Packaging coatings
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Siegwerk acquires Hi-Tech Inks to strengthen its position in India’s packaging market
Siegwerk’s acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks expands its product portfolio to include water-based and solvent-based printing inks, specialty effect coatings, and OPVs. The move positions Siegwerk as a major...
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Stahl completes strategic transformation: A pure-play speciality coatings company emerges
Stahl, a global company active in speciality coatings, has finalised the carve-out of its wet-end leather business, marking its transition into a focused speciality coatings formulator. The move aligns...
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Plasreco promotes PFAS-free coating solutions for packaging, leather and textiles
The Plasreco project is developing silicon-based functional coatings applied by atmospheric plasma as a sustainable alternative to PFAS-based treatments.
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Lignin-based composite coatings enhance UV protection and barrier performance of paper packaging
A new study demonstrates how lignin-based composite coatings significantly improve the strength, barrier properties and UV shielding of cellulosic paper – offering a sustainable pathway for advanced...
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EU Packaging Regulation: Less than one year to go
On 12 August 2026, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) will start to apply. With less than a year to prepare, companies across the EU face growing pressure to adapt...
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High-performance water-resistant coating for paper-based packaging
A novel organosilicone-modified styrene-acrylic emulsion for enhanced durability and safety was developed.
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Stahl strengthens sustainable packaging coatings offering with Barriertec license agreement
Stahl, the world leader in speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Barriertec, a provider of sustainable high-performance barrier solutions...