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European Coatings survey results: coatings industry under pressure
An exclusive European Coatings online survey shows that nearly all participating companies feel the effects of the ongoing raw material and energy crisis. While most firms are actively responding with...
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PPG announces Q1 2026 results with 7% sales growth
PPG has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a 7 % year-over-year increase in net sales, driven by higher selling prices and favourable currency impacts. The coatings giant...
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Water-borne polyurethane coatings approach solvent-borne durability on steel bridges
A long-term comparative study including three years of outdoor marine exposure finds that commercial water-borne polyurethane coating systems approach the anticorrosive performance of conventional solvent-borne...
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EuPIA Conference 2026: industry collaboration in focus
The European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) hosted its annual conference on 16 and 17 April 2026 in Malmö, Sweden, bringing together 65 participants from across Europe’s printing ink value chain....
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PPG announces Jamie Beggs as new CFO
The global coatings manufacturer has appointed Jamie Beggs as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective 6 July 2026. Beggs, with over 25 years of financial leadership experience, will...
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Yip’s Chemical opens new coatings plant in Vietnam
The new coatings production facility in Haiphong aims to bolster supply chain efficiency and cater to the growing demand for high-end plastic coatings in the region.
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Pure water immersion proposed for faster coating screening
A study on the effect of NaCl concentration on anticorrosive coating performance reveals that high salt levels inhibit oxygen transport through dense coatings, potentially masking true barrier quality...
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Lignin-based epoxy resins approach viability for metal coatings
Researchers have developed fully lignin-based epoxy resin systems for metal coating applications that deliver reliable adhesion, impact resistance and durability – positioning depolymerised lignin as...
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LB Group completes acquisition of Venator’s titanium dioxide site
The Greatham site will operate under the newly established entity, Tioxide, and production is set to restart in 2026.
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Carsten Peder Jensen appointed Managing Director for Scandinavia at Bodo Möller Chemie
With effect from 1 April 2026, Carsten Peder Jensen has taken on the role of Managing Director for Scandinavia at Bodo Möller Chemie. In his new position, he will focus in particular on the ongoing expansion...
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Nano-MoS₂-PEG coating cuts friction on steel by 66 %
A nano-MoS₂-PEG6000 modified epoxy resin coating applied to stainless steel reduces friction coefficients by 66.4 % and wear rates by 99.2 % under water-lubricated conditions, offering a promising surface...
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Zwitterionic coating cuts biofilm on medical devices by 85 %
A novel catechol-based zwitterionic polymer coating combined with ε-polylysine demonstrates strong antibacterial and antifouling performance on medical device surfaces, inhibiting biofilm formation by...
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Evonik expands specialty amine production in Nanjing
With a strategic investment in the double-digit million euro range, Evonik is strengthening its production capacities for specialty amines in China. The expansion supports sustainable solutions and the...
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Snetor takes over distribution for Ineos Olefins & Polymers in Europe
Since 22 April 2026, Snetor has been distributing the polyethylene and polypropylene products of Ineos Olefins & Polymers in Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal. In France, Snetor will exclusively market...