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Stahl expands packaging coatings portfolio with acquisition in Brazil
Stahl has signed an agreement to acquire the graphics coatings business of Weilburger Coatings in Brazil. This move aligns with Stahl’s Packaging Coatings growth strategy and strengthens its position...
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Iron oxides: “Sustainability is becoming a decisive purchasing criterion.”
100 years ago, the world’s first industrial production of synthetic iron oxide pigments began at today’s Lanxess site in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany. In an interview with the European Coatings Journal,...
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Sustainable biochar coating improves fire protection of wood
Researchers have developed a halogen-free flame-retardant composite coating for wood that combines polyvinyl acetate with biochar, kaolin and trimethylsilyl polyphosphate. The system significantly reduces...
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Grasim and Lubrizol inaugurate advanced CPVC resin facility in India
The plant, with an annual capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, aims to meet growing demand in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
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Olin and Huntsman announce merger
Olin and Huntsman have agreed on an all-stock merger to create OlinHuntsman, a EUR 11 billion revenue chemicals corporation. The deal aims to enhance vertical integration, achieve EUR 370 million in cost...
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Nippon Paint announces India expansion with eight new plants
Japanese company Nippon Paint plans to double its manufacturing facilities in India by 2029, aiming for a revenue target of EUR 672 million. The expansion underscores intensifying competition in the Indian...
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Isocyanate-free 2K DTM coating targets gloss and corrosion
A newly developed water-borne, isocyanate-free 2K direct-to-metal (DTM) coating combines a carboxy-functional acrylic dispersion with epoxy-functional trialkoxysilanes. The modular formulation aims to...
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Interview: “Smart coatings go beyond surface protection”
Nanoparticles, smart polymers and fluoropolymer hybrids are redefining what a surface can do. Dr. Eugene Caldona, assistant professor at North Dakota State University’s Department of Coatings and Polymeric...
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Bio-based methacrylates yield selective antimicrobial polymers
Researchers have developed 15 amphiphilic random copolymers from amino acid-derived and terpene-based methacrylates, demonstrating that lysine-rich compositions deliver the highest antimicrobial activity...
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Sustainable coatings: from ambition to implementation
The conversation around sustainable coatings has fundamentally shifted: once a marketing differentiator, sustainability has become a baseline expectation embedded in procurement, regulation and corporate...
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Interview: Revolutionising coatings formulation with digital tools with Sander Van Loon
Sander van Loon, founder of VLCI, shares insights on how predictive sciences like Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) and Hydrophilic Lipophilic Difference (HLD) are transforming the coatings industry....
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Polyurea composite coating combines UV and corrosion resistance
Researchers have developed a high-performance polyurea composite coating featuring silica nanoparticles functionalised with a light stabiliser and fluorocarbon chains. The system delivers strong UV stability,...
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IMCD strengthens innovation with upgraded technical hub in Cologne
IMCD Group has unveiled its upgraded application laboratories for Coatings & Construction and Home Care I&I at BioCampus Cologne, Germany. The newly modernised facilities aim to enhance formulation...
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Bentonite extends shelf life of bio-based starch coatings
Researchers have shown that incorporating bentonite nanoclay into corn starch coatings significantly improves their mechanical strength, water resistance and shelf stability. The bio-based formulation...