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Functional coatings: market grows amid cost and regulatory pressure
Functional coatings continue to gain traction. Innovations such as hydrophobic paper surfaces and fire-protective hybrid coatings meet rising demand from construction, automotive, electronics and energy,...
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Multifunctional polyurethane coatings boost textile performance and sustainability
A recent review highlights how advanced polyurethane (PU) coatings provide textiles with properties such as flame retardancy, water repellency, antibacterial protection and UV resistance – increasingly...
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“This is not just an expansion” – Kansai Helios on its new powder coatings facility in Ohio
Kansai Helios is expanding its presence in North America with a new powder coatings facility in Johnstown, Ohio. The company is investing around EUR 17.2 Mio. to quadruple production capacity and strengthen...
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Amphiphilic materials advance sustainable anti-fouling and anti-corrosion coatings
A new review highlights the latest developments in environmentally friendly amphiphilic coatings designed to prevent fouling and combat corrosion – a safer alternative to toxic tributyltin-based systems...
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Union Coating and Chemical Industries to build plant in Kentucky
Egypt-based Union Coating & Chemical Industries is establishing its first US manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Kentucky, initially producing powder coating compounds with potential for future expansion....
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Axalta appoints Dr Delson Trindade as Axalta Fellow
Dr Delson Trindade has been named Axalta Fellow, the highest technical recognition within Axalta’s global technology organisation.
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Biocoat opens first European coating service centre in Copenhagen
US-based coating specialist Biocoat has opened its first European site in Copenhagen, offering local testing and coating services for medical device manufacturers.
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Terpene-based wood coatings deliver superior fungal resistance and weather durability
A new study reveals that terpene-derived latex coatings outperform petrochemical systems in fungal protection while offering comparable or enhanced weather resistance.
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“Make the company more resilient in times of crisis”: Interview with Václav Drbout, CEO of Czech coatings producer Viton
Viton has expanded its R&D facilities in South Bohemia to drive innovation and strengthen its coatings portfolio. In our interview, CEO Václav Drbout explains how this step enhances resilience, accelerates...
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Bio-based flame-retardant coating with reduced moisture uptake
A Chinese research team has developed a purely bio-based coating system using phytic acid, whey protein, and chitosan, offering both strong flame-retardant properties and reduced hygroscopicity.
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H.B. Fuller reports third quarter 2025 results
Adhesives manufacturer H.B. Fuller reported slightly lower revenue for the third quarter of 2025 but improved margins and earnings per share.
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Revenue decline among the TOP 11 global paint and coatings players
To put the results of the paint and coatings manufacturers into perspective, looking at the development of the global economy serves as a helpful guide. The first half of 2025 brought positive global economic...
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Schiff base modified PU coating enhances marine anti-fouling performance
By combining polyurethane with Schiff base modified silicone, a Chinese research team has developed an anti-fouling coating that delivers both robust mechanical properties and improved static anti-fouling...
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Arkema and Catalyxx to develop supply chain for lower-carbon acrylic resins
Arkema and Catalyxx have entered a partnership to build a supply chain for bio-based acrylic resins with a reduced carbon footprint, aiming to provide raw materials for coatings and adhesives.