Leading chemical company SidleyChem successfully concluded its participation in the Asia Pacific Coatings Show (APCS) 2025, which ran from September 3 to 5, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. Stationed at Booth 3G11, the company showcased its innovative coatings solutions. They reaped positive market feedback and laid a solid foundation for deeper cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. … Continue reading
The Key to Paint Thickening: HPMC Application Analysis in Coatings In construction and decoration, paint must not only look good but also ensure ease of application and uniform film formation. However, coatings often face two challenges during use: Insufficient viscosity → Prone to splattering and sagging during application, resulting in poor workability; Poor leveling → Brush marks … Continue reading
The new Dulux Spray range comes in 37 colors, eight chalky finishes and 13 decorative effects. Australia’s Dulux has introduced a new spray product targeted at DIY enthusiasts and inspired creators who wish to add their own personal touch to their space. The new Dulux Spray range comes in 37 colors, eight chalky finishes and … Continue reading
Expands into electrical insulation and automotive engine coatings. NCP Coatings LLC, a leading manufacturer of industrial and military coatings, announces it has acquired Glyptal Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance insulating enamel technologies serving the electrical and automotive markets. This marks NCP’s first acquisition since becoming private equity backed. It supports the company’s long-term strategy to … Continue reading
In modern architectural coating systems, HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) has become an indispensable key additive. Many people still view it solely as a “thickening agent,” but in reality, HPMC’s functions extend far beyond this. Thickening — The “Scaffolding” for Stabilizing Coating Systems HPMC’s most well-known function is thickening. By forming a network structure, it significantly enhances … Continue reading
For 1Q FY’2026, Asian Paints’ consolidated net sales decreased by 0.2% to ₹8,924.5 crores ($1.02 billion). Asian Paints announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. For 1Q FY’2026, Asian Paints’ consolidated net sales decreased by 0.2% to ₹8,924.5 crores ($1.02 billion). PBDIT [profit before depreciation, interest, tax, other income, and exceptional … Continue reading
In the production process of coatings, materials such as emulsions, dispersants, thickeners, leveling agents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers are actively used, causing the coatings to foam easily. Moreover, these bubbles have a stable and long-lasting effect. In particular, emulsifiers are added to water-based latex coatings, and the use of these emulsifiers can greatly reduce the … Continue reading
IGL Coatings, a global leader in sustainable and high-performance ceramic coatings, announces the appointment of Woosh & Woosh Plus as its exclusive distributor in Lebanon (IGL Lebanon). This new partnership marks a significant step in IGL Coatings’ continued growth across the Middle East, following recent distributor appointments in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. IGL Lebanon has … Continue reading
According to a recent report from Bloomberg News, BASF SE is reaching out to potential buyers regarding selling its coatings business. The Bloomberg News report says that BASF has set a valuation of approximately €6 billion ($6.81 billion). BASF reported sales of $4.7 billion in 2023, making it the seventh largest international paint and coatings company in Coatings … Continue reading
UV/EB curing offers key advantages for coil coatings, and coatings leaders are developing new technologies for their customers. David Savastano, Contributing Editor05.05.25 Coil coatings have pretty much been applied the same way for a very long time, but leading manufacturers are finding that energy-curable technologies offer key benefits. Paint and coating industry leaders are applying … Continue reading