2022

allnex Launched the New Polyester Resin CRYLCOAT® 2406-2 for Outdoor Applications

The new resin developed by allnex provides high gloss and matte powder coatings.

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myFAIR: The Web App to Have the Most Important Industry Events at Your Fingertips

The ipcm® team is pleased to present myFAIR, a new web app to stay up-to-date with all major events happening in the surface treatment industry.

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Gema Kicks Off Works for its New Headquarters

Gema held a ground-breaking ceremony for the new company’s headquarters in Gossau.

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BASF Coatings Opens a New Electrocoat Research Center

BASF has inaugurated a new innovative research center for e-coat at its headquarters in Münster-Hiltrup, Germany.

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Setting new standards for Architectural Coatings

In today's environmentally conscious marketplace, formulators are challenged to be sensitive to the potentially negative environmental impacts of their systems. As global trends and regulations move away from many traditional materials, formulators are looking to transition to more environmentally friendly systems. Formulators are also challenged with reducing or even eliminating VOCs from their architectural systems. Furthermore, the desire to extend the longevity and durability of coatings is strong as this also pays into the trend of sustainability.

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The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast – Episode 44

Joe Powder is back with a new episode of its powdcast: Episode 44 - Tales Of The Powder Coating Summit.

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Out Now Issue n. 77 of ipcm® International Paint&Coating Magazine

Read the latest issue of the magazine dedicated to surface treatments and organic and inorganic finishes. Special issue on aluminium.

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Perstorp Announced New Toxicity Targets to Safeguard Health and Environment

The two new 2030 sustainability targets for (eco) toxicity of Perstorp will support the transformation towards a circular society.

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Energiekontor and BASF Partner to Increase the Efficiency of Wind Turbines

The riblet structures of BASF Novaflex BladeUp film provide a 3% increase in power output.

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Solvay and CERN Launched STEM Education Programme for High-School Students

The three-year programme of Solvay combines online learning and a residential camp at CERN.

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Cortec Launched Closed Loop Toad™ to Protect Closed Loop Systems

The VpCI® powders of Cortec packaged in a water-soluble bag prevent corrosion in small closed-loop systems.

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IMCD ITALIA e BDC School presentano il progetto educativo IMCD Stem Lab

IMCD Stem Lab avvicina scienza, didattica attiva e aziende al fine di includere i giovani studenti nel mondo del lavoro.

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Easy Protect, Tailor-Made Protection Without the Scratches

How do you protect a car body from the time it leaves the production line until it arrives at the dealership? SAMES KREMLIN innovates with Easy Protect, a robotized solution for depositing protective film to measure. Efficient, productive and with a low environmental impact, it challenges today's adhesive plastics and tarp.

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Hempel Introduces Its First Leading Edge Protection Coating for Wind Blades

Hempablade Edge 171 is Hempel's new coating for leading edge protection (LEP) on wind turbine rotor blades.

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Dürr, Manz and GROB-WERKE to Partner to Provide Integrated Solutions for Battery Producers

Dürr will be part of a joint project for setting innovative machine standards “made in Europe”.

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