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Axalta , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced the launch of its new Wood Coatings Pro mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The new app provides simple and quick access to product information, the latest industry color trends and best practices for the wood coatings market. “We’re excited to introduce our innovative wood coatings app to our customers and other end … Continue reading Axalta to launch new wood coatings mobile app
The dispersion of carbon black pigments is critical and can sometimes be difficult. The choice of the right dispersing agent is key to obtain a pigment dispersion that remains fluid and easy to handle with an excellent dispersion state of each particle. Coadis™ 790 is a non ionic polymeric dispersant designed for coatings and inks to: efficiently disperse carbon black or other organic pigments easily and effortlessly prepare a … Continue reading Dispersing carbon black pigments with Coadis™ 790
Biorizon’s Bio-Aromatics4Coatings (BA4C) consortium succeeded to develop bio-MPA-based alkyd coatings that exceed fossil PA-based coatings in terms of performance, sustainability and resource efficiency. Bio-MPA is expected to be produced at a price in the same order of magnitude as fossil PA. After the successful demonstration of bio-MPA at kg-scale, the consortium will further scale-up bio-MPA production and its application in coatings to (sub)industrial scale. Key … Continue reading Biorizon consortium to create bio-MPA-based alkyd coating that exceeds fossil counterpart in terms of performance, sustainability and resource efficiency
A new ASTM International standard will be used to help determine the abrasion resistance of coatings on the touchscreens of smart devices. ASTM’s committee on paint and related coatings, materials, and applications (D01) developed the new standard, which will soon be published as D8380. “Consumers have come to appreciate the difficulty of transferring fingerprints to touchscreens on smart devices, all the while expecting a good … Continue reading New ASTM International Standard to Help Determine Abrasion Coating Resistance on Smart Devices
PPG announced that on Feb. 5, 2021 it completed the purchase of shares in Tikkurila (NASDAQ OMX:TIK1V) held by Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Mandatum Life Insurance Company Limited and Kaleva Mutual Insurance Company. These shares represent, in the aggregate, approximately 9.32% of the shares in Tikkurila. PPG completed the purchases at the tender offer price of €34 per share for a combined purchase price … Continue reading PPG to Complete Purchases From Certain Major Tikkurila Shareholders
Next-generation coating fights corrosion in extreme, cyclic temperatures PPG announced the North American introduction of PPG HI-TEMP 1027™HD coating, which is a next-generation, ambient-cure coating engineered for challenging corrosion-under-insulation (CUI) conditions. A high-build product that offers dry film thickness of 10 to 12 mils in a one-coat application, PPG HI-TEMP 1027HD coating provides excellent protection against corrosion on pipes, vessels and construction parts when plants are … Continue reading PPG to debut PPG HI-TEMP 1027HD coating for corrosion-under-insulation applications in North America
Evonik’s venture capital arm has invested in chembid, the world’s largest search engine and market intelligence platform for chemicals, to strengthen the company’s e-commerce activities. chembid is the largest meta-search engine for chemicals, connecting buyers with suppliers Investment supports development of independent marketing platform for the chemical industry chembid boosts its service offerings with Evonik’s digital laboratory assistant for coatings Evonik’s venture capital arm has … Continue reading Evonik to invest in digital platform for chemicals to strengthen its e-commerce activities and online customer interactions
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Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced that its new solventborne basecoat, Cromax XP, appears on the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE that will be displayed outside Daytona International Speedway (DIS) as part of the Axalta Injector Sponsorship. The Hendrick Motorsports showcar debuted on Thursday, January 29, 2021, and will be on display all year long for DIS visitors to enjoy. … Continue reading Axalta’s new solventborne basecoat, Cromax XP, featured on display at Daytona International Speedway
Significant increase of production capacity at the Shanghai site Environmentally compatible products replace solvent-based types Versatile applications in automobiles, furniture, textiles and shoes Covestro’s existing production plant for polyurethane dispersions in Shanghai. © Covestro Polyurethane dispersions are used in many applications, including UV-curable gloss and matte floor coatings. © Covestro Covestro is planning a new production facility for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) at the Covestro Integrated Site in … Continue reading Covestro to plan new plants for polyurethane dispersions and polyester resins
Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced the launch of Cromax XP, its latest solventborne basecoat for refinish customers in North America. This new technology delivers outstanding coverage, color match, and final appearance in a simple, easy-to-use system. Cromax XP solventborne basecoat now joins Cromax EZ waterborne basecoat to complete the range of products available in the Cromax brand. Cromax XP is … Continue reading Axalta to Introduce Cromax XP, an Easy-to-Use Solventborne Basecoat, for Refinish Customers in North America
A new research center which will develop pioneering products for the rapidly growing area of powderon wood has been opened by AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) at its site in Como, Italy. The new R&D facility – which features an application lab, process lab, and analytical and testing lab is dedicated to delivering low cure powder coatings for use on heat-sensitive substrates (such as MDF, plywood, thermoplastics … Continue reading AkzoNobel to open new R&D lab dedicated to low cure powder coatings
Clariant inaugurates lab in South Africa to service whole continent and the Middle East Significant investment supports growing regional demand for locally produced, sustainable colorants Laboratory highlights Clariant’s position as an industry innovation and technology leader Clariant Pigments has welcomed the new year with the expansion of its new state-of-the-art pigments’ laboratory in Krugersdorp near Johannesburg, an African showcase for sustainable color technology. To be … Continue reading Clariant to expand pigments laboratory for the African market
