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Issue 5/September-October 2024

SPONSORS OF THE ISSUE

N. Čuk, M. Steinbücher, N. Vidmar - M. Ocepek, P. Venturini - HELIOS

Bio-based replacement of fossil-based...

In Helios Resins different activities are going on towards producing more sustainable resins. The company produces intrinsic bio-based alkyds,…

Jessica Hoffmann - TRINSEO

The future of sustainable coatings

Sustainability remains top of mind for those in the coatings business, especially as the European Union looks to implement new regulations around…

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Michele Ponzelli - LIGNICOAT (AXIA INNOVATION)

Sustainable coatings based on lignin ...

The innovative lignin-based resins and coatings developed from the LIGNICOAT project aim to address environmental concerns associated with fossil-based coatings…

Robert Ostap - MICROBAN INTERNATIONAL

Ultimate product protection with...

Microban International, the global leader in antimicrobial and odour control technologies and residual disinfectants, is moving towards its vision to become the most trusted…

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Pieter Samyn - SIRRIS

Nanocellulose with different morphology...

Functional bio-based additives may replace common mineral- or fossil-based fillers in polymers, adhesives, and coatings, providing better performance, biodegradation,…

Elena Marcheggiani - NORMACHEM

Understanding PFAS: chemistry,...

In today’s world in general, and in the world of paints in particular, a famous chemical family is widely used: PFAS. PFAS is an acronym that stands for perfluoroalkyl substances, characterized…

Simone Viscomi - KONICA MINOLTA

Vertical, portable spectrophotometer for...

Konica Minolta launched new vertical, lightweight, portable spectrophotometers. The CM-17d is the company’s first portable instrument that includes an electronic viewfinder, facilitating precise positioning…

SAFIC ALCAN - WANHUA CHEMICAL

Water-based industrial coatings...

Under the guidance of China’s ‘double-carbon policy’ and other international initiatives, increase in consumption and gradual improvement of environmental…

TU WIEN/ UNIVPM

A breakthrough in catalysis...

Typically, beautiful white wall paint does not stay beautiful and white forever. Often, various substances from the air accumulate on its surface. This can be a desired effect…

EVENTS

ETCC 2024

ETCC 2024 gathers the industry in Avignon promoting new technologies and bio-based chemistry

ETCC Congress, organized by AFTPVA (French Association of Technicians of Paints, Varnishes, Inks and Adhesives) and sponsored by Arkema, BASF, Evonik and Kronos, will take place from 23rd to 25th September in the wonderful location as the Popes Palace in Avignon, south of France…..

PAINT & COATINGS 2024

Paint & Coatings Italy – Add colours to business

Paint & Coatings Italy returns for its third year, taking place 22 – 23 October at the NH Milano Congress Centre in Assago. Supported by AssICC and Assovernici, Paint & Coatings Italy has been developed with you in mind.

NEWS

Evonik

Evonik launches new defoamers - performing sustainability in...

Shepherd

Understanding Shepherd Color’s highly engineered...

Addapt Chemical

Functional monomers and additives for UV-curing systems...

Sichuan University

Construction and performance of waterborne organosilicon...

Kuncai

Kuncai presents the first titanium dioxide and iron oxides...

Akzo Nobel

AkzoNobel’s Como site achieves highest...

Chem Spec

Water-repellent, protective and silane-based additives...

Silok Polymers

Silicon based monomers and chemicals for the...

Vibrantz Technologies

Maximizing energy efficiency with cool colors

TDMA

How bright white lines make roads safer for everyone

Covestro

Enabling even more sustainable UV-curable..

Brüggemann

New reducing agents and optimized redox techniques for...

Ecoat

A bio-based chemistry to enhance wood coatings

Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical recognized by FTA for sustainability excellence

Rahn

RAHN launches two new curing resins

Elementis

Elementis advances sustainable coatings...

Oxerra

OXERRA, a journey of integration, sustainability...

Allnex

Allnex achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for seven...

Ascotec

ASCOTEC launches new liquid corrosion inhibitor...

Lubrizol

Importance of dispersants for bio-based ingredients...

Mallard Creek Polymers

Mallard Creek Polymers expands functional barrier...

Igm Resins

Empowering tomorrow's chemistry with...

Relement

Relement in partnership with AkzoNobel to develop...

Tno

Western North Brabant becomes hotspot for...

Icro

ICRO wins “Innovation” award at Interzum...

Gerdau Graphene

Graphene-enhanced anti-corrosion chemical additive...

Technip Energies

Technip Energies and Mitsubishi Chemical to license...

Alfa Ecopoject

Alfa Ecoproject and Inco: a blend of excellence...

Beckers Group - Novaresine

Beckers Group awards Novaresine for its sustainable...

Nynas

Effective purifying oil for crude titanium tetrachloride

Arkema

Arkema innovates towards circularity by incorporating up...

Traceless - Mondi Group

Ground-breaking coating solution for...

Echa

ECHA adds one hazardous chemical to the Candidate List

Hexigone

Hexigone awards Certification ISO 9001 and 45001 reinforcing...

Maflon

New generation of blocked poly-isocyanate...

Wacker

Which colors go with which megatrends?

Micro Powders

Micro Powders develops new PFAS free additives and ...

Laboratorios Argenol

Metal-free antimicrobial additive for water based...

Alfatest

Alfatest in collaboration with Biolin Scientific

Robert Kraemer

Sustainable binders without compromises...

Sika

Sika opened new state-of-the-art plant in Northeast China

ECONOMY NEWS

Södra

Södra to become the largest producer of kraft lignin...

Briolf Group

Briolf Group to invest more than 30 million $ in its first...

Eurosyn

Eurosyn and hubergroup in partnership for the...

Dksh

DKSH enters exclusive distribution agreement with...

Lawter

Lawter receives Gold award from EcoVadis for its sustainability...

J.M. Huber

J.M. Huber Corporation signs agreement to acquire...

Altana

Altana and UB FIGG invest in Nordtreat

Azelis

Azelis strengthens footprint in South Africa through...

Ppg

PPG to build new paint and coatings manufacturing...

Svenska Aerogel

Svenska Aerogel continues to receive pilot orders

Teknos

Teknos once again earns the EcoVadis gold medal...

Avantium

Avantium to open new plant for 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid...

Cefic

State of play of the inclusive approach towards...

Basf

BASF invests in the expansion of its additives plant in Nanjing

Fornaci Calce Grigolin

For 2023 Fornaci Calce Grigolin reports a turnover up to 150...

Alberdingk Boley

Alberdingk Boley has a new partner for polyurethane dispersions...