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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wesco Group to Acquire National Coatings & Supplies
Wesco Group (Wesco) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire National Coatings & Supplies (NCS), a distributor of coatings and related solutions to aftermarket automotive refinish […]
Graco Inc. Acquires Radia Products
Graco Inc. (Graco) has acquired Red Devil Equipment Company (Radia) in a transaction valued at $69 million. Radia is a manufacturer of mixing, shaking, and automated material handling equipment for […]
CHASM and Ingevity Expand Partnership
CHASM Advanced Materials, Inc. (CHASM) has signed a license agreement with Ingevity Corporation (Ingevity) for CHASM’s patented carbon nanotube (CNT) production technology. The agreement grants Ingevity the rights to manufacture […]
DuPont Breaks Ground in China
DuPont held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province in East China. The manufacturing unit is being built at the Yangtze River […]
COIM Acquires Notedome Limited
COIM S.p.A. (COIM), a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, announced the completion of its acquisition of Notedome Limited (Notedome), a company specializing in the elastomer sector. The total value of the […]
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