Industry news on dry-mix mortar, concrete, cellulose ether, and more; company news; raw material news; and other updates.
CPCA’s Canadian Coatings Conference will be held May 21-23, 2025 at the Marriott Halifax Harbour Front. The Canadian Coatings Conference is the leading source for addressing regulatory developments impacting the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers (CASE) industry in Canada. Hosted by the Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) with a strong mandate to advocate for fair regulations that … Continue reading
Imagine if we could build new buildings using renewable concrete bricks. Although it may not be immediately obvious, the construction industry is actually one of the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, which are gradually causing global temperatures to rise. However, a new technology that will be publicly available for the first time in 2021 … Continue reading
In the construction industry, concrete is widely used in various engineering structures and plays a pivotal role. The stability of its performance and the reliability of the construction quality are directly related to the safety performance and service life of the building. However, during the actual construction process, a headache problem often occurs, that is, … Continue reading
Calcium Formate prices across the APAC region maintained stability amidst weak demand from the downstream cement and concrete sectors and limited cost support from feedstock formic acid. This sluggish demand was reflected in key markets, such as China, where the struggling real estate sector continued to hinder construction activity, while India’s construction sector faced intensified challenges due … Continue reading
Dubai-based company leads way in polyurea, polyaspartic solutions in the MENA region. Twenty-one years ago, DELTA Coatings International opened its doors in Dubai, with its focus on protective coatings and waterproofing solutions. Since then, DELTA Coatings has manufactured best-in-class polyurea and polyaspartic solutions for clients across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and … Continue reading
In the construction industry, concrete columns are crucial structural elements that not only bear the weight of the mechanics, but also have an equally important appearance. A beautiful, flawless concrete column not only enhances the overall aesthetics of the building, but also reflects the professionalism and attention to detail of the construction team. However, in … Continue reading
Recently, Holcim Group was informed that it has launched Tector 3D Mortar in the South American market, the first locally manufactured material in Argentina specifically for additive construction (AC). This product was jointly developed by Holcim Argentina Innovation and Research Center and Argentine machinery manufacturer Teknix, and has been successfully used to 3D print full-scale … Continue reading
AkzoNobel celebrates a long and successful history in China. Marine and protective coatings brand International, part of AkzoNobel, celebrated its 35th year anniversary in China during an event in Shanghai in October 2024. First registered and founded in 1989 in partnership with Shanghai Huayi Fine Chemicals and China State Shipbuilding Equipment & Materials Corporation Ltd, International Paint of Shanghai Co., … Continue reading
Chemical stability is a necessary condition for defoamers, so defoamers in foaming systems generally do not fail due to chemical reactions. Most of the reasons for their failure are caused by changes in the dispersion state. Only by eliminating this cause can the effectiveness of the defoamer be fully exerted. 1. The defoamer particles have … Continue reading
As the New Year’s bell tolls, the staff of SIDLEYCHEM Foreign Trade Company are full of joy and anticipation, welcoming the first rays of dawn in 2025 together. At this beautiful time of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, the company is filled with warmth, joy and a spirit of progress. Looking … Continue reading
SidleyChem invites you to attend DYE+CHEM Bangladesh 2025, showcasing innovative textile printing solutions
September 9, 2025
