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New Generation Of Antimicrobial Materials | GERM ARMOR^®

The new generation of antimicrobial materials in GERM ARMOR^® allow manufacturers to boost disinfecting properties of paint and coatings products.

Breaking News | Market Reports

Wood Paints and Coatings Market to Surpass $12.3 Billion by 2027: CMI

The solvent borne segment accounted for 49.2% of the revenue share in 2020.

09.23.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Market Trends & Forecast

Axalta Updates Financial Guidance

Axalta updates financial guidance to reflect ongoing impacts of customer supply chain shortages and raw material and logistics constraints.

09.22.21

Breaking News

Michelman Set to Celebrate 10th Annual Global Day of Service

September 24th marks Michelman's 10th Anniversary of its annual Commitment to Community Day.

09.22.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Nippon Paint Marine Registers Spike in Turkish Drydockings Amid Asia Capacity Concerns

Nippon Paint Marine has registered a significant spike in Turkish drydockings as operators of small- to mid-size tonnage redirect vessels from Asia.

09.22.21

Industrial Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Protective Coatings Leader Hempel Brings Expertise to the Wind Industry

Protective coatings provide the durability needed to ensure that wind turbines play their part in a sustainable future.

09.22.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Archroma Introduces ‘Safe Edge’ Online Regulatory & Compliance Platform

Platform offers instant access to ecotoxicological and regulatory information and certificates for Archroma specialty chemical products.

09.21.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Sherwin-Williams Announces 2022 Color of the Year

Sherwin-Williams revealed today that the 2022 Color of the Year is Evergreen Fog SW 9130, a nourishing and sophisticated gray-green.

09.21.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Henkel, Ford to Co-Present on Advanced Coatings at SURCAR 2021

Will highlight aluminum pretreatment for high volume vehicle bodywork and EV battery construction.

09.20.21

Breaking News

Pacific Coatings Show and Gulf Coatings Show Announce 2022 Dates

New 2022 shows and conferences for the Asia-Pacific Region and Middle East will be held in Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates.

09.20.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

New Study Reveals Vessels Using Jotun HPS Reported 20% Lower Carbon Intensity in Operations

Study based on EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification data revealed vessels using Jotun Hull Performance Solutions reported 20% lower carbon intensity.

09.20.21

Breaking News | Industry News

BASF and CATL Sign Agreement to Accelerate the Achievement of Global Carbon Neutrality

The partnership supports both companies’ commitment to global carbon neutrality and CATL’s localization strategy in Europe.

09.17.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Special Purpose Coatings

Axalta Mobility Breaks Ground on New Coatings Facility in Northern China

Axalta broke ground for construction of a state-of-the-art coatings facility in Jilin City, Jilin Province, North China.

09.17.21

BEHR Paint X Zillow Release Color Palette That May Help Homeowners See More Dollar Signs

Color Collection based on hues identified by Zillow Research to increase home value potential.

09.16.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings

International Celebrates 140 Years As A Global Leader In Marine, Protective And Yacht Coatings

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09.16.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Frederick Nance Named to Savoy Magazine's 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors List

Nance joined the RPM board of directors in 2007 and chairs its governance and nominating committee.

09.15.21

Additives | Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BASF's Coatings Division Employs Covestro's Ultra Line of Coating Hardeners

BASF Coatings and collision centers benefit from simple 1:1 replacement.

09.15.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Michelman’s Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-Certified Compostable Coatings Receive Awards

Michelman’s Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-Certified compostable coatings receive multiple international awards.

09.15.21

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta Completes Acquisition of U-POL

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09.15.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Announces 2022 Color Collection of the Year

Softened Refuge Color Collection encourages simplicity and comfort with color.

09.14.21

Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Industrial Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Color of the Year 2022 Rolls with the Breeze for AkzoNobel Coil Coatings

Bright Skies, AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year 2022, is also available in coatings for building and construction metal.

09.14.21

Breaking News | People in the News

PPG’s Anne Foulkes, Rebecca Liebert Recognized as ‘Women of Influence’ by PBT

Foulkes is SVP and general counsel, and Liebert is EVP.

09.14.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Valspar Announces 2022 Paint Colors of the Year: New Interior, Exterior Trends

Livable paint colors are inspired by global lifestyle trends.

09.13.21

Breaking News | Powder Coatings

PPG Highlighting Powder Coatings Innovations at FABTECH 2021

PPG expert to discuss extreme edge coverage, corrosion protection.

09.13.21

Additives | Breaking News | People in the News

Chromaflo Technologies Announces Gunjan Jain as Incoming HR Manager Asia Pacific

Jain brings more than 16 years of multi-country HR generalist experience to the position.

09.13.21

Breaking News

U.S. Green Building Council Announces CEO Transition, Strategic Review

Mahesh Ramanujam will be stepping down as president and CEO of USGBC, Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI).

09.13.21

Additives | Breaking News | Price Increases

OQ Chemicals Announces Sales Control on U.S.-produced Carboxylic Acids

OQ Chemicals will implement a global Sales Control program for all U.S.-produced Carboxylic Acid.

09.13.21

Breaking News | People in the News

PPG Appoints Meri Vainikka as VP, Architectural Coatings, EMEA, North and East

Vainikka will have full accountability for the AC EMEA north and east region, which includes the Tikkurila legacy business.

09.10.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

GLIDDEN Paint by PPG Names Guacamole Its 2022 Color of the Year

Online searches for green paint surge 200% as homeowners crave balance, regrowth.

09.09.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Receives SBTi Approval for Carbon Reduction Target

Becomes the first paints and coatings company to receive this endorsement.

09.09.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Hexion Introduces “VeoVa House” Virtual Showroom to Highlight Versatility of VeoVa Monomers

“VeoVa House: A World of Versatility” Opens to the Public on September 7, 2021.

09.07.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Product news

PPG Introduces New SIGMA SAILADVANCE NX Marine Coating

SIGMA SAILADVANCE NX coating delivers significant antifouling technology breakthrough.

09.07.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta to Showcase Coatings for Electric Vehicle Batteries and Motors at Novi Battery Show

New Plascoat thermoplastic powder combines corrosion, dielectric, stone chip and fire protection into a single layer of coating.

09.07.21

Breaking News | Financial News

PPG Provides Sales Update and Reports Worsening Supply Disruptions and Customer Parts Shortages

PPG’s sales volumes are being impacted by the increasing disruptions in commodity supplies.

09.07.21

Breaking News | Distributor News

Azelis Expands Distribution Partnership with BASF's 3-D Printing Solutions

Azelis to expand distribution partnership with Forward AM, the brand of BASF 3D Printing Solutions, into India, Australia and New Zealand.

09.06.21

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Product news

PPG To Launch PPG LINQ End-to-End Digital Solution for Global Refinish Industry

Connectivity platform exclusively designed to improve customer experience, partner relationships and internal body shop operations.

09.03.21

Breaking News | Price Increases

hubergroup: Price Increase Due to Massive Rise in Raw Material and Transport Costs

Transport costs, costs of pigments including titanium dioxide and petrochemical raw materials have continued to rise massively over the course of the year.

09.02.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Behr Paint Names Breezeway Its 2022 Color of the Year

The tranquil tone launches with BEHR DYNASTY, Behr’s most innovative new product in company history.

08.31.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon to Build Bermocoll Facility in Southeast Asia to Meet Demand in Coatings End-Market

Nouryon expects the final site selection to be made in the fourth quarter of this year, with construction beginning in late 2022.

08.31.21

Additives | Breaking News | People in the News

Standard Industries Announces Bob Patel to Join as CEO of W. R. Grace

Appointment to take effect January 2022.

08.31.21

Breaking News | People in the News | Pigments

Chromaflo Technologies Names Jennifer Volcansek Global Marketing Communications Manager

Volcansek will be based out of Chromaflo’s Ashtabula, OH location.

08.30.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Global Supplier of Liquid and Powder Coatings, Axalta Announces Board Changes

Director Bill Cook assumes chair role, Mark Garrett steps down.

08.30.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Paints and Coatings Market Worth $179.4 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

The waterborne segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the paints & coatings market, by technology.

08.27.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Soothe Yourself with Olive Sprig: PPG Announces 2022 Color of the Year

Sophisticated grey-green represents healing, regrowth, resiliency post-pandemic.

08.26.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Autonomic Materials Adds William Sante to Management Team

New VP, sales and business development was previously with Phillips Tank & Service, Axalta, and PPG.

08.26.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Chromaflo Technologies Names James Pastor Global Information Technology Manager

Pastor is responsible for directing Chromaflo’s application development, infrastructure and security functions.

08.25.21

Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG, Universal Display Expand OLED Operations in Ireland

With new multi-million euro investment in manufacturing, they are expanding on their 20-year partnership.

David Savastano, Contributing Editor 08.25.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Foundation Supports STEM Education with $170,000 in Scholarships

Student recipients will receive awards annually for up to four years of their undergraduate studies.

08.24.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Lux Research Identifies Four Key Global Megatrends Set to Alter the $50 Billion Adhesives Market

Shifting landscape provides opportunities for growth and innovation but also a threat to existing key players in the market.

08.24.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Global Coating Additives Market Valued at $8 Billion in 2020: Fact.MR

More than 40% of coating additives demand created by architectural applications.

