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Names in the News March 2026
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” in the […]
New Products March 2026
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 […]
Tri-Cure Silsesquioxane Coating: Stemming the Tide of Invasive Mussel Spread
By Kyle D. Hallowell, Cory B. Sims, Hope N. Vonder Brink, Gabriel M. DePietro, Ashley K. Mockensturm, Emiley Barickman, Sam R. Challu, and Joseph C. Furgal, Bowling Green State University The growing problem of invasive mussel species in […]
Formulation Flexibility and Enhanced Performance in Architectural Coatings without Relying on Fluorinated Additives
By Robert W. Sandoval, EPS – Engineered Polymer Solutions Introduction Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used historically in paint formulations for their hydrophobic and oleophobic properties in addition to […]
Tri-Cure Silsesquioxane Coating: Stemming the Tide of Invasive Mussel Spread
By Kyle D. Hallowell, Cory B. Sims, Hope N. Vonder Brink, Gabriel M. DePietro, Ashley K. Mockensturm, Emiley Barickman, Sam R. Challu, and Joseph C. Furgal, Bowling Green State University The growing problem of invasive mussel species in […]
Beyond Durable: Redefining the Role of Coatings in Resilient Building Systems
By Andrea Wagner Watts, GAF|Siplast Building & Roofing Science The construction industry is experiencing a paradigm shift from focusing solely on sustainability to embracing comprehensive resilient design, driven by increasingly severe […]
Isocyanate-Free Polyurethane-Siloxane Networks Based on Partially Renewable Binders
By Lucille A. Wells and Erick B. Iezzi, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Polyurethane (PU) networks exhibit the outstanding mechanical strength, thermal stability, and solvent resistance that is required for use in high-performance coatings, […]
Formulation Flexibility and Enhanced Performance in Architectural Coatings without Relying on Fluorinated Additives
By Robert W. Sandoval, EPS – Engineered Polymer Solutions Introduction Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used historically in paint formulations for their hydrophobic and oleophobic properties in addition to […]
Higher Solids, Lower Yellowing Epoxy System for Industrial DTM Coatings
Matthew M. Sumpter, Franklin I. Leal, Mingbo He, and Daniel J. Weinmann, Westlake Epoxy Epoxy resins have been used for decades in applications demanding excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance, but […]
Enhancing Coating Performance without Using Fluorocarbon Surfactants in Water-Based Formulations
By Brian Vest, Lichang Zhou, Linda Adamson, and Celine Burel, Syensqo Perfluoro-and polyfluorinated-alkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used for a variety of applications, including water-resistant fabrics, nonstick cookware, stain-resistant […]
A Waterborne Exterior Wood Coating That Eliminates the Need for “VOC Exempt” Solvent
By Mary C. Chervenak, Yuk Mun Li, Daniel Stark, Jeffrey Arendt, and Jennifer Hall, Arkema Wood, by virtue of being a renewable material, and when sourced from responsibly managed forests, […]
Industry Q&A: Waterborne Coatings
Waterborne coatings significantly reduce VOC emissions and improve air quality compared to traditional solvent-based systems. They offer strong performance, durability, and versatility across architectural, industrial, and automotive applications. CoatingsTech talks […]
CHEMEON and SurTec Form Strategic Alliance
CHEMEON Surface Technology, a U.S.-based surface treatment provider and SurTec, a surface technology specialist, have formed an alliance to expand market access and support the use of their high-performance and […]
Sherwin-Williams Expands in Kentucky
Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings completed a major expansion at its manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, increasing capacity for polyester coil coatings used in interior and moderate exterior applications. The products are […]
Arkema Expands Production Capacity in China
Arkema announced a 20% expansion of its Kynar® PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, with the new unit expected to start up in 2028. This additional capacity […]
Burgess Pigment Co. to Acquire Thiele Kaolin Company
Burgess Pigment Co., a producer of specialty kaolin pigments and functional mineral products and Thiele Kaolin Company, jointly announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement where Burgess […]
Alithya Extends Collaboration with Shamrock Technologies
Alithya announced the expansion of its collaboration with Shamrock Technologies, manufacturer and supplier of specialty additives, following the successful deployment of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management within […]
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