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 data-driven capabilities designed to simplify the formulation process and accelerate innovation in the paints and coatings industry. Dow Paint Vision uses the latest technology to streamline the formulation process, making easy-to-create new solutions in minutes. The platform connects decades of R&D expertise with thousands of … Continue reading Dow Launches New Digital Coatings Formulation Platform: Paint Vision
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 than 40 different specialty monomers, and the ability to customize monomers to their customers’ needs. With such a versatile toolbox to solve any challenge in a broad range of application areas, an online self-service portal – VISIOMER® Toolbox – was launched to make it easier … Continue reading Visiomer® specialty methacrylate monomers launches online product recommender and visiomer® toolbox
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 and $1.58, which exceeds the company’s previously communicated guidance of $1.10 to $1.20. “The pace of our operating margin recovery accelerated during the quarter, driven by higher sales volumes and additional selling price capture,” said Tim Knavish, PPG president and chief executive officer. “Our stronger … Continue reading PPG expects first quarter financial results to exceed previous guidance; detailed financial update to be provided April 20
Evonik obtains Certification for VISIOMER® Terra biobased methacrylates
The bio-content of VISIOMER® Terra methacrylate monomers is now certified by DIN CERTCO―the certification body of TÜV Rheinland Group―and will include the label “Certified Biobased Product.” DIN CERTCO certifies products using the C14 radiocarbon method and ASTM D 6866:2021 protocol instead of merely calculating the bio-content. VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates are among the most versatile and efficient building blocks of macromolecular chemistry. They serve a broad range … Continue reading Evonik obtains Certification for VISIOMER® Terra biobased methacrylates
WACKER Expands Production of Silicone Sealants at Its Nünchritz Site
In response to growing demand, the WACKER chemical group is expanding its production and cartridge filling capacities for silicone sealants at its Nünchritz site. The expansion will increase the company’s capability to supply customers, who contract WACKER to produce ready-to-use silicone sealants for their direct sales. Some €20 million has been budgeted for the new manufacturing lines, which are scheduled to begin production in the … Continue reading WACKER Expands Production of Silicone Sealants at Its Nünchritz Site
Evonik to present its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at ECS 2023
Evonik will present its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at the European Coatings Show 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. Evonik will present its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at the European Coatings Show 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 28 to 30. The specialty chemicals company is focusing on how it can help its customers “Formulate the Future”. … Continue reading Evonik to present its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at ECS 2023
LANXESS to focus on material protection and preservation at ECS 2023
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2023 in Nuremberg from March 28 to 30 to showcase its extensive product portfolio for the manufacturing of high-quality coatings. This includes biocides, ecofriendly colorants, plasticizers, coalescents, and flame retardants as well as aqueous polyurethane dispersions and urethane prepolymers. Another highlight in terms of sustainability is that for many of its iron oxide … Continue reading LANXESS to focus on material protection and preservation at ECS 2023
Natural look, silky and matt surfaces thanks to bio-based, sustainable CERAFLOUR additives from BYK
With the introduction of CERAFLOUR 1003 and CERAFLOUR 1004 – two corn starch based polymers with wax-like properties – BYK has further expanded its portfolio of sustainable additives. Both additives ensure good matting while maintaining high transparency. CERAFLOUR 1003 gives a slight surface texture and provides a similar matting effect at different observation angles and is especially recommended for wood and furniture coatings as well as for architectural coatings. CERAFLOUR … Continue reading Natural look, silky and matt surfaces thanks to bio-based, sustainable CERAFLOUR additives from BYK
Nanoveu’s Antimicrobial Coating to Prevent Algal Growth on Solar PV Panels
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
Penn Color to Launch New Portfolio of High-performance Dispersions at ECS
Penn Color Inc. will launch a brand-new portfolio of high-performance dispersions at the European Coatings Show 2023 (ECS) in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 28 to 30. Penn Color is thrilled to expand its product offering for coatings and paint applications,” says Phil Adams, Business Director, Industrial Coatings. “At Penn Color, we’re passionate about providing better solutions that meet our clients’ needs and the changing demands of the coatings … Continue reading Penn Color to Launch New Portfolio of High-performance Dispersions at ECS
Arkema outlines a new collaborative approach to sustainability at 2023 European Coatings Show | Arkema Global
Thought leader panel event “sustainability and market transformation” Arkema is bringing together leaders from across the value chain to discuss and collaborate on the most innovative solutions needed to meet consumer expectations for a more sustainable lifestyle; and to address tomorrow’s challenges such as climate change, resources scarcity, urbanization and technology transformation. Starting with brand owners’ vision and commitments to evolving consumer and industry expectations, … Continue reading Arkema outlines a new collaborative approach to sustainability at 2023 European Coatings Show | Arkema Global