08.23.21

Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Sika to Divest European Industrial Coatings Business to Sherwin-Williams

Business segment generated sales of approximately $70 million.

08.20.21

Breaking News

coatingAI AG Harnesses Advanced Computer Vision, Machine Learning for Coatings Industry

Will support customers in the coatings industry by leveraging the benefits of AI for process automation.

08.20.21

Breaking News

Sarah Eckersley Set as Keynote Speaker for Eastern Coatings Show 2021

Sarah Eckersley is the global director of R&D and TS&D for The Dow Chemical Company’s Coating Materials, Monomers & Plastics Additives.

08.19.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

AGM Launches Range of Eco-Friendly Graphene Dispersions

New range allows paints, coatings and composites manufacturers to improve the sustainability of their products without compromising on performance.

08.19.21

Breaking News | Distributor News

Palmer Holland Expands Distribution Relationship With Olin Epoxy Into Canada

Effective immediately, Palmer Holland announces the expansion of its longstanding relationship with Olin.

08.18.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at TEDA Nursery School in Tianjin

The project brought together nearly 30 volunteers from PPG’s Tianjin site.

08.17.21

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Re-brands Sign Finishes Business to Grip-Gard

Grip-Gard is the long-standing name of AkzoNobel’s sign finishing product line.

08.17.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Indorama Ventures to Buy Brazil-based Oxiteno

The acquisition gives IVL a unique portfolio in high-value surfactants and significantly extends its existing Integrated Oxides and Derivatives (IOD) business.

08.17.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Sherwin-Williams: Embracing Discovery and Expression in Design for 2022

Annual Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast inspires a rebirth in design.

08.16.21

Breaking News | People in the News

RPM Names Bill Spaulding President of the RPM Consumer Group

Terry Horan’s retirement results in additional promotions at Rust-Oleum Corporation and DAP Products Inc.

08.16.21

Breaking News | Pigments | Suppliers Corner

Sun Chemical Launches Lead-Free Paliotan VIU Pigments Portfolio

Sun Chemical has launched a full-service package to support the replacement of lead components in coatings formulations.

08.13.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Sherwin-Williams Issues 2020 Sustainability Report

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) has issued its 2020 Sustainability Report: Building in the Good.

08.12.21

Breaking News | Market Reports | Special Purpose Coatings

Global Advanced Bactericidal & Viricidal Coatings and Surfaces Markets 2021-2030

The Global Market for Advanced Bactericidal & Viricidal Coatings and Surfaces 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

08.12.21

Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Awarded 2021 EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements

This rating places Nouryon in the top 3% of more than 75,000 companies assessed by the global sustainability ratings provider.

08.12.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Paul Nowak Named Sales Manager at Orion Engineered Carbons

He is responsible for leading OEC Specialty Carbon Black sales in the northeast.

08.12.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Product news

Selektope Antifouling Paint by Chugoku Marine Paints Protects Ships on High Fouling Risk Routes

The barnacle-repelling active agent has been integrated into new antifouling paint for worldwide trading vessels with varied operating patterns.

08.11.21

Breaking News | Powder Coatings | Product news

PPG Launches PPG ENVIROCRON PCS P4 Powder Coatings for Architectural Market

Coatings meet growing demand for latest matte, premium-textured finishes

08.11.21

Breaking News

Michelman’s Workplace Culture Honored Worldwide

Michelman's workplace culture of giving, success, and curiosity has been honored worldwide.

08.11.21

Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Q-Lab Announces UVC Testing Capabilities at Accelerated Contract Test Services Facilities

Q-Lab has added UVC testing capabilities at its Florida and Germany sites.

08.10.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Named to Forbes’ 2021 ‘Best Employers for Women’ List

PPG was the top paints, coatings, and chemicals manufacturer included on the list, and ranked No. 137 overall.

08.10.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

SI Group Announces Resole Capacity Expansion Plan in the US and India

Investments support growing global market opportunities.

08.09.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

The ChemQuest Group Acquires Powder Coating Research Group

PCR Group brings powder coating formulation expertise and a third laboratory to ChemQuest.

08.09.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Growing Oil and Gas Industry Creating Huge Demand for Steel Pipe Coatings: Fact.MR

The global steel pipe coatings market exceeds a valuation of US$ 8.1 billion.

08.06.21

Breaking News | Market Reports | Special Purpose Coatings

Antimicrobial Coatings Market Size Worth $20.71 Billion By 2028: Polaris

The coating is applied on numerous substrates in different end-use applications such as textiles, medical, food processing and packaging, HVAC and automotive.

08.05.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

LANXESS Completes Acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical

Acquisition strengthens business in specialty chemicals for industrial applications.

08.04.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices

Named to FTSE4Good Index Series for third consecutive year.

08.04.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

DCL Corporation Acquires Sun Chemical’s Performance Pigments Plant in South Carolina

This acquisition includes the production and sales of the perylene and quinacridone product portfolios, along with select other specialty products.

08.03.21

Briolf Group

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08.02.21

Breaking News | Industry News

SI Group Ranks in Top 5 Percent for Global Corporate Social Responsibility

Company awarded Gold Rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability commitment.

08.02.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG’s Harris, Nuzzio Earn STEP Ahead Awards From Manufacturing Institute

Employees Rachel Harris and Kristin Nuzzio received 2021 STEP Ahead Awards from the Manufacturing Institute for their exemplary leadership and industry achieve.

08.02.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Mark T. Rankin Named Vice President of Global Systems at RPM

He will manage system implementations, advanced data analytics,global software strategies and continue to oversee digital transformation.

07.30.21

Aerospace Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Launches PPG BOUNDLESS CA6500 Topcoat Series for General Aviation Market

Low VOC products provide environmental coating solution for light aircraft, helicopters.

07.30.21

Breaking News | Industry News

Chemours Reports Strong Progress on Sustainability Efforts

Amid pandemic challenges, the company continued to advance its 10 corporate responsibility goals.

07.29.21

Additives | Breaking News | Financial News

Arkema Releases Second-quarter 2021 Results

Arkema had group sales of €2.4 billion.

07.29.21

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

AGM Launches Range of Eco-friendly Graphene Dispersions

Range enables paints, coatings and composites manufacturers to improve sustainability of their products without compromising on performance.

07.29.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Issues First CiD License in China to Leading PVC Producer

Nouryon will license its innovative Continuous Initiator Dosing (CiD) technology to Beiyuan.

07.29.21

Top Companies Report

Coatings World is proud to bring the industry our annual Top Companies Report

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 07.28.21

Binders | Breaking News | Market Reports

MarketsandMarkets: Acrylic Resins Market Worth $21.9 Billion by 2025

In applications, the paints & coatings segment is estimated to lead the market in 2020.

07.28.21

Breaking News | Financial News

Axalta Releases Second Quarter 2021 Results

Continued strong demand recovery and execution drive solid financial results despite raw material inflation and supply chain challenges.

07.28.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Sales of Paint Cans Facing Challenge from Growing Convenience & Popularity of Plastic Pails

Sales of paint cans facing challenge from growing convenience and popularity of plastic pails: FMI Study.

07.28.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Daikin Industries Becomes OCSiAl Shareholder

Daikin Industries has become a shareholder of the world’s largest producer of graphene nanotubes, OCSiAl.

07.28.21

Breaking News | Financial News

BASF Reports Strong Second Quarter

Sales growth of 56 percent to €19.8 billion.

07.28.21

Breaking News | Distributor News

Barentz Names Mark Blakely President of North American CASE & Plastics Vertical

He most recently was VP for Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.

07.27.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Orion Engineered Carbons Partners with RISE to Produce Renewable Carbon Black at Commercial Scale

Orion Engineered Carbons partners with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden to produce renewable carbon black at commercial scale.

07.27.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BCF CEO Blog: Further Consolidation in the UK Coatings Industry

U-POL was the latest, and by far largest remaining UK owned paint company.

Tom Bowtell, British Coatings Federation CEO 07.26.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG to Expand Production Capacity for PPG ISENSE Gloss Beverage Can Coatings

Expansion of Delaware, OH plant to help canmakers, brand owners meet soaring demand for beverage cans.

07.26.21

Breaking News | Financial News

RPM Reports Results for Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter, Full Year

Record cash from operations of $766.2 million for the full year driven by margin improvements and good working capital management.

07.26.21

Binders | Breaking News | Industry News

SI Group Signs Agreement to Sell Industrial Resins Business to ASK Chemicals

Agreement includes products, technology, and manufacturing assets in Brazil, India, and South Africa.

07.23.21

Breaking News | Industry News

BASF CEO Martin Brudermuller to Receive 2021 ICIS CEO of the Year Award

The winner is selected by his/her peers, the senior executives of the ICIS Top 40 Power Players listing.

07.23.21

Breaking News

OLED Material Manufacturing, PPG Announce Multi-Million-Euro Investment

Facility renovations and regulatory approvals at the Shannon site are expected to be completed in the next 12 months.

07.22.21

Binders | Breaking News | Industry News

Affiliate of Lone Star Funds Agrees to Acquire AOC from CVC

AOC serves the automotive, marine, corrosion, construction and infrastructure segments.

