Items Tagged with 'raw materials'

Life cycle assessments are redefining how coatings sustainability is measured, linking formulation decisions to quantifiable environmental impacts and product-level transparency.

Biobased formulations are reshaping preservation strategies as formulators balance microbial risk, sustainability pressures and regulatory limits.

Soy-derived solvents reduce VOCs in alkyd coatings while improving corrosion resistance and flexibility, offering a viable alternative to PCBTF.

Paint & Coatings Industry's Editorial Advisory Board helps guide content, with a new regulatory perspective added through Terri Stewart’s appointment.

BASF announced a neopentylglycol price increase effective April 27, driven by rising propylene and methanol costs.

Suppliers across multiple raw material categories are raising prices as energy, shipping and feedstock disruptions persist.

Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. announced additional price increases tied to continued disruption in feedstock and supply conditions.

Global coating resins demand is rising as sustainability regulations, emerging markets and bio-based technologies reshape binder innovation and coatings formulation strategies.

DIC Corporation announced additional pricing actions tied to escalating raw material and operating costs linked to global market conditions.

Labor shortages and generational shifts are reshaping chemical distribution, prompting companies to rethink recruitment, workforce development and STEM pipelines across supply chains.