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Colombia’s cement consumption expands 4% in February
Colombia’s cement consumption grew 4.4% YoY in February, with increases in bagged cement and ready-mix purchases. This article summarizes key data for those following the South American construction market… Continue reading
The Future of Coatings Manufacturing Is Intelligent, Automated, Adaptive
PPG’s Chief Digital Officer shares how AI is reshaping coatings R&D, manufacturing, and application. This article summarizes key insights for technology trends in construction chemicals… Continue reading
SidleyChem to Spotlight Concrete Solutions at Italian Concrete Days 2026
SidleyChem will exhibit at Italian Concrete Days 2026 (GIC 2026) in Piacenza, Italy from April 16-18 at Booth B85. Discover our full range of concrete admixtures and additives for the European market, including superplasticizers, shrinkage reducers, and cellulose ethers… Continue reading
Paints and Coatings Market Worth $227.5B by 2029
MarketsandMarkets forecasts the global paints and coatings market to reach $227.5 billion by 2029, with Asia Pacific leading growth. This article summarizes key data for industry peers… Continue reading
SidleyChem Concludes Successful Participation at Eurocoat 2026
SidleyChem successfully exhibited at Eurocoat 2026 in Paris, showcasing its comprehensive additives portfolio including cellulose ethers, RDP, powder PCE, and functional additives. Learn more about our construction chemical solutions… Continue reading
AI for American-Produced Cement and Concrete
Meta releases open-source AI model BOxCrete for optimizing concrete mix design, supporting domestic cement use and reducing emissions. This article explores its implications for concrete admixture applications and formulation development… Continue reading
SidleyChem Attends Environmental Conference in Egypt, Commits to Sustainable Development
SidleyChem attends environmental conference in Egypt, announcing its new factory will fully implement green manufacturing principles, adopting advanced processes to reduce environmental impact and support local industrial development and ecological conservation… Continue reading
UK Paint Brands Pilot Groundbreaking Leftover Paint Return Project
Major UK paint brands and retailers launch PaintCare UK pilot project to establish a leftover paint take-back scheme, aiming for 75% recycling rate by 2032 and driving the coatings industry toward a circular economy… Continue reading
A Look Back at the 8th American Drymix Mortar Conference
The 8th American Drymix Mortar Conference (admmc8) was successfully held on March 19, 2026 in Mexico City. This article provides a recap of the event and its key topics. SidleyChem follows the latest developments in drymix mortar technology… Continue reading
Industry Looks Ahead to 2026 American Coatings Show and Conference
The 2026 American Coatings Show (ACS) will take place May 5-7 in Indianapolis, gathering 500+ exhibitors to showcase the latest coatings technologies and trends. This article covers event highlights, technical conference, and new ACI Career Center… Continue reading