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Scenes from CHINACOAT 2018

CHINACOAT Remains Preeminent Event for the Paint and Coatings Industry

CHINACOAT Remains Preeminent Event for the Paint and Coatings Industry

This year’s show had a record-breaking number of exhibitors

CHINACOAT 2019 to be Held in Shanghai

CHINACOAT 2019 to be Held in Shanghai

CHINACOAT 2019 will be held Nov.18-20, 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)

Interview with Chris Brown of Ashland

Interview with Chris Brown of Ashland

China represents important growth region for Ashland.

Radiant Color Offers Extensive Product Portfolio

Radiant Color Offers Extensive Product Portfolio

Radiant Color is one of the world’s principal suppliers of highperformance fluorescent pigments and dyes.

Sunin Machine Company Exhibits at CHINACOAT 2018

Sunin Machine Company Exhibits at CHINACOAT 2018

Sunin is located at Hall 3.1, Zone 5, Booth 3.1D14-17.

Puhler Highlights Smart Mill at CHINACOAT

Puhler Highlights Smart Mill at CHINACOAT

Visit Puhler at Hall 3.1, Zone 5, Booth 3.1C01-08.

Synthron Promoting Water-based Systems at CHINACOAT

Synthron Promoting Water-based Systems at CHINACOAT

Synthron is located at Hall 2.1, Zone 7, Booth 2.1G14-17.

SAPICI Exhibits at CHINACOAT 2018

SAPICI Exhibits at CHINACOAT 2018

SAPICI recently launched several new products for the waterborne coatings market in China.

Bühler Offers High Throughput and Maximum Process Safety

Bühler Offers High Throughput and Maximum Process Safety

Bühler presents its high-performance bead mill for high viscous products at CHINACOAT.

Shamrock Technologies Highlights Portfolio of Specialty Micronized Powders, Dispersions & Emulsions

Shamrock Technologies Highlights Portfolio of Specialty Micronized Powders, Dispersions & Emulsions

Shamrock Technologies experts will be exhibiting at Hall 2.1, Zone 7, Booth 1B67-68.

Wanhua Chemical Group Exhibiting Latest Prodcts and Technologies at CHINACOAT

Wanhua Chemical Group Exhibiting Latest Prodcts and Technologies at CHINACOAT

Wanhua's booth is located at Hall 1.1, Zone 7, Booth 1.1G01-16.

Elementis to Showcase Products & Solutions for Water-& Solventborne Applications at CHINACOAT

Elementis to Showcase Products & Solutions for Water-& Solventborne Applications at CHINACOAT

Company will highlight products and technologies for industrial and architectural coatings, inks, adhesives and sealants.

Heubach at CHINACOAT 2018

Heubach at CHINACOAT 2018

Heubach is located at Hall 2.1, Zone 7, Booth 2.1D49-52.

Covestro Highlights Eco-Products at CHINACOAT

Covestro Highlights Eco-Products at CHINACOAT

Covestro demonstrated their numerous sustainability-inspired, eco-friendly innovative coating and adhesive solutions.

CATHAY Highlighting Range of Iron Oxide Pigments at CHINACOAT

CATHAY Highlighting Range of Iron Oxide Pigments at CHINACOAT

CATHAY is exhibiting at Hall 2.1, Zone 7, Booth No. 2.1G09-13.

Troy Announces Acquisition of DBM Blending

Troy Announces Acquisition of DBM Blending

The acquisition further extends the company’s ability to meet the needs of customers in Europe and worldwide.

Sartomer Asia Presents Technical Seminar on New Polyester Acrylates at CHINACOAT

Sartomer Asia Presents Technical Seminar on New Polyester Acrylates at CHINACOAT

UV/EB curing specialist Julie Zhou fwill deliver a technical seminar this afternoon

Troy to Exhibit New Technologies at CHINACOAT 2018

Troy to Exhibit New Technologies at CHINACOAT 2018

Troy will be exhibiting in Hall 2.1, Zone 7, Stand 2.1D43-46.

CHINACOAT Conference Focuses on Green Technologies

CHINACOAT Conference Focuses on Green Technologies

The 16th CHINACOAT Conference’s theme was “Green Coatings – Advanced Technology & New Material.”

