Industry Trends

APRIL 2023

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?

New way to produce antifouling coatings, The 2023 resin report, Novel sustainable protective wood coating, and more. Find out what coating & resins journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

New way to produce antifouling coatings
European Coatings

Researchers present an eco-friendly new marine antifouling strategy from natural products. The antifouling mechanism exploits synergistic effects of antifoulant and fouling release.
The 2023 Resin Report
Ink World

The demand for resins is growing, with interest in sustainable, environmentally friendly products increasing.
Novel sustainable protective wood coating
European Coatings

A new paper presents an eco-friendly biocarbon/tung oil coatings with hydrophobic and UV-shielding properties for outdoor wood substrates.
Towards polyelectrolyte complex films by means of plasticisation
European Coatings

Researchers have successfully applied polyelectrolyte complex coatings in one step. To form a homogenous solution, the properties of the plasticisers and the polyelectrolytes should match.
Nanocontainers: Their application in smart functional coatings
European Coatings

A new review covers recent developments in nanocontainer-based smart functional coatings during the last 15 years.
Novel coatings against hydrocarbon fires
European Coatings

A new work focuses on the investigation of the fire protection of steel using inorganic intumescent alkali silicate and geopolymer (alkali aluminosilicate) coatings at temperatures relevant for hydrocarbon fires, as described in the UL1709 standard.
The 2023 Automotive Coatings Market
Coatings World

The automotive industry is slowly recovering from the effects of the pandemic and the economy, while paint and coatings suppliers are working on innovations.
Color Trends in the Paint and Coatings Industry
Coatings World

When it comes to color, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, with natural colors on the palettes for most experts.
Energy-Curable Ink Market Continues to Grow
Ink World

Led by growth in UV LED, interest in energy-curable inks is on the rise, driven by energy cost savings and sustainability benefits.
Living Ink Continues to Enjoy Growth

Ink World

Algae-based ink specialist is finding opportunities with industry-leading brands including Nike, Patagonia and American Eagle, among others.

IGL Coatings Appoints Car Candy Ventures as Exclusive Distributor in Malaysia

Coatings World

IGL Coatings announced that Car Candy Ventures is the exclusive distributor of IGL Coatings in Malaysia. This significant appointment is set to revolutionize the automotive care industry in Malaysia. Thus providing customers with access to the best automotive detailing products and services.

Epson Philippines expands its business inkjet printer offerings

BusinessWorld

EPSON Philippines on Monday announced a new range of business inkjet printers as it continues to expand its corporate product offerings in the country. The company said in a statement on Monday that it launched the new WorkForce Enterprise AM series, comprised by its AM-C4000, C5000, and C6000 A3 Color Multifunction Printers, which offer “an equally efficient and affordable alternative to laser printers.” Epson Philippines said the new printers are now for sale.

JBP Paint launches 1st recycled paint in Thailand

Bangkok Post

‘JBP Good Paint Re-Acrylic’ reinforces sustainnovation pioneer status with ‘Sustainable Wellbeing’ concept

South East Asia (SEA) Powder and Liquid Coatings Market Size To Grow at a CAGR of 4.2%

EIN News

“Increase in adoption of powder coatings over liquid coatings, supportive environmental regulations, rise in demand for appliances, growth in construction & automotive industry, and rapid economic growth in the South East Asian countries are the major factors that accelerate the growth of the market.”

HCM City to host international paper, coatings, rubber, and plastic expos

EIN News

Four international exhibitions, Paper Vietnam, Rubber and Tyre Vietnam, Coatings Expo Vietnam, and Plastech Vietnam, will be held in HCM City from June 14 to 16. The expos are to attract 230 companies, 50 per cent higher than that of last year’s shows, Nguyễn Bá Vinh, director of the Minh Vi Exhibition and Advertisement Services Co Ltd, the expos’ organiser, said.

Dreams in Colours

Porsche

Three decades of Porsche passion in Thailand manifested in first-ever 911 Carrera GTS 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition. In the vibrant Southeast Asian nation of Thailand, the names of each day of the week originate from Sanskrit, and much like the days in the Western world, they are based on the names of planets and the Sun. However, according to ancient Hindu astrological influences, each planet is also protected by a deity – and each deity is assigned a colour.

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