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Scaling bio-based coatings through performance and partnerships
As demand for sustainable coatings accelerates, bio-based materials are gaining traction across multiple high-growth segments. Wenjun Wu, research fellow at Arkema Coating Solutions, shares the company’s...
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Review examines blowing agents for intumescent coatings
A new review systematically evaluates the role of chemical and physical blowing agents in intumescent fire protective coatings, highlighting the urgent need for alternatives to melamine following its recent...
News Production & Lab
Interview digitalisation: “You need to know how data flows through your lab”
Dr. Erik Sapper, Associate Professor California Polytechnic State University,, discusses the evolving role of AI, machine learning, and automation in resin synthesis, formulation optimization, and manufacturing...
News Markets & Companies
American Coatings Show 2026 opens in Indianapolis
The American Coatings Show 2026 has officially opened its doors. Taking place from May 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, the event provides a comprehensive view of the global coatings...
News People & Careers
Berger Paints Bangladesh names Mohsin Habib Chowdhury CEO and Managing Director
Berger Paints Bangladesh has appointed Mohsin Habib Chowdhury as CEO and Managing Director, effective 01 August 2026. With over 31 years of industry experience, Chowdhury is recognised for his leadership...
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INEOS Enterprises sells sulphur dioxide business to Ecovyst for EUR 180 million
INEOS Enterprises has reached an agreement to sell its ultra-pure sulphur dioxide and derivatives business, INEOS Calabrian, to Ecovyst for EUR 180 million. The sale aligns with INEOS’ portfolio strategy...
News Coatings Technologies
Review surveys eco-friendly coatings from chemistry to use
A comprehensive review examines the current state of sustainable coating technologies – including water-borne, powder, high-solid, radiation-curable and bio-based hybrid systems – highlighting both...
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IMCD strengthens local innovation with new technical centre in Türkiye
IMCD has unveiled its new Technical Centre in Istanbul, Türkiye, bringing together advanced laboratories for coatings, construction, food & nutrition, beauty & personal care, and pharmaceuticals....
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Review maps silica’s expanding role in smart anticorrosion coatings
A comprehensive review examines recent advances in silica-based nanomaterials for metal anticorrosion coatings, covering synthesis, surface functionalisation and application as barrier fillers, active...
News Legislation
When digital security meets chemicals law
Following the national implementation of the NIS‑2 Directive in Germany’s NIS‑2 Implementation Act (NIS2UmsuCG) and especially the resulting amendments to the BSIG, many manufacturers and importers...
News Coatings Technologies
Bio-based UV-curing coatings achieve tunable high performance
UV-curable coatings formulated from plant-derived acrylate monomers achieve up to 82 % bio-based content while delivering tunable mechanical properties, high optical clarity and strong wear resistance...
News Markets & Companies
European Coatings survey results: coatings industry under pressure
An exclusive European Coatings online survey shows that nearly all participating companies feel the effects of the ongoing raw material and energy crisis. While most firms are actively responding with...
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PPG announces Q1 2026 results with 7% sales growth
PPG has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a 7 % year-over-year increase in net sales, driven by higher selling prices and favourable currency impacts. The coatings giant...
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Water-borne polyurethane coatings approach solvent-borne durability on steel bridges
A long-term comparative study including three years of outdoor marine exposure finds that commercial water-borne polyurethane coating systems approach the anticorrosive performance of conventional solvent-borne...