07.22.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Sets Carbon Reduction Target to Help Tackle Climate Change

Pioneering carbon reduction program aligns with the company's commitment to setting science-based sustainability targets.

07.22.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Grows Revenue 26%, Delivers €335 Million Adjusted Operating Income

Revenue was €2,511 million, up 26%, mainly due to strong end market demand.

07.21.21

Aerospace Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Call for 2022 Aerospace Coatings Entries Announced by Sherwin-Williams

Annual calendar contest shows off the finest aircraft designs flying high in the sky.

07.21.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon to Increase Expancel Production Capacity in China

The increase will result from the relocation of its production site from Suzhou to Ningbo, China.

07.21.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Michelman Invests in Regulatory and EH&S Expertise

Adds Jon Hunter as director, global EH&S, Sonia Razzaque as VP of regulatory compliance and product stewardship.

07.20.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Clariant Appoints Tatiana Berardinelli Chief Human Resources Officer, Head of Group HR

She joins Clariant from PPG Industries and previously worked for Eastman Chemical, DOW Chemical and Rohm and Haas.

07.19.21

Powder Coatings

Q&A: PPG's Amy Ericson

Coatings World recently spoke with Amy Ericson, PPG senior vice president, Packaging Coatings, Specialty Coatings and Materials, Strategy and Sustainability

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 07.19.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Breakthrough Automotive Film Technology Puts AkzoNobel’s Innovation on the Radar

Allows automotive manufacturers to hide radar sensors behind decorative metallic parts.

07.15.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | People in the News

PPG Appoints Melissa Wills as VP, Finance Administration

In this newly created role, Wills will continue with her current responsibilities as CFO, Americas.

07.15.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Price Increases

Axalta Announces Global Price Increases

Since the beginning of 2021, the cost of raw materials used in the manufacturing of coatings has increased significantly.

07.15.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Trinseo Releases Annual Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Report

The report documents Trinseo’s progress through 2020.

07.14.21

Binders | Breaking News | Industry News

Advent International Sells allnex to PTTGC International (Netherlands) B.V.

PTTGC will strengthen allnex’s market access in the APAC region and support investments in innovative and green technologies.

07.13.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

AkzoNobel Marks 50th Anniversary of Resicoat Brand

Performance, innovation and reliability continue to be the enduring hallmarks of AkzoNobel’s Resicoat functional powder coatings brand.

07.13.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Opens Eco-friendly Office and Innovation Center in Dubai

The office accommodates Nouryon’s regional commercial team and an innovation center designed for the testing and development of locally focused products.

07.13.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Tanker Vessel M/T Calypso Validates Selektope Antifouling Ability

Showed zero barnacle growth after 63 months in major biofouling hotspots.

07.09.21

Breaking News | People in the News

ICP Brings on Michael Turner as New CFO

Turner was previously CFO of the Bromine and Catalyst business units for Albemarle Corporation.

07.09.21

Breaking News | People in the News

PPG Appoints Acting Controller; Schaupp to Pursue Outside Opportunity

Brian Williams, currently global director, finance for PPG’s automotive refinish business, will serve as acting controller.

07.09.21

Breaking News

Nouryon Expands Kromasil Facility

Nouryon to expand its Kromasil facility to meet global pharma and biotech demand.

07.08.21

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta to Acquire U-POL

Highly complementary acquisition strengthens global Refinish leadership position.

07.07.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

IDTechEx Discusses If the Funding for Graphene has Dried Up

In 2020, the key graphene funding was mainly related to energy storage.

Dr. Richard Collins, IDTechEx Principal Analyst 07.06.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | People in the News

PPG Names LG Tackett VP, Global Operations, Industrial Segment

Tackett joins PPG from DuPont where he was VP, integrated operations, water and protection business.

07.06.21

Additives | Breaking News | Financial News

Black Diamond Announces Polynt-Reichhold Agrees To Repurchase Investindustrial's Shares

Following the completion of the transaction, Black Diamond will become the company's controlling shareholder.

07.05.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

LSI Launches as an Independent Global Specialty Chemicals Business

Lonza Specialty Ingredients business (LSI) successfully carved out from Lonza Group.

07.02.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

ALTANA Innovation Award 2021 Honors Metallic Effect Pigments Technology for Automotive Market

Novel SiO2-encapsulated metallic effect pigments ensure more robust formulation processes for water-based coatings.

07.02.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Completes Spin-out of Nobian

Nobian is now a separate company remaining under the ownership of Nouryon’s equity owners, The Carlyle Group and GIC.

07.01.21

Breaking News

UL Wins Top Product of the Year Award with 360 Sustainability Essentials ESG Reporting Software

Environment + Energy Leader recognizes UL 360 software for meeting external ESG and sustainability reporting requirements.

07.01.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

Interpon Powder Coatings Used by Turkish Bike Manufacturer

Interpon powder coating experts at AkzoNobel are supporting a major European bike manufacturer with new and bespoke colors.

06.30.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Finalize Acquisition of BASF’s Global Pigments Business

The acquisition brings together the complementary portfolio of technologies, products, manufacturing assets, supply chain and customer service.

06.30.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

BASF Closes Divestiture of its Global Pigments Business

The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion.

06.30.21

Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Joins the United Nations Global Compact, Strengthening its Sustainability Commitments

The Global Compact is an international initiative that brings companies together with UN agencies and labor and civil society organizations.

06.29.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel to Acquire Grupo Orbis, Expanding Position in South and Central America

AkzoNobel is to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Grupo Orbis.

06.29.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Launches 2021 University Talent Power Program in China

Investment of RMB 1 million will benefit 15 universities, thousands of students

06.28.21

Breaking News | Corrosion Control | Product news

Greenkote Announces Advanced G5k Anti-corrosion Coating with Extended 5,000-hour Metal Protection

Greenkote also eliminates the introduction of hydrogen embrittlement.

06.28.21

Breaking News

IM Group Recognized as One of the Top 10 Chemical Solutions Providers

The Group’s core business offers design and manufacturing through to complete engineering studies and turnkey solutions.

06.28.21

Aerospace Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Completes Trials of PPG Desothane HD CA9007 on Boeing 767 Freighter

Painting meets initial Boeing target for production trials in wide-body hangar.

06.25.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Varying Growth Patterns for the Top 11 Paints and Coatings Manufacturers in Q1 2021

Asian Paints and Nippon Paint recorded the highest volume-related growth in the first quarter of 2021.

06.24.21

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BASF to Launch Refinity Cloud-Based Digital Platform for Collision Repair

Offers body shops and painters an exclusive seamless digital experience for all their business solutions.

06.24.21

Breaking News

coatmaster AG Acquires CoatChecker GmbH

CoatChecker GmbH specializes in non-destructive measurement of sealing layers.

06.24.21

Breaking News | Distributor News | People in the News

Barentz Adds Mercedes (Meche) Leon Javier to US CASE & Plastics Team

Javier is a new account manager – CASE & Plastics, covering Texas and Louisiana.

06.23.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Furthers LGBTQ Inclusion Commitments with Pennsylvania Values Business Pledge

PPG recently received a score of 90% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 CORPORATE EQUALITY INDEX.

06.23.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Awarded Responsible Care Merit Award in China

Four Nouryon employees also received 2020 Key Contributor Awards.

06.22.21

Breaking News

Registration Open for CCAI’s 2021 Women in Finishing FORUM

Applications Being Accepted for WiF FORUM Scholarship.

06.22.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Penn Color Explores Expansion Opportunities In Asia

The plan includes several locations in Asia, with resources and capabilities in sales, marketing, customer support, manufacturing, R&D and product design.

06.17.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Global Demand Volume for Paints and Coatings Expands by 14% in Q1 2021

Volume growth was supported primarily by the decorative paint segment, which increased 22 % year over year.

06.16.21

Additives | Binders | Breaking News | Industry News

Aditya Birla Advanced Materials Invests in Epoxy Resins, Curing Agents Business

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06.15.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

Clariant Completes Divestment Program, Reaches Agreement to Divest Pigments Business

Definitive agreements signed by a consortium of Heubach Group and SK Capital Partners to acquire Clariant’s Pigments business.

06.15.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

Heubach, SK Capital to Drive Next Phase of Growth for Clariant’s Pigments Business

The combined business will operate under the Heubach name, creating a global pigments leader generating more than €900 million ($1.09 billion) in annual sales.

06.14.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Coating Resins Market Worth $51.4 Billion by 2026: MarketsandMarkets

Acrylic is the largest resin type in the coating resins market in terms of volume.

06.11.21

Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | Product news | Special Purpose Coatings

Sherwin-Williams Launches Improved Moisture Cure Urethane for Military Applications

New urethane meets MIL-DTL-53039 requirements and delivers time-saving application benefits.

06.10.21

VideoBite: Siltech Corp.

Robert Ruckle, global marketing and sales director at Siltech Corp. discusses Silmer TMS Trialkoxy silane functional silicones.

06.10.21

Breaking News | Industry News

Arkema Receives ACC’s 2021 Sustainable Leadership Award for Societal Contributions

Arkema is currently building the world’s largest bio-factory for advanced polyamide 11 in Singapore.

06.10.21

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Nouryon Introduces Solution to Improve Coating and Adhesive Performance in Harsh Environments

Thioplast EPS 35 is a high-performance modifier for formulations.

