AUGUST 2023

Coatings World

Today consumers in many parts of the world want their wood flooring, trim and cabinetry to look and feel natural. Consumers often favor natural-looking wood flooring and cabinets, requiring a low gloss coating with a smooth tactile feel. This effect can be achieved by using sufficiently high levels of certain matting agents…

Coatings World

Pioneering the world’s first high-performance coatings containing phthalic anhydride made from plastic waste – Beckers is collaborating with suppliers to incorporate raw materials, made from recycled plastic, into its paints. The ability to turn waste plastic into new raw materials will promote circularity and reduce emissions.

Business World

Epson Philippines said it has taken steps towards environmental conservation by collaborating with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) for a mangrove restoration project in Bataraza and Balabac towns of Palawan. The multinational electronics company is also supporting WWF’s coral restoration efforts in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.