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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 […]
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 […]
Helix Kapital Acquires NCS Colour
NCS Colour announced a partnership with Helix Kapital, which is acquiring an ownership stake from Sobro after 15 years. The acquisition marks the beginning of a new growth phase in […]
Borchers Announces New Distributor in France
Borchers announced that Keyser & Mackay is now the official French distributor of Borchers coating additives, a Milliken brand. Borchers’ portfolio—including high-performance catalysts, anti-skinning agents, tin-free catalysts, dispersants, surface actives, […]
Barentz Expands Distribution Agreement with Huntsman
Barentz announced an extended distribution partnership with Huntsman, a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. In addition to being a long-time distribution partner of Huntsman’s polyurethane product […]
Ingevity Completes Sale to Mainstream Pine Products
Ingevity Corporation announced the completion of the previously disclosed sale of its North Charleston Crude Tall Oil (CTO) refinery assets and the majority of its Performance Chemicals Industrial Specialties product […]
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