coatings
Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation acquire Seller Ink Industria e Comércio de Tintas e Vernizes Ltda
Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have acquired Seller Ink Industria e Comércio de Tintas e Vernizes Ltda, a specialty inks and coatings manufacturer based in São Paulo, Brazil.
AkzoNobel is ‘weathering’ the Covid-19 storm
The various steps AkzoNobel has taken to continue serving customers and rapidly reduce costs are reportedly proving successful, while at the same time keeping the organisation intact and able to respond quickly to changes in end market demand.
ACTEGA expands production capabilities for overprint varnishes
ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds with a focus on the packaging and printing industry, is significantly expanding its production capacities for water-based and UV overprint varnishes.
AkzoNobel and BYK-Gardner digitise surface texture for powder coatings
AkzoNobel is entering new territory with the help of pioneering technology developed by BYK-Gardner, which can digitally measure and control the textured surfaces of powder coatings.
AkzoNobel responds to market disruption caused by Covid-19
AkzoNobel has paused key parts of the company’s transformation and is suspending its 2020 financial ambition in response to significant market disruption resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
AkzoNobel earns five ‘Top Employer’ titles
Dutch paints and coatings company AkzoNobel has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute for its excellence in creating the best conditions for its employees in the key markets of Brazil, China, the UK, Netherlands and the US.
Sensory Analytics moves into expanded headquarters
Sensory Analytics has relocated into a larger facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, to help meet surging demand for its exclusive SpecMetrix measurement solutions.
Crabtree appoints new senior director
Crabtree has appointed a senior director to support the company’s continued focus on product innovation and growth in component supplies, machine manufacture and engineered solutions.
Actega appoints new VP of sales and marketing
Actega has appointed Lee Andrews as vice president of sales and marketing for Actega North America.
Actega North America R&D center installs Mark Andy P5 press
Actega North America has installed a Mark Andy Performance Series P5, 13- inch flexographic press at its Twin Lakes R&D facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, US.
Smithers announced for Grand Tour
Smithers Pira, one of the leading expertise and market intelligence service, has been confirmed as the latest keynote speaker for this year’s CanTech The Grand Tour trade show.
Standing out from the crowd
Kat Skeates was at BrauBeviale to report on the latest trends in the beverage packaging and production industry. Here’s a round-up of the show…
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Sensory Analytics named on Triad Fast 50 list
Sensory Analytics has earned its highest ever position on the Triad Business Journal’s Fast 50 List for 2018, coming in at number 12.
Sensory Analytics expands SpecMetrix in-line coating measurement systems
Sensory Analytics, supplier of SpecMetrix systems, has expanded its product line to now include two split system options for side by side coating lines as well as new offerings for use on tandem coating lines.