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China Coatings Market Output Grows

The output growth was reportedly supported by the strong economical southern region of China, while other areas in west and north saw declines in output.

October 4, 2017

During the first six months of this year, the combined output of 1,358 large-scale coating manufacturers in China increased by 10.5% year over year (YoY) to 641,000 tonnes.

Gecko Toe Pads and Shark Fins Inspire Energy Saving Wind Turbines

The development and testing of a new surface coating that could help control the flow around wind turbine blades is being examined to not only increase efficiency, but also in hopes to reduce the maintenance cost in the turbines.

Joan Mantini

October 4, 2017

A company through the Texas Tech University Innovation Hub at Research Park is working on the development of a new product, which originated from using gecko toe pads as their models, that could increase wind turbine efficiency.

Eastern Coatings Federation Announces Officers, 2019 Dates

The next Eastern Coatings Show (ECS) will be held May 13-15, 2019, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

September 29, 2017

The Eastern Coatings Federation recently announced its newly elected officers and newly appointed board members.

FEICA/EURADH Launch Adhesion Innovation Award

The joint EURADH and FEICA Award for Innovative Adhesion Science aims to stimulate the interactions between industrial and scientific activities.

September 28, 2017

FEICA recently announced the launch of the Award for Innovative Adhesion Science at its yearly European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo.

20 Dow Products Named R&D Award Finalists

The R&D 100 Awards is designed to identify and celebrate the top 100 revolutionary technologies introduced during the past year.

September 25, 2017

20 new products from The Dow Chemical Co. were named finalists for the 2017 R&D 100 Awards.

Rising Infrastructure Spending Propels Kaolin Market Growth

Rising infrastructure spending, coupled with the increasing automobile production, is expected to propel growth.

September 22, 2017

The U.S. kaolin market size was valued at $ 1.29 billion in 2016.

Construction Industry Driving Global Paint Additives Market

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is reportedly increased R&D activities.

September 21, 2017

The global paint additives market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.12% during the period 2017-2021, according to a recent report.

AkzoNobel to Open Sustainable Factory

The factory will reportedly be capable of doubling current UK production levels.

September 19, 2017

AkzoNobel recently announced plans to open what’s reportedly the world's most advanced and sustainable paint factory, in Ashington, Northeast England.

Sun Chemical, GreenMantra Announce Polymers Partnership

The agreement combines GreenMantra's new patent-pending process for converting waste polystyrene into useful polymers with Sun Chemical's expertise in inks formulation.

September 15, 2017

GreenMantra Technologies recently announced that it has partnered with Sun Chemical to jointly develop polymers from recycled polystyrene waste for use in ink formulations.