Paint & Coating News

Henkel and Covestro join forces to develop sustainable adhesives for load-bearing wooden structures.

• Henkel
• Covestro
• polyurethane adhesives

Recently, Mitsubishi Chemical released new biodegradable biopolyester resins SA916N and SA916F.

• Mitsubishi chemical

Mitsui and Kansai Paint decided to invest in Kansai Helios, a European paint and coatings manufacturer, with Mitsui and Kansai Paint holding 20% and 80% shares respectively.

• Mitsui
• Kansai Paint

Mipa strengthens its presence in the European paints and coatings market with the acquisition of Haering Industrial Division.

• Mipa
• Haering

AkzoNobel's powder coatings plant completes major capacity expansion in Como, Italy. This will help ensure supply to customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

• AkzoNobel
• Como Site

Henkel signs an agreement to acquire US-based Seal for Life Industries from Arsenal Capital Partners (US). Seal for Life is a specialist supplier of protective coatings and sealing solutions.

• Henkel
• Seal for Life

Covestro announced that it is developing a series of water-based and UV high-performance resins. It is suitable for industrial coating applications. This includes wooden furniture, cabinets and building products.

• Covestro
• UV resin
• waterborne resins

Arctura has signed a technology licensing agreement with Mankiewicz, a global leader in high-quality coating solutions.

• Arctura
• Mankiewicz
• lightning protection coating

Irene Tasi, PPG’s current senior vice president and chief growth officer (CGO), will serve as senior vice president of industrial coatings.

• PPG

Global chemicals company BASF and HydroGEOPHYSICS Inc. (HGI), a leading provider of geophysical services to the mining industry, have announced an exclusive partnership to combine expertise in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy and deep well injection.

• BASF
• HydroGEOPHYSICS
• LixTRA

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI), a global leader in multiple industries, announces the formation of Sumitomo Heavy Industries (Europe) B.V., a new regional company headquartered in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

• Sumitomo Heavy Industries

Evonik introduces VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100 to the market, a phosphate methacrylate monomer that is nonmigratory, and its effects are long-lasting.

• Evonik

INEOS Styrolution, the world's leading styrene materials supplier, has announced a strategic change in its authorized distribution network in the United States and Canada, which will take effect on April 1, 2024.

• INEOS Styrolution
• Styrenic Materials

Venator Materials announced that its newly appointed board of directors and management have completed a strategic review and intend to implement a transformation plan to ensure Venator's long-term success. The plan has the support of new shareholders.

• Venator

After completing the acquisition of MBCC in May 2023, Sika's flooring and coatings team also set a new sales record. In 2023, after-tax sales reached 1.053 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 39%.

• Sika
• China

DIC Corporation announced that its subsidiaries DIC South Asia and Sun Chemical will jointly exhibit at PAINTINDIA 2024, which will be held in Mumbai, India from February 22 to 24, 2024.

• DIC corporation
• PAINTINDIA
• 2024

Archroma launches a new generation of AVITERA®SE dye series to achieve a more competitive cost and sustainable dyeing process for cellulose fibers and their blended fabrics.

• Archroma
• AVITERA®SE

Mallard Creek Polymers (MCP) is committed to environmental stewardship by providing water-based coating adhesives. It is a compelling alternative to traditional plastics and PFAS-based materials in food packaging.

• Mallard Creek Polymers
• Tykote®6161

TotalEnergies' polypropylene plant in La Porte, Texas, USA, is the first to convert plastic waste feedstock into recycled polymers.

• TotalEnergies
• New Hope Energy
• Round polymer

LG Chem announced that its comprehensive performance in 2023 achieved revenue of 55.25 trillion won and operating profit of 2.53 trillion won. Revenue increased by 8.4% year-on-year, and operating profit fell by 15.1% year-on-year.

• LG chem