BYK Features Water-based Additives at CHINACOAT 2018

BYK Features Water-based Additives at CHINACOAT 2018

BYK features additives for aqueous coatings at this year's show

Sartomer to Feature New Developments in UV/EB Curing Technology at CHINACOAT 2018

Sartomer to Feature New Developments in UV/EB Curing Technology at CHINACOAT 2018

Sartomer is exhibiting at booth E37-42, Zone 7, Hall 2.1

Sun Chemical to Highlight Wide Range of Pigments for Coatings at CHINACOAT 2018

Sun Chemical to Highlight Wide Range of Pigments for Coatings at CHINACOAT 2018

Sun Chemical will be present at Hall 2.1, Zone 7, booth E31-36 during CHINACOAT 2018, Dec. 4-6, 2018

Coatex Showcases its New Waterborne Additives

Coatex Showcases its New Waterborne Additives

With other BUs of the Arkema Group, Coatex will highlight its thickeners and dispersing additives at the upcoming CHINACOAT

CATHAY INDUSTRIES to Highlight Iron Oxide Pigments, More at CHINACOAT 2018

CATHAY INDUSTRIES to Highlight Iron Oxide Pigments, More at CHINACOAT 2018

CATHAY INDUSTRIES Group will introduce a broader product portfolio of thermostable inorganic pigments

CHINACOAT2018 Offers Opportunities to Learn About Future of the Industry

CHINACOAT2018 Offers Opportunities to Learn About Future of the Industry

This annual three-day event will be held Dec. 4-6 in Guangzhou

LANXESS Highlights Sustainable Products at CHINACOAT

LANXESS Highlights Sustainable Products at CHINACOAT

LANXESS is exhibiting at Hall 2.1, Zone 7, Booth 2.1B14-17.

European Coatings Show Continues to Grow

European Coatings Show Continues to Grow

The ECS broke attendance records from previous show.

Product Presentations Highlighted Latest Trends at ECS

Product Presentations Highlighted Latest Trends at ECS

Product presentations delivered expertise at quarter-hour intervals.

European Coatings Show Conference Focused on the Future of Coatings

European Coatings Show Conference Focused on the Future of Coatings

ECS Conference Theme Was "Putting the Spotlight on the Future of Coatings."

CATHAY INDUSTRIES Introduced New Yellow Iron Oxides at ECS 2017

CATHAY INDUSTRIES Introduced New Yellow Iron Oxides at ECS 2017

New CATHAYCOAT pigments were the highlight at CATHAY INDUSTRIES' stand at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2017 in Nuremberg.

Sun Chemical Showcased Newest Azo Yellow Pigment at ECS

Sun Chemical Showcased Newest Azo Yellow Pigment at ECS

BASF and Landa Partner to Create Revolutionary Pigments for Automotive Coatings

BASF and Landa Partner to Create Revolutionary Pigments for Automotive Coatings

The alliance combines BASF innovations with Landa nano-pigment technology.

Clariant Unveils Ground-Breaking Additives at European Coatings Show 2017

Clariant Unveils Ground-Breaking Additives at European Coatings Show 2017

Clariant is exhibiting at Booth 7-123.

Hoover Color, a Division of Cathay Industries Introduces EnvironOxide Pigments to Europe

Hoover Color, a Division of Cathay Industries Introduces EnvironOxide Pigments to Europe

Green technology has been used in many LEED construction projects.

NETZSCH Highlights Neos Grinding System, Dispersion Days at ECS 2017

NETZSCH Highlights Neos Grinding System, Dispersion Days at ECS 2017

Dispersion Days symposium, which will be held May 15-17, already features nearly 60 speakers.

Silberline Shows New Elite Pigment Products for Coatings, Inks

Silberline Shows New Elite Pigment Products for Coatings, Inks

Sparkle Silver Elite is designed for coatings, while SparkleBright Elite is for inks.

Reichhold Celebrates 90 Years of Achievements and Perseverance

Reichhold Celebrates 90 Years of Achievements and Perseverance

Azelis to Offer the Only Authorized Source of Phenoxy Resins in Europe

Azelis to Offer the Only Authorized Source of Phenoxy Resins in Europe

Azelis is exhibiting in Hall 7, Stand 355 at the ECS.

ACT Test Panels Highlights Standardized Blast Panels for Marine and Protective Coatings at ECS

ACT Test Panels Highlights Standardized Blast Panels for Marine and Protective Coatings at ECS

Visit ACT Test Panels at Hall 5, Stand 135

Bühler Shows New Innovations in Wet Grinding at ECS

Bühler Shows New Innovations in Wet Grinding at ECS

Highlights MacroMedia pre-dispersing unit and MicroMedia bead mill.

Dow Coating Materials Promotes the Power of Persistence at ECS 2017

Dow Coating Materials Promotes the Power of Persistence at ECS 2017

Dow Coating Materials to introduce a suite of its latest generation developments.

