Features

Recent Trends in Architectural Coatings
John A. Gilbert, Behr Process Corporation September 13, 2016
The architectural coatings industry has undergone great change over the last ten years. Today’s coatings have a much different raw material base, a different environmental profile and different properties. These changes have been br…
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New Advances in UV-Curable Soft-Touch Coatings
Lisa Spagnola, Jeffrey Klang, Manjuli Gupta, Sartomer, Americas; Xavier Drujon, Sartomer, Europe August 10, 2016
Soft-touch or soft-feel coatings are employed to create a variety of haptic effects on plastic, paper and metal substrates. Haptic effects can improve a consumer’s perceived value of the product, and influence them to buy the product over other…
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The Intense Color Journey: More Than Just a Passing Trend
Jeff Alexander, VP of Sales, Coil and Extrusion Division, Valspar August 10, 2016
The importance of color is lost on no one. It is one of the biggest factors that shapes our lives and view of the world. Color conveys emotion and defines cultures; it inspires us and provokes reaction. Though the end goal has always been to produce…
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High Performance Pigments Market
Kerry Pianoforte, Editor August 10, 2016
With an overall value of $4.76 billion, the market for high performance pigments is poised for steady growth worldwide.
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Asia Pacific Report
August 10, 2016
Key findings indicate that the market for paint and coatings in the Asia Pacific region is poised for more growth.
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Marine Coatings
Catherine Diamond, Associate Editor August 10, 2016
The market for marine and protective coatings is being driven by an increase in ship repair and maintenenace activities.
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2016 Coatings World Top Companies Report
July 18, 2016
The only truly global ranking of the top manufacturers of paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants.
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Coatings World and Ringier Events Host 14th Annual China Coatings Summit
Kerry Pianoforte, Editor July 15, 2016
This annual event jointly organized by Coatings World and Ringier was held May 24-25 in Shanghai.
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Is There A Correlation Between Contact Angle And Stain Repellency?
Daniel J. Mania July 14, 2016
Abstract Architectural coatings are becoming increasingly robust as we move into the 21st century. Consumers demand that coatings be more stain repellent or easy-to-clean. To meet this demand, paint companies advertise highly cleanable,…
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Resins Supplier Directory
July 14, 2016
Here is a look at the latest offerings from select resins suppliers. For more information on the products listed, please cont
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Unique Solutions to Regulatory Concerns Affecting Cobalt and MEKO
Richard Najdusak and Dr. Franjo Gol June 8, 2016
Being a formulator is becoming much more difficult in light of increased regulatory pressures on common raw materials. Formulators who develop coatings based on oxidatively cured (alkyd) binders face major regulatory obstacles for two key in…
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Metallic Pigments
Catherine Diamond, Associate Editor June 8, 2016
Diversified trends in automotive colors and increased consumer competition are driving this market forward.
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Latin America Paint And Coatings Update 2016
Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent June 8, 2016
Regional demand is likely to exceed GDP in the region.
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The Industrial Coatings Market
Kerry Pianoforte, Editor June 8, 2016
The market for industrial and protective coatings has potential for growth in a number of key markets.
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Biocides Directory
Kerry Pianoforte, Editor May 9, 2016
Here is a look at the latest offerings from select biocide suppliers.
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