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Sales development of the top 5 companies in the European coatings industry 2024
Europe’s five largest paint and coatings manufacturers continue to defend their leading positions – but their growth trajectories vary significantly. While some companies managed to increase their...
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BCF Annual Conference: A focus on AI, digitalisation and navigating uncertainty
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) hosted its 2025 Annual Conference as a thought-provoking and dynamic event, uniting key players from across the UK coatings sector. Despite representing a robust market...
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“There is no one-size-fits-all solution” – Biocides in the area of conflict between regulation and product safety
Strict legal requirements and increasing demands on product safety pose major challenges for the development of effective biocide strategies. Nicolas Gallacier, Global Business Director at Lanxess, explains...
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Transparent omniphobic polyurethane coating enables self-cleaning for PV modules
A fluorine-free polyurethane coating with dynamic omniphobicity has been developed to maintain the efficiency of photovoltaic modules. The novel formulation is highly transparent, durable, and self-cleaning....
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Brenntag Essentials opens world’s first CO₂ emission-free distribution site
With the inauguration of its fully climate-neutral site in Traun, Austria, Brenntag Essentials sets a global benchmark for sustainable chemical logistics. The facility is the first of its kind and serves...
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Sherwin Williams strengthens R&D at Sheffield site with EUR 295,000 investment
US-based coatings manufacturer Sherwin Williams has expanded its research and development laboratory in Sheffield, England. The investment aims to enhance product development and employee training at the...
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Click-synthesised phosphorus-triazole FRs for flame-retardant epoxy coatings
A new study introduces flame-retardant additives based on phosphorus and triazole compounds, synthesised via metal-free click chemistry. The additives offer enhanced flame resistance and improved char...
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Neutralised Nafion enhances corrosion resistance in epoxy coatings
A research team from Malaysia and Spain has investigated the corrosion protection performance of epoxy coatings containing protonated and sodiated Nafion. The study reveals that the neutralised, sodium-based...
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New strategy for crosslinking acrylic polymers without conventional crosslinkers
A South Korean research team has shown that monofunctional acrylates can also be crosslinked without the addition of conventional crosslinkers - through the targeted activation of C-H bonds. The results...
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Münzing expands US operations with new production facility in South Carolina
With the opening of its expanded production headquarters in Clover, South Carolina, Münzing is strengthening its North American presence. The new site increases capacity for both food-grade and industrial...
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BASF reportedly considers sale of its Coatings division
According to Bloomberg and Der Aktionär, BASF has initiated a sale process for its Coatings business. The unit could be valued at around EUR 6 billion, with several bidders already showing interest....
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Büfa reports stable results – chemicals division grows despite challenging conditions
In a difficult economic environment, the Büfa Group closed the 2024 financial year with solid results. The chemicals division recorded significant volume growth, offsetting declines in other areas of...
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New bio-based polyethers open up potential for temperature-controlled drug release
A German-Austrian research team has developed new amphiphilic copolymers based on biobased oleyl glycidyl ether (OlGE). The materials exhibit interesting thermal properties and could be used in future...
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Bostik expands polyester production capacity in the US
With an investment of EUR 25 million in its Middleton facility, Bostik is enhancing production of high-molecular-weight polyesters – a key technology within its hot melt portfolio. The upgrade supports...