Aimplas develops sustainable flame-retardant materials
Aimplas is developing flame retardants, varnishes and coatings intended to reduce heat release, fire growth and smoke generation in construction, transport and infrastructure applications.
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SpectraMagic CMS for colour matching
Konica Minolta is launching SpectraMagic CMS, software for computer-aided colour matching. The system is intended, among others, for plastics processing and the paints and coatings industry.
SABIC introduces PVD-capable Ultem resin for smartphones
SABIC has introduced Ultem DU762 resin, a polyetherimide material designed for smartphone middle frames. The grade is compatible with non-conductive PVD sputtering and is positioned as an alternative to metal and glass fiber-reinforced PC.
Aimplas and Fakolith develop BPA-free coatings
Aimplas and Fakolith are carrying out the SAFE-ED Coatings project to develop up to four coating systems with undetectable migration of endocrine-disrupting substances. The solutions are intended to address tightening regulatory requirements concerning BPA.
Hubergroup Chemicals to present new products at Paintistanbul 2026
At Paintistanbul 2026, hubergroup Chemicals will present its portfolio of solutions for paints, coatings and printing inks. The spotlight will be on the Elara additive series and the UHVPI-222200 UV oligomer.
COAT-Ips develops a heated anti-icing coating
The COAT-Ips project is developing an energy-efficient heated coating to protect aircraft against icing. The solution takes the form of a technical paint, can be repaired on-site, and is being developed by OMAR Coatings, AIMPLAS and INTA.
Bio-based waxes redefining stability and sustainability in coatings & Inks
Global trade conditions are changing rapidly. From seasonal crop risks to new tariffs and supply chain constraints, the reliability of traditional waxes such as carnauba is decreasing. This volatility comes at a cost for coatings and inks manufacturers.
Proell presents non-conductive inks and hard coats at K 2025
Proell will feature new screen printing inks and protective lacquers for IMD/FIM at K 2025, Hall 5-C01. Highlights include carbon black-free functional blacks, a faster-curing dual-cure hard coat, UV-curing overprint lacquers and an NIR-accelerated two-component ink system.
Bodo Möller Chemie - distributor of Rain Carbon products in Europe
Bodo Möller Chemie expands its portfolio by becoming the distributor of Rain Carbon hydrocarbon resins and solvents in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The partnership aims to strengthen the company's position in the CASE raw materials sector.
Aimplas develops sustainable flame-retardant coatings and composites
Aimplas is working on two projects funded by the Valencian Institute for Competitiveness and Innovation, with support from the European Regional Development Fund, to sustainably develop new flame-retardant coatings and composite materials.
hubergroup Chemicals to showcase groundbreaking bio-based oligomers
hubergroup Chemicals will unveil its latest innovation at this year’s RadTech UV+EB Technology and Conference in Detroit, Michigan: high-performance, bio-based UV-Oligomers tailored for industrial applications.
Henkel develops fully recyclable coating for primary and secondary packaging
Whether it be cereals, laundry detergent or medication, primary and secondary packaging is used to protect products against environmental influences. In particular, manufacturers seek a coating solution made from sustainable ingredients.
Syensqo presents its latest high-performing coating solutions at ECS 2025
The company's newest solutions help coating formulators meet more demanding requirements while enabling safer and more eco-conscious formulations.
How microplastic particles in water can be identified more easily in future
Project "KoDeKa-Plast" between the European Center for Dispersion Technology in Selb and the Institute for Laser Technologies in Medicine and Metrology at the University of Ulm has been successfully completed.
Arkema's speciality materials protect NASA's iconic logo as it blasts off to space
The innovative coating is powered by Arkema’s Kynar Aquatec PVDF latex and provides extreme durability to keep NASA’s red “worm” logo on the solid rocket boosters intact while soaring to space.
Uta Holzenkamp new president of BASF’s Coatings division
Uta Holzenkamp is the new president of BASF’s Coatings division with around 11,000 employees at more than 70 sites effective January 1, 2022.
