News
News Markets & Companies News
DyStar transitions to full ownership under Zhejiang Longsheng Group
Specialty chemical producer DyStar is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Longsheng Group. The resolution of a shareholder dispute paves the way for unified governance, strengthened operations, and...
News People & Careers
Allnex announces Anish K. Taneja as new CEO, effective January 2026
The advisory committee of Allnex has appointed Anish K. Taneja as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026. This decision comes as Duncan Taylor, who has been serving as CEO ad interim, will resume...
News Coatings Technologies Raw Materials
Solvent-free synthesis of biodegradable isosorbide-based polycarbonates
Researchers present a novel melt polycondensation approach for bio-based isosorbide polycarbonates, offering partial biodegradability, biocompatibility, and strong mechanical properties, with applications...
News Markets & Companies News
Remmers and Teknovace and forge partnership to build global wood coatings hub in India
Indian wood coatings firm Teknovace and German coatings producer Remmers have entered into a strategic partnership, with Remmers acquiring a majority stake. The collaboration aims to transform India into...
News Markets & Companies
Smart coatings: Share your perspective
Self-healing, corrosion-sensing, antimicrobial or conductive coatings - smart coatings are gaining attention across many industries. But how far have they really made it into everyday business, and what...
News Markets & Companies
ETCC 2026 to be held in Prague for the first time – registration and Call for Papers now open
The European Technical Coatings Congress (ETCC) will take place in the Czech Republic for the first time. Organized by FATIPEC and the Czech Chemical Society, the congress will be held in Prague from 30...
News Coatings Technologies
Upcycling PET waste: a sustainable path to closed-loop recyclable polymers
Researchers unveil a breakthrough in polymer sustainability by transforming waste PET into closed-loop recyclable poly(ester-amide) using bio-based feedstocks.
News Markets & Companies News
RPM acquires Kalzip to strengthen global building envelope portfolio
RPM International has announced the acquisition of German company Kalzip, a provider of aluminium roofing and façade systems. The strategic move will expand RPM’s Tremco Construction Products Group’s...
News Coatings Technologies
Redox-reversible crosslinker enhances TiO₂-coated nylon textile performance
A novel redox-reversible crosslinker significantly boosts the photocatalytic efficiency and durability of TiO₂-coated nylon textiles, setting new benchmarks for pollutant degradation technologies.
News Markets & Companies News
Strategic Joint Venture: FP-Pigments and Power International to build facility in Abu Dhabi
FP-Pigments and Power International DMCC have announced a new joint venture to establish a manufacturing facility for pigments in Abu Dhabi. This strategic move strengthens FP-Pigments’ global presence...
News People & Careers
Samuel Schär is the new CEO of Bühler
Stefan Scheiber's successor joined the Swiss technology group 20 years ago.
News Coatings Technologies Raw Materials
Enhanced mechanical properties with higher mechanical bond content in polymer networks
A recent study demonstrates that increasing mechanical bond content in polymer backbones significantly enhances elongation, toughness, and energy dissipation. Could this innovation redefine material performance?...
News Markets & Companies News
European Coatings Podcast: Analysis of the deal between Covestro and Adnoc
A major shift in the global chemical industry is underway. In the latest episode of the European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López speaks with industry expert Alex Comanita about the planned acquisition...
News Markets & Companies News
Stahl completes strategic transformation: A pure-play speciality coatings company emerges
Stahl, a global company active in speciality coatings, has finalised the carve-out of its wet-end leather business, marking its transition into a focused speciality coatings formulator. The move aligns...