Bio-based particles and pigments are unlocking new possibilities for sustainable coatings, offering technical performance improvements and environmental benefits across decorative and protective applications.

Over the last few years, businesses of all sizes have faced significant challenges, from labor shortages to high inflation, and ongoing supply chain challenges. The NACD worked with PCI to convene members for a roundtable discussion to examine these pressing distribution issues, enhanced sustainability expectations, and the implementation of innovative technology into business practices. 

The investment strategy of the Icos Capital Fund IV will be focused on new and emerging technologies in the areas of sustainable industry, decarbonization technologies, circular economy, and sustainable food systems.

The conference welcomed 24,605 coatings experts and 1,017 exhibitors from 42 countries despite a nationwide strike by public transport workers leading up to the event. 

Innovation and emerging technologies are key topics to be covered at the May 2023 show.

Covestro offers a comprehensive specialty films portfolio for producing highly secure ID documents, such as passports and e-ID cards. 

Avantium N.V., a renewable chemistry company, announced that its Avantium Catalysis business unit will expand its business to focus increasingly on R&D solutions for sustainable chemistry.

Four new elements have been added to the periodic table – completing the table’s seventh row.