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Specialty Additives

This month, Coatings World interviewed a number of key suppliers of specialty additives.

David Savastano, Contributing Editor 10.04.24

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Evonik Breaks Ground on Major Silica Expansion at Charleston

Reinforces Evonik’s commitment to the silica business and regional growth.

10.02.24

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Covestro Signs Investment Agreement with ADNOC

Covestro signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC and supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all Covestro shareholders.

10.01.24

Additives | Binders | Breaking News | People in the News

Jeff McManus Appointed Senior VP of Americas at allnex

McManus has an excellent background in strategic business development and leadership.

09.26.24

Architectural Coatings | Binders | Breaking News | Suppliers Corner

New Acrylic Resin for Architectural Coatings Without Fluorosurfactants from EPS

EPS 2746 is a versatile polymer for architectural DIY and professional paint formulations.

09.20.24

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Lubrizol Enhances Dispersant Production Capacity in North America

Manufacturing facility in Avon Lake doubles the production capacity of Solsperse Hyperdispersants.

09.19.24

Additives | Breaking News | Product news

Evonik Launches Biosurfactants TEGO Wet 570 Terra, Wet 580 Terra

TEGO Wet 570 Terra and TEGO Wet 580 Terra are specifically designed for use in waterborne coatings and inks.

09.18.24

Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

Vibrantz Breaks Ground for Facility to Produce Pearls Sustainable Tinting Solution

Vibrantz to begin constructionof facility dedicated to Pearls sustainable tinting solution for water-based coatings.

09.16.24

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Takazuri and BASF Collaborate to Support Climate Resilient Construction in Eastern Africa

Additive packages from BASF tailored to suit demanding weather conditions and regulatory requirements.

09.12.24

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News | Pigments

Vibrantz Technologies Acquires Specialty Alumina Company Micro Abrasives Corporation

Micro Abrasives is a leading U.S. manufacturer of calcined alumina.

09.06.24

Binders | Breaking News | People in the News

Keyland Polymer Appoints Andrew Walton to VP

Walton will manage all business operations of Keyland Polymer UV Powder, Keyland Polymer UV Systems and DVUV Wood Powder Coating.

09.05.24

Additives | Breaking News | Industry News

Wanhua Chemical Successfully Launches World's Largest Citral Production Facility

Wanhua Chemical has achieved a major milestone with the successful launch of its 48,000-ton-per-year citral production facility.

08.30.24

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BASF Ends Production of Adipic Acid, Cyclododecanone and Cyclopentanone at Ludwigshafen Site

BASF drives forward structural adjustments at the Ludwigshafen site and closes production plants for adipic acid, CDon and CPon.

08.30.24

Additives | Breaking News | Distributor News

BYK Appoints New Distributor for Paint Additives in Azerbaijan

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to providing high quality products and excellent service to our valued customers in this emerging region.

08.29.24

Additives | Industry News

Performance Enhancing Additives

This month, Coatings World interviewed a number of key suppliers of performance enhancing additives.

Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 08.28.24

Binders | Breaking News | Industry News

Arkema Obtains Mass Balance ISCC Plus Certification for Specialty Resins in China

Arkema obtains Mass Balance ISCC Plus Certification for specialty UV/LED/EB curing resins production facility in China

08.28.24

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BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA Partner

BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. partner to offer more sustainable polyurethane playground and recreational surfacing products.

08.22.24

Additives | Binders | Breaking News | Industry News | Radcure Coatings

Arkema Opens UV/LED/EB Innovation Lab at its Kyoto Technical Center

This is a strategic move that strengthens the company’s ability to innovate and address customer needs for UV/LED/EB curable resins and additives.

08.19.24

Pigments

Evidence Stacks Up for Poisonous Books Containing Toxic Dyes

Researchers used XRF data to show that lead and chromium were present in some of the Lipscomb books.

08.19.24

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Hexion and Clariant Form Collaboration to Advance High-Performance Intumescent Coatings

This innovative partnership brings together Hexion's expertise in VeoVa vinyl ester-based binders with Clariant's industry-leading intumescent additives.

08.14.24