Raw materials

allnex Unveils Sustainable rPET Liquid Resins for Asia Pacific Market

With over 500 billion plastic bottles consumed annually, 80% of which end up in landfills or oceans, allnex is repurposing this waste into valuable materials for coatings.

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Sun Chemical to Showcase Advanced Pigment Solutions for Surface Treatments at ChinaPlas 2026

Exhibiting at Hall 8.2, booth F37, the company will highlight solutions tailored to meet the demanding performance, aesthetic and sustainability requirements of the plastics and surface treatment industries.

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LANXESS Hikes Prices for Inorganic Pigments by Up To 20%

The company said the decision follows a sharp escalation in costs, particularly for energy, key raw materials and logistics, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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GALACTIC Biosolvents Drive Sustainability in Industrial Coatings

Lactic acid-based solutions reduce VOC emissions without compromising performance in industrial paints and coatings.

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Arkema achieves ISCC PLUS certification across more than 70% of global coating facilities

Arkema strengthens its sustainable coatings portfolio with expanded ISCC PLUS-certified production network.

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Ceresana Publishes First Dedicated Study on Europe’s Bio-Based Solvents Market

Stricter regulations and rising ESG demands expected to push revenues beyond €2.2 billion by 2034.

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hubergroup Chemicals unveils ELARA additive brand at Paint India 2026

New high-performance range signals strategic expansion beyond traditional printing ink raw materials into coatings and adhesives.

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Highly-Functional Material Week to Debut in Nagoya as Japan’s New Hub for Advanced Materials and Coatings

The new event will showcase innovations ranging from advanced polymer dyeing and functional coatings to sustainable materials such as oyster shell composites and cutting-edge photonics technologies, bringing together industry leaders in one of Japan’s key manufacturing centres.

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hubergroup Chemicals to Present Expanded Portfolio at PAINT INDIA 2026

hubergroup Chemicals will showcase its new range of Resins, Energy Curing UV-Oligomers and UV-Monomers, as well as its Additives and Colourants for the paints and coatings industry.

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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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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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BASF Opens High-Performance Dispersant Production Line in Nanjing, China

High-performance dispersants play a vital role in coatings, improving pigment dispersion, colour performance and system stability. CFRP technology meets the demands of high-end markets for a broader colour gamut and superior product performance.

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LB Group to Acquire Venator’s Greatham TiO₂ Site and Assets

By adding Greatham’s production capabilities and high-performance TiO₂ products to its portfolio, LB Group can better serve European customers with more efficient, long-lasting, and sustainable coatings solutions.

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allnex Completes ISCC PLUS Certification for Powder Coatings and Radcure Products Worldwide

allnex achieves global ISCC PLUS certification for powder coatings and Radcure products, enabling all sites to offer more sustainable alternatives and helping customers lower the carbon footprint of their end applications.

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allnex to participate in RadTech Europe 2025

RadTech Europe Conference & Exhibition 2025 is taking place October 27-29 at the Victoria Sofitel Hotel in Warsaw (Poland).

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