Raw materials

27FEB

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.

27FEB

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.

19FEB

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.

21GEN

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.

21GEN

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.

IMAGE: Hardener for High-Performance 2K Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings.

09DIC

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.

05DIC

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.

02DIC

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.

24NOV

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.

21NOV

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.

06OTT

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).

IMAGE: Reclassification of Omnirad® 184: 1-Hydroxycyclohexyl-phenyl ketone.

18SET

IGM Resins Announces Reclassification of Omnirad® 184: 1-Hydroxycyclohexyl-phenyl ketone

The reclassification underlines the growing importance of safer and more sustainable solutions in the industry. IGM Resins affirmed its commitment to guiding partners through this change with reliable alternatives.

11SET

allnex Launches SETALUX® 57-1612: High-Performance Acrylic Resin for 2.1 VOC, 2K Coatings

allnex’s SETALUX® 57-1612 can deliver strong performance without compromising quality, making it ideal for industrial coatings on metal and plastics.

09SET

LB Group to Showcase Advanced TiO₂ Pigments at ABRAFATI 2025

ABRAFATI 2025 will take place from 23–25 September at the São Paulo Exhibition & Convention Center, where the company’s TiO₂ pigment team will be on stand J30.

05SET

Bio-Based Paints Gain Ground in Europe

Ceresana has analysed the European market for bio-based paints and coatings, including products for interior and exterior building applications, as well as industrial coatings. Often marketed under names such as natural paints, organic paints, eco paints, or even vegan paints, these green coatings are made entirely - or at least partially - from natural raw materials or minerals.