LANXESS is strengthening its product portfolio for biocides to serve the megatrend urbanization. The German specialty chemicals group has acquired Singapore-based PCTS Specialty Chemicals Pte. Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. The transaction ...
The Coatings Industry is playing its part in helping meet the UK Government’s ambition to double export receipts to £1 trillion by 2020. Figures from the latest Building Materials & Components Report published by the Department ...
Tags: Coatings Industry, Coatings, Paints
The European Coatings Show (ECS) took place in March 2013 in Nuremberg, Germany, at a time of continued static demand in the European Union’s coating market. The exhibition and the congress that was held at the same time is one of ...
Tags: European Coatings, Coatings
Clariant has introduced Hostavin light stabilizer solutions to make waterborne coatings the new high-performance and more environmentally-oriented option for exterior protective applications, previously an exclusive area of solventborne ...
Tags: plastic coatings, coatings
In partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) is currently extending an invitation for presenter submissions for its 2014 International Roof Coatings Conference. SUBMISSION ...
Tags: Roof Coatings, Association, Coatings
Kuraray will break ground on a greenfield Kuraray Poval (PVOH) plant located in La Porte, Texas. This new plant will add to Kuraray's vast portfolio of manufacturing in the United States, including EVAL (ethylene vinyl acetate) and SEPTON ...
Tags: Textile, Chemicals, ethylene vinyl acetate, co-block thermo-elastomers
Wagner Industrial Solutions, a global leader in liquid and powder coating application technology, announces the following four hires to our team: Joseph Glassco has joined Wagner as a Regional Sales Manager. Joe brings us over 27 years in ...
Tags: liquid coatin, powder coating
A team from AkzoNobel visited Northumberland College in Ashington to celebrate a new mural, painted as part of the Let’s Colour initiative run by the global paints and coatings company, in association with Groundwork North East. ...
Clariant has announced its new EcoTain approach to sustainable innovation. The EcoTain life cycle and label developed by Clariant is driven by the commitment to protect human, environmental and ecological health without compromising on ...
The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) recently awarded William “Skip” Leonard, Henry Company, with the Industry Statesman Award at this year’s RCMA Annual Meeting on March 13, 2013, at the Rosen Shingle Creek ...
Evonik Industries has developed a new product range of polyester resins for coil coating primers and topcoats to market maturity under the established Dynapol brand. Dynapol Terra is based on renewable raw materials, which sets it apart ...
Jaime Hayon from BD Barcelona Design has created Gardenias, a collection of furniture for the garden. The keywords were subtlety, beauty and memory. - The finishes make the pieces extremely versatile. The structure is like a harmonious ...
Tags: Cool Furniture, Furniture
Nine products from PPG Industries’ architectural coatings business recently received GREENGUARD Certification, aiming to protect human health through reduced air-quality effects and reduced chemical exposure. The certification ...
Tags: PPGPPG, architectural coatings, coatings
The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) recently awarded William “Skip” Leonard, Henry Company, with the Industry Statesman Award at this year’s RCMA Annual Meeting on March 13, 2013, at the Rosen Shingle Creek ...
Sun Chemical Performance Pigments recognized five sales and account managers for their outstanding sales and support contributions at the company's biannual Performance Printing Sales Awards ceremony. The awards honor those employees, ...
Tags: Pigments, Construction, Decoration