Pflaumer Brothers Unveils Next-Generation Aliphatic Isocyanate Hardener for High-Performance 2K Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings

Pflaumer’s advanced crosslinker can deliver the long-term durability typically associated with solvent-borne isocyanates, while offering the formulation flexibility and environmental benefits of waterborne technologies.

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The Compound Company to Be Acquired by Industrie Polieco – M.P.B., Strengthening Portfolio for Paints and Coatings

This acquisition will expand Industrie Polieco – M.P.B.’s capabilities in performance polymers and enhance its offering to the global coatings value chain.

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PaperShell Launches Wood Metal® Sinus – A Bio-Based Alternative to Corrugated Steel

Wood Metal® Sinus combines eco-friendliness, high structural performance, aesthetic appeal, and industrial scalability for building materials.

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Pantone Introduces Pantone Colour of the Year 2026: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer

Pantone has named PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer as its Colour of the Year 2026. This airy white embodies calm, clarity, and creativity, inspiring fresh starts across fashion, beauty, interiors, and design. Pantone will celebrate the colour with year-long artist collaborations and brand partnerships, promoting relaxation, simplicity, and innovation.

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Steelpaint and BW Epic Kosan Partnership Highlights Importance of Zinc Primers in Protecting Structural Steel

As shipowners increasingly seek coatings that reduce docking time and extend maintenance cycles, BW Epic Kosan’s ongoing preference for Steelpaint’s corrosion-protection technology underscores the growing confidence in zinc-based polyurethane systems to preserve vessel integrity.

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Water Energy Takes Center Stage at the Future Italy Awards 2025

Water Energy was invited to participate in the inaugural edition of the Future Italy Awards 2025, a prestigious recognition promoted by Senator Antonio Salvatore Trevisi and dedicated to Italian companies that stand out for their positive impact on youth, sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility.

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Steelpaint System Selected for TfL Project as Polyurethane Coatings Gain Acceptance in UK Rail Sector

Steelpaint has recently completed a key contract involving the application of its advanced polyurethane-based corrosion protection system to the footbridge at Roding Valley London Underground Station. The project highlights a growing shift within the rail industry towards long-life, moisture-cured protective coatings, as contractors aim to cut unplanned maintenance and reduce whole-life costs.

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BASF eröffnet Produktionslinie für Hochleistungs-dispergiermittel in Nanjing, China

Hochleistungs-dispergiermittel spielen eine entscheidende Rolle in Beschichtungen und verbessern Pigmentdispersion, Farbwiedergabe und Systemstabilität. Die CFRP-Technologie erfüllt die Anforderungen anspruchsvoller Märkte nach einem breiteren Farbspektrum und überlegener Produktleistung.

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Striking Gold: Henkel Launches New Colour Variant of Thin Organic Coating for Metal Surfaces

Henkel’s new Colour TOC keeps metals protected with a thin, durable layer while adding colour for visual appeal, brand recognition, and anti-counterfeiting. It’s easy to apply, works with existing production lines, and maintains consistent gloss and colour even in tough conditions.

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AkzoNobel’s Interpon D Launches in India’s Consumer Windows & Doors Market

Designed to combine style, durability, and sustainability, these coatings meet international standards and withstand India’s challenging environmental conditions.

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Dürr consolidates Italian operations as CPM and Olpidürr merge to form Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A.

Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A. will combine expertise in final assembly and painting technologies, operating from Milan and Turin with around 120 employees. The merger aligns with Dürr’s global strategy and aims to deliver a broader, more efficient service offering for customers in the automotive and industrial sectors, while maintaining continuity of existing contracts.

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Ivana Radic Borsic Appointed Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of CorteCros

In her expanded role, Ivana Radic Borsic will focus on maximising the production of Cortec’s advanced corrosion protection technologies at its Croatian facilities to meet growing international demand.

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The Issue n. 96 of ipcm® International Paint&Coating Magazine Is Out Now!

Read the latest issue of the magazine dedicated to surface treatments and organic and inorganic finishes: special issue on ace & off-road vehicles and industrial cleaning technologies.

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Están disponibles ipcm® Ibérica n. 40 e ipcm® LatinoAmérica n. 52

Las revistas para la industria de los tratamientos superficiales y acabados orgánicos e inorgánicos dirigidas al mercado español y portugués.

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Borchers Names IMCD as Exclusive Distributor for Coating Additives in Mexico

The agreement grants IMCD exclusive rights to supply Borchers’ coating additives to customers across the paints, coatings, and adhesives, sectors. The move marks a significant step in Borchers’ strategy to broaden access to its innovative solutions throughout the region.

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