Industry Trends

AUGUST 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?

Testing Nano-Pigments for Aerospace Coatings, ‘Self-Healing’ Solar Cell Coating, New, Liquid Metal Coating Could Create Smart Objects, and more. Find out what coating & resins journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

Zentek Tests Nano-Pigments for Aerospace Coatings
Coatings World

Zantek plans to test ZenARMOR nano-pigment.
IIT Develops ‘Self-Healing’ Solar Cell Coating
Coatings World

New polymeric coating for solar cells heals cracks within five minutes.
New Liquid Metal Coating Could Create Smart Objects
Coatings World

Liquid metal coating could conduct heat and electricity.
The Digital Packaging Market is Continuing to Grow
Ink World

Digital printing is particularly strong in the label segment, with corrugated, folding cartons and flexible packaging growing quickly.
The 2023 Additives Market
Ink World

Additives are critical to the performance of inks, with sustainability a key consideration when ink companies choose additives.
KCC Corp. Develops Heat Dissipating Powder Coating
Coatings World

KKC has completed a patent application for a heat dissipating powder coating that can extend the life of equipment by suppressing the internal temp.
Novel Silica Particle Technology for High Durability Matte Wood Coatings

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…

 

Beckers Incorporating Materials Made from Recycled Plastic into Its Paints

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.

Epson hopes sustainable approach attracts more customers in PHL

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.

 

BASF Automotive OEM Coatings Secures 100% Renewable Energy Across China
Ink World

Estimated to reduce the equivalent of approximately 19,000 tons of carbon emissions through the end of 2023.
PPG’s New Paint for a New Start Initiative Transforms Primary School in China
Coatings World

Project carried out in partnership with SAIC-GM Chevrolet.
The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2023 celebrates 78 ESG champions driving sustainable change in Asia
BusinessWorld

The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2023 is pleased to recognize 78 ESG champions driving impactful and sustainable change to build a better Asia. Presented by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is widely regarded as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability practices across Asia.
Marine Coatings in Vietnam
Coatings World

Vietnam is becoming a major shipbuilding hub.

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