Coatings

Covestro Announces Adhesives Segment Management Changes

Markus Steilemann, Ph.D., will relinquish his position as head of the polyurethanes segment.

August 29, 2017

Covestro has announced managerial changes in its polyurethanes and coatings, adhesives, specialties segments, effective September 1.

Altstadt Appointed Sea-Land COO

In her new role, Altstadt will be responsible for overseeing all departments and the daily operations of the company reporting to the president.

August 28, 2017

Sea-Land Chemical Co. recently announced the promotion of Jennifer Altstadt to chief operating officer.

Nagase America Buys Fitz Chem

This acquisition advances the strategy of the Nagase Group for growth in the specialty chemicals market in the U.S.

August 25, 2017

Nagase America recently announced that it has acquired US-based specialty chemicals distributor Fitz Chem Corp.

Evonik Building Copolyesters Plant

The project is on track to reach mechanical completion by end of November.

August 24, 2017

Evonik Industries is building a new production plant for specialty copolyesters at its Witten site in Germany.

Testing Thermal Coatings to Increase Engine Lifetime

Researchers are working on a new method that could pave the way to a new design in ceramic coatings.

August 23, 2017

Currently, the researchers are working on a way to test the predictability of protective ceramic thermal barrier coatings used in jet engine turbine blades to better determine an estimated expected lifespan of the turbine blades.

INDURON PROTECTIVE COATINGS: Urethane Coating

August 23, 2017

Indurethane Monarch HS is reportedly formulated to help increase productivity with easy-to-apply applications and fast dry speed.

U.S. Transportation Industry to Increasingly Adopt Robotics

Primary barriers to adoption include data security and privacy concerns, alignment with existing legacy framework, and associated costs of technology adoption.

August 21, 2017

A recent survey found that 30% of transportation industry respondents plan to introduce robotics into their business operations within the next year, with another 22% actively assessing the technology.

Produce Shelf Life Expands With New Nanocoating

This nanometer-thick film can be applied to commodity goods to enhance shelf life.

Joan Mantini

August 16, 2017

A sprayable nanocoating technique has been developed by scientists with the use of plant-derived polyphenol.

Evonik to Expand Fumed Silica Capacity

The production complex is scheduled to become operational in the summer of 2019.

August 2, 2017

Evonik is reportedly investing an amount in the upper double-digit million euro range in the expansion of its fumed silica capacities in Antwerp, Belgium.

Builder Confidence Remains Solid in July, Despite Slip

All three HMI components reportedly registered losses in July, but are still in solid territory.

July 31, 2017

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).