Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all submissions are subject to editorial approval and publication is not guaranteed.
Industrial Coatings
The Pittsburgh Paints Company has launched its new industrial coatings brand, PITTSBURGH PAINTS™ TRU-INDUSTRIAL™. Intended to serve industrial applicators in the transportation, building materials, sheds, trailers, and heavy-duty equipment sectors, the portfolio includes a full line of primers and topcoats. Included as part of the portfolio are three primary sub-brands: TRU-SOLV MAX™ solvent-based coatings, H-TRU-O MAX™ water-based coatings, and TRU-SHED MAX™ coatings made specifically for shed builders.
For more details, visit ppgpaints.com/Tru-Industrial.
Portable Spectrometer
BYK-Gardner has introduced color2go, a portable spectrophotometer designed to combine precise color and 60˚gloss measurement with digital standards. The instrument features a 2.8-inch color touchscreen with icon-based menus, clear data tables, and graphical displays. According to BYK-Gardner, the instrument supports the exchange of digital standards, enabling consistent color management across locations and partners worldwide.
For more information, visit byk-instruments.com.
Rheometer
Waters Corporation has launched the ARES-G3™ Rheometer as part of its TA Instruments portfolio. According to the company, the next-generation rheometer is equipped with advanced motor technology and a force rebalanced transducer (FRT), which enables it to capture higher quality data under a wider range of measurement conditions—reportedly 25,000 data points per second (10x more than its predecessor). Waters Corporation says that the instrument incorporates Fast Frequency Chirps intended to reduce standard QC test times by up to 80%.
For more details, visit waters.com.
Benchtop XRF Analyzers
Applied Rigaku Technologies, a division of Rigaku Group, has introduced its NEX QC II Series benchtop X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers. Designed for industrial quality control, the systems are intended to provide fast, reliable elemental analysis with minimal operator training and are suitable for plant floors, manufacturing lines, QC laboratories, and field use. The series includes two models: the NEX QC II for low maintenance and longer service life, and the NEX QC II+ that features an upgraded detector configuration to improve resolution and light-element performance.
To learn more, visit rigakuedxrf.com.
Waterborne Shop Primer
PPG has announced the launch of a new liquid coating, PPG AQUACRON® Waterborne Shop Primer (WSP), for structural steel fabrication. Engineered for high-speed production environments, the primer is intended as a low-VOC alternative to protect against flash rust and corrosion for steel beam, joist, and framing operations. According to PPG, AQUACRON WSP is factory applied and cures in approximately two minutes under standard heat, enabling faster throughput and reducing the space needed for drying.
For additional details, visit ppg.com.
Reduced Carbon Footprint Variants
BASF Intermediates Division has introduced new product variants with a reduced product carbon footprint (rPCF) for butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®), and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). BASF states that the reduced product carbon footprint is achieved through low emission feedstocks and utilities produced at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The company says that the rPCF variants offer a lower carbon footprint of at least 10% compared to the corresponding standard products manufactured at the site.
To learn more, visit basf.com.
Industrial Paint Remover
Cortec® has introduced EcoLine® Surface Reveal, an industrial paint remover formulated with 77% USDA‑certified biobased content and biodegradable ingredients. The updated product contains no methylene chloride or NMP (N‑methylpyrrolidone) and can be applied by dipping, brushing, or rolling. Cortec says it is designed to work quickly, removing acrylic and alkyd coatings within roughly 15–30 minutes, depending on conditions. The remover is intended for use on metal surfaces such as tanks, pipes, and other equipment.
For additional details, visit cortecvci.com.
Low-Temperature Cure Powder Coating
WEG has launched a new powder coating with low-temperature curing technology, developed for use in industrial applications with heat-sensitive materials such as plastics, composites, and other special substrates. WEG says the technology allows curing at temperatures lower than those conventionally used, 110-140 °C and 160-200 °C, respectively. The company says that the reduction of the curing temperature contributes directly to the energy efficiency of the production processes, potentially reducing energy consumption in industrial coating lines.
For more information, email tintas@weg.net.
Outdoor Inline Sports Coating
California Sports Surfaces (CSS), a brand of ICP Group and supplier of sports surfacing systems, has launched its newly formulated Street Ice®. This smooth surface coating is designed specifically for roller hockey, inline skating, and other wheeled sports, as well as activities such as shuffleboard and certain bocce applications. According to the company, the coating offers the toughness required for outdoor inline activity, including resistance to high-impact roller contact and abrasion, as well as protection from the elements, including UV exposure, rain and snow, and more.
For details, visit californiasportssurfaces.com.
Hot Melt Polymers
Clariant has unveiled Licocene Terra, a sustainable m-PO polymer designed as a formulation component for hot melt adhesives and other industrial applications. Clariant states that the product is a drop-in solution that integrates renewable, bio-based feedstock into the production process while maintaining the processing stability and formulation compatibility known from conventional Licocene grades.
To learn more, visit clariant.com.