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AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand announced Prysmian’s new vessel, Monna Lisa, will use the company's primer and anti-fouling solution. This choice is expected to cut carbon and VOC emissions.

PCI’s “Did You Know” column has published a wealth of information about redox chemistries for use in emulsion polymerizations. This edition, the third in a series, focuses on its use in aqueous-based polymer dispersions.

Is my powder coating bad or do I have a grounding issue? The ChemQuest Group’s Joe Powder shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions sent in from around the world.

This article, the conclusion of a five-part series, covers work done on using reactive surfactants to make styrene acrylic emulsions with better water resistance.

The coatings resins market is poised for remarkable growth driven by a confluence of factors, including technological advancements, increased demand across various industries, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. This article delves into the key drivers, market trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the resins market.

Custom powder coat colors appeal to customers by allowing them to create desired hues that personalize their furniture, building accents, cars or other items. What should professionals know to get the best results with their colorful creations? 

One manufacturer of agricultural machinery reduced manual labor by 80%, and increased production capacity by 40% with cutting-edge 3D-coating-application technology. 

Cool roof coatings exhibit high solar reflectance properties, optimizing a building for rejecting solar radiation, and, therefore, reducing the internal temperature.

Electrostatic application has increased transfer efficiency compared to airless spraying, resulting in reductions in overspray and waste, which, combined with low-VOC emissions, can provide a cleaner operation for applicators. 

The J.D. Power Paint Satisfaction Study^SM examines key drivers of satisfaction among customers who purchased and applied interior paint, exterior paint, interior stain, and/or exterior stain. Which brands and retailers ranked highest in terms of overall customer satisfaction? Read the results of the 2024 study to find out.