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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 […]
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. Collaborate
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. have partnered to supply mass-balanced, low-carbon ethylene oxide (EO) solutions for the agricultural and industrial markets, it says enable reduced product carbon footprint (PCF) […]
WACKER Expands Production in India
WACKER has opened a new 15,000-square-meter production complex for manufacturing silicone emulsions that is operational at its Panagarh site in India. The facility produces GMP-certified silicones for the cosmetics and […]
Azelis and Chemetall Expand Agreement
Chemetall and Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, have expanded their distribution partnership agreement in Canada. Azelis has been appointed to distribute […]
Biesterfeld Obtains Distribution Rights from Organik Kimya
Biesterfeld, a distribution and service company in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and the Turkish specialty chemicals manufacturer Organik Kimya have entered a strategic distribution partnership […]
RPM Completes Acquisition of Kalzip
RPM International Inc. announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Kalzip GmbH (“Kalzip”) for its Tremco Construction Products Group (“Tremco CPG”). Kalzip, a designer and producer of […]
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