Industry news on dry-mix mortar, concrete, cellulose ether, and more; company news; raw material news; and other updates.
AkzoNobel’s Alumigrip 4250 basecoat and Alumigrip 4450 clearcoat system and a bespoke blue ‘tint’ used to create special effect. The color expertise and technical skills of AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings are behind a new aircraft livery for the Brazilian-based Azul Conecta with a tailplane that changes color in the blink of an eye. Known as ‘The Blue Chameleon’, … Continue reading
Recently, our company successfully completed the shipment of a full container of Sidley series concrete additives, including various high-efficiency liquid additives such as PCE 20SL, PCE 20SP, RETARD24 and WT50, with a total quantity of 40 tons. This shipment marks the further expansion of our international business in the field of concrete chemicals, and also … Continue reading
Coatings are a type of liquid or solid material that is applied to the surface of an object and forms a film under certain conditions to provide protection, decoration or other special functions. Nowadays, coatings can generate a large amount of foam during production and application, and the generation of foam mainly depends on the … Continue reading
The paint and coatings industry in the UAE is witnessing a notable shift in consumer preferences, with a growing inclination towards eco-friendly paints. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most exciting, dynamic, and challenging market for domestic and global coating producers and suppliers. Known for some of the most iconic architectural marvels, … Continue reading
Why is the thickness of the cover a key factor in concrete construction? Today, let’s try to analyze its technical principles and construction essentials, as well as common construction measures and knowledge of common problems and their prevention. I. Technical principles Reinforcing steel corrosion prevention The highly alkaline environment of concrete (pH ≥ 12.5) forms a … Continue reading
The European Coatings Show 2025 (ECS 2025) will be held in Germany from March 25th to 27th. As a leader in the field of chemical foreign trade, Sidley sincerely invites industry colleagues, partners and friends from all walks of life to visit the exhibition, explore new trends in the coatings industry together, and work together … Continue reading
Tile adhesive Tile adhesive is a mixture composed of cement as the main cementitious material, supplemented by graded aggregates, water retention agents, early strength agents, latex powder and other organic or inorganic admixtures. It is usually mixed with water before use. Compared with ordinary cement mortar, it can greatly improve the bond strength between the … Continue reading
Apart from improving the quality of the concrete raw materials and construction techniques, if the strength is found to be insufficient after production, what emergency treatment methods can be used? We will explain them one by one below… 1. Changing external forces There are four ways to reinforce concrete with insufficient strength: direct reinforcement, increasing … Continue reading
Cellulose ether is the main admixture in dry-mix mortar products and plays a significant role in their performance and cost. Most of this product is used in building materials. Today, we will talk about: what characteristics can affect the performance of the mortar? And what factors can affect it? 01 Fineness of cellulose ether The … Continue reading
Strengthens Global Position of VERIFI® On-the-Way Concrete Management System by Expanding Partnership with Singapore’s Largest Concrete and Cement Supplier CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCP Applied Technologies Inc. (NYSE: GCP), a leading global provider of building product technologies, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Pan-United Concrete Pte Ltd., Singapore’s … Continue reading