06.10.21

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Nouryon Legal Wins ACC Value Champions Award

Legal Department recognized for streamlining Nouryon’s IP portfolio and significantly reducing spend.

06.09.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

Interpon’s New Précis Ultra Matt Steps Into the Light

Delivers a finer mica effect that enables an ultra matt surface to change appearance depending on the way light reflects on it.

David Savastano, Contributing Editor 06.08.21

Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

The Protech Group Acquires Excalibur Paints & Coatings Ltd.

Excalibur Paints specializes in protective coatings development and manufacturing.

David Savastano, Contributing Editor 06.08.21

Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Wood Coatings

AkzoNobel to Share Latest Wood Color Innovations at 2021 High Point Market

The AkzoNobel team will be showcasing contemporary modern designs at the higher end in whites and neutral finishes.

06.04.21

Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Industrial Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Sherwin-Williams Announces a Newly Organized Product Portfolio for High Performance Flooring

The company is also launching new flooring color palettes and a new High Performance Flooring website for resinous systems.

06.04.21

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

Archroma Forms Distribution Agreement with Van Horn, Metz & Company for its Mowilith Emulsions

Mowilith emulsions are used for providing adhesion, hardness and elongation to wood and metal coatings, concrete and industrial paint.

06.04.21

Breaking News | People in the News | Pigments | Suppliers Corner

Chemours Names Mark Newman President and CEO

Current CEO Mark Vergnano to become chairman of the Board of Directors.

06.04.21

Binders | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Arkema Opens Center of Excellence for Photocuring Technology

The center is integrated into the photocurable specialties business of Sartomer.

06.03.21

Breaking News | Pigments | Suppliers Corner

DIC to Complete BASF Colors & Effects Acquisition June 30, 2021

Acquisition plans were first announced in August 2019.

06.03.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel, TNW Partnership Gives Paint the Future Tech Appeal

Ecosystem includes startups, academia, research institutes and suppliers, and has resulted in 18 successful solutions to date.

06.03.21

Aerospace Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Products Protect United Launch Alliance ATLAS V 541 Rocket

ATLAS V 541 rocket launched NASA’s Perseverance rover to Mars.

06.03.21

Additives | Breaking News | Market Reports

TMR: Performance Minerals Additives Market to Reach US$ 72.5 Billion by 2031

The rise in the global demand for construction has led to a significant increase in the usage of performance minerals additives.

06.03.21

Marine Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Q&A: AkzoNobel’s Christopher Birkert

Coatings World Editor Kerry Pianoforte speaks with Akzo Nobel marine marketing manager in an exclusive interview.

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 06.02.21

Additives | Breaking News

Arkema Organizes Digital Coating Days

The coatings business is experiencing strong growth dynamics in both architectural and industrial coatings.

06.02.21

Binders | Breaking News | Market Reports

AMR: Acrylic Resins Market is Expected to Reach $28.3 Billion by 2028

Growth in various end-use industries such as building & construction and automotive is expected to boost acrylic resins market growth.

06.02.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Epoxy Industrial Floor Coatings Projected to Top US$ 4 Billion by 2031: Fact.MR

Extensive application of industrial floor coatings is likely across the manufacturing industry.

06.02.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Vertellus to Acquire IM Chemicals, Expanding Its Specialty Solution Offerings

IM Chemicals is a leading provider of specialty chemical products serving the pharmaceutical, coatings, and fuel and lubricant markets.

06.01.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Special Purpose Coatings

Hempel Acquires Insulation Coatings Technology

Technology will enable Hempel to develop and launch coating products with insulating properties within the next year.

06.01.21

Binders | Breaking News | Market Reports

Approximately 38% of 2K Protective Coating Revenue Generated Through Epoxy Resins: Fact.MR

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Fact.MR 05.31.21

Breaking News | Market Reports | Special Purpose Coatings

Fact.MR: Intumescent Coating Market to Reach $1 Billion by 2031

More than two-fifths of demand will come from the oil and gas industry.

05.31.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

UV Curable Coatings Market Worth $11.4 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

Projected to grow from $6.5 billion in 2020, registering 12% CAGR.

05.31.21

Breaking News | Market Reports | Pigments

Titanium Dioxide Market to Register 8.3% CAGR from 2021-28: Grand View Research

Valued at $16.98 billion in 2020.

Grand View Research 05.31.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Axalta Coating Systems Names Jacqueline Scanlan SVP, Chief HRO

She was previously with Haemonetics, Novo Nordisk, Campbell Soup Company, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Accenture.

05.27.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta Survey: Color is Key Factor in 88% of Vehicle Purchasing Decisions

Survey shows interesting differences among consumers from China, Germany, Mexico and the US.

05.26.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | People in the News

PPG Appoints Diane Kappas, Andrew Carroll as Vice Presidents

Kappas named VP, global sustainability; Carroll is VP, automotive OEM, Americas and mobility.

05.24.21

Breaking News | Powder Coatings | Product news

PPG Introduces CORAFLON Platinum Powder Coatings for Architectural Metals

Patented technology combines exceptional color durability with high transfer efficiency.

05.20.21

Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG to Exhibit AQUACRON Stain-Resistant Clearcoat at SID Display Week

Will showcase its transparent functional coatings for glass, plastic and metal consumer electronic substrates

05.19.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Archroma Releases 2020 Sustainability Report

This approach is the company’s guiding light in challenging the status quo to make its operations and its value chains sustainable.

05.19.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Launches 2021 Paint the Future Challenge

Winners will be offered partnership agreements to work with AkzoNobel on sustainable business opportunities.

05.18.21

Adhesives and Sealants | Construction Chemicals

A Comprehensive Overview of the Construction Chemicals Market

Rise in urbanization is estimated to be the main cause for the surge in the global construction chemicals market in the coming years.

Chaitali Avadhani , Research Dive 05.17.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Completes Wörwag Acquisition

Wörwag is a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications.

05.17.21

Disruption of Africa Aviation Sector Could Impact Aerospace Coatings Uptake

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Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 05.12.21

Aerospace Coatings

The COVID-19 pandemic brought airline travel to a virtual standstill in 2020. Predictions are it will take the airline industry at least two years to get back.

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 05.11.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Begins Engineering Phase at Wisconsin Expancel Expandable Microspheres Plant

Construction on the plant is expected to begin at the end of the year.

05.11.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Hempel Acquiring Farrow & Ball

Farrow & Ball is a luxury decorative paint and wallpaper company.

05.11.21

Aerospace Coatings

AkzoNobel's Aerospace Coatings Segment

Tami Swearingin, Director, Aerospace Coatings at AkzoNobel discusses the current state of the market.

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 05.10.21

Breaking News

Registration Open for USGBC Live

Virtual event to be held June 8-10 and will feature USGBC President & CEO Mahesh Ramanujam.

05.10.21

Coatings World Q&A's

A Coatings World Q&A: EPS

Coatings Word Editor, Kerry Pianoforte recently had the opportunity to interview Jose Luna, Global Marketing Director, Engineered Polymer Solutions.

Breaking News

Axalta Announces 2020 Supplier Performance Award Winners

Awards were given in five categories, including Outstanding Performance, Excelsior Award, Service Award, Innovation Award, and the Excellence Award.

05.07.21

Aerospace Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Pilatus Aircraft Qualifies Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings

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05.07.21

Breaking News

Asahi Kasei: Survey Shows Growing Global Needs Towards Hygienic Automotive Interior

Global car user’s willingness to invest in solutions against pathogens on interior surfaces and the in-cabin air is growing, per the survey.

05.07.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG, Boys & Girls Clubs Extend Artificial Intelligence Program Partnership

PPG and BGCWPA have been partners on AIPI, a three-week, intensive summer program.

05.06.21

Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Intends to Spinoff Chemicals Business Nobian

Nobian’s Board of Directors will be comprised of members from Carlyle, GIC and Nouryon’s executive leadership team.

05.06.21

Breaking News | Corrosion Control | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Hardide Coatings Delivers Solution for DeltaTek Global’s Latest Emission Reducing Technology

Hardide-T coating was selected to provide a hard-wearing surface within DeltaTek’s SeaCure ball drop subsea cementing system.

05.06.21

Breaking News | Financial News

Arkema Announces 1Q 2021 Results

Sales of €2.23 billion up 12.7% versus Q1’20.

05.06.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Oxiteno Publishes Sustainability Report

Company said it ended 2020 with net revenue of $5.22 billion.

05.06.21

Breaking News | Product news | Wood Coatings

Sikkens Wood Coatings Launches CETOL WF 98xx Range

Translucent range of waterborne single pack topcoats for wooden windows, doors and claddings.

05.05.21

Breaking News

Applied Graphene Materials Showcasing Latest Technology at Industry Events

To highlight graphene dispersion capabilities at JEC Composites Connect and CoatingsTech Conference.

05.05.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Dymax, HZO Partner

The partnership builds on complementary portfolios providing a single-source solution and accelerating entry to new markets and applications.

05.05.21

Breaking News

35th Western Coatings Symposium Call for Papers Deadline Extended

WCS set for Oct. 18-20, 2021, in Las Vegas.

