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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.

Additives | Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

Graphene Nanotubes Provide Shortcut to Add Conductivity to Powder Coatings

Erie Powder Coatings is developing powder coatings with graphene nanotubes.

09.14.21

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Barentz Announces New Distribution Agreement with Dixie Chemical

Dixie Chemical makes high-performance anhydrides and smart materials for coatings materials and other markets.

09.08.21

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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

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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

Breaking News

Registration Open for SSCT Annual Technical Conference

The Southern Society for Coatings Technology is holding its Annual Technical Conference June 5-8 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.

08.30.21

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

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

Breaking News | People in the News

Michael Lüthi to Assume Leadership of SANITIZED AG

Lüthi, a member of the founding family, has been working for SANITIZED since 2018.

08.05.21

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LANXESS Completes Acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical

Acquisition strengthens business in specialty chemicals for industrial applications.

08.04.21

Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

BYK Launches DISPERBYK-2018 and DISPERBYK-2019

Offers maximum performance in respect of high viscosity reduction with simultaneous Newtonian flow behavior.

07.29.21

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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

Waterborne Symposium Issues Call for Papers

Abstracts for the 49th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium are due Oct. 15, 2021.

07.23.21

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

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

Clariant’s New Center Supports North America’s Paints and Coatings Industry

New R&D and application testing innovation center is located in the Charlotte Metro area.

07.16.21

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 | Price Increases

Clariant Announces Additive Price Increases

Effective immediately, Clariant will increase the prices of its additives by up to 25%.

07.01.21

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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

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Ashland Launches Biocide-free Thickener for High-performance WB Coatings

Aquaflow nonionic synthetic associative thickeners (NSATs) are efficient and build rheology in paint and coatings.

06.10.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Evonik, Biesterfeld & CheMondis Form Collaboration in Digital Sales, Marketing for Coating Additives

Evonik and Biesterfeld are strategic partners in the Coating Additives segment.

06.07.21

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

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

Breaking News | Distributor News

LANXESS Appoints Palmer Holland to Distribute Colorant Additive Products

Agreement covers plastics and CASE markets.

06.02.21

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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 | Pigments | Suppliers Corner

Allnex Launches New Polyurethane Dispersion

DAOTAN 7061/35WA was developed for the automotive OEM and vehicle refinish coating markets.

06.01.21

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Penn Color Introduces UV Enhancer for PVC Compounds and Extruded Profiles

UV Enhancer can extend the weathering performance up to 60%.

05.27.21

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Evonik Introduces TEGO Humectant 7005

New humectant is designed for a wide range of applications, including architectural paints and industrial coatings.

05.25.21

Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

AW-Lake Introduces Next-Generation Gear Meters

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05.19.21

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SI Group Announces Tackifier Capacity Expansion in India

Investment in Lote supports growing market opportunities in the region.

05.17.21

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

ChemSpec, TOLSA S.A. Announced Distribution Agreement

Tolsa’s ADINS product line consists of flame retardant synergists, biocides and photocatalytic decontamination additives.

05.13.21

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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

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Huber Acquires Remaining Stake in MAGNIFIN Joint Venture

This transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021.

05.07.21

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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

Breaking News

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

CPMA welcomes Torrecid USA, Cabot Corporation, Borregaard.

04.23.21

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Keim-additec Hires Tyler John as Technical Sales Manager

“He...will be instrumental in offering our customers cutting-edge additives for their formulations," Sales Director Keith Condon said.

04.21.21

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BYK: New Dimension in High Throughput Screening

BYK doubles capacity in application technology.

04.20.21

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Jebsen & Jessen, Innospec Sign Distribution Agreement

This includes the EMPICOL, NANSA, and EMPILAN series.

04.19.21

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ChemQuest Group Hires Director

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

04.16.21

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

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 | Distributor News

Dow Construction Chemicals Expands JNS SmithChem's Distribution Territory

JNS SmithChem now authorized Southeast region distributor.

03.31.21

Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Shamrock Technologies Celebrates 80 Years, Looks Forward to the Future

Led by William B. Neuberg, the waxes and additives specialist continually brings its expertise to new markets.

