Coatings

AkzoNobel, Solvay Announce Renewability Partnership

June 14, 2013

AkzoNobel and Solvay recently announced they have signed a three-year agreement whereby AkzoNobel will increase the use of renewable raw materials in its coatings, building on an existing partnership between the two companies.

Ferro to Expand Dibenzoates Manufacturing Capacity

June 13, 2013

Ferro Corp. recently announced it will add significantly to its plasticizer product offerings by installing new dibenzoates production capability at its Antwerp, Belgium, operations.

PPG Begins Producing Protective and Marine Coatings at Poland Plant

June 11, 2013

PPG Industries recently announced it has started manufacturing protective and marine coatings (PMC) at its facility in Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland.

HUNTSMAN CORP.: Redesigned ACE Website

June 10, 2013

This company has announced the launch of a redesigned website for customers and stakeholders of its global Adhesives, Coatings and Elastomers (ACE) business.

Troy Receives Ringier Technology Innovation Award

June 10, 2013

Troy Corp. recently announced it has received the Ringier Technology Innovation Award for additives in China’s coatings industry.

Eastman Opens Application Lab in European Technical Center

June 7, 2013

Eastman Co. UK Ltd. recently announced it has opened a dedicated large-scale application facility at its European Technical Centre in Liverpool, England.

European Coatings Show Announces Strong Numbers

June 6, 2013

The European Coatings Show recently reported a record number of exhibitors for the event.

BRICS Regions to Boost Global Powder Coatings Demand

June 5, 2013

The global powder coatings demand was 1,680 kilotons in 2011 and is expected to reach 2,667.6 kilotons in 2018.

Ask Dr. Dave: June 2013

How can we get some of our sealants approved for drinking water applications?

June 3, 2013

QUESTION: We would like to get some of our sealants approved for drinking water applications. How can we do this?

Efficient Curing with Innovative UV Technologies

New options make curing processes more efficient and sustainable.

Angelika Roth-Fölsch Juliane Henze

June 3, 2013

Ultraviolet (UV) coatings are cured by UV light. They contain almost no solvents that may evaporate during the curing process. Instead, the UV curing process is achieved through polymerization—a crosslinking reaction of the coating constituents.