Protech Group Acquires LOES Enterprises, Inc.
The Protech Group has acquired Loes Enterprises, Inc., a custom compounder of PVC plastisol and related products in Saint Paul, Minn. Read More…
AkzoNobel Announces 2026 Colors of the Year
AkzoNobel has announced its 2026 Colors of the Year, which the company describes as an upbeat and versatile color family. The 2026 Colors of the Year include Mellow Flow™, a light blue shade; Slow Swing™, a dark blue shade; and Free Groove™. Read More…
PantoneLIVE Adds New Color Libraries for Two-Piece Aluminum Beverage Can Packaging
Sun Chemical and X-Rite Incorporated announced new metal packaging color libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. Designed for the beverage sector, these libraries enable accurate visualization and communication of Pantone and brand colors on two-piece aluminum cans with metal deco inks in a matte finish. Read More…
Univar Solutions and BASF Expand Distribution Agreement
Univar Solutions USA LLC announced that it and its Canadian affiliate, Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., have been appointed as exclusive distributors in the United States and Canada for select BASF specialty ingredients used in industrial applications. Read More…
Elinor Coatings Launches New Testing Facilities
Elinor Coatings has expanded its North Dakota operations with two new state-of-the-art laboratories and expanded outdoor exposure sites, supporting the growth of the Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials. Read More…
Volexion Delivers New Graphene‑Coated Cathode Materials to Manufacturers
Volexion, a battery materials company, announced that it shipped its first product samples of a graphene coating, which shields battery cathodes from wear and tear, to tier‑one manufacturers worldwide. Initial recipients include leading automotive OEMs, top global cell producers, and U.S. specialty energy‑storage developers, with additional shipments already underway. Read More…