LATEST HEADLINES

• Henkel Launches High Performance Anti Fingerprint Coatings For Automotive Displays Formulated Without PFAS Or Fluorine Ingredients

  4/14/2026

  As regulations on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) tighten across Europe, the US and Asia, manufacturers are looking for non-fluorinated surface coating technologies that do not compromise on performance.

• New Nouryon Technology Helps Formulators Create Higher-Performing, Low Odor Architectural Paints

  4/7/2026

  Global specialty chemicals company Nouryon has introduced Alcosperse OTA 100, a new polymer additive that helps paint manufacturers create water based architectural paints that are easier to apply and aligned with growing demand for low odor products with reduced levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC).

• New Coating Could Improve Safety Of Medical Implants

  4/7/2026

  A team of scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and around the world has developed a promising way to reduce the risks from biodegradable medical implants.

• Saica Flex Deeside Invests £2.2M In State-Of-The-Art Coating Technology To Drive Innovation And Sustainability

  4/7/2026

  Saica Flex Deeside has announced a significant £2.2M (€2.5M) investment in a new, fully automatic coating machine, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and market leadership in the UK label industry.

• Syensqo Accelerates The Shift Toward Safer, High-Performance Coatings At The 2026 American Coatings Show

  4/2/2026

  Syensqo will showcase a new generation of solutions at the 2026 American Coatings Show (ACS), highlighting innovations designed to support the evolving needs of the coatings industry.