European Coatings Journal

6 days ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

While the industry’s initial reaction was marked by uncertainty, current operational effects are surprisingly limited. Several manufacturers reported that their daily business has continued without interruption. I spoke to Flügger, Meffert Farbwerke, Śnieżka, Teknos and Vitex about their observations. The five coatings manufacturers’ verdict: the effects so far are limited — but strategic shifts are underway, and the full impact may yet unfold.

3 weeks ago | european-coatings.com | Damir Gagro

The figures for the first quarter of 2025 are in. While some players in the global top 10 are scoring with stable results, others are struggling with margins and sales markets. Source: stokkete – stock.adobe.com The analysis of Q1 2025 figures shows a mixed picture in the global paint industry.

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Kirsten Wrede

Dave Carey takes over as President and CEO at the Canadian Coatings Association on 2 June 2025. The selection was made after an extensive executive search. He replaces Gary LeRoux who has served the Association’s membership as CEO for 14 years and who has decided to retire. He will continue to assist the Board and CEO with strategic advisory services for several months in transition to the new CEO.

1 month ago | european-coatings.com | Silke Karl |Vanessa Bauersachs |Kirsten Wrede

A full house in Nuremberg: the ECS 2025 attracted over 25,000 visitors. Held in Nuremberg from 25 to 27 March, this year’s edition broke previous records in both exhibitor participation and global reach, underscoring the industry’s enduring resilience and its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cross-border cooperation. 25,681 visitors came to Nuremberg, an increase of 4.4 % compared to the 2023 edition.

2 months ago | european-coatings.com | Kirsten Wrede

In this study, the curing parameters of the water-based coating were carefully optimized using waterborne alkyd resins as the matrix resin and totally methyl etherified amino resins as the crosslinking agent. Through an orthogonal experimental design and a controlled experiment, the optimal conditions, which were a 7:1 ratio of alkyd resins to amino resins and curing at 403.15 K for 30 min, were determined.