Coating Tech Magazine

CoatingsTech is the only peer-reviewed trade publication dedicated to the coatings sector, released six times a year in both print and digital formats. This journal, from the American Coatings Association (ACA), offers in-depth insights into the global coatings market, including scientific and technological advancements, market trends, best practices for formulators, highlights of new products, as well as updates on regulations and legislation. As the main publication of the ACA, CoatingsTech caters to its members and coatings professionals worldwide. The coatings industry depends on the valuable information and insights provided by ACA and CoatingsTech to enhance their businesses and boost profitability. The content in CoatingsTech is accessible through various channels—print, online, and digital.

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Michelin Announces Construction of an Industrial Demonstrator

3 weeks ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

Michelin has announced the construction of its first industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule. Located on the Osiris platform in Péage-en-Roussillon, France, the company says its new facility will have an annual production capacity of 3,000 metric tons, making it the largest production site for 5-HMF in the world. Also known as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, 5-HMF is a bio-sourced, non-toxic platform molecule with multiple potential derivatives.
ACCESS Rudolf Signs Agreement with ClearEdge Solutions

3 weeks ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

ACCESS Rudolf Technologies has signed a distributorship agreement with ClearEdge Solutions. Under the new partnership, ClearEdge Solutions will represent and distribute the RUCOLAC® coatings additives product line—a portfolio of high-performance additives developed specifically for the paints and coatings industry. According to the companies, the agreement represents a strategic step toward expanding the market presence of Rudolf products in North America.
DELTA Coatings Breaks Ground on New Headquarters

3 weeks ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

DELTA Coatings has broken ground on its new headquarters in Dubai Industrial City. The recent ceremony was attended by senior representatives from DELTA Coatings International and Dubai Industrial City. The new facility will be partially powered by renewable energy, including a large rooftop solar installation, in support of the company’s ongoing sustainability and decarbonization efforts. Once operational, the plant is expected to triple manufacturing output and warehouse capacity.
National Coatings Inc. Joins Fenix Specialty Performance Coatings

3 weeks ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

Fenix Specialty Performance Coatings, a manufacturer of industrial paints and concrete coatings, has announced that National Coatings Inc.—a supplier of high-performance coatings for the general industrial and metal-deco markets—has officially joined the Fenix family. According to Fenix, this strategic alignment enhances both companies’ ability to provide expanded customer support, increased production capacity, greater technical resources, and broader geographic reach.
Gelest Completes New Production Facility

3 weeks ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

Gelest, Inc., a supplier of specialty silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and acrylate monomers for advanced technology end markets—including coatings and adhesives—announced the grand opening of a new 50,000-square-foot production facility at its global headquarters in Morrisville, Pa. Located on a revitalized U.S. EPA Brownfield site, the facility expands Gelest’s production capabilities and supports applications ranging from microelectronics and medical devices to advanced thermal...
AkzoNobel Launches New Coating System in China

1 month ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

AkzoNobel has introduced in China a new thermal insulation coating system designed to reduce building temperatures and enhance energy efficiency. Developed by the company’s Decorative Paints business, the company says its innovative system features a radiative cooling topcoat and a thermal radiation barrier mid-coat—together functioning like a sunscreen for buildings.
Covestro Receives ISCC PLUS Certification for Site in West Virginia

1 month ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

Covestro has secured the ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) PLUS certification for its site in South Charleston, West Virginia. The site specializes in the production of base polyether polyols and polymer polyols. These materials are used in a range of applications including automotive seating, mattresses, furniture, and more.
OQ Chemicals Rebrands as Oxea

1 month ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

OQ Chemicals is rebranding and returning to its earlier name, Oxea, following its acquisition via funds managed by Strategic Value Partners, LLC and by Blantyre Capital. In 2013, Oxea was acquired by the Oman Oil Company (OOC). Subsequently, in 2020, Oxea was rebranded as OQ Chemicals to reflect its integration into the newly formed energy conglomerate OQ, which consolidated several Omani energy companies.
WACKER Expands Production in Germany

1 month ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

WACKER has commenced production of hybrid polymers at its Nünchritz site in Saxony, Germany. The new high-efficiency facility, which the company says will create 50 new jobs, is set to replace the existing production plant in Burghausen and significantly expand the WACKER’s hybrid polymer manufacturing capacity. These polymers are used as binders in the formulation of high-performance adhesives and sealants.
BASF Coatings Expands Business in North America

1 month ago | paint.org | Mary Cadden

After successful launches in Europe and Asia, BASF’s ReSource, Glasurit® Eco Balance and R-M® eSense brands for the automotive refinish coatings market will now be introduced in North America this year. The company says these products further contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and circular economy.