Research & Development
Taking aerospace coatings to infinity and beyond
Meet Michael Suhara, the man who’s light years ahead when it comes to the future of aerospace coatings
A solid start to the new year for Songwon
After a challenging finish to 2019, Songwon has experienced a solid start to the new year with sound growth and increased revenue. Compared to the same reporting period in 2019, the Group’s Divisions Industrial Chemicals and Performance Chemicals, both recorded higher...
Huntsman’s TPU elastomers helping in the frontline against COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Huntsman has been producing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers for manufacturers of essential medical personal protective equipment (PPE) around the world. Huntsman’s TPUs are being used to produce hospital gowns, face...
Dr Tammo Boinowitz is the future of Altana’s BYK Division
Dr Tammo Boinowitz (53) will become managing director of BYK-Chemie GmbH based in Wesel as of January 1, 2021. After a two-month training and transitional phase, he will also become the President of BYK, the largest division of the specialty chemicals group Altana. He...
Training for the future – the full article
The Corrodere Academy saw the potential in the rise in functionality in online platforms, and embarked upon looking into what courses and assessments could be delivered and managed using the technology By David Eyre, Project Manager, Corrodere Academy...
The need for innovation in antifouling coatings
The settlement of marine species on ships’ hulls results in economic penalties and may cause environmental damage. The accumulation of biofouling leads to increased hull roughness, which has a direct impact on fuel consumption and consequently the emission of air...
Don’t start at the finish
No matter how good your work is overall, the end result will never be better than the weakest link. Only by optimising each and every layer can you ensure that the final outcome will be an absolute long-term success, says Colin Mason, Technical Manager CCS Any quality...
The latest issue of PCE-International is ready to read online
The latest issue of PCE-International can be found here:- PCE-International Lifting the Lid features exclusive comment from Hempel, PPG, Wacker, Cornelius Group and AkzoNobel on their what they are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic In Spotlight on Training we hear...
A smarter way to apply paint
Apellix and AkzoNobel are collaborating on a computer-controlled spray painting drone that’ll change the game when it comes to applying paint. Apellix won the partnership in the 2019 Paint the Future global startup challenge. Read more great articles in the latest...
DSM wants to do everything it can to help combat COVID-19
Like many other companies in the Netherlands, DSM wants to do everything it can to help combat COVID-19, or the coronavirus. The company's initiatives range from deploying its own expertise and knowledge in research and development, production and technology in food,...
UK specialist coating’s manufacturer Resimac is seeing business continue through the distribution of products to China
During a time of global uncertainty Resimac, a UK specialist coating’s manufacturer, which exports its industry-leading products to more than 50 countries worldwide is seeing business continue through the distribution of products to China. Whilst distribution to the...
Axalta focuses first on protecting health, safety and well-being
"Our hearts go out to all those affected by the coronavirus globally, and specifically in the local communities where our employees and customers live, work, and raise their families,” says Robert W Bryant, Axalta's President and CEO. “We continue to focus first of...
BCF’s essential coatings and inks campaign highlights industry involvement in fight against coronavirus
British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched a new #essentialcoatings and #essentialinks campaign to highlight the critical role the coatings and printing inks sectors play in the UK economy and, in particular, as part of the nation’s response to the coronavirus...
Business is picking up says Lars Petersson, Group President & CEO, Hempel A/S
Let me start by emphasising: Hempel is indeed in business. We are taking care of our customers and their assets around the world despite the global COVID-19 situation. Our key priority right now is the health and safety of our employees, customers and partners. The...
Lomon Billions opens a new Sales and Technical Services Office in Shanghai
The official opening of Lomon Billions’ new sales and technical services office in Shanghai was held today, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Haiming Qu, Assistant to the CEO and Executive Deputy General Manager of Sales. The new office is located at CITIC...
New Chief Executive Officer for combined NACE and SPPC organisation
The Society for Protective Coatings has announced that Robert H Chalker has been named Chief Executive Officer of the new, combined organisation that was approved by ballot of both NACE and SSPC membership bodies in April. Bill Worms, who has served as Executive...