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BCF wins Trade Association of the Year at 2026 TAF Awards
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has been named Trade Association of the Year at the 2026 Trade Association Forum Awards, highlighting its leadership and member impact in the coatings, inks, and wallcoverings...
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Peter Lacke breaks ground on high-performance coatings plant in China
German coatings manufacturer Peter Lacke has begun construction of a new production facility in Huizhou, China. The plant, with an annual capacity of 5,000 tonnes, is central to its global growth strategy...
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BASF announces 2025 results and outlines job cuts amid cost-saving drive
BASF has published its 2025 financial results, revealing progress in its restructuring under the “Winning Ways” strategy. The company confirmed significant workforce reductions as part of its efforts...
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Hierarchically porous polyurethane membrane enables passive daytime radiative cooling
Inspired by nature, researchers have developed a durable porous polyurethane membrane that achieves high solar reflectance and thermal emissivity, enabling efficient passive cooling. The material demonstrates...
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Arkema appoints Nicola Tei as CEO for Italy
Nicola Tei joins Arkema as Chief Executive Officer of its Italian subsidiary, replacing Giulio Cocco, who has led Arkema Italy since 2012 and is retiring.
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Bifunctional small molecule combines flame retardancy and phosphorescence in epoxy resins
Researchers have developed a multifunctional additive that simultaneously imparts high-performance flame retardancy and ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence to epoxy resin at very low loading levels....
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Covestro concludes fiscal year 2025 within narrowed guidance range
Despite declining revenues and a net loss, Covestro has achieved its revised targets for 2025. Strategic initiatives such as partnerships, acquisitions, and efficiency programmes highlight the company’s...
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Industrial coatings market: Resilience amidst uncertainty
The following analysis will give an overview of the global industrial coatings market. It provides insights the relevant segments of industrial coatings – by analysing the segment specific growth...
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Elkem announces sale of majority stake in Silicones division to Bluestar
Elkem ASA has announced a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar, its largest shareholder. The transaction will be settled by redeeming Bluestar’s 338,338,536...
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Curcumin-based edible coatings show promise for reducing post-harvest losses
A review explores how curcumin, derived from turmeric, can serve as a bioactive component in edible coatings for fruits and vegetables. Whilst nanotechnology-enhanced formulations extend shelf life effectively,...
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Toyo Ink Europe rolls out GIO-compliant UV flexo and UV offset ink portfolio
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced a comprehensive portfolio of UV and LED UV curable inks compliant with the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO). Designed for food-safe packaging applications, these inks...
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Biomimetic microstructures offer eco-friendly path to marine antifouling coatings
A comprehensive review examines how surface designs inspired by aquatic organisms such as shark skin, lotus leaves and coral can replace toxic conventional antifouling coatings. The authors highlight the...
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Covestro: Dr Markus Steilemann will not extend his contract
The term of office of Covestro's CEO runs until 31 May 2028.
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Sun Chemical invests in quinacridone pigment production in Delaware
Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, is investing EUR 9.2 million to expand its quinacridone pigment production in Newport, Delaware. The initiative aims to enhance production capacity, improve...