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Top 5 Most read articles of Week 2, 2021 on Paints and Coatings Expert
TAUBMANS paint by PPG to release ‘Chromatic Joy’ palettes of positivity for bright 2021
Refresh, reinvigorate and recharge with the colours of “Chromatic Joy” from TAUBMANS® paint by PPG – the brand’s uplifting colour collection for 2021-22 that boasts 32 original, home-grown hues created with the Taubmans COLOURSMITH® app and Coloursmith Reader. Inspired by the bright and bold injections of colour emerging in international design, the Chromatic Joy collection is a refreshing response to the challenges confronted in 2020. It features a pastel-toned palette of 23 playful … Continue reading TAUBMANS paint by PPG to release ‘Chromatic Joy’ palettes of positivity for bright 2021
New strategy to set Hempel on a path to leadership positions
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
PPG to Launch Traffic Solutions Business Following Ennis-Flint Acquisition
PPG announced that it has established a new business unit called Traffic Solutions, following the company’s December 2020 acquisition of Ennis-Flint. The business unit will manufacture and supply a broad, global portfolio of pavement-marking products, including paint, thermoplastics and other advanced technologies, to customers in government, military, contracting, commercial infrastructure, engineering and architecture. The newly-formed business unit will also partner with PPG’s mobility team to identify … Continue reading PPG to Launch Traffic Solutions Business Following Ennis-Flint Acquisition
HMG Paints to gain Made in Britain Accreditation
The Made in Britain accreditation mark will be carried across HMG’s range of products. HMG Paints, the UK’s Largest Independent Paint Manufacturer, have attained Made in Britain accreditation. Made in Britain brings together the British manufacturing community, the company will now carry the Made in Britain collective mark across its packaging and products along with its marketing materials and digital channels. The Manchester based paint … Continue reading HMG Paints to gain Made in Britain Accreditation
IGM Resins to appoint Wilfrid Gambade as CEO
IGM Resins has appointed Wilfrid Gambade as CEO, effective January 1. Mr. Gambade, based in IGM’s headquarters in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, leads IGM Resins’ Global Executive Leadership team and succeeds Edward Frindt as CEO. Mr. Frindt joined the company in 2012 and will retire from IGM after Q1. ”On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Edward for his significant contributions … Continue reading IGM Resins to appoint Wilfrid Gambade as CEO
Raw material price increases pile pressure on paint manufacturers
Sharp price increases for epoxy resins and supply bottlenecks are now adding to the difficulties of paint and coatings manufacturers in the UK and across Europe, and further compounding the already existing pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting disruption. On top of this some manufacturers are also reporting additional friction being caused by the new trading conditions the UK has with the EU … Continue reading Raw material price increases pile pressure on paint manufacturers
PPG to Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer Wörwag
PPG announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. “Wörwag’s industry expertise in powder and liquid coatings for industrial and automotive applications is highly complementary to PPG’s business, and will help to further expand our … Continue reading PPG to Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer Wörwag
Top 5 Most read articles of Week 1, 2021 on Paints and Coatings Expert
UV curing powder coating resins by allnex
A history of UV powder coatings The use of unsaturated monomers and polymers, including polyesters, is successfully established in liquid coating resins as well as in Radcure technology for nearly 30 years. Their cross-linking reaction by polymerization leads to formation of stable carbon-carbon single bonds and results in resilient networks. The polymerization reaction is started by thermal heat using so-called initiators or by UV light in … Continue reading UV curing powder coating resins by allnex
WACKER POLYMERS to Raise Prices for Dispersions and Solid Resins in EMEA
WACKER POLYMERS is to raise prices for vinyl acetate dispersions of the VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® brands, polyvinyl alcohol solutions – brand name POLYVIOL® – and VINNAPAS® solid resins in Europe, the Middle East and in Africa. Effective February 1, 2021, prices for dispersions will be raised by up to 80 euros per metric tons, prices for polyvinyl alcohol solutions and solid resins up to 100 euros per metric tons, … Continue reading WACKER POLYMERS to Raise Prices for Dispersions and Solid Resins in EMEA
Wider range of colors rolled off the world’s assembly lines in 2020 by BASF