Hexion Inc., in collaboration with Innoget, is offering an exclusive opportunity for individuals and teams to submit technical proposals based on new renewable resins and raw materials that can be used to formulate more sustainable, lower yellowing coatings. The Open Innovation challenge — “Create the Future with Lower Yellowing, Renewable Resins and Raw Materials” — focuses on leveraging innovative technologies and formulations for novel coating … Continue reading Hexion to Announce Innovation Challenge “Create the Future with Lower Yellowing, Renewable Resins and Raw Materials”
Arkema recently introduced ENCOR® 2793 functionalized pure acrylic binder, a new formulation dedicated to multiple substrate primers and renovation paints. It is formulated without alkylphenolethoxylates and is formaldehyde releaser free. “Many formulators have come to expect paints and primers to come with compromises, such as inferior adhesion or coverage attributes,” Clément Bazin, Development & Innovation Manager with Arkema, explained. “ENCOR® 2793 pure acrylic enables the formulation of … Continue reading Arkema to Launch ENCOR® 2793 Acrylic Emulsion For Multiple Substrate Primers and Paints
Effective and compatible Meets highest regulatory requirements Developed for industrial wood coatings Increasing regulatory requirements mean that proven wood coatings must be reformulated. And, of course, the new formulations must perform just as well as the established ones. To this end, Evonik is introducing TEGO® Foamex 812, a new defoamer developed precisely for this purpose. The new defoamer has an ideal balance of effectiveness and … Continue reading New defoamer for wood coatings: Foamex 812, Effective and compliant with EcoLabels by Evonik
Ashland is introducing Drewplus* L-3200 and Drewplus* L-3210 foam control agents for paints. These new foam control agents, utilizing emulsion technology, are designed to control trapped micro-foam in water-based industrial coatings and decorative coatings systems. The emulsion technology is based on organically modified polysiloxanes for enhanced foam control and offers near-zero substances of very high concern (SVHC). Both new products exhibit excellent storage stability, long … Continue reading Ashland to introduce next generation dissolution emulsion defoamers for paints
Consolidated net sales for the year increased 2.6% to a record $18.36 billion and increased 9.1% in the quarter to a record $4.49 billion Net sales from stores in U.S. and Canada open more than twelve calendar months increased 2.7% in the year and 9.3% in the quarter Full year diluted net income per share increased 33.9% to $22.08 per share compared to $16.49 per share in full year 2019 Excluding the impact of … Continue reading Sherwin-Williams to Report 2020 Year-end and Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Less biocide is needed for the same performance More controlled release of biocide Easy incorporation and low thickening effect EVONIK INTRODUCES A NEW STRUCTURE MODIFIED SILICA TYPE FROM THE AEROSIL® PRODUCT GROUP. VP 4200 is a new structure modified silica type with free OH-groups that enables formulating more ecofriendly, cuprous oxide containing Anti-Fouling coatings. It is tailor made for both CDP and SPC coatings. (CDP … Continue reading New structure modified silica type for Anti-Fouling Coatings to reduce biocide content by Evonik
An ambitious new strategy defines the timeframe of a doubling of Hempel by 2025. Doubling revenue allows Hempel to also double its positive impact. The path is defined by focus in the entire business, leadership positions in chosen segments, industry leadership in sustainability within those, as well as a strong focus on innovation and digitalisation. 2020 has been a year of transition for global coatings … Continue reading New strategy to set Hempel on a path to leadership positions: A doubling of Hempel by 2025
Fourth quarter net sales of approximately $3.8 billion, more than 2% higher than the prior year, despite continued negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic Reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.14 and adjusted EPS of $1.59 Strong operating margin momentum led by higher year-over-year sales volumes in the Industrial Coatings reportable segment and continued strong cost management Completed Ennis-Flint acquisition and recently announced additional … Continue reading PPG to Report Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Financial Results
Asian Paints has announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020. Highlights: Q3-FY’2021: Consolidated Revenue from operations for the Quarter increases by 25.2% Consolidated Profit After Tax for the Quarter increases by 62.3% Standalone Revenue from operations for the Quarter increases by 26.1% Standalone Profit after Tax for the Quarter increases by 56.5% Amit Syngle, Managing Director & CEO, … Continue reading Asian Paints consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter increases by 25.2%
IGL Coatings announced the launch of their graphene reinforced product, Ecocoat Quartz+. The new and improved Ecocoat Quartz+ is a hybrid 9H rated dual system ceramic coating that combines two ceramic coatings with different attributes to provide the ultimate layer of protection and an excellent finish for almost all types of paint surfaces. Similar to the highly successful soft-launch of graphene reinforced Ecocoat Kenzo, the … Continue reading Graphene Reinforced Dual System Ceramic Coating by IGL Coatings
Huntsman Corporation announced it completed the acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products (Gabriel), a North American specialty chemical manufacturer of specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for the coatings, adhesives, sealants and composite end-markets, from Audax Private Equity. Huntsman paid $250 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction funded from available liquidity. Gabriel had 2019 revenues of approximately $106 million with three manufacturing … Continue reading Huntsman to Complete the Acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products, Further Expanding its Specialty Chemicals Portfolio
Akzo Nobel N.V. has made a comprehensive non-binding proposal to acquire Tikkurila. The proposed combination of AkzoNobel and Tikkurila would create a strong platform for future growth, better able to serve customers with more innovative and sustainable solutions, building on a shared European heritage. The proposal includes an all-cash public offer for all issued and outstanding shares of Tikkurila at an offer price of €31.25 … Continue reading AkzoNobel to propose to acquire Tikkurila for €31.25 per share, to create superior and sustainable value for all stakeholders
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