05.04.21

Breaking News | People in the News | Radcure Coatings

Mickey Fortune Named Associate Executive Director, Education & Outreach at RadTech

Fortune has been with RadTech for nearly 20 years.

05.04.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Innovation Named Finalist For Automotive News PACEpilot Award

Company’s precision application technology streamlines painting of two-tone vehicles.

05.03.21

Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Issues Sustainability Report 2020

Summarizing the company’s global sustainability activities, performance and results from 2020.

04.29.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

USGBC: 15 Cities, Counties Picked for 2021 LEED for Cities Local Gov't Leadership Program

LEED Certification helps cities, counties accelerate progress on climate change, resilience and social equity challenges.

04.28.21

Additives | Price Increases

SONGWON Increases Polymer Stabilizers Prices

The increases are effective immediately or as contracts allow.

04.28.21

Breaking News | Industry News | People in the News

Arkema Research Fellow Wenjun Wu, Ph.D., Selected for 2021 Mattiello Memorial Lecture Award

Wu has received 41 internal awards including two-time Arkema CEO Performance Awards.

04.27.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Perstorp Sets Emission Reduction Targets in Line with Paris Climate Agreement

Perstorp Group has committed to setting science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.

04.27.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon, Atul Supplying Indian Markets

Started production at Anaven, a new joint venture in Gujarat, India.

04.27.21

Breaking News | Financial News

Axalta Releases 1Q 2021 Results

Q1 2021 net sales increased 8.1% year-over-year to $1,063.6 million.

04.26.21

Coatings World Q&A's

A Coatings World Q&A: Shamrock Technologies

Coatings Word Editor, Kerry Pianoforte recently had the opportunity to interview Joon Choo, president of Shamrock Technologies.

Breaking News

Behr Paint Names UM Media Agency of Record

UM to take on all U.S. media duties for leading manufacturer of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains and surface preparation products.

04.26.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta, Chery JETOUR Promote Sustainable Development of China's Auto Industry

Axalta signed a strategic cooperation agreement with JETOUR.

04.26.21

Breaking News

CPMA Expands its Community, Adds 3 New Member Companies in Q1

CPMA welcomes Torrecid USA, Cabot Corporation, Borregaard.

04.23.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Sustainable Plastics Will Make Up More Than 15% of Production by 2030

A new report from Lux Research predicts the state of plastics sustainability over the next decade.

04.23.21

Breaking News

PPG Maintains EcoVadis Gold Rating

Only 6% of evaluated companies met the qualifications for a Gold Rating.

04.23.21

Breaking News

U.S. EPA Approves Use of Kraton's New Anti-Microbial Coating Technology at Delta Airlines

BiaXam provides long-lasting protection in anti-microbial applications and kills up to 99.999% of SARS-CoV2, according to Kraton.

04.22.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Nippon Paint Marine's Biocide-free AQUATERRAS Wins Green Technology Award

AQUATERRAS, launched in 2017, is a biocide-free, self-polishing antifouling paint.

04.22.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Arkema Starting Up New Bio-based Polyamide 11 Plant in Singapore

Located in Jurong Island, Singapore, production is expected to begin in the first half of 2022.

04.22.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta's Transportation Coatings Business Rebranded as Axalta Mobility Coatings

The redefined business will focus on supporting the accelerating demand for e-mobility.

04.22.21

PPG Publishes Sustainability Report

Reported 35% of sales from sustainably advantaged products and processes.

04.20.21

Evolved Polymeric Organofunctional Silanes

Explore how silane properties today are often better provided by several oligomeric and polymer solutions which can also provide new properties.

04.19.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Acquires Automotive Coatings Manufacturer Cetelon

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

04.19.21

Breaking News | People in the News

ChemQuest Group Hires Director

Robert J. "Bud" Equi joins the company from allnex, where he served as

04.16.21

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

SONGWON, Chemo International Inc. Announce Distribution Partnership

Chemo Internat'l became exclusive distributor of antioxidants, absorbers, light stabilizers and photoinitiators in Caribbean, Central and northern South America

04.16.21

Breaking News | Financial News

PPG Highlights 2020 Performance at Annual Shareholders Meeting

At the meeting, shareholders re-elected directors.

04.15.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Stahl Outlines Sustainable Development Ambitions in 2020 ESG Report

A focal point of the 2020 ESG Report is Stahl’s ESG Roadmap.

04.15.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Announces 2nd Global Startup Challenge

Launches May 18.

04.15.21

Breaking News | Corrosion Control | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine

O2 is set to operate at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in the Orkney Islands in the UK.

04.14.21

Additives | Breaking News | Price Increases

BASF Increases Kaolin Product Portfolio Prices

Price adjustment is due to strong global demand, resulting in unprecedented cost pressures in manufacturing, labor, and logistics.

04.14.21

Relief Funds Accelerate into Puerto Rico

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Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 04.13.21

Raw Material Availability, Price Increases May Be Biggest Issue for Coatings Industry in Europe

In the last 12 months, restrictions already in place due to COVID-19 have generally limited supply chain operations worldwide.

The British Coatings Federation 04.13.21

Coatings World Company Profile: Siltech Corp.

Coatings Word Editor, Kerry Pianoforte recently had the opportunity to interview Robert Ruckle, global marketing and sales director at Siltech Corp.

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.13.21

Resins Update

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04.13.21

Breaking News | People in the News

BCF's Tom Bowtell Voted VP of World Coatings Council

Expected that after a 12-month term as VP, Bowtell will take over the role of president at the next annual meeting of the WCC.

04.12.21

Coatings World Q&A's

A Coatings World Q&A: Siltech Corporation

Coatings Word Editor, Kerry Pianoforte recently had the opportunity to interview Robert Ruckle, global marketing and sales director at Siltech Corp.

Breaking News | Financial News

RPM Reports Fiscal 2021 3Q Results

Sales increased 8.1% to $1.27 billion, the company said.

04.07.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

Clariant Joins EU Circular Plastics Alliance

Participation reinforces active support for more circular plastics economy.

04.05.21

Breaking News

Coatings World CEO Forum Part 2

Coatings World’s 2021 CEO Forum features executives from nine coatings companies offering their insights on the state of the industry.

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.05.21

Breaking News | Distributor News

Maroon Group Rebranded Barentz

The name change follows the acquisition of Maroon Group by Barentz International in December 2020.

04.01.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Opens China Application Innovation Center in Zhangjiagang

Facility marks region’s first cross-business application innovation center.

04.01.21

Breaking News | Distributor News

Azelis Releases New Sustainability Strategy ‘Action 2025’

Aspires to become a leading distributor of sustainable solutions and services in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients distribution industry.

04.01.21

Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Invests in Coatings Application Technology from Qlayers

Qlayers is part of AkzoNobel’s Paint the Future collaborative innovation ecosystem.

03.31.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

RPM Acquires Raised Flooring Systems Manufacturer

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Bison has annual net sales of approximately $26 million.

03.30.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

AkzoNobel Leading Charge for e-mobility Powder Coatings

Research suggests that the global electric vehicles market will be worth around $700 billion by 2026, up from $140 billion in 2019.

03.30.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Carnegie Science Center Provide School Assembly Program

Schools, libraries, and organizations can book Science of Hockey now as a virtual program or bring the assembly to their location this fall.

03.29.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

What Are Automotive OEM Customers Looking for in Terms of Performance?

Representatives from AkzoNobel, Axalta, BASF and PPG provide the answer.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.29.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Production Equipment

Zeppelin Group Increases Sales

Reported group sales of €3.3 billion.

03.26.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Joon Choo Appointed Shamrock President

Previously VP and global key accounts and products leader, Choo joined Shamrock in 1983.

03.25.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

HSMG Receives Notice of Allowance from US Patent and Trademark Office

Related to PROTĒAN, HSMG’s proprietary bio additive and barrier coating platform technology.

03.24.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Jotun Launches HullKeeper

Enables ship operators to improve hull efficiency, lower costs and improve environmental performance, Jotun said.

03.24.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Launches Intersmooth 7200Si SPC, Intersmooth 7476Si SPC

Latest high-performance, Intersmooth anti-fouling hull coating.

03.23.21

Breaking News | Industrial Coatings

Axalta Launches Imron Industrial 2K Polyurethane High-gloss Clearcoat in North America

The new clearcoat is formulated to melt quickly and flow smoothly making damaged areas easy to repair.

03.23.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Bristol Motor Speedway Protects Bleachers with Eastman Tetrashield-based Paint

“It has a nice, vibrant look," said Adam Rust, VP for events and operations at Bristol.

03.23.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BASF, Mercedes-Benz Extend Commercial Supplier Agreement

New agreement supports automobile makers in six countries in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, BASF said.

03.22.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Karsten Munk Knudsen Nominated to Hempel A/S Board of Directors

Knudsen to replace Marianne Wiinholt as Board member of Hempel A/S.

03.22.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Ashland Increasing Natrosol HEC Production Capacity at Nanjing, China Site

The company said the unprecedented demand is a result of consumer trends towards more sustainable solutions.

03.19.21

Breaking News

Inkmaker Launches Software Training System

A comprehensive training program – called ASIST – focused specifically on the various systems within its group.

03.19.21

Additives | Breaking News | Price Increases

WACKER POLYMERS Implements Temporary Global Surcharge

For dispersions, resins and dispersible polymer powders.

