Leading coatings manufacturers are seeing more interest in DIY projects and home renovations as opposed to new construction. The architectural paint and coatings market is the largest segment in the coatings industry, with estimates from MarketsandMarkets placing it at approximately $85 billion in 2023. Other estimates are fairly similar in terms of revenue. It is a market … Continue reading
1. Cellulose ether has a certain retarding effect on mortar. As the dosage of cellulose ether increases, the setting time of the mortar is extended. The retarding effect of cellulose ether on cement slurry mainly depends on the degree of substitution of the alkyl group. The smaller the degree of substitution of the alkyl group … Continue reading
According to a new study published by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence, the tartaric acid market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.34% between 2025 and 2030 to reach US$419.490 billion in 2030. Tartaric acid plays a very significant role in different sectors as a naturally occurring organic acid. It is found predominantly in grapes and some … Continue reading
In the field of construction engineering, concrete is a widely used building material, and its performance is directly related to the safety and durability of the entire building structure. However, in cold regions or during winter construction, concrete frost damage often occurs, causing many problems in construction. A deeper understanding of the causes of concrete … Continue reading
From January 21st to 23rd 2025, the well-known chemical company SIDLEYCHEM appeared at the Expo Paint & Coatings Dhaka exhibition held at the Dhaka International Conference Center in Bangladesh. At the exhibition, SIDLEYCHEM attracted the attention of many industry professionals with its diverse lineup of chemical products, especially its main products such as hydroxypropyl methyl … Continue reading
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