Stahl completes acquisition of icp industrial solutions group
Stahl, a provider of coatings technologies headquartered in the Netherlands, has completed the acquisition of ICP Industrial Solutions Group (ISG), a leader in high-performance coatings for packaging and labeling applications. The acquisition reinforces Stahl’s position as the global leader in the field of specialty coatings for flexible substrates. ICP Industrial offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance coatings used primarily in packaging and labeling applications, notably in the … Continue reading Stahl completes acquisition of icp industrial solutions group
High-performance additives for sustainable plastics: Evonik invests in Interface Polymers
Evonik has invested in the British company Interface Polymers Ltd. This company’s Polarfin® additives simplify the processing of plastics such as mixtures with polyethylene or polypropylene. At the same time, its technology makes it possible to recycle such plastics, thereby solving one of the biggest problems in the recycling process. As a specialty chemicals company, Evonik is working on solutions for the circular economy at … Continue reading High-performance additives for sustainable plastics: Evonik invests in Interface Polymers
Herts researchers develop building coating that uses bacteria to protect and self-repair against erosion
An innovation for a pioneering new limewash for building surfaces, which uses bacteria to form a barrier against erosion damage, has been developed by University of Hertfordshire researchers. The limewash contains non-pathogenic bacteria, which increase the amount of CO2 that a building surface can absorb through photosynthesis. This, in turn, generates additional calcium carbonate that forms a more robust barrier against erosion, as well as … Continue reading Herts researchers develop building coating that uses bacteria to protect and self-repair against erosion
Evonik launches new TEGO® Flow 380 leveling agent for high-quality automotive clear coatings
Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding its TEGO® Flow series with an efficient polyacrylate-based leveling agent. Essen, Germany. Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding its TEGO® Flow series with an efficient polyacrylate-based leveling agent. TEGO® Flow 380 is suitable for solventborne coatings, especially clear coats. It is characterized by excellent anti-popping properties and good compatibility. The main applications are automotive and general industrial coatings. … Continue reading Evonik launches new TEGO® Flow 380 leveling agent for high-quality automotive clear coatings
BASF breaks ground on acrylic acid complex at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China
BASF has broken ground on a new production complex at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China, that includes plants for glacial acrylic acid (GAA), butyl acrylate (BA) and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA). Planned to come on stream by 2025, the complex will have an annual production capacity of approximately 400,000 metric tons of BA and 100,000 metric tons of 2-EHA. “The groundbreaking marks a significant milestone … Continue reading BASF breaks ground on acrylic acid complex at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China
PPG introduces PPG ENVIROCRON Primeron powder primer series for high-performance corrosion protection
PPG announced the launch of the PPG ENVIROCRON® Primeron primer powder portfolio, designed to provide high corrosion resistance for metal substrates including steel, hot-dip-galvanized steel, metalized steel and aluminum. The PPG ENVIROCRON® Primeron primer powder portfolio is designed to provide high corrosion resistance for metal substrates. “Protective primers are the first line of defense to protect metal surfaces from corrosion, the most significant challenge in … Continue reading PPG introduces PPG ENVIROCRON Primeron powder primer series for high-performance corrosion protection
PPG SIGMAGLIDE 2390 marine coating delivers dramatic power savings and emissions reductions
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
Kronos posts losses on sharp drop in TiO2 volumes
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) maker Kronos Worldwide (Dallas, Texas) reported a fourth-quarter loss of $19.9 million, down from a net income of $31.6 million in the year-ago period. Net sales of $342.4 million were down 31% year on year (YOY). Fourth-quarter TiO2 sales volume was down 39.7% YOY. Reported adjusted earnings per share came to a loss of 18 cents, down from a gain of 28 cents/share … Continue reading Kronos posts losses on sharp drop in TiO2 volumes
Celanese completes EVA expansion in Canada
Celanese Corp. (Dallas, Tex.) announced the completion of an ultra-low capital project to repurpose existing manufacturing and infrastructure assets to unlock additional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) capacity at its Edmonton, Alberta facility. The expansion supports significant growth in the Acetyl Chain’s downstream vinyls portfolio. “The rapidly increasing demand for sustainable energy sources throughout the world, such as solar and wind power, continues to play an important … Continue reading Celanese completes EVA expansion in Canada
Arkema publish full-year 2022 results
· With sales of €11.5 billion, strong earnings growth in the year and excellent cash generation including the slowdown in demand in Q4· Acceleration of opportunities in innovative materials for sustainable development· Strengthening of the climate plan and further progress made in the CSR area Following Arkema’s Board of Directors’ meeting, held on 22 February 2023 to approve the Group’s consolidated financial statements for 2022, Chairman … Continue reading Arkema publish full-year 2022 results