Aurum TPI with dielectric properties serves for coating applications
With applications in the aerospace and aviation, medical or electronics industry in different forms like film, fiber, membrane, foam, adhesive or coating Aurum has gained important position in the polymer and resins industry.
Pröll GmbH at Fakuma 2021
Proell's core business lies in the development of custom-made chemical products for coating/decorating plastics and other materials, as well as innovative ink systems for IMD/FIM technology, and screen and pad printing inks.
Clariant’s new collaborative innovation center
Clariant announces a new collaborative innovation center to support North America’s paints and coatings industry in meeting the challenges of emerging trends, increasing performance requirements, and meeting sustainability needs.
Avery Dennison "World of Science" at Labelexpo Europe 2019
Visitors to Labelexpo Europe 2019 will be the first to learn about the newest Avery Dennison breakthrough technology, to be launched at the show, which runs Sept. 24-27 at Brussels Expo in Belgium.
Systems for surface design and finishing
At this year’s All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE), which will take place from September 3 to 5, 2019, in Shanghai, China, specialty chemicals company Lanxess will present a new system offering for functional coatings under the name Pellart.
Lanxess expands benzyl alcohol capacity
Expansion by 30 percent at German site in Krefeld-Uerdingen. Further debottlenecking measures planned in India.
Paint the future - the AkzoNobel startup challenge begins
The first edition of Paint the Future - the AkzoNobel startup challenge is now open.
BASF to present new solutions covering the needs of customers
At the 2019 European Coatings Show (ECS) BASF experts and specialists from BTC, the European distribution organization of BASF, will present new raw materials for the coatings, paint and construction industries.
Clariant and Neste join forces to develop sustainable industrial solutions
Clariant has signed an agreement for a new partnership with Neste, the world's leading provider of sustainable renewable diesel and an expert in delivering drop-in renewable chemical solutions.
Kroenert and Coatema Under One Umbrella Company
Hamburg-based ATH GmbH - owner of Kroenert GmbH & Co KG - and Coatema GmbH, have announced that they have signed an agreement under which ATH will take over all shares of Coatema.
New Products from Proell KG
Proell KG's core business lies in the development of custom-made chemical products for coating/decorating plastics and other materials, as well as innovative ink systems for IMD/FIM technology, and screen and pad printing inks.
Lanxess strengthens research and development for aqueous polyurethane dispersions
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess will open a new applications development and technical services (AD & TS) laboratory for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) in Latina, Italy.
DSM launches new Coating Resins website
Royal DSM has launched its new Coating Resins website with the aim of giving the coating industry a greater insight into the bright science and application expertise driving new levels of performance in coatings.
Clariant inaugurates new Additives production facilities in China
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the official opening of two new, fully-owned additives facilities at its site in Zhenjiang, China. This completes a multi-million CHF investment originally announced last year and puts Clariant’s Additives business in China on track to further expand its offering of customized, high-end solutions for the plastics, coatings & ink industries.
PaintExpo - Innovations from more than 520 exhibitors
More than 520 exhibitors will be on hand when the 7th edition of the world’s leading trade fair for industrial coating technology opens its doors on the 17th of April.
Revolutionary pigments for automotive coatings
BASF and Landa Labs announced their strategic long-term partnership at the European Coatings Show.
BASF at European Coatings Show 2017
At the European Coatings Show 2017 BASF experts and specialists from BTC will present new raw materials for the coatings, paint and construction industries.
K 2016: Clariant responds to global megatrends
At K 2016 Clariant focused on Health & Nutrition, Lifestyle, Mobility, and Urbanization.
WEKO at K 2016
Functional coatings for plastic films with minimal application systems from WEKO.
Smart pallets sealed with Elastocoat C from BASF
Elastocoat C allows optimum protection, a longer life time and coating in an automated spraying process.