Coatings
Coatings RSS Feed RSS

acquisitions_mergers_gears

BASF and Sirrus to Develop New Automotive Coatings

The agreement reportedly intends for BASF to further develop a new class of high-performance automotive coatings based on Sirrus’ proprietary methylene malonate technology.
January 22, 2018

BASF’s Coatings Division has entered into a joint development agreement with Sirrus Inc.


Read More
Fast-curing floors
Advancing Adhesives

A Fast Guide to Fast-Curing Floors

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) flooring systems offer many advantages for floor coatings.
January 1, 2018
Methyl methacrylate (MMA) flooring systems are fast becoming a popular choice for large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects due to their many advantages. Given the right conditions, an MMA floor can reach a full physical and chemical cure within only 60 min of installation. This means that the surface can be subjected to full operational use under an extremely tight turnaround, especially when compared to the days or weeks that most epoxy, cementitious urethane, or concrete floors take to cure.
Read More
Solar Car
Advancing Adhesives

New Automotive Refinish Drives Change

An automotive refinish coating with bio-based hardener found success at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2017 in Australia.
January 1, 2018
Electric mobility and photovoltaics play a vital role in protecting the climate and conserving fossil resources. Combining them leads to even more innovative and sustainable mobility concepts. To show that these kinds of solutions are already feasible using state-of-the-art materials and technologies, a team of around 45 young researchers has developed a solar-powered electric car.
Read More
news Ford-China-Growth-Plan-900x550

Ford Intensifies China Growth Plan

Ford plans to grow its China revenue by 50% by 2025 compared to 2017 and is focusing its business expansion on three areas.
December 29, 2017

Building on a decade of significant investments and growth, Ford recently outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure, and closer connections to Chinese customers. 


Read More
rawmaterials.jpg

Global Colorants Market to Increase 5%

As of 2016, 32% of the market share came from the textiles segment.
December 22, 2017

The global colorants market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 5% from 2017 to 2021.


Read More
Around_the_Web_Joan

‘Tis the Season for Children’s Safety

Some towns around the country have already began the banning of these products and looking for alternatives.
Joan Mantini
Joan Mantini
December 6, 2017

As the gift-giving season approaches, the Empire State Consumer Project (ESCP) is warning parents of the many products that still contain toxins and are considered harmful to children.


Read More

IPC APEX Expo 2018 Program Announced

A free opening keynote will be given by Jared Cohen, founder and director of Google Ideas at Google and now CEO of Jigsaw.
December 5, 2017

IPC APEX Expo 2018 is scheduled to take place February 27-March 1 in San Diego.


Read More
Generic_News

Top 9 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2017

Trending stories focused on end-use adhesives, sealants and coatings opportunities in the automotive, packaging and electronics markets were popular this year.
December 1, 2017
The year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website from 1/1/17 to date.
Read More

Dunleary Renamed Terra Firma

Newly hired Dirk Plas is executive vice president, principal expectations.
November 29, 2017

Dunleary Inc. recently announced its new corporate identity, The Terra Firma Co. LLC.


Read More

Keep the info flowing with our newsletters!

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!