Peridium Powder Coatings with Agion antimicrobial technology are ideal for healthcare furnishings, fitness equipment, furniture fixtures and many other industrial applications. Read More »

LORD Corporation to open new Asia Pacific technology center

Published May 18, 2011

Will serve aerospace, automotive and general industrial markets. Read More »

Marine Coatings

By Kerry Pianoforte

Published May 9, 2011

The marine coatings market experienced growth in 2010, driven primarily by strong newbuild activity in the shipping industry. However, raw material prices continue to challenge manufacturers in 2011. Read More »

Hempel invests in first Russian paint facility

Published May 4, 2011

The €23 million project will begin production in late 2012. Read More »

Addmaster wins the 2011 Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Published April 26, 2011

Additive innovator recognized for its Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology Read More »

Jotun launches new color measurement service in Saudi Arabia

Published April 20, 2011

Color Eye tool can measure up to four colors simultaneously. Read More »

Tikkurila acquires Serbian paint company Zorka Color

Published April 19, 2011

Strengthens position in Eastern Europe. Read More »

H.B. Fuller acquires Liquid Polymer Corp and Liquamelt sustainable adhesive technology

Published April 18, 2011

Liquamelt adhesive contains greater than 40 percent renewable raw materials. Read More »

EAG acquires Chemir and CAS-MI

Published April 13, 2011

Leader in surface analysis and materials characterization acquires additional investigational, regulatory and product development capabilities. Read More »

CPS Color acquires dispensing equipment specialist Lenteq

Published April 7, 2011

CPS Color Group Oy, a provider of integrated paint tinting solutions, has acquired Lenteq Industries B.V., a specialist provider of dispensing and mixing equipment based in Lisserbroek, Netherlands. It has been acquired from Stibbe Management B.V., a… Read More »

Ceresana analyzes the paint and varnish market

Published April 6, 2011

Coatings revenues in Europe to reach nearly €28 billion. Read More »

Can We “Buy America” Again?

By Phil Phillips

Published April 5, 2011

What will it take for the U.S. to buy its own manufactured products? Read More »

Dow breakthrough enables better paint with less TiO2

Published April 5, 2011

Evoque Pre-Composite Polymer Technology increases TiO2 efficiency, improves hiding efficiency, enables up to 20% less TiO2 and enhances barrier properties such as stain resistance and removal. Read More »