Sun Chemical Highlights Latest in Resin and Pigment Technology at ECS

Sun Chemical Highlights Latest in Resin and Pigment Technology at ECS

Highlights include new solvent-free hotmelt adhesive resin, acrylic polyol for air dry melamine technology and new pigments.

Alberdingk Boley Showcasing Latest Developments for Protective & Decorative Paints

Alberdingk Boley Showcasing Latest Developments for Protective & Decorative Paints

Alberdingk Boley is exhibiting in Hall 7, Stand 556.

Evonik Launches Grind Aid to Meet VOC and Regulatory Compliances in Coatings and Inks

Evonik Launches Grind Aid to Meet VOC and Regulatory Compliances in Coatings and Inks

Visit Evonik at the European Coatings Show in Hall 7A, Booth 323.

Microbial Control Executive Council (MCEC) Attends ECS

Microbial Control Executive Council (MCEC) Attends ECS

The Microbial Control Executive Council brings together six world leading companies supplying microbial control solutions.

Wacker Presents Pyrogenic Silica Grades for Paint, Coating and Adhesive Applications

Wacker Presents Pyrogenic Silica Grades for Paint, Coating and Adhesive Applications

Visit Wacker at ECS 2017, Hall 1, Booth 1-510.

Shamrock Technologies Launches CeraSperse 87NS Non-Skid Wax at ECS 2017

Shamrock Technologies Launches CeraSperse 87NS Non-Skid Wax at ECS 2017

Also showcases XT Series of Haptic Feel products.

University of Southern Mississippi Highlights Leadership in Polymer Development

University of Southern Mississippi Highlights Leadership in Polymer Development

USM’s annual technical conference covers wide range of technologies.

Arkema Showcases Innovation, Sustainability and Global Resources at ECS 2017

Arkema Showcases Innovation, Sustainability and Global Resources at ECS 2017

Highlights its resins and additives portfolio for coatings and inks.

Brilliant Welcomes Stefan Tombal as Sales Director for Europe

Brilliant Welcomes Stefan Tombal as Sales Director for Europe

Brilliant is exhibiting in Hall 7, Stand 209 at the ECS.

BASF to Simplify Colorant Dispensing Systems with Xfast Easy Color

BASF to Simplify Colorant Dispensing Systems with Xfast Easy Color

Xfast Easy Color will be on display at the Colors & Effects Booth 724, Hall 7A at the ECS.

Chromaflo Technologies Featuring Customized Colorant Solutions for UV Coatings at ECS

Chromaflo Technologies Featuring Customized Colorant Solutions for UV Coatings at ECS

Visit Chromaflo at Hall 7, Stand 7-167.

Solvay Features New Coatings Solutions at ECS

Solvay Features New Coatings Solutions at ECS

The line of new products is designed to meet customers’ unmet needs for binder systems, colorants and performance.

Angus Chemical to Highlight Unique Additives for Improving Paint Stability & Performance at ECS

Angus Chemical to Highlight Unique Additives for Improving Paint Stability & Performance at ECS

Visit Angus in Hall 4, Stand 4-247 at ECS.

Heubach Expands Production Capacity for Anticorrosive Pigments

Heubach Expands Production Capacity for Anticorrosive Pigments

Vist Heubach today at Hall 7A Stand 7A-324.

Perstorp Launches Curalite at ECS 2017

Perstorp Launches Curalite at ECS 2017

Curalite is a range of boosters for cationic UV curing formulations.

Sartomer Offers Design Solutions to Improve Lives at ECS

Sartomer Offers Design Solutions to Improve Lives at ECS

Visit Sartomer at Hall 4A Stand #313.

Lonza Launches MIT-free Biocide for In-Can Preservation at ECS

Lonza Launches MIT-free Biocide for In-Can Preservation at ECS

Lonza is exhibiting at Hall 7, Stand 7-758.

Troy to Exhibit at the European Coatings Show 2017

Troy to Exhibit at the European Coatings Show 2017

Troy will be presenting its new Navigation theme at ECS.

Coatex Offers its Latest Developments at ECS

Coatex Offers its Latest Developments at ECS

Coatex is holding daily product presentations reflecting the latest trends.

BASF Expands the Color Space with Pigment Solutions at ECS 2017

BASF Expands the Color Space with Pigment Solutions at ECS 2017

Visit BASF at booth 724, hall 7A at the ECS.

Clariant Unveils First Renewable, Label- and VOC/SVOC-free Neutralizer for Waterborne Paints at ECS

Clariant Unveils First Renewable, Label- and VOC/SVOC-free Neutralizer for Waterborne Paints at ECS

Clariant launches Genamin Gluco 50 at ECS.