BASF Group: Reporting on the 2022 business year
Outlook 2023: BASF Group has shown resilience in the 2022 business year in a challenging market environment that was dominated by the consequences of the war in Ukraine and in particular by increased raw material and energy prices. As Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, and Dr. Hans-Ulrich Engel, Chief Financial Officer, explained during the presentation of the figures for 2022, … Continue reading BASF Group: Reporting on the 2022 business year
Evonik’s new dispersant for waterborne printing inks is safe, effective, and widely usable
Evonik’s Coating Additives business line introduces TEGO® Dispers 780 W: a new waterborne dispersant. Evonik’s Coating Additives business line introduces TEGO® Dispers 780 W: a new waterborne dispersant offering customers an all-in-one solution for classical grinds, resin-reduced and resin-free grinds. Developed specifically for printing inks, TEGO® Dispers 780 W offers several advantages to meet the growing needs of ink formulators: high performance at a low … Continue reading Evonik’s new dispersant for waterborne printing inks is safe, effective, and widely usable
Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Innovations at European Coatings Show 2023
Under the theme of ‘Experience. Transformation.’, Sun Chemical will showcase its range of solutions at the European Coatings Show (Stand 448, Hall 3C, 28-30 March 2023). Solutions will be displayed from across Sun Chemical’s extensive offering for coatings, including pigments as well as its enhanced polymers and additives portfolio following the acquisition of SAPICI. Digital Tools for Pigments Sun Chemical’s Pigment Finder and Pigment Viewer App will … Continue reading Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Innovations at European Coatings Show 2023
AkzoNobel earnings drop on weak demand, lower volumes
Grows revenue on increased pricing, despite macro-economic headwinds impacting volumes and results. Akzo Nobel N.V. published its results for Q4 and full-year 2022. In terms of sales, fourth quarter sales were €2,606 million, with full year sales of €10,846 million. Highlights Q4 2022 (compared with Q4 2021)• Revenue up 8% and 9% higher in constant currencies; pricing up 11%, volumes 9% lower• Operating income at … Continue reading AkzoNobel earnings drop on weak demand, lower volumes
Stahl to Acquire a Packaging Coatings Provider, ICP Industrial Solutions Group
Stahl, a provider of coatings technologies headquartered in the Netherlands, has agreed to acquire ICP Industrial Solutions Group (ISG), a leader in high-performance packaging coatings. This transaction will strengthen Stahl’s position as the global leader in the field of specialty coatings for flexible materials. ISG, a division of Innovative Chemical Products (the ICP Group), offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance coatings used primarily in packaging and … Continue reading Stahl to Acquire a Packaging Coatings Provider, ICP Industrial Solutions Group
KANSAI HELIOS completed its acquisition of German Powder Coatings and Resins producer CWS Lackfabrik GmbH
KANSAI HELIOS has completed its acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik GmbH (“CWS”). The deal was first announced at the end of November 2022. The transaction is a milestone for KANSAI HELIOS and in line with the ESG and growth strategy of the company and a perfect complement and extension of company competences, in powder coatings and synthetic resins as well as the existing liquid coating business, … Continue reading KANSAI HELIOS completed its acquisition of German Powder Coatings and Resins producer CWS Lackfabrik GmbH
BRB launches new water based epoxy functional silane oligomer with enhanced stability and sustainabilityBRB launches
BRB Silanil® 533 ESO, an epoxy functional silane oligomer containing gamma-glycidoxy groups and methoxy groups. It provides less emission of methyl alcohol upon hydrolysis, when comparing with monomeric epoxy silanes. BRB Silanil® 533 ESO provides better stability of formulated water-based product than monomeric epoxy silanes due to less hydrolysis sensitivity of oligomeric structure and able to provide greater grafting efficiency on polymer chains containing amino, hydroxyl, or … Continue reading BRB launches new water based epoxy functional silane oligomer with enhanced stability and sustainabilityBRB launches
Scott Bader partners with SAFIC-ALCAN for the distribution of Texipol and Texicryl across France
Scott Bader France is pleased to announce a new partnership with SAFIC-ALCAN SAS, effective immediately, for the distribution of Texipol rheology modifiers and Texicryl acrylic dispersions across France. SAFIC-ALCAN will distribute Scott Bader’s acrylic polymers and inverse emulsions for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, construction and other industrial formulations except textiles. Mark Stanion, Global Business Manager of Functional Polymers at Scott Bader, said: “We have partnered with … Continue reading Scott Bader partners with SAFIC-ALCAN for the distribution of Texipol and Texicryl across France
EBRD loan to pave way for Türkiye’s first epoxy resin facility
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €15 million loan to Akkim Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Akkim) in Türkiye to finance the establishment of the first local epoxy resin manufacturing plant at its premises in Yalova. The proceeds of the loan will enable Akkim to produce liquid epoxy resin (LER), solid epoxy resin (SER) and epichlorohydrin (ECH), with an annual production capacity of 68,000 … Continue reading EBRD loan to pave way for Türkiye’s first epoxy resin facility
Paints and Coatings Expert 