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1. 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.

2. 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).

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Talica Expands Into Aerospace And Defense With Acquisition Of AeroDynamics Metal Finishing 4/1/2026

   Talica is pleased to announce the acquisition of AeroDynamics Metal Finishing, a Seabrook, New Hampshire – based provider of precision surface treatments supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-performance and technically demanding industrial applications.

7. Daich Coatings Introduces TracSafe Anti-Slip Color Coat All-In-One For Safer, More Durable Home Exteriors 3/31/2026

   Adding beauty and safety to concrete surfaces around the home is an important part of home ownership. Now, during Home Improvement Time that starts in April, it's never been easier.

8. HydroGraph And Sparc Technologies Team Up To Commercialize Graphene-Enhanced Coatings For Global Infrastructure Protection 3/24/2026

   HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) (“HydroGraph” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) dated March 23, 2026 with Sparc Technologies Limited (ASX: SPN) (FRA: NLR) (“Sparc”) to collaborate on the incorporation of HydroGraph’s Fractal Graphene™ into Sparc’s ecosparc® additives for protective coatings.

9. Made From Mushrooms: Sustainable Textile Coatings For The Fashion Of Tomorrow 3/24/2026

   Clothing often quickly becomes disposable: T-shirts for events, general merchandise, or short-term campaigns often end up in the trash after just a few uses.

10. Openair-Plasma: For Reliable Surfaces And Stable Coating Processes 3/23/2026

    Surface pretreatment with atmospheric plasma is now widely recognized as an efficient alternative to traditional methods in many coating processes.