The Coatings Group

Clariant is advancing sustainability in the coatings industry with PFAS- and PTFE-free solutions. With high-performance, eco-friendly additives for powder coatings, printing inks and industrial coatings, Clariant’s innovations offer safer, compliant alternatives to traditional materials. Their advanced PFAS-free options, such as Ceridust™ and Licowax™, deliver excellent scratch resistance, mechanical durability and gloss control—without the environmental impact. As the industry evolves towards more sustainable practices, Clariant’s solutions help manufacturers meet regulatory standards and respond to shifting consumer expectations. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: https://lnkd.in/dyX_RY_v #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry #SustainableCoatings

Nepal and Bhutan, two of South Asia’s least populated countries, are seeing a significant rise in demand for architectural paints and coatings. In both nations, growth in the construction sector has driven a steady increase in the coatings market, now valued at approximately USD 51 million. Despite recent economic challenges, Nepal’s paint industry has benefited from a surge in construction, especially following the 2015 earthquake and expanding tourism. Leading companies such as Asian Paints and Berger Paints India are scaling up their capacity in Nepal, with new facilities set to meet the growing demand. Meanwhile, Bhutan’s architectural coatings market, estimated at USD 6 million, is also showing promise. Growth in the construction sector, which contributed nearly USD 225 million to Bhutan’s GDP in 2023, is boosting demand for paints and coatings products across the country. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dfeypnnE #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry #CoatingsMarket

𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗙 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. BASF has now moved to exclusively producing bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA), achieving an estimated 30% reduction in Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) compared to fossil-based EA. This shift highlights BASF’s commitment to supporting industries in meeting sustainability goals without compromising on product quality or performance. Produced from sustainably sourced bioethanol, BASF’s bio-based EA is TÜV Austria-certified as ‘OK biobased,’ assuring its environmental credibility. In addition, TÜV Rheinland Group has certified BASF’s compliance with ISO 14067:2018 and the Together for Sustainability PCF policy, confirming that BASF’s bio-based EA provides a dependable, eco-friendly alternative for coatings and adhesives applications. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗙’𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: https://lnkd.in/dZMbe57B #BASF #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry

𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Adhesives are fundamental to uniting materials across industries, from aerospace to construction. This article explores the sophisticated techniques and tools used to measure key adhesive properties, including viscosity, tensile and shear strength as well as adhesion. These critical tests ensure adhesives perform reliably, withstand diverse conditions and contribute to product durability. The synergy of adhesives, coatings, sealants and elastomers further boosts product quality and resilience. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: https://lnkd.in/eUcFQZTY #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry #Adhesives

Francesca Reverberi, Trinseo's Senior VP and Chief Sustainability Officer, shares valuable insights on how the coatings industry can tackle key sustainability challenges. From reducing Scope 3 emissions to developing circular economy solutions, she highlights Trinseo’s 2030 Sustainability Goals, renewable energy initiatives and the importance of sustainable product innovation. Collaboration across value chains and adapting to evolving environmental regulations are key to shaping a more sustainable future for coatings. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: https://lnkd.in/d4pUUjYt #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry #SustainableCoatings

Construction chemical technology is making significant advances in sustainability, performance and efficiency. Key innovations include bio-based admixtures, low-VOC products and recyclable materials that help reduce environmental impact. Self-healing concrete and nanotechnology are improving concrete durability, while smart coatings such as self-cleaning and sensor-embedded options are revolutionising building maintenance. New advancements in sealants and adhesives are enhancing safety and speeding up construction processes, while green chemistry is promoting circular economy practices. The integration of digital technology, including automation and IoT, is optimising chemical application and shaping the future of construction. 𝗧𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dMszXfmr   #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry #SmartCoatings

NIPSEA Group I Nippon Paint, the world’s fourth-largest paint company, is expanding its footprint in Kenya through its subsidiary, NIPSEA Paint Kenya. With new offerings in automotive refinishing, wood coatings and industrial solutions, the company aims to enhance its presence in East Africa. The move reflects Nippon Paint's commitment to growth and innovation in the region, offering products for every customer segment. 👉 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: https://lnkd.in/e44N9ua5 #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry #NipponPaint

𝗣𝗣𝗚 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. PPG recently completed an expansion of its Yen Phong industrial coatings plant in Vietnam, enhancing its production capacity and advancing sustainable coatings solutions. With six production lines, including a new one dedicated to PPG Aquacron™ waterborne coatings, PPG reinforced its commitment to supporting the growing consumer electronics market in Southeast Asia. This investment also enables faster turnaround times and strengthens PPG’s technical support for its customers, while helping them reduce their carbon footprints with eco-friendly coatings. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗣𝗚 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀? 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:  https://lnkd.in/d8AxXdc8 #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry #PPG

Veolia has expanded its solvent recovery capacity at its Liverpool facility, aiming to cut 172,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions each year — equivalent to removing 78,000 diesel cars from the road. As part of its GreenUP strategy, Veolia is leading the way in sustainability by recycling industrial solvents and reducing the need for virgin materials. Find out how this innovative process is driving decarbonisation across industries like pharmaceuticals, paint and cement. 🌍♻️ 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: https://lnkd.in/dE6ezkc2 #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry

𝗔𝗸𝘇𝗼𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 AkzoNobel has launched the Securshield™ 500 series, a bisphenol (BPXni*) and PVC-free coating for food cans, aimed at helping manufacturers meet sustainability goals and comply with evolving regulations. This new coating offers a more environmentally friendly solution while delivering improved performance for the metal packaging industry. It reflects AkzoNobel's ongoing commitment to providing safe, sustainable alternatives for even the most demanding applications. Make sure to learn more about this breakthrough in sustainable packaging. 👉 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eK-Ff275 #AkzoNobel #Coatings #CoatingsIndustry