Industry Trends

april 2022

See what has been happening in Asia’s coating and resins industries over the last weeks. What are experts and industry magazines talking about?

What has been happening?

Coating techniques for steel, Edible inkjet inks, 4D biomaterials, and more. Find out what coating & resins journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

Study on Developments in Protection Coating Techniques for Steel
Hindawi

Steel, also known as iron alloy, is found 35% of the whole mass of the Earth. It is found in many applications due to its unique properties. Alloying elements provide the backbone support for iron, improving its mechanical, physical, chemical, and structural properties. Failure of steel is due to chemical reaction i.e., corrosion, and it is unavoidable, but it can be prolonged. Applications such as marine have a salt corrosive environment.

Sun Chemical Launches FSR Edible Inkjet Inks
Ink World

Sun Chemical is expanding its edible ink range with the launch of its FSR ink, which was developed to meet the specific needs of the food industry and verified for printing directly onto food including baked goods. FSR inks are suitable for food and pharmaceutical customization with direct food printing.

Interview: 4D Biomaterials - "You couldn't make it in any other way other than 3D printing.”
TCT Magazine

An interview with the UK-based start-up behind a novel set of 3D printable biomaterials.

UK Coatings Association CEO Tom Bowtell Named President of World Coatings Council
Ink World

Sustainability will be an important theme of Bowtell’s presidency. At the World Coatings Council’s annual meeting in March 2022, Tom Bowtell, chief executive of the British Coatings Federation, was elected president for a two-year term of office.

HMG Launches 70 New Metallic Colors for Colour Box
Coatings World

Ideal for industries such as commercial vehicle, horseboxes and ACE (agricultural and construction equipment), among others.

BASF Confirms Climate Targets, Reduces Product-Related Emissions
Ink World

One year after its initial announcement, BASF has reaffirmed its ambitious climate targets. Twenty-five percent reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030 compared with 2018 and net zero by 2050 targeted.

Solvay Explores Splitting into Two Companies
American Coatings Association

Solvay recently announced it is reviewing plans to split into two independent publicly traded companies — a move the company says will sharpen strategic focus, optimize growth opportunities, and build the foundation for the future. EssentialCo would comprise leading mono-technology businesses including soda ash, peroxides, silica and coatis, which are reported as Solvay’s Chemicals segment and Special Chem businesses. Reportedly, these businesses generated approximately €4.

3M Named One of World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for Ninth Consecutive Year
Ink World

3M is one of only seven industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. “For the past 120 years, 3M has built its reputation on doing things ethically,” said Michael Duran, 3M SVP and chief ethics and compliance officer. “Our purpose as a company and unwavering in-tegrity help us deliver to our customers and make 3M a great place to work. I am truly proud of our more than 90,000 3M employees who work to protect 3M’s reputation every day.”

#TECH: Canon leads the domestic printer market
NST Online

Despite global and local economic challenges last two years, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Canon Marketing Malaysia (Canon) continues to lead in the domestic printing shipment market.

Vietnamese Paint & Coating Industry
Coatings World

Though Vietnam’s economy registered a slight decline during the second wave in 2021, the country’s paint and coating industry sailed through the tough times with only a few scratches. Coatings World presents an update on the Vietnamese paint and coating sector in this feature.

Interview- Mr. Yaw Seng Heng, Group Managing Director, Nippon Paint Malaysia Group
Coatings World

Yang Seng Heng is a visionary leader championing the true entrepreneurial spirit. Mr. Yaw Seng Heng spearheaded Nippon Paint Malaysia Group to the top paints & coatings provider in Malaysia. He is widely known for his reputation in challenging the technological boundaries and “business as usual” practices within the paints market.

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