2023

BCF Has Been Honoured as Best Trade Association of 2023 by Memcom

The British Coatings Federation has been awarded for its great performances as well as the outstanding member engagement and retention.

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Ashland Introduced the New Easy-Wet™ Wetting Agents Portfolio for Premium Coatings

The new substrate wetting agents of Ashland offer a balance of wetting and low foaming that leads to defect-free films in coatings for multiple end-markets.

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Sherwin-Williams Presented the New Syntha Pulvin® Vision 2030 Collection for Architectural Powder Coatings

Sherwin-Williams launched its Vision 2030 Collection of powder coatings focused on quality products designed for the architectural market.

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PPG Cooperates with the Prague Crafts Academy for Training the Next Generation of Painters

The recent collaboration between PPG and the Prague Crafts Academy will allow the next generation of painters to have a complete and exhaustive knowledge of the coatings sector.

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Chemtec Will Attend the Next Edition of P&E – Polveri&ecoCoating

The P&E – Polveri&ecoCoating 2023 will allow Chemtec to showcase its know-how and the latest technologies.

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Out Now Issue n. 83 of ipcm® International Paint&Coating Magazine

Read the latest issue of the magazine dedicated to surface treatments and organic and inorganic finishes – Special edition on aluminium, architecture and design!

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Gema Has Celebrated its New Gossau-Based 20,000 m2 Headquarters

The new headquarters of Gema will aid the company to meet its future growing demands.

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Green Seal Will Prohibit All PFAS In Certified Paints and Coatings

Green Seal has efficiently banned PFAS in several product categories, including paints and coatings.

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AkzoNobel Launches Interpon D Anodic Collection in North America

The Interpon D Anodic collection will enable architects and designers to achieve anodised aluminium finishes with minimal environmental impact and superior performances.

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IMCD Korea Has Acquired the Specialty Chemicals Distributor Needfill

The south Korean subsidiary of IMCD will strengthen its position in the coatings and construction market with the acquisition of Needfill.

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PPG and a Dutch University Will Cooperate to Develop the First Off-Road Solar Car

The upcoming Stella Terra vehicle will use PPG CORACHAR™ fire protection coatings to safeguard the lithium (Li)-ion battery pack and protect the car from thermal damage.

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Arkema Will Install a New Purification System to Decarbonise its Acrylics Production

The future installation of a purification system will allow Arkema to decarbonise the acrylics production and strengthen its European market position.

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BASF Expanded its Monomers Portfolio for Coatings by Launching the Bio-Based 2-Octyl Acrylate

BASF consolidates the sustainability of its raw materials for coatings by including 2-Octyl Acrylate and 2-Octyl Acrylate BMB ISCC Plus to its portfolio.

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BASF Released ON VOLUDE, the 2023-2024 Automotive Colour Trends Collection

BASF published its ON VOLUDE colour trends collection developed by leveraging non-human intelligence to support the future of the automotive industry.

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PPG Elected Tim Knavish as Board’s Chairman and CEO and Michael Lamach as Independent Lead Director

After that Hugh Grant and Michael McGarry retired, PPG appointed Michael W. Lamach and Tim Knavish as their successors.

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