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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
OQ Chemicals will reinstate its name to OXEA. Strategic Value Partners, LLC and its affiliates, a global alternative investment firm with approximately $22 billion of assets under management, and Blantyre Capital Limited, a London-based investment manager with more than €2.7 billion of long-term capital commitments, announced that SVP-managed funds and Blantyre-managed funds have acquired OQ Chemicals,.. read more →
The Eastern Coatings Show will be held at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, May 13-15, 2025. Businesswomen in Coatings (BIC), an informative networking event, will be held during the Eastern Coatings Show (ESC) on May 14, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. The networking event allows women of all positions to mingle with other women in the.. read more →
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’,.. read more →
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,.. read more →