Current Headlines

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. LR Awards Maritime Industry's First Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval To GIT Coatings 10/29/2024

    LR is the first classification society to offer this service, which provides a new standard for antifouling coatings and their performance in keeping hulls clean and sustainable.

  6. Hydromer, Inc. Announces The Restructuring And Formation Of World-Class Research And Development Division To Drive Innovation And New Product Development 10/21/2024

    Hydromer, Inc. (OTC: HYDI), a leader in hydrophilic coating technologies for medical and industrial applications for over 44 years, is excited to announce the formation of a new Research and Development (R&D) division.

  7. UVA Researchers Develop New Coatings To Boost Turbine Engine Efficiency 10/21/2024

    A University of Virginia-led research team has developed new protective coatings that allow turbine engines to run at higher temperatures before components begin to fail.

  8. American Industrial Partners To Acquire PPG's Architectural Coatings Business In The United States And Canada 10/17/2024

    American Industrial Partners ("AIP"), an industrials investor, today announced that American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VIII has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business (the "Company") of PPG, (NYSE: PPG), a global paints, coatings, and specialty materials leader.

  9. AM Batteries Ships First Rolls Of Electrodes To Make EVs More Affordable 10/7/2024

    AM Batteries, the leader in dry battery electrode (DBE) technology, has shipped its first rolls of electrodes to a major battery cell provider, a significant milestone in the battery industry.

  10. Plasmatreat Presents Innovative Coating Technology For Corrosion Protection At IZB 2024 In Wolfsburg 10/4/2024

    Plasmatreat GmbH, a leading manufacturer and developer in the field of plasma surface treatment, will be presenting various systems and equipment at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) 2024 in Wolfsburg.