03.18.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

AkzoNobel Adds to Interpon's D2525 Range

X-Pro technology extended to the satin and matt finishes of Interpon D2525, according to AkzoNobel.

03.18.21

Breaking News

CEPE: Coatings, Ink Industry Under Pressure Due to Developments in Raw Materials Market

Demand, capacity and transportation issues for key raw materials are adding uncertainty to the supply chain.

03.18.21

Breaking News | Construction Chemicals | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Chemetall Receives European Supplier Award from Novelis

It recognizes Chemetall for "continuously pursuing excellence in quality as well as its expertise, reliability and professional services," BASF said.

03.17.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel, Polar Pod Partner for Pioneering Scientific Mission

AkzoNobel the paint and coatings partner of the scientific expedition that will send a manned oceanographic platform drifting around Antarctica.

03.16.21

Breaking News | Product news | Special Purpose Coatings

Toyochem Launches BPA-NI Internal Coatings for Metal Cans

BPA-NI solutions to be marketed under new Lionova global brand.

03.16.21

Breaking News

AMI's Steel Pipeline Coatings, Protection Forum Goes Virtual

The Pipeline Coating Virtual Summit is focused on polymeric coatings and their protection for offshore and onshore steel pipelines for the energy industries.

03.16.21

Breaking News

Axalta Acquires Chinese Producer Of Wire Enamels For Electric Devices

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021.

03.15.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Hempel Hires David Hunter as Director of Marketing for North America

He will be responsible for the marketing activities in Canada, the US and Mexico.

03.15.21

2021 CEO Forum

CEO Forum features executives from 10 coatings companies offering their insights on the state of the industry.

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 03.12.21

Breaking News | Pigments | Price Increases

Clariant Increasing Pigment, Pigment Preparations Prices

Global price increase effective March 19, 2021.

03.12.21

Additives | Breaking News | People in the News

Maarten Heijbroek Appointed Stahl CEO

He will succeed Huub van Beijeren who decided to retire. His tenure begins July 1, 2021.

03.11.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Publishes Architectural White Paper on Sustainability

With the shift towards sustainability architects, property owners, specifiers, fabricators & applicators have a role to play in building a sustainable future.

03.11.21

Breaking News | Market Reports

Significant Contraction of Global Paints, Coatings Market in 2020

Top 11 global paint and coating producers experienced a sales turnover decline greater than -6% (Euro value) compared to 2019.

Chem Research 03.11.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Special Purpose Coatings

AkzoNobel Opens High-tech Instructional Center

Complete with ultra-high-tech audio-visual equipment to help those virtually attending meetings or training feel like they’re right in the room, AkzoNobel said.

03.10.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Raw Material Availability, Prices Hikes May Be 2021’s Biggest Issue for Coatings, Ink Sectors

Causing significant disruption to the coatings and printing ink industries in the UK and across Europe.

British Coatings Federation 03.10.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BASF Becomes Global Paint Accessories Supplier for OEM Brand Fit4Paint

BMW’s private label paint-related products (PRP) brand Fit4Paint is available immediately in 18 countries.

03.10.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Increases 2020 Profitability

"The strength of our portfolio is evident in the diversity of our customer base and the global nature of our businesses," CEO Charlie Shaver said.

03.09.21

Automotive OEM Coatings

Despite slowdowns in 2020, the automotive coatings market is poised to grow, especially in Asia Pacific

Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 03.08.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Sherwin-Williams Announces Resignation of President, COO

Chairman/CEO John G. Morikis will serve as president in addition to his current role and assume Sewell's primary duties and responsibilities.

03.08.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Ashland Completes Expansion, Relocation of Viatel Bioresorbable Polymers Manufacturing Facility

Ashland has completed the expansion of it Viatel bioresorbable polymers manufacturing facility and relocation of R&D to new site in Mullingar, Ireland.

03.08.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Evonik Receives Sustainability Award from EcoVadis

The EcoVadis rating agency has awarded Evonik a "platinum" rating for its sustainability performance for the first time.

03.08.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Croda Joins TfS Global Initiative for Sustainable Chemical Supply Chains

This step marks a milestone in the history of TfS.

03.08.21

Breaking News

Nouryon Launches Smart-tagged Polymer System for Advanced Water Treatment

LumaTreat products are fluorescent monomers that attach to a deposit control agent, Nouryon said.

03.08.21

Breaking News | Distributor News

Maroon Group Acquires Cary Company's Raw Materials, Specialty Chemicals Distribution Business

The management team, led by Brian Ehlert, will continue to actively manage the business on a day-to-day basis and will remain located in Chicago.

03.04.21

Breaking News | People in the News

PPG Appoints John Stephenson as Director, Acquisition Integration

Stephenson is responsible for the overall integration of PPG acquisitions.

03.02.21

Breaking News | Financial News

Hempel Reports 2020 Annual Results

The company grew its revenue to €1,542 million in 2020.

03.02.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Gelest CEO Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Election to the NAE is “among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer," according to the organization.

03.01.21

Breaking News | People in the News

PPG Appoints Tony Wu as VP, Automotive Refinish, Asia

Will succeed Pauline Yuen, who has announced her intent to retire, effective March 19.

03.01.21

Breaking News | People in the News

PPG Appoints John Bruno as VP, Investor Relations

Had served as CFO for the Asia Pacific region and director, investor relations before this promotion.

03.01.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Hempel Hires Global Head of Renewable Energy

In line with Hempel’s new Double Impact strategy and its ambition to double the company by 2025.

03.01.21

Breaking News

Universal Display Corporation, PPG Expand Global Production of UniversalPHOLED Materials

PPG is the exclusive manufacturer of UDC’s UniversalPHOLED emitter materials.

02.26.21

Breaking News | Laboratory Equipment

Sensory Analytics Announces Issuance of Broad New Patent Covering Coating Thickness Measurement

Patent covers the methods and systems for Sensory’s exclusive ruggedized optical interference (ROI) technologies.

02.25.21

Additives | Breaking News | Financial News

Arkema Reports Full-year 2020 Results

"2020 was ultimately a year of major qualitative progress for Arkema," Chairman and CEO Thierry Le Hénaff said.

02.25.21

Breaking News | Price Increases

Hempel Announces Global Price Increase

Cost of key raw materials used in the manufacturing of coatings is now significantly higher compared to the beginning of 2020, Hempel said.

02.25.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

New Increase in Kynar Fluoropolymer Capacities at Arkema's Chinese Site

Arkema will invest to further increase its fluoropolymer production capacities in Changshu by 35% in 2022.

02.23.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Wood Coatings

Axalta Launches Wood Coatings Mobile App

Tool will enhance customer experience, streamline communications and provide easy access to extensive wood coating information.

02.23.21

Breaking News | Distributor News | Laboratory Equipment

Sensory Analytics, The Bronx Group Partner for Russia/CIS Region Sales, Support

The Bronx Group will be responsible for handling marketing, sales, and support efforts required for coil customers in this territory.

02.19.21

Breaking News

PPG, PPG Foundation Invested $13 million in Communities Worldwide in 2020

The funding supported initiatives focused on education, COVID-19 relief, social justice and employee engagement.

02.19.21

Breaking News

Q&A: The ChemQuest Group

Coatings World interviews The ChemQuest Group and ChemQuest Technology Institute Directors, Karl Davenport and Pete Smith.

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 02.18.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Emerald Kalama Chemical Acquired by LANXESS

The sale is expected to be completed in the second half of 2021.

02.18.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Nally, Novo Join PPG Board of Directors

Michael Nally is executive VP and chief marketing officer, Merck & Co., Inc.; Guillermo Novo is chairman and CEO, Ashland Global Holdings Inc.

02.18.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors Part of Recent M&A Activity

There have been several acquisitions just 2.5 months into 2021, following a flurry of activity in 2020.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.17.21

Breaking News | Financial News

AkzoNobel Publishes 4Q, Full-Year 2020 Results

AkzoNobel achieved a 15% return on sales and more than 20% return on investment, CEO Thierry Vanlancker said.

02.17.21

Breaking News

PPG Launches Digital Styling Program for Advanced Automotive Color Modeling

Software features proprietary ‘speed shape’ that depicts multiple auto types, surfaces.

02.15.21

Breaking News | Financial News

Bühler Reports 2020 Annual Results

“With high agility, we adapted quickly to the new situation to ensure continuity on all levels,” CEO Stefan Scheiber said.

02.15.21

Breaking News

Coatings World Reaches 975,000 Visits in 2020

Visits Up 15.1%

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 02.11.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

Sun Chemical Releases Winter 2021 Regulatory Newsletter

The latest newsletter features details about the reclassification of titanium dioxide in Europe.

02.10.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG 2020 Automotive Color Report Shows Blue Hues Maintaining Pre-pandemic Growth

Optimistic color conveys trust, dependability, healing, hope, PPG said.

02.09.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Behr Paint Company Announces 2021 Color of the Year

Behr also holding contest challenging 'aspiring artists and photographers, DIYers and everyday enthusiasts' to share inspiring imagery of their Canyon Dusk.

02.09.21

Breaking News | Corrosion Control | Product news

PPG Debuts PPG HI-TEMP 1027HD Coating for Corrosion-Under-Insulation Applications in North America

Next-generation coating fights corrosion in extreme, cyclic temperatures.