Exhibitors to Showcase their Latest Innovations at the European Coatings Show

Exhibitors to Showcase their Latest Innovations at the European Coatings Show

The ECS draws exhibitors and attendees from all over world.

ECS Conference Preview

ECS Conference Preview

The European Coatings Conference will be held April 2-4.

OCSiAl Highlights TUBALL Nanotubes at ECS 2017

OCSiAl Highlights TUBALL Nanotubes at ECS 2017

Visit OCSiAl at hall 4 booth 429 at the ECS.

Overcoming New Regulatory Challenges – Using Biocides from Lanxess

Overcoming New Regulatory Challenges – Using Biocides from Lanxess

Lanxess highlighting new biocide formulations at ECS.

Sun Chemical to Hold Three Presentations at the European Coatings Show

Sun Chemical to Hold Three Presentations at the European Coatings Show

Visit Sun Chemical In Hall 4 Booth 353 during the European Coatings Show 2017.

American Coatings Show 2018 Comes to a Successful Conclusion

American Coatings Show 2018 Comes to a Successful Conclusion

With more than 9,200 attendees and 558 exhibitors, the ACS is the largest paint and coatings show in the Americas.

BASF “Trending” at American Coatings Show

BASF “Trending” at American Coatings Show

BASF highlighted broad capabilities at ACS.

Lanxess Receives National Green Plant Certificate 2018

Lanxess Receives National Green Plant Certificate 2018

The National Green Plant certificate is a key element of China’s Green Manufacturing System.

Siltech Launches Two New Families of Organomodified Silicones at ACS

Siltech Launches Two New Families of Organomodified Silicones at ACS

Visitors can go to booth 2959 to learn more.

Songwon Makes its Debut Appearance at ACS

Songwon Makes its Debut Appearance at ACS

Songwon offers high-end solutions for demanding coatings applications.

Hexion Showcasing Several New Products at ACS 2018

Hexion Showcasing Several New Products at ACS 2018

Hexion is located at booth 2348.

Sun Chemical Shows New Opportunities for Colors

Sun Chemical Shows New Opportunities for Colors

Combining new and existing pigments leads to unique combinations for automotive, personal watercraft and consumer goods.

Ascend Performance Materials Exhibits Sustainable Solutions at ACS

Ascend Performance Materials Exhibits Sustainable Solutions at ACS

Ascend Performance Materials is at booth 844.

Michelman Showcases High-Performance Waterborne Coatings Solutions

Michelman Showcases High-Performance Waterborne Coatings Solutions

Show attendees can find Michelman in booth 749.

Covestro Announces Series of One Component Products

Covestro Announces Series of One Component Products

Attendees can stop by booth 2331 to learn more.

COROB Presenting Smarter Solutions at ACS

COROB Presenting Smarter Solutions at ACS

Corob will be showcasing integrated digital and process technologies at booth 2085.

Wanhua Chemical Group Exhibits at the American Coatings Show

Wanhua Chemical Group Exhibits at the American Coatings Show

Attendees can learn more about Wanhua's offerings at booth 1041.

Croda Emphasizes Sustainability at ACS

Croda Emphasizes Sustainability at ACS

Company launches new 100% bio-based ethylene oxide facility.

Polynt-Reichhold Showcases Three New Products at ACS

Polynt-Reichhold Showcases Three New Products at ACS

Visit the company at booth 1931.

Custom Milling and Consulting Debuts VR Video of Facility at ACS

Custom Milling and Consulting Debuts VR Video of Facility at ACS

Visit the company at booth 1355.

Shamrock Technologies at ACS 2018

Shamrock Technologies at ACS 2018

Lonza Introduces New MIT-Free Preservative at the American Coatings Show

Lonza Introduces New MIT-Free Preservative at the American Coatings Show

Lonza is introducing a new addition to the Proxel range of preservatives.

Solvay Promotes its Specialty Surfactants and Dispersants at ACS

Solvay Promotes its Specialty Surfactants and Dispersants at ACS

Solvay will exhibit its line of products designed to answer customers’ unmet needs at booth 1541.

ACT Test Panels Discusses Capabilities, Launches New Website at ACS

ACT Test Panels Discusses Capabilities, Launches New Website at ACS

Company notes that it has 5,000 unique products and is an accredited testing lab.

Specialty Polymers Highlights RayCore 9570 at ACS 2018

Specialty Polymers Highlights RayCore 9570 at ACS 2018

RayCore 9570 is a polyurethane-acrylic core shell hybrid designed for wood coatings.

