Coatings World

Kraton Seeking Approval for BIAXAM as Self-Sterilizing Sulfonated Polymer

Coatings World staff || 09.11.20
Technology shown in studies to kill up to 99.99% of microbes including SARS-CoV-2 virus in as little as 5 minutes, per Kraton.

PPG Introduces Disinfectant 20R to Help Customers Return to Business

Coatings World staff || 08.14.20
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USGBC LEED Guidance Helps Cities, Communities Expand Resilience Efforts in COVID-19 Response

Coatings World staff || 07.23.20
Credits integrate public health and social equity with sustainability planning.

Inhospitable Times in Hospitality

Coatings World staff || 07.20.20
McKinsey & Co. makes some dire projections.

Research Aims to Create Surface Coating That Kills COVID-19 on Contact

University of Waterloo || 07.16.20
The antiviral coating could be applied to all personal protective equipment and high-touch surfaces.

Kuraray America, Inc. Launches Nonprofit Corporation to Support its Communities

Coatings World staff || 07.03.20
Initial donations made to nine organizations throughout the U.S. providing COVID-19 relief.

AkzoNobel Among Dutch Businesses Endorsing Sustainability in COVID-19 Recovery

Coatings World staff || 06.24.20
Pledge to endorse the EU Green Deal as one of the cornerstones of the EU Recovery Plan.

AkzoNobel Weathering COVID-19 Storm

Coatings World staff || 06.11.20
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U.S. DoL Issues FAQ, Answers About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks, Respirators in Workplace

Coatings World staff || 06.10.20
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BASF Supports Search for Active Ingredients to Combat Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

Coatings World staff || 06.10.20
BASF provides research groups free access to substances from its compound library comprising several million entries.

HMG Paints Expands Sanitizer Production

Coatings World staff || 06.09.20
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Paint, Coatings Industry Records Losses Worldwide in 1Q 2020

CHEM Research GmbH || 06.08.20
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AkzoNobel’s Enhanced Powder Coating Emphasizes Hygiene

Coatings World staff || 05.28.20
Addition of antimicrobial properties to its Interpon D1000 and 2000 range of architectural powder coatings.

Coatings World Interviews PPG Chairman, CEO Michael McGarry

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor || 05.27.20
A Q&A with Michael McGarry, PPG chairman & CEO, and chairman of the American Coatings Association Board of Directors.