Coatings

PPG: Mobile App

February 23, 2016

A new app from this company’s aerospace business provides mobile access.

Soucek to Receive Tess Award in Coatings

February 19, 2016

The American Chemical Society recently announced that Mark Soucek, Ph.D. will receive the Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2016.

Klang Appointed Sartomer R&D Director

February 16, 2016

Sartomer Americas recently announced it has named Jeffrey Klang, Ph.D., director of research and development.

EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGY: OmniCure AC9 UV LED Curing Systems

February 8, 2016

This company has announced the release of a new UV LED curing system.

Dow Announces 20% Acrylate Capacity Reduction

February 4, 2016

Dow Performance Monomers, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., recently announced it will shut down of 20% of acrylate capacity.

Market Trends

UV-Curable Ink Applications Increase

Growth in the UV-curable ink market is being spurred by increased use in food and beverage packaging.

February 1, 2016

Introduced in 1960, ultraviolet (UV) curable ink has resulted in increased automation, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Originally, water- and solvent-based inks were used for flexographic printing, textile printing, screen printing, and more.