Federico Melideo

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29AGO

Covestro acquired two stand-alone production sites of Vencorex

With this acquisition, Covestro strategically expands and enhances its aliphatics production portfolio in the US and Asia-Pacific, reinforcing its presence in profitable and innovative business areas such as Coatings and Adhesives.

Image: booth of AkzoNobel at FABTECH Chicago 2025

29AGO

AkzoNobel to Present Latest Powder Coating Innovations at FABTECH USA

Visitors to Booth #D40111 will see how the AkzoNobel’s Interpon range is helping industries optimise operations, enhance efficiency and advance their sustainability objectives.

Image: fasteners and hardware components.

28AGO

KYZEN to Showcase Aqueous and Vacuum Degreasing Cleaning Chemistries at FABTECH 2025

The KYZEN Clean Team will be on hand at Booth A3160, providing information on its METALNOX cleaning chemistries and offering live in-booth cleaning demonstrations.

Image: structure coated by AkzoNobel Interpon

28AGO

AkzoNobel launches new Interpon Structura collection for South Asia’s architectural market

The new Interpon D2525 Structura powder coating from AkzoNobel offers a fine textured finish in a wide range of colours, combining superior durability, gloss retention, scratch resistance, and sustainability benefits with up to a 20-year warranty and compliance with AAMA 2604 standards.

27AGO

Parts Finishing 2025 Cancelled

Parts Finishing was cancelled following strong initial interest, as withdrawals from several companies—driven by cost-cutting, economic uncertainty, and unpredictable business outlooks made a successful event unlikely.

Photo: Steelpaint is supplying Stelpant directly to the steel tube and pile manufacturers and fabricators in Turkiye, and Germany.

08AGO

New Cuxhaven Berths to Be Protected from Corrosion with Steelpaint System

The multi-layer Stelpant system of Steelpaint includes a zinc-rich moisture-cure polyurethane primer, offering cathodic protection, followed by two layers of polyurethane topcoat engineered for resistance to mechanical abrasion and impact, particularly in submerged zones.

08AGO

Venator Earns EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating for Third Year in a Row

This achievement places Venator among the top 3% of over 100,000 companies evaluated worldwide, highlighting the company’s consistent commitment to sustainable business practices.

07AGO

Graphene-Silver Coating Offers Long-Term Antibacterial Defence

In industrial settings, the graphene-silver coating has strong potential to improve hygiene, reduce contamination, and extend the lifespan of materials and equipment.

Image of a world map with iscc plus certification obtained by akrmeam in its facilities globally.

06AGO

Arkema Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for All Acrylic Monomer Facilities Worldwide

The ISCC PLUS certifications mark a significant step towards the phased introduction of a comprehensive global range of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives. These include high solids, waterborne, UV-LED-EB, and polyester powder materials, catering to diverse industrial sectors.

05AGO

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