Coatings World Magazine
July/August 2023
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The 2023 Marine Coatings Market
Marine coatings are playing a key role in sustainability, as improving energy efficiency becomes a primary consideration07.31.23
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PPG: Treated Silicas Enable Tire Manufacturing Energy Savings and Reduced Complexity
The use of treated silicas in the rubber industry can have significant sustainability benefits.07.31.23
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EPA Proposal Under TSCA Would Prohibit or Restrict Most Uses of Methylene Chloride
EPA’s proposed WCPP for allowed uses of methylene chloride includes comprehensive requirements for the protection of workers from exposures.07.31.23
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Top Companies ReportThe 2023 Top Companies ReportThe only truly global ranking of the top manufacturers of paint and coatings.07.31.23
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Europe ReportsAdvances and Opportunities in the EU’s Chemical Industry Transition PathwayThe European Commission announced that it is making a call for initiatives in order to progress its Transition Pathway for the EU chemical industry.07.31.23
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Latin America ReportsPan-Regional Latinpin Ramps up ProgramsThe organization was evolved into a driving force in the regional industry.07.14.23
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Breaking NewsRadTech Introduces UV+EB Sustainability WebsiteIt provides information on the organization’s commitment to sustainability, as well as resources for members to use in their own sustainability efforts.04.06.23
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Business CornerThe Challenges Involved in Developing a Viable Business StrategyIt is important to understanding the values that are critical to the customer.06.28.23
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Editorial2023 Stable Year for Coatings CompaniesAll indications are that our industry is finally recovering from the negative impact of the pandemic.07.31.23
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India/Asia Pacific ReportsMarine Coatings in VietnamVietnam is becoming a major shipbuilding hub.07.07.23
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Technical PapersNovel Silica Particle Technology for High Durability Matte Wood CoatingsToday consumers in many parts of the world want their wood flooring, trim and cabinetry to look and feel natural.07.31.23
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Russian ReportEuropean Coating Industry is Out of an Energy Crisis, but Problems Keep BrewingThe biggest problems were predicted for the energy-consuming sector: automotive, metals, and chemical industries.07.31.23
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Product newsBehr Paint Company Introduces BEHR BioNature CollectionThe collection features a curated palette of 50 colors inspired by biophilic design concepts for interior and exterior commercial environments.06.15.23
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Product newsSikkens Wood Coatings Celebrates New Look, Expanded Product PortfolioLaunches brand refresh and adds interior wood coatings to its product line-up.05.23.23
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Sponsored ContentGDB Paint & Coatings Turns Recycling Paint into an ArtThe company provides a cradle-to-cradle approach for all paint and raw material manufacturers, saving over a billion dollars for the paint industry globally.07.31.23
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Sponsored ContentYOU MAY HAVE TO FORMULATE OUT YOUR FLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCE (FAS), NOW WHAT?...07.31.23
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People in the NewsPPG Appoints Christine Camsuzou Vice President, Procurement and Chief Procurement OfficerCamsuzou will be responsible for leading PPG’s global procurement team, processes and strategy.05.02.23
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People in the NewsArxada Names Sanjeev Rastogi CMC PresidentRastogi will lead the Consumer Microbial Control group.04.24.23
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People in the NewsMicro Powders Names Marc Chan Director of Business and Market DevelopmentChan will be responsible for identifying markets to grow MPI’s sales beyond their existing core paints, inks, and coatings business.06.29.23
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People in the NewsTrustChem USA Names Michele Claeson VP of SalesClaeson has more than 25 years of experience in the pigment industry, including Hoechst, Toyo Ink America, and LANSCO/DCL Corporation.04.24.23
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Industry NewsRadTech 2024 Call for Papers OpensThe 2024 RadTech UV&EB Technology & Conference will place May 20-22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.06.26.23
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Industry NewsWaterborne Symposium Issues 2024 Call for PapersAbstracts for the 51st Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium are due Oct. 2, 2023.06.20.23
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Industry NewsBASF to Supply Neopentyl Glycol from Zhanjiang to KHUAPartnership will help to meet the growing demand for low-emission powder coatings in China and the wider Asia Pacific region.07.12.23
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Industry NewsArxada Releases Inaugural Sustainability ReportThe report establishes goals and strategies to advance sustainable preservation and reduce Arxada’s environmental impact.05.24.23
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Industry NewsOXERRA Announces Realigned Distribution Structure of Its Expanded LinesOXERRA is a leading global iron oxide pigment manufacturer.06.27.23
