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Henkel Launches New Mid-Temperature Sealing Solution To Improve Anodizing Efficiency And Sustainability

With Bonderite M ED 11204, Henkel expands its aluminum anodizing portfolio with a new mid-temperature sealing technology designed to reduce energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and water usage while simplifying production processes.

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Kreativer Messeerfolg in Karlsruhe: Höcker Polytechnik begeistert auf der PaintExpo 2026

Nach diesem großen Erfolg zieht das Unternehmen eine durchweg positive Bilanz. Die gelungene Symbiose aus hochkarätigen Fachgesprächen und inspirierenden Live-Momenten soll auch in Zukunft fortgeführt werden. Bis zur nächsten PaintExpo im Jahr 2028 plant Höcker Polytechnik die Realisierung zahlreicher weiterer Projekte in der Oberflächentechnik, um den Messestand auch beim nächsten Mal wieder kreativ zu beleben.

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BASF Launches Efka® PX 4720: Advancing Ultra-Matte UV Coatings

Designed for 100% solvent-free radiation-curing systems, the additive ensures that ultra-matte performance does not come at the cost of processability. Its primary applications include industrial coatings, and 3C coatings (Computer, Communication, and Consumer electronics).

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AkzoNobel Propels Aircraft Maintenance into The Future with New Drone Inspection Technology

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings’ Iris CMX provides the objective data needed to strengthen predictive models and improve the speed and efficiency of inspections.

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Pipeline-Community feiert neuen Rekord bei der 21. Pipeline Technology Conference in Berlin

Mit 1.132 Teilnehmenden aus 61 Ländern sowie Delegationen von rund 100 Pipeline-Betreibergesellschaften war die ptc 2026 die größte und internationalste Ausgabe in der Geschichte der Veranstaltung.

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Why Are Suction and Blowing Crucial Phases in Metal Coating?

Lesta provides an innovative robotic suction and blowing solution that eliminates residual water from complex metal parts, preventing coating defects and the need for manual intervention. By automating moisture removal, Lesta technology enhances coating quality while significantly reducing energy consumption and production lead times.

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SciTeeX and V+S – Vogel & Schemmann Strengthen Their Partnership: Where Innovation Meets Tradition

SciTeeX and V+S – Vogel & Schemmann Maschinen GmbH join engineering expertise and industrial manufacturing capabilities to develop integrated surface treatment solutions, enhancing quality, reliability, and project execution across the blasting sector.

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US Tariff Overhaul: Italian Exports Face Significant Headwinds as New Duties Bite

The new measures are viewed as a "deterioration" in trade conditions. Analysts suggest that the only viable path forward is to lobby for these sectors to be included under the 15% "cap" established in the EU-US Framework Agreement of 21 August. Without such an adjustment, Italian components and machinery manufacturers risk losing significant market share in their most vital overseas market.

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Dürr Unveils EcoRP4 – The New Frontier of Robotic Painting

The new EcoRP4 generation optimises accessibility and reduces operational costs for high-volume automotive painting.

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AkzoNobel Launches Eco+ Services to Boost Manufacturing Sustainability

By combining specialist knowledge with digital innovation, AkzoNobel aims to transform sustainability ambitions into measurable operational gains.

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Graphene Nanotubes Cut CO₂ Emissions in Conductive Paints and Coatings by up to 26%

As industries move from sustainability targets to implementation, coatings that deliver both high performance and measurable emissions reduction will define the next generation of products. Graphene nanotubes are positioned to play a central role in this transition.

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Genoa Maritime Forum to Spotlight the Future of Shipping

Set against the backdrop of one of the Mediterranean’s most important ports, Genoa offers not only a deep maritime heritage but also a striking and vibrant environment - making it the ideal location to connect, collaborate, and shape the next chapter of global shipping.

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ChemQuest Group Appoints Scott Reams as Director

Founded 50 years ago, ChemQuest provides bespoke market intelligence and M&A advisory services to raw material suppliers and financial investors across the specialty chemicals sector.

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AkzoNobel Launches My Interpon Portal in Mexico and New Ready-To-Ship Interpon Range

The launch responds to increasing demand for speed, simplicity and reliability by integrating 24/7 digital ordering with immediate product availability. By combining digital access with ready-to-ship availability, AkzoNobel enables customers to respond faster to demand, reduce downtime and streamline procurement.

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Univar Solutions to Showcase Future of Coatings at 2026 American Coatings Show

Located at Booth 2229, the company aims to highlight innovations in high-performance and sustainable coating technologies. The showcase focuses on accelerating speed-to-market through distribution-driven pathways and robust supply chain security. Weiterlesen