News

01MAR

Powder Coating Week 2021 Postponed to July 13-16, 2021

Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the pandemic situation and travelling, the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) decided to postpone the Powder Coating Week to July 13-16, 2021.

01MAR

Out Now Issue n. 19 of ICT_Industrial Cleaning Technologies

Supplement of ipcm® - International Paint&Coating Magazine n. 67

26FEB

KOLZER Presents its Alternative Technologies to CrVI-based Finishes

KOLZER, an Italian company specializing in designing and manufacturing vacuum coating machines, presents its PVD technologies which replace CrVI-based finishes, the use of which has been prohibited in the functional chrome plating sector with a decorative purpose.

25FEB

Cortec Launches EcoShield VpCI-380 Topcoat for Industrial Painters

Cortec has launched EcoShield VpCI-380, a DTM fast drying, water-based fluoropolymer modified acrylic one-coat system that provides corrosion protection and weatherability on metals in harsh outdoor environments.

24FEB

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Scores New Orders with its Sustainable Coating Technologies

As the company works on new projects, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES announced new orders from Asia and America for its environmentally friendly Chrome (VI)-free coating technology.

23FEB

Akzonobel Opens a New Lab Dedicated to the Research and Development of Low-Cure Powder Coatings

At its headquarters in Como, AkzoNobel has inaugurated a new center dedicated to the R&D of innovative surface solutions, in particular for the wood coatings sector.

22FEB

Evonik Invests in chembid to Strengthen its E-Commerce Activities

Evonik has invested in chembid, the largest meta-search engine for chemicals, in order to strengthen the company's e-commerce activities and support the development of an independent marketing platform for the chemical industry.

19FEB

CIN and Boero Join Forces

CIN and Boero announced that the two companies will unite their businesses to create a new dynamic aimed at consolidating their European presence within the coatings market.

18FEB

Hempel Appoints Alexander Enström as New Head of Marine

Alexander Enström has been appointed by Hempel as the company's new head of the marine segment.

17FEB

Cortec Launches Eco Wrap, the World's First Compostable Industrial Strength Machine Grade Stretch Film

Cortec announced the launch of Eco Wrap, a compostable industrial strength machine grade stretch film, which is currently patent pending.

16FEB

AkzoNobel Becomes Official Supplier to the Tour de France

AkzoNobel signed a three-year partnership with the Tour de France, becoming Official Supplier of the sporting event.

15FEB

Investment Company Quadrum Capital Buys a Stake of EMM

Quadrum Capital invests in EMM, a global supplier and innovative partner to the paint-processing industries, with the aim of accelerating its growth internationally.

12FEB

January in review

The beginning of the new year brings with it many innovations.

12FEB

Tikkurila Unveiled Its Colour of the Year 2021: Cumulus Blue

Cumulus Blue, Tikkurila's colour of the year 2021, is a light shade of blue belonging to a palette that takes inspiration from the colours of nature.

11FEB

A New Study Unveils the Potential of Melanin-Mimetic Materials

A new study by the Chiba University, inspired by the colour changes in a peacock's feather, revealed how melanin-mimetic materials, such as polydopamine, could lead to anti-counterfeit and sensing applications.