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Industry NewsIMCD Strengthens North America Technical Capabilities with New LabOpens new laboratory for the coatings and construction markets near Philadelphia.06.01.23
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Industry NewsPan Technology Announces 2023 Plant ExpansionNew location will feature state-of-the-art manufacturing and lab capabilities.06.13.23
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Industry NewsEvonik Introduces TEGO Rad 2550 Slip and Defoamer AdditiveOffers excellent defoaming and hydrophobicity for traditional UV as well as UV-LED cured coatings and inks.06.06.23
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Industry NewsChemours Launches High-performance Titanium Dioxide for WB Architectural CoatingsThe grade meets current as well as anticipated regulatory and ecolabel requirements for materials.05.05.23
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Industry NewsROSS Develops Highly Engineered Multi-Agitator Mixing SystemsROSS VersaMix Multi-Shaft Mixers are designed for specialty applications.06.27.23
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Industry NewsGerdau Graphene Launches Two Graphene Additives for Water-Based Paints And CoatingsNanoDUR and NanoLAV can reduce overall environmental impact of paint and coating manufacturing without altering pH levels.05.10.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Opens New North America Research and Development CenterNew High Point, NC R&D center serves as a product development facility and customer support center for the wood coatings business.06.23.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsICP Makes New Investments in California Manufacturing FacilityMajor improvements at the company’s Long Beach plant will increase roofing cement and bulk emulsion capacity to better serve West Coast customers.06.24.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsGreen Seal-Certified Paints and Coatings LEED-Approved for Multiple PointsCertified paints meet criteria for Low-Emitting Materials and Material Ingredient Optimization Credits.05.02.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAxalta Products Honored with Edison AwardsAxalta’s Abcite 2060 Flame Spray Powder Coating, Self-Priming Kitchen Cabinet Coating win gold Edison Awards; AquaEC Flex takes bronze.04.27.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBeckers Announces Sale of Railway Coatings Business to Kansai HeliosThis allows Beckers to increase efficiency and reinvest into strategic core segments and new products.05.02.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Board of Directors Recognized as ‘Public Company Board of the Year’The annual NACD Three Rivers Director of the Year Awards celebrate excellence in the boardroom.05.15.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsBriolf Acquires INTECBriolf has acquirea INTEC, an automotive refinishing paint developer.07.03.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023 ListThe results are based on a survey of more than 37,000 women on topics including compensation and benefits, work-life balance and proactive management.04.05.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHMG Paints Named Manufacturing Family Business of the YearThe business is now in its fourth generation of family ownership/directorship.06.28.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Primary School in IndiaEmployees of PPG Asian Paints carried out a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project to revitalize a girls’ school in Dahej, India.05.02.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsDunn-Edwards Announces 2024 Color + Design Trends to WatchFour expert-selected color palettes explore the journey of rediscovery and escapism through design.06.07.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Expands Kindig PartnershipDave Kindig is now brand ambassador for AkzoNobel’s flagship Sikkens brand in North America in addition to the Modern Classikk by Kindig paint line.06.22.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Completes $15 Million Expansion of Indiana Powder Coatings PlantEnhanced capacity, capabilities meet growing customer needs for sustainable coating solutions.04.27.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsNew AkzoNobel Pilot Plant Expands Resin Investment in North AmericaNew pilot manufacturing plant at the Huron, Ohio facility provides advanced capabilities for the company’s next generation Accelshield™ packaging coatings,06.15.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG Partners with ScienceFest Open-air Event in CzechiaPPG partnered with ScienceFest, the largest open-air science event in Czechia, where it provided hands-on STEM workshops.06.30.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel Launches Openly Available Online Energy Savings Calculator for Powder CoatingsPowder coatings customers can instantly calculate the energy and carbon reduction they could achieve with the company’s Interpon products.06.14.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsPPG, Satys Announce Aerospace E-coat System Partnership in FranceLargest e-coat system in Europe will support faster parts manufacturing.06.15.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsAkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Complete Water-Based Refinish RangeThe company will supply its full water-based Sikkens range, including basecoats, primer and clearcoats.06.09.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsHempel Completes the Sale of its Russian AssetsCoatings leader Hempel has completed the sale of its Russian subsidiary after obtaining necessary approvals from relevant authorities.07.13.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsShortlist Named for British Coatings Federation’s 2023 AwardsMany top paint and coatings companies are among the finalists.07.11.23
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer NewsDunn-Edwards Introduces Instant Designer CollectionSix top-selling, go-to whites and neutral hues hand-selected by interior design experts.06.20.23
