The coatings resins market is poised for remarkable growth driven by a confluence of factors, including technological advancements, increased demand across various industries, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. This article delves into the key drivers, market trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the resins market.

The polymer is ideal for use as a topcoat and self-sealer resin in high-end interior wood 1K applications. 

The Polynt Group is expanding resin production capacity to serve the coatings market in North America.

Resins supplier allnex recently announced that as part of its Environmental Sustainability Governance Program, the Liquid Resins & Additives (LRA) business line will switch to the use of partially, mass balanced, bio-based pentaerythritol in all alkyds produced at the company’s European sites. 

Quiminutri Especialidades Químicas, a subsidiary of the IGM Resins Group, has a new name: IGM Resins do Brasil. 

Peninsula Polymers recently announced expanded recognition with Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives (Coatex) for WB systems. 

Bakelite Synthetics has completed its previously announced acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s chemicals business (Georgia-Pacific Chemicals). 

LEHVOSS North America has hired Marcelo Herszenhaut as Commercial Manager for its Surface Technology Business Unit. 

AkzoNobel announced plans to invest in the expansion of in-house resin manufacturing.

IGM Resins announced the appointment of Matthijs (Thijs) van der Heide as Chief Financial Officer.