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Sherwin-Williams reports 7.5 % net sales growth in Q2 2026
The coatings manufacturer has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting consolidated net sales of USD 6.79 billion and a net income increase of 11.8 % year on year, with...
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Ball mill grinding enables sustainable polyester depolymerisation
Researchers have developed a mechanochemical approach to depolymerise post-consumer aliphatic polyesters such as PLA, PHAs and biodegradable multilayer flexible film packaging. The recovered monomers are...
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Wacker Chemie Q2 2026: EBITDA rises sharply on cost savings and pension provision effect
Wacker Chemie has reported second-quarter 2026 results showing a significant year-on-year increase in EBITDA, driven by savings from its PACE cost-cutting programme and a non-operating pension-related...
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Polymer coatings for UV shielding: chemistry and sustainability
A new review provides a comprehensive overview of polymer-based coatings designed to protect materials from UV radiation. It examines the role of key polymer matrices, organic and inorganic UV absorbers,...
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Siegwerk and X-Rite Pantone introduce cloud-based colour management solution
Siegwerk and X-Rite Pantone are offering a new platform for precise and efficient colour management in packaging printing. The solution ensures consistent colour results and optimises production processes....
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IMCD grows EBITA by 8 % in first half of 2026
The speciality chemicals distributor has posted an operating EBITA of EUR 285 million for the first half of 2026, representing an 8 % increase on a constant currency basis. Revenue rose to EUR 2,638 million,...
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In situ polymerising bioadhesive for oral mucosal wounds
Researchers have developed an ultrasound-responsive lipoic acid-based bioadhesive that polymerises in situ on oral mucosal wounds. The hydrogel combines targeted adhesion, appropriate mechanical properties...
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BASF raises full-year outlook after Q2 earnings growth and coatings divestiture
BASF has reported higher earnings across nearly all business segments in the second quarter of 2026, driven by stronger prices and volume growth. The German chemicals group has also raised its full-year...
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Univar Solutions acquires Interpur Chemicals
Univar Solutions has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a distributor of polyurethanes and powder coatings in Europe. The transaction strengthens the chemical distributor's performance materials business and...
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Robert Lovegrove appointed as new CEO of Chemquest
The Chemquest Group has named Robert (Robb) Lovegrove as its third CEO in the company's 50-year history.
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Asia Pacific Coatings Industry Council: Cautious optimism despite uncertainty
Rising raw-material costs, geopolitical disruption and regulation are putting pressure on coatings producers across Asia. At the same time, the region continues to offer strong growth opportunities and...
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Functional silanes advance chromate-free corrosion protection
A new review provides a comprehensive assessment of functionalisation strategies for silane-based sol-gel coatings used in chromate-free corrosion protection. The authors integrate organofunctional silanes,...
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Barentz makes leadership changes in Italy and Performance Materials division
The specialty ingredients distributor has announced new appointments within its EMEA organisation, with leadership changes affecting its Italian operations and the EMEA Performance Materials division....
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Self-healing coating protects carbon steel in marine environments
Researchers have developed a stress-responsive self-healing coating that combines TiO₂-modified amino-functionalised hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles with the corrosion inhibitor sodium phytate....