Bio-surfactants are a promising alternative to chemical surfactants in the development of eco-friendly and high-performance coatings due to their bio-degradability, low toxicity, renewable feedstocks, and enhanced performance in various aspects of coatings formulations.
The appointment comes in conjunction with increased exports to the EMEA region as demand increases for the company’s light, thin coatings with extreme durability and protection for mission-critical and mass transport systems.
Stahl has agreed to acquire the high-performance packaging coatings manufacturer. Grace Matthews served as the financial advisor to Stahl on the transaction.
A striking, early example of Late Modern "High Technology" architecture received a 21st-century facelift when its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with NeverFade® Metal Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec® from APV Engineered Coatings. The coating system restored the building's façade to a just-like-new condition that will last for 20+ years.
Garret Haegelin, HICoat Division Superintendent at Sulzer, looks at the features and processes used when applying high-quality coatings and how attention to detail is essential for optimum performance.
New waterborne epoxy resins and amine curing agents offer traditional epoxy performance while meeting the market’s desire for higher performance, lower cost and lower solvent content.