David Savastano, Ink World Editor 03.26.21

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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

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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

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Keim additec Hires Tyler John as Technical Sales Manager

Keim additec is a full-line distributor of wax and silicon-based additives in the U.S.

03.10.21

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

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

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

BYK Launches 2 Additives

BYK-329, a silicone-containing surface additive and BYK-092, a VOC-free, silicone-containing additive.

02.17.21

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

KRAHN Chemie Acquires Companies in Sweden, Great Britain, Spain

Acquired majority stakes in six companies from Jollis AB & Partners.

02.16.21

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

BYK Offers World’s 1st Certified Additive for Wind Power Plants

Wind turbine manufacturers can use the polymer coupling agent without further testing in their glass fiber reinforced epoxy resin systems, BYK said.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.11.21

Breaking News | People in the News

Keim additec Adds Nicole Perna as Manager of Distribution Services

Perna will be responsible for banking, purchasing, inventory, report generation, and accounting functions oversight, and more.

02.10.21

Breaking News

Eastern Coatings Show Rescheduled to November 2021

Conference being postponed until November "to provide additional time for the mass distribution of the vaccine," the Eastern Coatings Federation said.

02.09.21

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

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Keim additec President Dave Grabacki Retiring

Grabacki, who started with Keim additec in 2014, took over the leadership role as president from 2014-2021.

02.02.21

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JNS-SmithChem Acquires CheMarCo Inc.

Will significantly expand the scope and sales coverage of JNS-Smithchem.

02.01.21

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Mayzo Makes 2 Appointments

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

01.29.21

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Huntsman Finalizes Acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products

Gabriel acquired for $250 million.

Coatings World staff 01.19.21

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

Pigment Supplier Directory

Here is a look at the latest offerings from select pigment manufacturers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly.

01.11.21

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 | 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

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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

HJ Unkel at CHINACOAT

H.J. Unkel is located at Hall 3.1 Zone 6 Booth 3.1C15.

Coatings World staff 12.09.20

CHINACOAT Hosts Technical Conference, Workshops

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Kerry Pianoforte , Editor 12.09.20

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

Evonik Launches EXP 8018-1

New finer grade matting agent from the ACEMATT product group.

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

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 | People in the News

Azelis Americas Hires Eduardo Salinas as Managing Director Latin America

Salinas will lead the expansion of Azelis Americas in Latin America.

Coatings World staff 12.08.20

Lanxess Chemical Exhibits at CHINACOAT

Lanxess is exhibiting in Hall 2.1 Zone 8 Booth 2.1D21.

Coatings World staff 12.07.20

Breaking News | Distributor News

Brenntag Signs Distribution Agreement with Elementis Specialties

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Coatings World staff 12.07.20

Additives | Breaking News | Powder Coatings | Suppliers Corner

Evonik Launches SPHERILEX DP-0115

Patented precipitated silica for the matting of powder coatings in the portfolio of Evonik's Coating Additives business line.

Coatings World staff 12.03.20

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

Breaking News | Product news | Special Purpose Coatings

PPG Seeks EPA Approval for Antiviral Paint Containing Corning Technology

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Coatings World staff 11.13.20

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

JNS-SmithChem to Represent DBC Double Bond Chemical

This includes DBC's antioxidants, UV absorbers, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers, optical brighteners, photoinitiators and oligomers.

Coatings World staff 11.10.20

Additives | Radcure Coatings

Dymax Appoints Maroon Group as Eastern Region Partner Bomar UV/EB Advanced Performance Materials

Includes UV-curable oligomers, resins, and additives for CASE applications including adhesives, coatings, 3D printing resins, and cosmetic applications.

Coatings World staff 11.09.20

Additives | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

OCSiAl Develops Graphene Nanotubes for Powder Coating Formulations

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Coatings World staff 11.06.20

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

CIMBAR Performance Minerals Adds Palmer Holland to Distributor Network

Palmer Holland represents CIMBAR’s lines of Barium Sulphate; Talc; Magnesium Hydroxide; Sodium Bentonite Clays (Suspengel); and Alumina Trihydrate (ATH).

Coatings World staff 11.06.20

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