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Synthomer divests acrylate monomers business to Mutares
Synthomer has announced the divestment of its acrylate monomers business, marking a strategic move to simplify its portfolio and focus on speciality chemicals. The Czech-based business will transition...
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Reactive sol creates durable superhydrophobic concrete coating
Researchers have developed an advanced ormosil-based sol that penetrates concrete pores and chemically bonds with the cement matrix, producing a long-lasting superhydrophobic coating. On-site validation...
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Evonik closes polyester business and cuts jobs
The chemical group Evonik is shutting down its global polyester business by 2027 and cutting 3,200 jobs worldwide. The company's restructuring not only has internal implications but also affects the raw...
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European Coatings Show Conference is calling for papers
The European Coatings Show Conference 2027 invites researchers and industry professionals to submit unpublished technical papers showcasing advancements in coatings, adhesives and related fields. Abstract...
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Biomimetic UV-curable coating combines anti-icing and transparency
Researchers have developed a UV-curable biomimetic coating that mimics the surface of rose petals, combining excellent anti-icing performance with high optical transparency and environmental durability....
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South American market: navigating moderate growth
Strategies for the coatings market in South America in a moderate growth scenario. By Francisco Racz & Washington Yamaga; Rácz, Yamaga & Associates
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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...