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Names in the News January 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 January 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One Industry, Numerous Paths: Voices in Coatings
Following the enthusiastic response to our 2024 “Voices” issue, CoatingsTech is delighted to showcase more profiles of industry members and highlight the myriad ways a career in coatings can offer […]
The Next Generation of Voices: Student Focus
We want to highlight student voices in coatings—the next generation of industry professionals. Their perspectives remind us that the path into this industry is as varied and dynamic as the […]
Coatings for Drop-on-Demand Application Technology as a Sustainable Solution for Vehicle Customization
By Shih-Wa Wang, Cameron Stevens, Siddharth Chanpuriya, Jonathan Antal, Austin Boyd, and Michael Wolfe, Axalta Coating Systems Automotive manufacturers are increasingly interested in drop-ondemand (DOD) inkjet technology for its potential […]
UV-Durable Hydrophobic Coatings for Enhanced Sensor Performance in ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Systems
By Yuejun Zhao and Songwei Lu, PPG Industries, Inc., and Calvin Stargaard and Muluneh Sime, Nevada Automotive Test Center The increasing adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous […]
IMCD Opens Laboratory in Indonesia
IMCD Group (IMCD) has opened a new Construction Laboratory in Indonesia. The new laboratory brings construction expertise together with IMCD’s established Coatings Laboratory, creating a single hub where its technical and […]
Arkema Opens Production Unit in Singapore
Arkema has announced that its new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide production unit, located on its Singapore platform, is fully operational. According to Arkema, the new unit triples the Group’s global […]
Surface Solutions Group Invests in Costa Rica
Surface Solutions Group, LLC (SSG), which develops low-friction, high‑performance coating processes applied to critical components such as guidewires, needles, electrosurgical blades, hypotubes, and cannulas, announced the establishment of a new […]
RPM Announces Acquisition of Kalzip
RPM International Inc. (RPM) announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for its Tremco Construction Products Group (Tremco CPG) to acquire Kalzip GmbH (Kalzip), a Germany-based producer of metal-based […]
AkzoNobel Invests in US Aerospace Coatings
AkzoNobel is investing €50 million to upgrade its Waukegan, Ill. facility– the company’s biggest aerospace coatings production site. The two-phase project will create a new warehouse space just across the […]
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