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New Products for March: European Coating Show Edition
Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of products from coatings and allied industries to be introduced or highlighted at the 2025 European Coating Show (ECS) in Nuremberg, Germany, March […]
Names in the News March
Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received promotions or appointments. To submit your company’s personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” […]
A Study of the Effects of Siloxane and Silica Additives on Dirt Pick-Up Resistance in Low-VOC Exterior Architectural Coatings
By Sarah Hancock, Meixi Chen, and J. Renae Bennett, Evonik Corporation, USA As the coatings industry moves towards lower volatile organic content (VOC) or near-zero VOC, achieving good film formation in waterborne systems […]
1K permanent Anti-graffiti Coatings for Architectural Surfaces
Free from fluorine-and tin-based compounds, this coating allows graffiti tag removal using high-pressure water without relying on harsh solvents. By Forough Zarean, Amanda Schmotzer, and Timothy McCormack Wacker Chemical Corporation, […]
The Pencil Hardness Conundrum
By Cynthia A. Gosselin, Ph.D., The ChemQuest Group One of the more discussed paint adhesion and hardness tests involves “scratching” paint off a substrate. Not only does this type of […]
Xperience: When the Oxide is the Color Coat
By Cynthia A. Gosselin, Ph.D., The ChemQuest Group In the simplest terms, sustainability could be defined as less waste and more efficiency. This could mean fewer processing steps, the use […]
Water Resistance Properties of Acrylic Polymer Films Using Polymerizable Surfactants
By Celine Burel, Wendy Lu, Madi Ngene, Remi Giordanengo, Romane Tranchard, Yuyi Liao, and Lichang Zhou, Syensqo The water resistance of waterborne all-acrylic and styrene acrylic dispersions is investigated at […]
1K permanent Anti-graffiti Coatings for Architectural Surfaces
Free from fluorine-and tin-based compounds, this coating allows graffiti tag removal using high-pressure water without relying on harsh solvents. By Forough Zarean, Amanda Schmotzer, and Timothy McCormack Wacker Chemical Corporation, […]
Balancing Rain Resistance and Open Time with Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy and Conventional Application Tests
By Kaliappa Ragunathan, Nicholas Foley, and Sofia Goodrich-Accolla† BASF Corporation Sufficient open time is essential for achieving painting efficiency and delivering aesthetically pleasing results in architectural coatings. The open time […]
Quantitative Image Analysis of Roller Application Performance
By Wenqin (Sunny) Wang, Amy Qin, Gerry Valdez, Sophie Kim, Sam Lim, Yicheng Hu, and Jennifer Mills, The Dow Chemical Company, USA Introduction Coatings’ application performance, such as ease of […]
Accelerating New Additive Development Through the Use of Automation
By Ingrid K. Meier, J. Renae Bennett, K.T. Griffin Lai, C. James Reader, and Tyler Webber, Evonik Corporation, USA Many additives used in waterborne coatings and inks are complex formulations. […]
Coatings Xperience: Coatings for the Electrification Revolution
By Cynthia A. Gosselin, Ph.D., The ChemQuest Group Electrification has been a hot topic for the last few years. The aging power grid where 30% of electric lines are approaching […]
Brandywine Label Printing Rebrands as Empower Label™
Brandywine Label Printing is now Empower Label™. The company announced its new name, logo and expansion of its products and services. It has also opened a new 72,000 square foot […]
IMCD Expands Presence in the Middle East
IMCD Group announced the opening of new offices in Dubai. The new facilities include two technical centers dedicated to the IMCD’s Coatings & Construction and Food & Nutrition Business Groups. […]
Arkema Obtains Mass Balance ISCC PLUS Certification
Arkema has expanded its bio-attributed offerings with ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic and liquid polyester resins (OFPE) production site in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. According to Arkema, this certification is […]
BASF Coatings and NIO Partner for Automotive Coatings
BASF Coatings, a supplier of coatings solutions, and NIO, an innovator in the smart electric vehicle market, have signed a Letter of Intent to establish a strategic partnership in the […]
SIPCO Acquires Premium Paints
Saudi Industrial Paint Company (SIPCO), a subsidiary of Kaizen Paint Middle East (KPME), has acquired full ownership of Premium Paints Company (PPC), a Saudi-based coatings manufacturer— previously a joint venture […]
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