Borregaard Partners with Horn to Distribute Exilva

Borregaard Partners with Horn to Distribute Exilva

Sustainable and innovative, Exilva reaches U.S. market through partnership with HORN.

Arkema Introduces New Resins at American Coatings Show

Arkema Introduces New Resins at American Coatings Show

These products are being displayed at Arkema booth #1031.

Orion Engineered Carbons Showcases Easily Dispersible Specialty Carbon Blacks

Orion Engineered Carbons Showcases Easily Dispersible Specialty Carbon Blacks

Orion Engineered Carbons to Showcase Easily Dispersible Specialty Carbon Blacks at American Coatings Show 2018

BASF’s Colors & Effects Launches Stir-in Pigment for Automotive Coatings

BASF’s Colors & Effects Launches Stir-in Pigment for Automotive Coatings

eXpand! Red (EH 3427) is first result of strategic partnership with Landa Labs.

X-Rite Showcasing Imaging Spectrophotometers at ACS 2018

X-Rite Showcasing Imaging Spectrophotometers at ACS 2018

Attendees can see the latest X-Rite color management innovations.

CHEMARK Consulting Group Adds Global Analytical Management Capability

CHEMARK Consulting Group Adds Global Analytical Management Capability

Will combine its industry experience with its analytics capabilities.

Seven Individuals Honored with ACA Industry Statesman Award

Seven Individuals Honored with ACA Industry Statesman Award

The Industry Statesman Award is an honor given to individuals at or near retirement.

Frank C. Sullivan Receives ACA’s George Baugh Heckel Award

Frank C. Sullivan Receives ACA’s George Baugh Heckel Award

Sullivan received the award during ACA’s Awards Reception & Dinner.

Active Minerals Adds Capacity for Attapulgite-Based Performance Additives for Coatings

Active Minerals Adds Capacity for Attapulgite-Based Performance Additives for Coatings

AMI’s capacity expansion is designed to increase overall production of gel grade products by 40%.

LANXESS to Showcase Expanded Portfolio for Paints and Coatings Industry

LANXESS to Showcase Expanded Portfolio for Paints and Coatings Industry

A new generation of iron oxide red pigments is now on the market.

Troy to Feature Powder Coating Additives, Preservatives and More

Troy to Feature Powder Coating Additives, Preservatives and More

Troy will be presenting a full line of advanced products at booth 1442.

Clariant Introduces Additives for Sustainable Coatings Solutions to N. American Market at ACS 2018

Clariant Introduces Additives for Sustainable Coatings Solutions to N. American Market at ACS 2018

These safety & performance-improving additives support market trends.

BYK to Present Additives for an Optimized Future at ACS

BYK to Present Additives for an Optimized Future at ACS

This year, BYK will present a series of in-booth presentations focusing on the latest additive advances and technology trends

Chromaflo Technologies to Exhibit at American Coatings Show 2018

Chromaflo Technologies to Exhibit at American Coatings Show 2018

Chromaflo Technologies team will be located at booth 1240.

Pilot Chemical Company Exhibits at American Coatings Show

Pilot Chemical Company Exhibits at American Coatings Show

Experts will be available at booth 1479 to discuss the company’s new products.

Dominion Colour and LANSCO Colors Announce Merger

Dominion Colour and LANSCO Colors Announce Merger

The combination of DCC and LANSCO will bring together the strengths of both companies.

The CHEMARAK Consulting Group Creates Global Analytical Management Group

The CHEMARAK Consulting Group Creates Global Analytical Management Group

CHEMARK believes it is an exciting time to combine their industry experiences with their analytics capabilities.

AkzoNobel’s Performance Additives Group Names Superior Materials Distributor of the Year

AkzoNobel’s Performance Additives Group Names Superior Materials Distributor of the Year

The Microbial Control Executive Council Discusses Benefits of Microbial Control Technology at ACS

The Microbial Control Executive Council Discusses Benefits of Microbial Control Technology at ACS

Visitors & exhibitors are invited to learn more about its activities and visit representatives of MCEC at its members’ booths

Exhibitors Excited for Opening of American Coatings Show

Exhibitors Excited for Opening of American Coatings Show

Biennial event will be held in Indianapolis, April 10-12.

ACS Conference Preview

ACS Conference Preview

The American Coatings Conference will be held April 9-11.

The American Coatings Show and Conference

The American Coatings Show and Conference

The conference and show provide a forum for exchange of information related to the paint and coatings industry.