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  • EPR Achievements: The case of paint in the U.S.

    EPR Achievements: The case of paint in the U.S.

    The Leftover Paint Problem Each year in the U.S., more than 78 million gallons of paint, or approximately 10% of what consumers purchase, goes unused. At a cost of about $8 per liquid gallon, it would cost local governments and their taxpayers mor…
    Product Stewardship Institute: Scott Cassel and Kristin Aldred Cheek, CEO and Founder and Director of Policy & Programs 11.11.19

  • MEDIA & MILLING Directory

    Here is a look at the latest offerings from select media and milling manufacturers.
    11.11.19
  • Exterior Architectural Coatings Market

    Exterior Architectural Coatings Market

    Sustainability, performance and protection are key factors driving the market for exterior coatings.
    Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 11.11.19

  • Siltech Corporate Video

    Our mission is to be a leading innovator of specialty silicones.
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  • Vitracoat- an Interview with Steve Houston

    Vitracoat- an Interview with Steve Houston

    Vitracoat has expanded operations across multiple continents and is ranked amongst the top powder coating manufacturers in the world.
    Gary Shawhan, Contributing Editor 09.30.19

  • Focus on Surfactants

    Coatings World interviewed key surfactant manufacturers who spoke about the trends and issues effecting the paint and coatings market. Included in this Q&A are Ingrid Meier, head of applied research and technology (decorating coatings and in…
    09.30.19
  • Enhancing Automotive Coating Performance with State-of- the-Art Light Stabilizers and Surface Modifi

    Enhancing Automotive Coating Performance with State-of- the-Art Light Stabilizers and Surface Modifi

    Coatings in the automotive industry are essential and everywhere. Coatings not only give the body the desired color, but also provide weathering protection to UV-light exposed parts as well as a smooth finish to interior surfaces. Newly developed add…
    Dr. Mouhcine Kanouni and Tobias Niederleitner, Market Manager Coatings, Performance Additives, USA and Global Technical Segment Manager, Advanced Surface Solutions, Germany 09.30.19
  • Extending the Life of Dry-Film Coatings by Selecting the Right Preservative Systems

    Extending the Life of Dry-Film Coatings by Selecting the Right Preservative Systems

    Abstract How do you effectively preserve an exterior paint film to last? What are the chemical properties needed for the fungicides to control and inhibit fungal growth? In today’s coatings market, consumers are looking for an exterior paint…
    Cecilia McGough, Thomas Sames and Heidi Carr, LANXESS Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA,USA 09.30.19
  • CHINACOAT 2019 Reaches New Heights

    CHINACOAT 2019 Reaches New Heights

    Organizers report more than 97,000 square meters of gross exhibition space – a 25 percent increase from 2018
    Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 09.30.19
  • Automotive Refinish Market

    Automotive Refinish Market

    The rise in use of self-driving and electric vehicles is having a major impact on the auto refinish market.
    Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 09.30.19
  • Silicones to Improve Functionality in High Performance

    Silicones to Improve Functionality in High Performance

    Long been recognized for providing special properties to coatings and inks, including improved slip, mar resistance, leveling and foam control.
    09.19.19
  • Improving Pigment Dispersion and Paint Stability with Versatile Amino Alcohols

    Improving Pigment Dispersion and Paint Stability with Versatile Amino Alcohols

    In advanced waterborne coatings, a key aspect to achieving superior performance in a formulation is the paint formulator’s ability to understand all the synergistic effects between individual raw materials. Certain ingredients, such as alkanola…
    R. Severac and Y. Fernandes, ANGUS Chemical Company, Argenteuil, France 09.03.19
  • High-Performance Resins and Colorants

    High-Performance Resins and Colorants

    At EPS we develop high performing, technology-driven resins and colorants specifically designed to serve the architectural, industrial, construction, and adhesive and sealants industries. We produce advanced acrylic emulsion technologies, polyester a…
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  • More Europeans Move From DIY to Pros

    More Europeans Move From DIY to Pros

    Instead of opting for DIY, an increasing proportion of home improvers in many European countries are switching to do-it-for-me (DIFM).
    Sean Milmo, European Correspondent 08.09.19
  • Low-VOC Coalescents

    Low-VOC Coalescents

    Effect on Film Formation, Dirt Pick-Up Resistance and Surfactant Leaching
    Juliane P. Santos, Natália F. Paula, Robson A. Pagani, Rafael A. Caldato, Raquel da Silva and Silmar B. Barrios, Oxiteno Indústria S.A., Sao Paulo, Brazil 08.09.19