-soluble dispersants based on acrylic acid at its Dilovasi, Turkey location with the introduction of a new production plant. This investment aims to support BASF’s customers in the detergent, cleaning and chemical processing industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The additional capacities are expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2023.In … Continue reading BASF doubles water-soluble dispersants production in Türkiye
DIC to Develop High-Performance PFAS-Free Surfactants
DIC Corporation today announced the development of the MEGAFACE™ EFS series of environment-friendly surfactants that deliver a performance rivaling that of conventional fluorosurfactants despite not containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). These new products are suitable alternatives to fluorosurfactants for diverse applications, including displays, semiconductors, automobiles and coatings. The Company will promote the series in Japan, other East Asian markets, Europe and the United States, … Continue reading DIC to Develop High-Performance PFAS-Free Surfactants
Nippon Paint China to Develop Air-Purifying Architectural Coatings
Nippon Paint (China) Co., Ltd. (Nippon Paint China), East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), and East China Normal University (ECNU) formally launched the “Photocatalytic Purification Coating Technology Innovation Platform”. This platform seeks to promote innovation and application of photocatalytic purification coating technology through a cooperative industry-academia model of innovation. Taking this launch as an opportunity, Nippon Paint China is committed to leading the development … Continue reading Nippon Paint China to Develop Air-Purifying Architectural Coatings
Interpon powder coatings from AkzoNobel to receive an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a third time
Interpon powder coatings from AkzoNobel have received an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a third time, confirming the company’s continued commitment to full transparency in the sustainability of its products and aligned to its own sustainability goals including a 50% carbon footprint reduction by 2030. An EPD is an independently verified assessment of a product’s environmental impact across its whole lifespan, from initial production to end-of-life … Continue reading Interpon powder coatings from AkzoNobel to receive an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a third time
Covestro’s partly bio-based PU dispersion for HAPTIC® textile coating
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
Evonik to post significant profit decline in second quarter | Economic environment remains difficult
Evonik posted adjusted EBITDA of €450 million in the second quarter of 2023, a slight improvement compared with the first quarter (€409 million). Earnings were buoyed by strict cost-cutting measures. Compared with the same period last year, adjusted EBITDA fell by 38 percent. Evonik already published preliminary figures for the second quarter on July 10.”Germany is in a recession, Europe as well, and the economy … Continue reading Evonik to post significant profit decline in second quarter | Economic environment remains difficult
Evonik to expand its rubber silanes production in China
Evonik, one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals, has expanded and started production at its rubber silanes plant, Evonik Lanxing (Rizhao) Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. This state-of-the-art facility, a joint venture between Evonik Industries AG, DEG (Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH), and Rizhao Lanxing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., is strategically located in the Rizhao Lanshan Chemical Industrial Park in Shandong province. The expanded plant is … Continue reading Evonik to expand its rubber silanes production in China
PPG to inaugurate center of excellence in Italy that increases efficiency for automotive color development | Innovative facility combines color development and application; uses AI tools
Innovative facility combines color development and application; uses AI tools PPG announced that it has inaugurated a center of excellence at its Quattordio, Italy site that will increase the efficiency for automotive color development and application. The $2.6 million (2.3 million euros) investment combines color development and application in a single process, reducing the lead time to bring new colors to market, optimizing costs and … Continue reading PPG to inaugurate center of excellence in Italy that increases efficiency for automotive color development | Innovative facility combines color development and application; uses AI tools
AkzoNobel to complete acquisition of Chinese Decorative Paints business from Sherwin-Williams
AkzoNobel has completed the acquisition of the Chinese Decorative Paints business* of Sherwin-Williams. The acquisition will further boost the company’s position in China and will allow us further market segmentation and reinforce our position outside of the premium segment. The business has an annual revenue of approximately €100 million and employs around 300 people. The transaction includes the renowned Huarun decorative paints brand, which has … Continue reading AkzoNobel to complete acquisition of Chinese Decorative Paints business from Sherwin-Williams
Weak Demand in Chemical Business Impacts WACKER’s Sales and Earnings Growth in Q2 2023
Wacker Chemie AG saw its sales and earnings decline in the second quarter of 2023 due to the persistently difficult market environment. The Munich-based chemical company generated sales of €1.75 billion in the reporting quarter (Q2 2022: €2.17 billion), down 19 percent. This decrease was chiefly due to lower selling prices and volumes. Exchange-rate effects also reduced sales. Compared with the preceding quarter (€1.74 billion), … Continue reading Weak Demand in Chemical Business Impacts WACKER’s Sales and Earnings Growth in Q2 2023
Tronox earnings up sequentially on recovering TiO2
Achieved Adjusted EBITDA at the high end of the guided range Generated free cash flow above expectations Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) (“Tronox” or the “Company”), the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (“TiO2“) pigment, today reported its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, as follows: Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights: Q3 2023 Outlook: This outlook is based on Tronox’s views on current … Continue reading Tronox earnings up sequentially on recovering TiO2
Major expansion of Jotun’s Fire Protection Coating R&D facilities to further secure Jotun’s innovative position
Global paints and coatings manufacturer Jotun, one of the major providers of intumescent fire protection coatings for the infrastructure and energy industries, has announced the completion of major expansion of its Global Intumescent R&D Laboratory to advance new product innovation and technologies.This ambitious expansion more than doubles the size of the Flixborough Global Intumescent R&D facility, aiming to increase Jotun’s product development and fire testing capacity … Continue reading Major expansion of Jotun’s Fire Protection Coating R&D facilities to further secure Jotun’s innovative position
Researchers to Develop Crack-resistant Acrylic Nanoparticle-based Latex Films
Towards crack-resistant nanoparticle-based latex films Researchers from Japan have created novel nanoparticle-based films by leveraging an interlocking mechanism exhibited by the rotaxane molecule. These films exhibit a fundamentally different crack propagation behavior, which leads to superior toughness and flexibility. Credit: Daisuke Suzuki from Shinshu University Synthetic polymer materials, such as plastics and rubbers, have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. It is, therefore, essential to … Continue reading Researchers to Develop Crack-resistant Acrylic Nanoparticle-based Latex Films
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