Coatings
Retroflex Announces $1.5 Million Expansion
- Published: May 23, 2019
Retroflex, Inc. recently announced a $1.5 million expansion to its Wrightstown, Wisc. facility.
Yasui Seiki Japan is Moving and Expanding in Fall 2019
- Published: March 26, 2019
Yasui Seiki Japan started the fabrication of its fourth and largest coating machine assembly plant as well as its new headquarters building in Kanagawa, Japan.
Vetaphone Versatility Opens New Opportunities for TC Transcontinental
- Published: March 13, 2019
Vetaphone has collaborated with TC Transcontinental to install Corona systems at its U.S. manufacturing plant in Matthews, N.C.
Nordmeccanica Machinery and Novacote Adhesives by COIM Group Partner for Adhesive Technology Solution
- Published: February 14, 2019
Nordmeccanica and COIM Group joined forces in a cooperation targeted to the development of an adhesive technology.
Loparex Selects Sung An Machinery Co. Ltd. New High Performance Tandem Extrusion Machine
- Published: February 07, 2019
Loparex announced the purchase of a new high-speed tandem extrusion coating machine from Sung An Machinery Co. Ltd (SAM).
Mica Opens Distribution Center in Singapore
- Published: June 19, 2018
The company says the new facility will aid supply chain and delivery efficiency in Southeast Asia
Sun Chemical Adds Line of Varnishes
- Published: October 05, 2017
SunEvo Protect LEP overprint varnishes for HP Indigo digital presses are said to be suited for labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons
BCC Research Issues EMI/RFI Study
- Published: September 15, 2017
Company says the comprehensive study of electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference is useful to those in the plastics industry
Heat Technologies Updates Demo Facility
- Published: August 24, 2017
New and upgraded equipment allows advancements in company’s drying/curing/heating/cooling process
INX Expands Kansas Facility
- Published: June 22, 2017
The plant in Edwardsville, KS, is now double the size to support company’s growth in energy-curable inks and coatings
Ashland Coating System Is Patented
- Published: June 21, 2017
PureKote 23589 and PureKote 21412A coatings for flexible packaging are said to be improve feel and provide resistance to water and scuffs
Heidelberg Takes Over Fujifilm’s Coatings and Pressroom Chemicals Operations in EMEA Region
- Published: June 14, 2017
Company reports move is part of a strategy to develop a cross-sector portfolio and become a digital company
Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings
- Published: May 30, 2017
The study says the packaging industry continues to demand new solutions from functional and barrier coating suppliers, leading to innovations
Sun Chemical Coatings Offer Barrier Advantages
- Published: May 23, 2017
SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier coatings are said to be cost-effective and to support packaging with lighter weight
Sun Chemical & HP Indigo to Develop Digital Coatings
- Published: May 08, 2017
The agreement is expected to lead to the development of coatings, including overprint varnishes and adhesives, to complement digital solutions
Mica Adds Photovoltaic Array for Clean Energy
- Published: May 05, 2017
The company continues its history of sustainable practices with the solar panel system, expected to generate up to 65 kWh of clean energy per day
Dow Binders Offer Oil and Grease Resistance
- Published: May 04, 2017
RHOBARR Binders are said to offer fluorocarbon-free* alternatives to existing food contact compliant coatings for paper and paperboard packaging
Baldwin Acquires Air Motion Systems
- Published: January 30, 2017
The two companies, suppliers of UV and LED systems, combine to offer energy-efficient curing solutions
Freedonia Reports on Coatings Market
- Published: January 10, 2017
The packaging coatings market is expected to experience strong gains compared with recent years
Freedonia Issues Study on Protective & Specialty Coatings
- Published: January 03, 2017
The reports says water-based coatings in the protective and specialty market will surpass solvent-based coatings in 2020
Sun Chemical Partners with ACPO
- Published: August 23, 2016
Sun will supply ACPO with SunBar oxygen barrier coatings to supply converters with alternative barrier films
Dow Corning Launches Silicon Emulsion
- Published: May 02, 2016
Syl-Off EM 7978 release coating, suited for in-line coating of bakery release papers, is said to offer benefits of cost, processing, and sustainability
ACTEGA North America Coating Adds Design Element
- Published: April 14, 2016
MotionCoat UV coating reportedly creates a motion-like image for the printing and packaging markets
Dow Corning Offers New Release Modifier
- Published: November 25, 2013
Syl-Off SL 35 is said to offer tight release at low platinum levels with high stability and shelf life
ALTANA Acquires Henkel Specialty Coatings Business
- Published: August 30, 2013
The business, featuring MiraFoil and Miracure products, will be integrated into the ACTEGA Coatings & Sealants division of ALTANA
Heraeus to Display Materials at Touch Taiwan
- Published: August 26, 2013
Booth will feature new transparent electrode materials, including examples using Clevios Etch and SET
Aalborg Instruments Announces Start-Stop Pump
- Published: June 21, 2013
The TPV RP peristaltic pump with adjustable RPM is designed to pump liquids of low to high viscosity
OMNOVA Solutions Offers Hollow Plastic Pigment
- Published: June 20, 2013
Lytron HG80 synthetic pigment for coated paper, paperboard, and specialty applications is said to offer high gloss and smoothness
ACTEGA Kelstar Launches Specialty Coating
- Published: June 12, 2013
UV Soft Touch coating is said to improve quality control and product yield while resisting scuffs and abrasions
Nordson Presents Melters for Process Control
- Published: May 31, 2013
VersaBlue Plus melters are said to optimize material delivery and dispensing for disposable hygiene product manufacturing
