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  1. PPG Announces 50th Order For Electrostatic Marine Coating Application 11/26/2024

    PPG today announced its 50th order for the electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings. The project will be carried out on the VLCC SIDR, a 336-meter oil tanker operated by Bahri Ship Management at the Asyad Drydock Company shipyard in Oman, using PPG NEXEON 810 antifouling coating on the hull.

  2. Stability Of Perovskite Solar Cells Tripled With Protective Coating 11/21/2024

    Northwestern University scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside the lab.

  3. Lubrizol Introduces New Polyurethane Dispersion For Premium Packaging Coatings And Durable Inks 11/19/2024

    Lubrizol introduces Sancure 20898 polyurethane dispersion, the latest addition to its innovative portfolio of advanced resin technologies for coatings.

  4. Anti-Fatberg Invention Could Help Unclog City Sewers 11/13/2024

    Engineers from RMIT University have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers.

  5. Closed Loop Partners Doubles Down On Investment In Earthodic, Advancing Coating Alternatives For Paper Packaging 11/13/2024

    Closed Loop Partners' Ventures Group announces its follow-on investment in Earthodic, a Brisbane-based biotechnology company creating recyclable bio-based coatings for paper packaging.

  6. Research Update: Chalk-Coated Textiles Cool In Urban Environments 11/8/2024

    As air temperatures stay elevated through fall months, people may still want clothes that cool them down while outside, especially if they live in cities that stay warmer than rural landscapes. Researchers who previously demonstrated a cooling fabric coating now report on additional tests of a treated polyester fabric in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

  7. Medeologix Expands Hydrophilic Coating Services, Partners With Biocoat® Incorporated To Solidify Position As The Bay Area's Premier Catheter Solutions Provider 11/5/2024

    Medeologix, a leading brand in medical device manufacturing, today announced a significant expansion of its end-to-end catheter solutions with the addition of hydrophilic coating services, further cementing its status as the Bay Area's premier choice for advanced catheter solutions.

  8. Graco Inc. Has Completed Its Previously-Announced Acquisition Of Corob S.p.A., A Global Manufacturer Of Hi-tech Dispensing And Mixing Solutions For Paints And Coatings 11/4/2024

    Graco Inc. announced today that it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Corob S.p.A. (“Corob”) for €230M, subject to customary adjustments, with up to €30M in additional contingent consideration.

  9. INX Group Limited Acquires Coatings & Adhesives Corporation, Launches INX International Coatings And Adhesives 11/1/2024

    The INX Group Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata INX, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A), a leading player in the coatings industry in North America, particularly known for its specialty products.

  10. UPM Specialty Papers And Eastman Introduce Paper-Based Food Packaging Solution With Compostable Biobased Coating 10/31/2024

    UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have co-created a novel biopolymer coated paper packaging solution, designed for food applications requiring grease and oxygen barriers.