Materials manufacturer Covestro has completed a major expansion of its laboratory for coating and adhesive formulations in Shanghai. The expansion strengthens Covestro’s ability to deliver faster, tailored solutions to customers across Asia Pacific. The lab, which is part of Covestro’s Asia-Pacific Innovation Center, now spans over 3,000 square meters — an increase of about 20%. […]
PPG announced that it will invest $380 million to build a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina. Construction on the 62-acre site, which will initially include manufacturing and warehousing units, is set to commence in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. PPG […]
Additives are the foundation of innovation, able to enhance the performance, functionality, and durability of coatings across a wide range of industries. From healthcare to consumer goods, leveraging additives allows manufacturers to improve a coating’s adhesion strength, flexibility, UV resistance, and antimicrobial resistance. Whether used in construction, automotive, packaging, or healthcare applications, coatings must offer […]
Evonik has developed a breakthrough “debonding on demand” concept to meet the growing requirements of today’s manufacturing industry to increase circularity by improving the sustainability of adhesives. The innovation was introduced at the European Coatings Show, which took place March 25-27 in Nuremberg, Germany. Developed in collaboration between Evonik’s strategic innovation unit and business incubator, […]
Global non-profit Green Seal® recently announced a prohibition on any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers. The organization stated that the prohibition is in line with the ecolabel’s commitment to eliminate these harmful “forever chemicals” from the supply chain for consumer products. Green Seal […]
Bonding materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, or composites presents unique challenges. Variations in thermal expansion, elasticity, and surface chemistry complicate the process of creating reliable bonds. However, recent advances in adhesives and protective coatings have significantly improved performance and reliability. Let’s explore how these developments are driving progress across industries. The Challenge of […]
The INX Group Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata INX, has completed the acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corp. (C&A), a leading player in the coatings industry in North America, particularly known for its specialty products. The newly formed entity, INX International Coatings and Adhesives, will operate as a sister company alongside INX International […]
PPG announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its architectural coatings business in the United States and Canada at a transaction value of $550 million to American Industrial Partners (AIP), an industrials investor. The company also announced additional cost reduction actions that it expects to result in approximately 1,800 positions. […]
Evonik announced that it is reorganizing two business lines to strengthen the company’s growth prospects. Coating & Adhesive Resins and Health Care will focus on and concentrate future investments in their respective core businesses. According to Evonik, the remaining businesses outside these cores will be sold to new owners or incorporated into partnerships. The company […]
BioBond Adhesives Inc. (BioBond), a portfolio company of Big Idea Venture’s Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Fund, announced the opening of its headquarters and development laboratories in Lafayette, Indiana. The location will enable BioBond to accelerate the commercialization of its plant-based, biodegradable adhesive and coating alternatives, targeting a wide range of industries including packaging, construction, […]
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