02.08.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Acquisitions Bring 'Incremental Benefits' to PPG

SVP/CFO Vincent Morales discusses PPG's recent M&A activity.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.05.21

Breaking News | People in the News

American Chemical Society Honors PPG Collegium Member with 2021 Roy W. Tess Award

The annual award recognizes outstanding contributions to coatings science, engineering and technology.

02.05.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta's Solvent-borne Basecoat Cromax XP on Display at Daytona International Speedway

Displayed outside Daytona International Speedway as part of the Axalta Injector Sponsorship.

02.04.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

AkzoNobel Opens R&D Lab Dedicated to Low Cure Powder Coatings

Features an application lab, process lab, and analytical and testing lab.

02.04.21

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

Univar Solutions, Sasol Enter Surfactants Distribution Agreement

Expands Univar Solutions' offerings to include Sasol's ALFOL alcohols and ALFONIC/NOVEL/SAFOL surfactants.

02.04.21

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News

Axalta Introduces Cromax XP

Solventborne basecoat for refinish customers in North America.

02.03.21

Breaking News | Product news | Wood Coatings

AkzoNobel Offers 100% UV Cured Wood Coatings

The new 100% UV RUBBOL range is part of AkzoNobel’s global weathering program.

02.03.21

Additives | Breaking News | Price Increases

Huber's Fire Retardant Additives Business Increases Kemgard Smoke Suppressants Prices

7.5% increase effective April 1, 2021, or as current contracts allow.

02.03.21

Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Pigments | Suppliers Corner

Chromaflo Technologies Announces 2021 Color of the Year

First time Chromaflo is revealing a COTY.

02.02.21

Breaking News

Pilot Chemical Awards $1,000 Bonuses to Employees

To each of its 400-plus employees at all operations in the U.S. and Mexico.

02.02.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings

Regulatory, Commercial Advantage Easily Unlocked for Owners with Right Antifouling

Today’s shipowners face a simultaneous battle on two fronts, according to Jotun.

Jotun 02.01.21

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | People in the News

Hempel Hires Head of Marine

Alexander Enström joined Hempel to lead its new global marine organization, the company announced.

02.01.21

Breaking News

PPG Investing $20 million by 2025 to Advance Racial Equity

Funding educational pathways for Black communities and people of color.

02.01.21

Breaking News

China Coatings Show 2021 Being Held in Shanghai

The theme of this year's show is Quality Development, Technology Enablement.

01.29.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Mayzo Makes 2 Appointments

Appointed two VPs to start the company’s 35th year in business.

01.29.21

Breaking News

PPG Recognized on 2021 Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ Workplace Policies, Practices

PPG has been listed on the index for 18 years.

01.29.21

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Scott McLaughlin to Race in PPG Colors During Rookie INDYCAR Season

New Zealand driver will compete in No. 3 PPG Chevrolet for 10 races in 2021.

01.27.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

OQ Chemicals Announces Sales Control for US Oxo Intermediates

Due to recent increased demand and current shortages of supply.

01.26.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Attains Top Employer Status

Engaging programs secure Top Employer status for AkzoNobel.

01.25.21

Breaking News | Financial News

PPG Reports Q4, Full-year 2020 Financial Results

Fourth quarter net sales of approximately $3.8 billion, more than 2% higher than the prior year.

01.22.21

Breaking News

BASF Begins Implementing Realignment of Global Business Services Unit

Transfer of responsibilities and tasks to service centers starts in March 2021.

01.22.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Nouryon Appoints Curtis Espeland to Board of Directors

Former Eastman CFO Espeland will also chair the Company’s Audit Committee.

01.22.21

Breaking News | Laboratory Equipment | Production Equipment

AMETEK Brookfield Opens Media Room at US HQ

Will be used for new video content and live productions, including online courses, how-to videos, webinars, and more.

01.22.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Product news

Axalta Launches 2 Imron Elite products

New direct-to-plastic basecoat reduces the number of steps in the coating process.

Coatings World staff 01.21.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

AkzoNobel Supplying Powder Coatings for Landmark Water Pipeline in China

Involves providing high-performance Resicoat R2 coatings for the Pearl River Delta water resource allocation project

Coatings World staff 01.21.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

LANXESS Acquires Biocides Specialist INTACE

The Paris-based biocide company is a manufacturer of specialty fungicides for the packaging industry.

Coatings World staff 01.19.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Proposes to Acquire Tikkurila for €31.25 Per Share

13% higher than the current offer made on Jan. 5, 2021.

Coatings World staff 01.18.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Ezio Braggio Joins ChemQuest Europe

Sherwin Williams' recently retired regional president of EMEAI joins ChemQuest.

Coatings World staff 01.15.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Production Equipment

Zeppelin Acquires MTI Mischtechnik

Portfolio includes heating, cooling and universal mixers for plastics processing and chemical applications.

Coatings World staff 01.15.21

Additives | Market Reports

Emulsion Polymers Market to Hit $66 Billion by 2027: Transparency Market Research

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Transparency Market Research 01.14.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Launches Traffic Solutions Business Following Ennis-Flint Acquisition

The business unit will manufacture and supply a broad, global portfolio of pavement-marking products.

Coatings World staff 01.13.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta Announces 2021 Global Automotive Color of the Year: ElectroLight

"Our 2021 color evokes sustainability, happiness and safety," said Nancy Lockhart, global product manager of color at Axalta.

Coatings World staff 01.12.21

Breaking News

New Strategy Sets Hempel on Path to Leadership Positions

Path defined by focus on entire business, leadership positions in chosen segments, industry leadership in sustainability, a strong focus on innovation.

Coatings World staff 01.12.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Nouryon Renaming Industrial Chemicals Subsidiary Nobian

The Nobian brand will be introduced through a phased approach in the coming months, beginning with a new website.

Coatings World staff 01.12.21

Breaking News

Raw Material Price Increases Pile Pressure on Paint Manufacturers

Epoxy resin prices have risen sharply since the latter part of 2020 while polyester resin prices are also well up.

British Coatings Federation 01.11.21

Breaking News | People in the News

IGM Resins Appoints Wilfrid Gambade as CEO

Gambade leads IGM Resins’ Global Executive Leadership team and succeeds Edward Frindt as CEO.

Coatings World staff 01.11.21

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Acquiring Global Coatings Manufacturer Wörwag

Wörwag specializes in developing sustainable liquid, powder and film coatings

Coatings World staff 01.11.21

Additives | Breaking News | Market Reports

Specialty Carbon Black Market to Reach $3 Billion by 2027: Transparency Market Research

Projected to register a CAGR of 4.5% during the mentioned period of forecast – 2019 to 2027.

Transparency Market Research 01.11.21

Breaking News

Q&A: PPG's Amy Mercante

Mercante, who has spent nearly 30 years with PPG, discusses the newest label and packaging offerings, as well as her role with the company.

Greg Hrinya, Editor, Label & Narrow Web 01.08.21

Breaking News

TSRC Announces US Subsidiary Name Change

The new name is effective immediately and will be implemented early in the second quarter of 2021.

Coatings World staff 01.08.21

Breaking News

Association for Materials Protection and Performance Launched

Merger between Houston-based NACE International, The Corrosion Society; and Pittsburgh-based SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings.

Coatings World staff 01.07.21

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BASF: Wider Range of Colors Rolled Off World’s Assembly Lines in 2020

Expanding color spaces make the overall spectrum broader than in 2019.

Coatings World staff 01.07.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

'Hear' Valspar’s 2021 Colors of the Year with 'Sound of Color' Palette

Valspar is partnering with author, sound therapist and meditation teacher Sara Auster for its 2021 color palette.

Coatings World staff 01.06.21

Breaking News

CHINACOAT Post-Show Report

CHINACOAT closed with reasonable results in a year full of uncertainties.

Coatings World staff 01.06.21

Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | People in the News

PPG Appoints Tony Wu as VP, Greater China Industrial Coatings, Global Electronic Materials

Wu joined PPG in 2014 as GM, Greater China industrial coatings.

Coatings World staff 01.05.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Ascend Acquires Eurostar Engineering Plastics

Acquisition will expand Ascend’s flame-retardant portfolio and European footprint.

Coatings World staff 01.05.21

Breaking News | Market Reports | Pigments

Aluminum Pigments Market Expected to Reach $706 Million By 2027: Transparency Market Research

Projected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 6.6% between 2019 and 2027.

Transparency Market Research 01.01.21

Breaking News

BASF Supports Local Students with Process Technology Internships

Interns worked 24 of BASF’s 12-hour rotating shifts.

Coatings World staff 12.31.20

Additives | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Teknos Studies New Secondary Raw Materials for Coatings

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Coatings World staff 12.30.20

PPG Completes Acquisition of Global Coatings Manufacturer Ennis-Flint

Ennis-Flint is a global leader in pavement markings and traffic safety solutions.

Coatings World staff 12.24.20

Breaking News | Distributor News

Univar Solutions, Dow Coating Materials Announce New Distribution Agreement

For the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Turkey.

