Issue 1 / January - February 2026

SPONSORS OF THE ISSUE

Cristiano Tunice - IMCD ITALIA / Roberto Paleari, Michele Mazzi - LAMBERTI

From challenge to innovation: how the future ...

The DTM market is evolving to meet the growing demand for water-based paints. Lead for a long time by the solvent-based systems, due to their durability and fast drying property, the market is now constantly demanding more eco-friendly solutions..

Matthiesen Caroline - WORLÉE

High-performance polyurethane dispersions...

Polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) have become firmly established in the formulation world – and for good reason: they offer an outstanding combination of mechanical strength, flexibility, chemical and water resistance …

Monika Lamoratta, Pietro Rosato - LANXESS

The relevance of the Product Carbon Footprint ...

Sustainability is a strategic goal for all industrial sectors. For the chemical industry, it represents an even greater challenge, as most companies take this responsibility very seriously and strive to anticipate future regulations …

Julian G. Rixrath, Patrick Schmidt, Thomas Mettin - EVONIK

A novel technology approach for boosting ...

Powder coatings are becoming increasingly popular for a wide range of applications due to their numerous advantages. The market for powder coatings was valued at over $13.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow significantly…

Tim Heusinger von Waldegge - FRAUNHOFER IFAM

Shipping of the future: biodegradable antifouling ...

More sustainable antifouling coatings for ships are in demand. These innovative solutions should largely dispense with biocides and still withstand the challenges of maritime use. As part of the “BioSHIP” project…

Liisa Rohila - FIBENOL

Fibenol defossilizing the future of materials and ...

In Estonia, where wood has shaped livelihoods for centuries, one company is reimagining its potential for the next industrial era. Fibenol is transforming undervalued…

BENS CONSULTING

From 'burden' to business growth: How Chemius transforms compliance into opportunity

SIORESIN

New high-performance nano silicone resin for anti-graffiti coatings

BRILLIANT GROUP

Brilliant Group launches low migration fluorescent ink bases

PPG

PPG recognized by Stellantis as a 2025 Supplier of the year

CLARIANT

Bio-based waxes redefining stability and sustainability

I-TECH AB

I-Tech and Havey sign MoU to collaborate on the development of next-generation antifouling ...

WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH

Developing an optimised electro synthetic approach to produce levulinic acid derivatives

ALLNEX

allnex completes ISCC PLUS certification for powder coatings and radcure products worldwide

COVESTRO

Water-based fast-drying PU resin for kitchen cabinets

ADDAPT CHEMICALS

Hydrophobic dispersing and wetting agent for VOC-compliant aqueous and non-aqueous systems

EXXONMOBIL

ExxonMobil implements APC’s technology leveraging PO based thermoset resins

BECKERS GROUP

Beckers Group opens new R&D center in Shanghai to strengthen innovation capabilities in key market

MICHELMAN

New water-based coating enables recyclability of paper cups

BYK

Cyclic and linear siloxanes in silicone-based surface additives

UPM

UPM welcomes new EU Bioeconomy Strategy as catalyst for sustainable growth and innovation

3M launches a new glass bubble to offer solutions for construction, paints and coatings

GIT COATINGS

GIT Coatings unveils new global headquarters in Canada

STOCKMEIER

STOCKMEIER becames authorized distributor for AdvanSix anti-skinning agent in Europe and the UK

CALYXIA

Calyxia appoints IMCD as distributor of next-generation microencapsulated epoxy ...

SUN CHEMICAL

Sun Chemical expands perylene pigment capacity in Ludwigshafen to support customer growth

NYANZA LIGHT METALS

Nyanza Light Metals secures $75m from African Development Bank for its TiO2 manufacturing plant

AKZONOBEL

AkzoNobel and Axalta to combine in all-stock merger of equals, creating a premier global coatings ...

VIBRANTZ TECHNOLOGIES

Vibrantz Technologies expands its solid colorant tinting technology to Africa in collaboration ...

DRUCKFARBEN GROUP

DF INKS inaugurates new production facility in Halkis

EUROCOAT

EUROCOAT 2026: the leading event for the formulation and production of paints, inks, varnishes, glues and adhesives

CERESANA

Future of BioCoatings - Economic perspectives and formulation developments in the field of paints and coatings

POST EVENT

CORTEXA - EAE

7th European ETICS Forum 2025

IOCT - CEPE