Coatings

Focus On: Chemicals Supplier Celebrates an Interactive Anniversary

BASF marked its 150th anniversary this year with a global interactive program focusing on energy, food and urban living.

April 1, 2015

BASF recently announced an international anniversary program to mark its 150th anniversary this year. In addition to celebrations and a historical retrospective, BASF has prepared a global co-creation program with partners on the topics of energy, food, and urban living.

Market Trends: Construction Chemicals Market is Building on Success

U.S. demand for construction chemicals like adhesives and grouts is expected to shift toward higher-value formulations and technologies.

April 1, 2015

Domestic demand for construction chemicals used in on-site applications is projected to grow 8.2% per year through 2018 to $12.1 billion, according to “Construction Chemicals,” a recent study from The Freedonia Group Inc.

Market Trends: Coatings Industry Continues to Evolve

The recent sharp drop in oil prices could force coatings prices lower if continued.

April 1, 2015

Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney recently announced it has begun its fifth “U.S. Paint & Coatings Industry” study. The industry is reportedly continuing its recovery from the global recession of 2008-2009.

Adhesives at Work: Vacuum Dispensing of Ignition Coils - Sophisticated Technology Made Affordable

Choosing the right coatings dispensing machinery can help lower investment costs and reduce project planning times for automotive suppliers.

April 1, 2015

The coating process is one of the most complicated steps in the production of automotive ignition coils. Since it can also be the most expensive, many automotive suppliers are hesitant to implement complex machinery.

Coatings Industry Gathers in Germany

Thousands of coatings professionals will come together April 21-23 for the 2015 European Coatings Congress and Show.

April 1, 2015

From April 21-23, the international coatings industry will come together for the European Coatings Congress and Show. Delegates from coatings, adhesives, sealants, printing inks, construction chemicals and raw materials companies will gather to hear some 144 lectures in 24 sessions.

Yee-Haw: Adhesives and Sealants Industry Heads to Nashville!

Adhesives and sealants professionals will be telling their stories as the industry gathers this month in Nashville.

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April 1, 2015

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MICHELMAN: Wood Release Coatings

March 31, 2015

This company has introduced two new additions to its line of Michem^® wood release mold release agents and processing aids.

Arkema Researchers Receive Roon Award

March 26, 2015

Arkema Coating Resins recently announced that a team of its researchers, led by Wenjun Wu, Ph.D., principle scientist, received the Roon Award from the American Coatings Association.