Expanding color spaces make the overall spectrum broader than 2019 Diverse shades of blue, red, yellow and violet make gains in some regions Despite the shift in colors, white, black, silver, and gray follow a familiar pattern, coating the majority of the vehicles produced The BASF Color Report 2020 for Automotive OEM Coatings shows the automotive color palette shifting in unconventional ways, unveiling a wider … Continue reading Wider range of colors rolled off the world’s assembly lines in 2020 by BASF
StanChem Polymers to Announce Acquisition of Dux Paint
StanChem Polymers announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Albi Protective Coatings, has completed the acquisition of Dux Paint and its sister companies, Hawthorne Coating and Hood Products (taken together, “Dux” or the “Company”). Based in Lodi, New Jersey, Dux offers a differentiated and comprehensive portfolio of industrial protective coating solutions for refinish, wood, automotive and direct-to-metal applications. Founded over 70 years ago, Dux has built a … Continue reading StanChem Polymers to Announce Acquisition of Dux Paint
PPG and Tikkurila Agree on Revised Offer: A total transaction value of approximately €1.24 billion
PPG and Tikkurila announced that they have amended the previously announced definitive agreement, under which PPG will acquire all issued and outstanding stock of Tikkurila in an all-cash transaction, to increase the cash offered for each share of Tikkurila stock. Pursuant to the revised offer, Tikkurila shareholders will receive €27.75 in cash for each share of Tikkurila stock they own, for a total transaction value … Continue reading PPG and Tikkurila Agree on Revised Offer: A total transaction value of approximately €1.24 billion
Azelis to increase its market presence in Vietnam through the acquisition of a majority shareholding in MKVN CO., LTD. and VIET CHEMI CO., LTD
Azelis is delighted to announce it has acquired a majority shareholding of MKVN CHEMICALS CO., LTD. (MKVN CO., LTD.) and VIET CHEMICALS TRADING AND SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED (VIET CHEMI CO., LTD) through their parent company Bellekimia Singapore Pte. Ltd (Bellekimia). Both companies are active in personal care, industrial chemicals, agro and food segments as well as supply chain solutions. Founded in 2000 and with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi … Continue reading Azelis to increase its market presence in Vietnam through the acquisition of a majority shareholding in MKVN CO., LTD. and VIET CHEMI CO., LTD
British Coatings Federation to welcome FTA, calls for more significant changes to UK REACH
The British Coatings Federation has welcomed the news of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and EU. Despite the lateness of the decision, an FTA will mean, among other things, that BCF members will be able to benefit from tariff-free trade with the EU in future. This at least will ensure the coatings and printing inks sectors across Europe will not now be … Continue reading British Coatings Federation to welcome FTA, calls for more significant changes to UK REACH
BASF to increase prices for its Formulation Additives globally
Effective today, as existing contracts allow, BASF is increasing prices globally for a large part of its formulation additives for paint and coatings industry such as Attagel®, Dispex®, Efka®, Foamaster®, Foamstar®, Hydropalat®, Loxanol® and Rheovis® grades. Price increases of up to five to ten percent dependent on region are needed to compensate for increasing costs from transportation, safety, legislation, registration-requirements (e.g. Reach, TSCA) and to continue to … Continue reading BASF to increase prices for its Formulation Additives globally
PPG to Appoint Tony Wu as Vice President, Greater China Industrial Coatings, Global Electronic Materials
PPG announced the appointment of Tony Wu as vice president, Greater China industrial coatings and global electronic materials, effective January 1, 2021. In this role, Wu will report to Kevin Braun, PPG vice president, global industrial coatings. PPG appointed Tony Wu as vice president, Greater China industrial coatings and global electronic materials, effective January 1, 2021. Wu joined PPG in 2014 as general manager, Greater … Continue reading PPG to Appoint Tony Wu as Vice President, Greater China Industrial Coatings, Global Electronic Materials
PPG to Acquire Coatings Manufacturer VersaFlex
PPG announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire VersaFlex, a manufacturer specializing in polyurea, epoxy and polyurethane coatings for water and waste water infrastructure, flooring, transportation infrastructure, and industrial applications. VersaFlex is a portfolio company of DalFort Capital Partners. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. “VersaFlex’s attractive … Continue reading PPG to Acquire Coatings Manufacturer VersaFlex
