INDUSTRY NEWS| “Oman has had a steady growth in the region over the past decade.“
“The constantly growing demand for packaging has made its recyclability a key issue for the packaging industry.“
R&D NEWS | Icephobic silicone coatings,Poly(acyl-urethane) obtained from urea and castor oil...
IMPULSE CLEANING | PROCESS-INTEGRATED PLANT CLEANING – NEW IMPULSES
Product residues in systems can harden,forming persistent deposits and significantly increasing cleaning efforts.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY | DUST REDUCTION IN POWDER COATINGS
From 1 October 2021, powder mixtures containing at least1 % titanium dioxide with a particle size ≤ 10 µm are requiredby law to carry a warning label alerting users to apossible formation of respirable dusts or droplets. To waive this labellingrequirement, we have developed a process that reduces thecontent of TiO2-fine dust (particle size ≤ 10 µm) in the powdercoating to values below 1 %. Additional benefits include high throughputs and the highest product yields.
TECHNICAL PAPER | NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION
Resin and paint producers are under increasing pressure to find environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional solvent-borne polyurethane for protective topcoats.
TECHNICAL PAPER | FROM ANALOGUE TO DIGITAL
Digital printing is visibly gaining in importance as a more sustainable applicationtechnology for coatings and adhesives,but typically requires advanced formulations and a re-think on the suitability ofstandard raw materials employed.
Youjing Yunbei Makes Home Space More Imaginative-Artily Art Paint
EXPERT VOICES | Two questions, two answers:
“Water-bornePU formulationswith high performance canbe obtained,without compromising on quality and durability.
MARKET REPORT | TRADITIONAL MARKET CHANGING
In 2020, polyurethane coatings accounted for 5.9 milliontonnes sold globally, which was around 11 % of the total paintsand coatings market (53.6 million tonnes) and valued at EUR28 billion according to José Bottino at market research company IRL.
TOP INDUSTRY MOVE | Arxada completes the merger with Troy
As part of thedeal structure, Troy’s owners will invest in the combined company.


