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Remmers and Teknovace and forge partnership to build global wood coatings hub in India
Indian wood coatings firm Teknovace and German coatings producer Remmers have entered into a strategic partnership, with Remmers acquiring a majority stake. The collaboration aims to transform India into...
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Synergistic Si-Mg-Al additives enhance flame retardancy and smoke suppression of VAE-based coatings on OSB
A recent study shows that vinyl acetate–ethylene (VAE) coatings combined with Si-Mg-Al synergists significantly improve flame retardancy and smoke suppression on oriented strand board (OSB). The additives...
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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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Advances in superhydrophobic coatings for wood composites
A recent review outlines how superhydrophobic coatings can significantly enhance the performance of wood-based composites. Key elements include nanoparticles, bio-based materials and innovative coating...
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Market overview: Industrial wood coatings
Nearly two-thirds of the European market for industrial wood coatings are concentrated in Western Europe, with Italy and Germany being the most important national markets.
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New ceramic fire protection for wood: Organic-inorganic hybrid coating developed
A novel organic-inorganic intumescent coating offers effective fire protection for wood surfaces and significantly reduces smoke production.
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Flame-retardant coatings for wooden structures
This review focusses on different options for the important flame retardancy of wood – one of the common construction materials. It also discusses the options of biomass-derived materials as eco-friendly...
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Gemini Industries acquires Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood business unit
The transition officially began on 3 February 2025, with Gemini assuming responsibility for Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood coatings division.
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One-step brush-coating strategy for low-haze and water-resistant transparent wood films
Researchers found that a one-step brush-coating strategy can produce transparent wood films with low haze and high water resistance.
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Sustainability in Wood Coatings: Insights from Dr. Alexander Kröger (Grace)
Dr. Alexander Kröger talked to our European Coatings editor Bettina Hoffmann about the latest advancements and sustainability trends in wood coatings. He explains how Grace is focusing on renewable energy...
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“The search for effective and environmentally friendly wood protection methods is an ongoing endeavour”
We spoke to Marcel Prieto Rodriguez, Managing Director at Lignocolor, about the wood coatings market and the latest trends in the sector. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Recent advances in bio-based wood protective systems
This review emphasises the recent ongoing shift in the wood coating industry towards bio-based resources and circular economy principles, promoting eco-friendly alternatives. In addressing wood’s vulnerabilities,...
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Natural sun protection for parquet and furniture
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV have discovered that many transparent protective coatings currently available on the market contain potentially harmful...