coatings
AkzoNobel inaugurates sixth powder coatings plant in India
AkzoNobel has announced the inauguration of its new €9 million facility for the production of powder coatings in India.
Fake news
It seems last week’s blog instigated a bit of a political storm, after we enquired as to the status of the IMDA golf day, due to a lack of information on the IMDA website.
Sun Chemical to increase prices of offset inks
Sun Chemical has announced that it will be increasing prices on all offset inks and coatings for its customers across all regions as of 1 March 2018.
INX to feature metal decoration inks at ExpoPrint Latin America
INX International Ink Co. has announced that it will be showcasing its range of inks and coatings at ExpoPrint Latin America, 20-24 March in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Tubex reveals new alloy for aluminium cans
Neuman and Rheinfelden have collaborated with the Tubex Group to develop a new alloy material for aluminium aersosol cans: Neucan 2.0.
Actega North America announces price increases
In response to the rise in raw material and supply chain costs, ACTEGA North America is set to increase prices on inks, coatings, adhesives and pressroom chemicals.
AkzoNobel and Axalta end merger talks
In response to market speculation, AkzoNobel recently confirmed that it was in constructive discussions regarding a potential merger of the AkzoNobel Paints and Coatings business with Axalta.
Rising commodity prices overshadow volume development in tubes and cans
According to GDA Aerobal and the European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma), German manufacturers of tubes and aluminium aerosol cans are currently enjoying good market conditions.
AkzoNobel confirms merger possibility with Axalta
AkzoNobel has confirmed that it is currently in discussions regarding a merger of the AkzoNobel Paints & Coatings business with liquid and powder coatings supplier Axalta.
Crown announces new lightweight beverage end
Crown Asia Pacific has announced the launch of its new lightweight SuperEnd beverage ends which it says reduce metal use by over 10% when compared to conventional 202 diameter (52mm) ends.
Dow’s can coating formulations gain recognition
Dow Coating Materials has been recognised at the Edison Awards for Applied Technology for its innovative approach to can coating formulations.
Valspar Packaging Award-Winning Innovation, valPure V70
The Bronze Metpack 017 Innovation Award was presented to Valspar for its next-generation valPure V70 non-BPA line of coatings for light metal packaging. The industry’s highest honour for innovation was awarded at the Metpack Conference in Essen, Germany. “We’re thrilled to be recognised with this prestigious award,” said Flavio Marchi, Valspar’s global marketing director for […]
Henkel’s PSA Academy offers specialist training courses
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has collaborated with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) to introduce the training courses of its newly established PSA Academy.
AkzoNobel strengthens global position with double acquisition
AkzoNobel has announced its acquisition of UK-based Flexcrete Technologies Ltd and an agreement to acquire French manufacturer Disa Technology (Disatech).