coatings
The evolving role of coatings technical service teams
By Jenica Eisenbach, global technical service director, PPG Packaging Coatings
PPG packaging announces leadership team updates
PPG packaging coatings has announced leadership team updates to meet the dynamic can making industry’s needs.
The birth of DWI technology
Evert van de Weg explores the inception and developments of the draw and wall ironing process used in the production of two-piece beverage cans
Sun Chemical to further increase prices
Sun Chemical has announced further price increases across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed, and screen inks, coatings, consumables, and adhesives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
AkzoNobel to acquire Grupo Orbis and expand in South and Central America
AkzoNobel is to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.
AkzoNobel and TNW partner for Paint the Future tech appeal
AkzoNobel and TNW (The Next Web) have joined forces on the Paint the Future 2021 global startup challenge.
DataLase releases new laser coding and marking solution for metal decoration
Global coding and marking specialist, DataLase, has launched a UV offset (UVO) litho metal decoration coating.
Toyochem launches new internal coatings for metal cans
Toyochem, the polymers and coatings subsidiary of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, has launched a new line of BPA-NI internal coatings for metal beverage bottles and cans.
AkzoNobel proposes to acquire Tikkurila
AkzoNobel has made a comprehensive non-binding proposal to acquire Tikkurila, a Finnish manufacturer of paints and lacquers.
AkzoNobel continues to see improving trend in Q3 2020
Akzo Nobel has provided a short update on its recent business performance.
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.