Huntsman to Complete the Sale of Shares in Venator Materials PLC
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced today that it has completed the sale of approximately 42.4 million ordinary shares of Venator Materials PLC to funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP. The Company received approximately $100 million in cash, which includes $8 million for a 30-month option for the sale of the remaining approximate 9.7 million ordinary shares held by Huntsman at $2.15 per share. Together with … Continue reading Huntsman to Complete the Sale of Shares in Venator Materials PLC
PPG to complete acquisition of global coatings manufacturer Ennis-Flint
PPG announced that it has completed its acquisition of Ennis-Flint. Ennis-Flint is a global leader in pavement markings and traffic safety solutions with a wide range of products, including traffic paint, hot-applied and preformed thermoplastics, raised pavement markers and intelligent transportation systems. The company has approximately 1,000 employees globally, with a network of manufacturing facilities within the United States, Europe, South America, Australia and Asia. … Continue reading PPG to complete acquisition of global coatings manufacturer Ennis-Flint
Top 10 Most read articles of 2020 on Paints and Coatings Expert
Durable Exterior Coating to Get New HQ Building Ready For The Long Haul: Novel Emulsion Coatings Technology
When the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) designed its new headquarters, they knew it needed to be built with materials that were energy-efficient, code-compliant and long-lasting. To ensure a long-lasting exterior, they turned to coatings and component finishes made with Kynar 500® and Kynar Aquatec® PVDF resin. “As a leading trade association, we wanted to make sure the building represented the roofing industry in a positive way,” said … Continue reading Durable Exterior Coating to Get New HQ Building Ready For The Long Haul: Novel Emulsion Coatings Technology
Circular economy to drive coating product development by Teknos
Coatings manufacturer Teknos is advancing circular economy and developing its resource-wise operations. Environmental values and resource efficiency are the basis of new products and services that will be introduced to the market shortly. Surface treatment as a service, utilizing industrial side streams, researching the use of circular raw materials, and developing coatings that are suitable for the recyclability of an end product. These are a … Continue reading Circular economy to drive coating product development by Teknos
Troy to Introduce Two New Advanced Rheology Modifiers
Troy Corporation announces the introduction Troythix® 200X & 220B, advanced rheology modifiers for non-aqueous systems. The new performance additives provide anti-settling & sag resistance properties with little to no impact on apparent viscosity for improved application properties. Troythix® 200X & 220B rheology modifiers are intended for use in pigmented systems that need a boost in anti-settling and sag resistance without notable changes in the mid-shear … Continue reading Troy to Introduce Two New Advanced Rheology Modifiers
Top 5 Most read articles of Week 51, 2020 on Paints and Coatings Expert
Turning plastic bags into adhesives
While many cities and eight states have banned single-use plastics, bags and other polyethylene packaging still clog landfills and pollute rivers and oceans. One major problem with recycling polyethylene, which makes up one-third of all plastic production worldwide, is economic: Recycled bags end up in low-value products, such as decks and construction material, providing little incentive to reuse the waste. A new chemical process developed … Continue reading Turning plastic bags into adhesives
Hempel’s flagship hull coating Hempaguard X7 to reach milestone
Hempel confirms leadership position within fuel efficiency in the shipping industry. By completing 2,000 vessel applications of Hempaguard X7, Hempel has reduced shipown-ers’ fuel consumption by 7.6 million tons, lowering fuel costs by at least USD 2.6 billion and CO2 emissions by 23.5 million tons. Since its launch in 2013 by world-leading coatings manufacturer Hempel, the Hempaguard X7 hull coating has been applied over 2,000 times. … Continue reading Hempel’s flagship hull coating Hempaguard X7 to reach milestone
PPG to Acquire Tikkurila, a Leading Nordic Paint and Coatings Company
PPG announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tikkurila (NASDAQ OMX: TIK1V) in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, PPG will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding stock of Tikkurila. Pursuant to the offer, Tikkurila shareholders will receive €25.00 in cash for each share of Tikkurila stock they own, for a total … Continue reading PPG to Acquire Tikkurila, a Leading Nordic Paint and Coatings Company
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