Coatings World staff 12.23.20

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

Coatings World’s Top 10 Breaking News Stories for 2020

COVID-19 news and M&A activity among the top breaking news items in 2020.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 12.22.20

Breaking News | People in the News

Jose Carlos Corral Montilla Appointed Managing Director of BTC Europe

Corral Montilla succeeded Dr. Marko Grozdanovic in the role.

Coatings World staff 12.22.20

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

I-care Supports Lanxess with Local Rollout of Maintenance Strategy

Industrial service provider and chemical manufacturer embark on a new collaboration.

Coatings World staff 12.21.20

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

BASF Agrees to Sell Kankakee, Illinois Site to One Rock Capital Partners

The businesses have around 160 employees.

Coatings World staff 12.21.20

Breaking News | People in the News

BASF Announces Changes in Board of Executive Directors

Melanie Maas-Brunner appointed to the board and succeeds Wayne T. Smith.

Coatings World staff 12.18.20

Additives | Binders | Breaking News | Industry News | Special Purpose Coatings

Arkema, Cool Roof Creating More Durable Reflective Roofs

Signed a contract granting Cool Roof an exclusive license to use Arkema's Kynar Aquatec PVDF resin.

Coatings World staff 12.18.20

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Stahl Selects Finboot’s Blockchain Solution MARCO

To share verified sustainability credentials with brands that use its products.

Coatings World staff 12.17.20

Reports from the Show: Trust Chem

For the first time, CHINACOAT was also virtual.

Coatings World staff 12.15.20

Breaking News

HEINEKEN, Nouryon, Philips, Signify Form Pan-European Consortium for Future Wind Farms

HEINEKEN, Nouryon, Philips and Signify have formed the first consortium to sign a Pan-European green energy deal securing additional renewable electricity.

Coatings World staff 12.15.20

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PT Mowilex Helps Protect 65,000 Forested Hectares

Part of carbon-neutral certification renewal.

Coatings World staff 12.15.20

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

Applied Graphene Materials, Manho Polymers Co. Ltd., South Korea Sign Distribution Agreement

Further extends AGM’s commercial focus directly into the coatings and polymers sectors across South Korea.

Coatings World staff 12.15.20

Breaking News | Industry News | Market Trends & Forecast | Pigments

EU Commission Approves DIC's Acquisition of BASF Colors & Effects, Subject to Conditions

The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of BASF Colors & Effects by the DIC Corporation.

Coatings World staff 12.14.20

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Arkema Announces Proposed Divestment of PMMA Business to Trinseo

The offer values this activity at €1,137 million – 9.3 times estimated 2020 EBITDA.

Coatings World staff 12.14.20

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta Releases 68th Annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report

White is the most frequently purchased automotive color globally for 10 consecutive years.

Coatings World staff 12.14.20

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Jotun, HHI, HMM Join to Unlock Green Benefits with Proactive Hull Cleaning

Agreement will see Jotun HullSkater proactively inspect and clean vessel hulls during outfitting to ensure optimal environmental performance and protection.

Coatings World staff 12.14.20

Breaking News | Market Reports | Radcure Coatings

UV Curable Coatings Market Worth $11.4 Billion by 2025

Valued at $6.5 billion in 2020; forecasted to register 12% CAGR.

MarketsandMarkets 12.14.20

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Norner, HTExplore Partner to Strengthen Advanced Polymerization Development

HTExplore operates an HTS laboratory allowing rapid screening and reliable optimization of large catalyst recipe arrays.

Coatings World staff 12.11.20

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Huntsman to Acquire Gabriel Performance Products

Gabriel had 2019 revenues of approximately $106 million.

Coatings World staff 12.10.20

Additives | Breaking News | Pigments

BASF Launches Circular Economy Program

Batteries, plastics, renewable raw materials: new ideas for the circular economy.

Coatings World staff 12.10.20

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Springs for 2021 Paint the Future Startup Challenge in China

The company first kicked off Paint the Future in 2019.

Coatings World staff 12.10.20

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Recognized by Newsweek as 1 of America’s Most Responsible Companies

PPG ranked No. 13 in the Materials category and No. 130 on the overall list.

Coatings World staff 12.09.20

Orion Engineered Carbons Highlights Carbon Black Offerings

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Coatings World staff 12.09.20

CHINACOAT Hosts Technical Conference, Workshops

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Kerry Pianoforte , Editor 12.09.20

Breaking News | Marine Coatings | Product news

Hempel Launches Re-formulated Antifouling Technology

To enhance its proven range of low investment hull coatings.

Coatings World staff 12.09.20

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Pigments | Suppliers Corner

Colors & Effects Presents Virtual Collection of Automotive Coatings Trend Stylings

The Global Color Presentation combines the benefits of new pigments in styling formulations with current trends in the automotive industry.

Coatings World staff 12.09.20

Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Industry News | Pigments

Clariant Unveils 'New Freedom' Decorative Color Trends for 2021

Formulated with Clariant’s Hostatint 500 range.

Coatings World staff 12.09.20

Grace Showcases its Latest Eco-Friendly and High-Performance Solutions at CHINACOAT 2020

The booth is based on the theme "Engineered for Eco-friendly Systems."

Coatings World staff 12.08.20

Buhler Highlights Grinding and Dispersion Technology

Buhler is located at Hall 3.1 Zone 6 Booth 3.1D01.

Coatings World staff 12.08.20

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

Maroon Group to Distribute BRB International’s Line of Silicone Additives

Maroon Group will be the exclusive distributor of BRB International’s Specialty Silicone materials west of the Rockies.

Coatings World staff 12.08.20

Breaking News | Distributor News

Brenntag Signs Distribution Agreement with Elementis Specialties

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Coatings World staff 12.07.20

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BASF Becomes BMW Preferred Paint Partner

For the next two years, RODIM will be recommended to BMW authorized dealers and body shop networks in 44 countries.

Coatings World staff 12.07.20

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Nouryon Launches Ingredient to Improve Anti-viral Paint Sustainability, Quality

Nouryon unveiled Arquad GS to Asian markets during CHINACOAT, and plans to introduce it to other regions soon after.

Coatings World staff 12.07.20

Breaking News

GBCI to Provide Funding for 100 Professionals in Underserved Communities

Expanding credentialing opportunities is a first step in helping to shape a more inclusive green building and sustainability workforce.

Coatings World staff 12.04.20

Breaking News

Excelitas Technologies Celebrates 10 Years

Independent company spun out of Perkin Elmer in December 2010, triples revenue and headcount during first decade.

Coatings World staff 12.02.20

Breaking News | Industrial Coatings | People in the News

Shelley Bausch to Lead Axalta's Global Industrial Coatings Business

Bausch joins Axalta from the Carlisle Companies Inc.

Coatings World staff 12.02.20

Additives | Breaking News

BASF Announces Price Increases

For diols and derivatives in North America; butanediol and derivatives in Europe.

Coatings World staff 12.01.20

Breaking News | People in the News

Jeremy Rohen to Lead Axalta's Strategy & Business Development

Rohen will join Axalta after more than 10 years with W. R. Grace & Co.

Coatings World staff 12.01.20

Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Special Purpose Coatings

PPG Acquiring Global Coatings Manufacturer Ennis-Flint

The transaction, valued at approximately $1.15 billion, is expected to close within the next few months

Coatings World staff 11.30.20

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

ChemPoint Selected as Distributor of DuPont Specialty Solutions Products in Mexico

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Coatings World staff 11.27.20

Breaking News | Laboratory Equipment | Suppliers Corner

AMETEK Brookfield Launches Vapor Pro XL Autosampler

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Coatings World staff 11.27.20

Additives | Breaking News | Price Increases

AOC Announces Price Increase for Americas

Eight percent increase for all orders shipping on or after Dec. 18, 2020.

Coatings World staff 11.26.20

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Archroma Tops Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs List for Chemical Companies

Archroma tops Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) list of industrial chemical companies driving supply chain transparency.

Coatings World staff 11.23.20

Additives | Adhesives and Sealants | Breaking News

Clariant Earns Henkel, ICIS Awards

Henkel Adhesive Technologies presented Clariant its Sustainability Award 2020; won in 2 categories at ICIS Innovation Awards.

Coatings World staff 11.23.20

Breaking News | Green Coatings

USGBC Readies Green Building Industry for a LEED Positive Future During Greenbuild

New programs and LEED updates bring focus to social equity and health.

Coatings World staff 11.19.20

Breaking News | Construction Chemicals

ICP Reformulates HandiFoam for Improved Performance, Lower Global Warming Potential

Developed with a low-GWP blowing agent, a complete reformulation of HandiFoam E84 delivers 30% greater adhesion and a range of new benefits for professionals.

Coatings World staff 11.19.20

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta Congratulates Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Lewis #HAMIL7ON on Making #HIS7O

Team claims its seventh consecutive double world championship in a season like no other.

Coatings World staff 11.19.20

Additives | Breaking News

Graphene Nanotube Solutions Expands to Canadian, Mexican Markets

Graphene nanotube solutions for high-performance composites and coatings expand to Canadian and Mexican markets.

Coatings World staff 11.19.20

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

Maroon Group to Distribute Elementis Coating Additives Nationwide

Includes range of rheology modifiers and specialty additives that are used for the coatings, adhesive, sealant, graphic arts, and construction industry sectors.

Coatings World staff 11.17.20

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