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Cellulose-based resins open new pathways for adhesives and coatings
Researchers at Fraunhofer LBF have developed cellulose-based resins for high-performance adhesives and coatings. Tested in reactive anchor systems and LED-curable adhesives, these bio-based materials promise...
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta agree to merge in an all-stock transaction
Akzo Nobel and Axalta have signed a merger-of-equals agreement, aiming to create a coatings group with an enterprise value of around 21,5 Mrd. EUR The deal would expand global scale and consolidate positions...
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Adhesives from the chicken coop: turning feathers into wood glue
Researchers from Fraunhofer IFAM and the University of Pau are developing bio-based adhesives from feather waste. The keratin they contain shows promising bonding strength – and could one day replace...
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Brenntag streamlines management structure, maintains both business divisions
Brenntag has announced organizational, cost-related and strategic measures aimed at increasing revenue, simplifying structures and improving execution. A strategic review has also been initiated.
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Flexible epoxy resins withstand extreme cold
Two newly developed epoxy curing agents enable an unprecedented combination of flexibility, cryogenic resistance and electrical stability. This research may pave the way for advanced applications in sensor...
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Jonathan Puckett appointed Chief Financial Officer of Orion
Orion, a global supplier of carbon black, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Puckett as Chief Financial Officer. With over 30 years of financial expertise, Puckett will assume his new role on 1...
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Sherwin Williams appoints Benjamin E. Meisenzahl as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026
The Sherwin Williams Company has appointed Benjamin E. Meisenzahl as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Allen J. Mistysyn, who will retire after 35 years of service....
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New degradable silicone-hydrogel marine coating resists bio-fouling
A Chinese research team has developed a silicone-hydrogel-based marine coating that combats bio-fouling through a fourfold mode of action. The material combines antimicrobial activity, controlled degradation...
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EC Podcast: the human factor in digitalisation
What does digitalisation mean for the future of coatings research and laboratory work? In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López talks with Detlef Gysau, managing director...
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Sherwin Williams delivers solid Q3 2025 results – growth driven by professional and performance coatings markets
Sherwin Williams reported third-quarter 2025 net sales of EUR 5.85 billion, up 3.2 % year over year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 6.0 % to EUR 1.25 billion (21.4 % margin), and adjusted diluted EPS increased 6.5...
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Ukrainian REACH: Registration framework now in force
On 26 January 2025, Ukraine’s REACH-like chemical regulation, commonly referred to as Ukrainian REACH (UA REACH), officially entered into force. This milestone brings Ukraine into closer alignment with...
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Breakthrough catalyst breaks down PFAS in coatings
Researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt have developed a novel boron-based catalyst that degrades PFAS – so-called ‘forever chemicals’ – under mild conditions, offering a promising route to...
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Axalta reports record results in Q3 2025 – twelfth consecutive quarter of EBITDA growth
Axalta Coating Systems has once again reported record results for the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 270 million with a margin of 22.8 %. Despite slightly lower sales, the company maintained...
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High-entropy ceramic coatings withstand 1,100 °C in aerospace applications
A research team at Tomsk Polytechnic University has developed new high-entropy ceramic coatings that significantly improve oxidation resistance at ultra-high temperatures – a key requirement for aerospace...