The demand for environment-friendly water-borne coatings is rising. According to experts it should grow of nearly 6 % annually until 2022. Our guest author Annirban…

In a new study, scientists applied a macroscopically non-destructive method to characterise the surface mechanical properties of polymer coatings under accelerated weathering. The surface of…

A new paper presents the long-term durability performance of semi-lightweight concrete containing various levels of supplementary cementing materials (SCM) and steel fibers when exposed to…

Pigment manufacturer Sudarshan is expanding its capacities and product portfolio. We spoke to Milan Krumbe, General Manager Europe, about the company’s plans and the pigment…

The manufacturing of coatings in most cases requires numerous dispersion additives for pigment stabilisation. This often makes the formulations highly complex and raises the cost…

Portuguese company CIN invested EUR 7M in reconverting its Maia factory, with a view to introducing an internationally innovative concept in the sector. It uses…

We spoke to Dr. Peter Plagemann, Group Manager Electrochemistry and Corrosion Protection of Fraunhofer IFAM, about current trends in corrosion protection and how prominent water-borne…

#1. In the United States, the paint and coatings industry generate about $28 billion in revenue annually. From 2012-2017, the industry achieved an annual growth…

According to a new market report the epoxy primer market is projected to grow from EUR 734 thousand millions in 2018 to EUR 940 thousand…