News

SI Group Appointed Terry Walsh as New Senior Vice-President of Operations

Terry Walsh will bring to SI Group nearly thirty years of experience in managing global operations.

Gerdau Graphene Introduced New Performance-Enhancing Graphene Additives

The two new additives for water-based paints and coatings offer improved coverage, durability and washability without affecting pH.

Sherwin-Williams Introduced the SofTop™ Comfort Flooring Systems

The new flooring systems of Sherwin-Williams combine softness underfoot with durability and environmental advantages.

The Resins Production of Huntsman Implemented a Mass-Balance Concept

Huntsman implemented a mass-balance concept for its Swiss epoxy resins facility and received the REDcert² certification.

SANITIZED AG Launched a Dual-Function In-Can Preservative and Sanitation Product

The new dual-function Sanitized® BDC works as in-can preservative and product sanitation agent for the paint industry.

IMCD Entered the Israeli Market with the Acquisition of KOI

IMCD will improve its presence in the paints, coatings, composites and inks markets.

EMU Coatings Research Institute Won the Special University Award for UV-Curable Coatings

Researchers from Eastern Michigan University have been awarded for the contributions to advanced and sustainable UV-curable coatings.

BYK Introduced the New color2view Spectrophotometer

The upgraded version of the benchtop spectrophotometer of BYK combines several measurement methods in one instrument.

New eLearning DISPERSION OF PIGMENTS & further live event series DISPERSION WEEKS in May 2023

Evonik Coating Additives invites you to the "Dispersion Weeks"!  

After the successful "Rheology Weeks" in November 2022, the COATINO^® Campus Team has organized the new live event series “Dispersion Weeks” with internal and external experts in May!   

Researchers Developed a Non-Toxic Paintable Protein Inhibiting Biofouling

The researchers from Johns Hopkins APL presented a sustainable enzyme-based polymer coating for protecting hulls.

The British Coatings Federation Expands the Ambassadors Network

The coatings industry expands its network of ambassadors in order to engage with the next generation of professionals.

Gema Held Its EMEA Distributor Meeting 2023

From 24^th to 28^th April 2023 Gema invited its international representatives to the EMEA Distributor Event in St. Gallen.

AGTOS Appointed a Second Managing Director

Andreas Bügener will focus on improving the digitalisation and sustainability of AGTOS.

ipcm® Is Now an Internationally Registered Trademark

We are pleased to announce that ipcm® – synonymous for over 10 years of highly specialized technical publications for the surface treatment sector – is now a registered and internationally protected trademark.

Verind Board of Directors Renewed

The Shareholders Meeting of Verind has appointed the new Board of Directors, the President and the Honorary President and the General Managers.