The coatings industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by global sustainability goals, tighter regulatory demands and increased consumer preferences for eco-friendly products.

How does the right paint enable a ship to use less fuel? This article discusses choosing the right marine coating and the corresponding environmental considerations. 

The specialty chemical company opened the new microbiology lab, located in its Sharonville Technology Center, to help bring new and innovative biocidal products to the market.

The company manufactures a wide variety of products for various markets and applications, including biocidal products for the disinfecting, food processing, and oil and gas markets, among other uses.

I-Tech’s technology, Selektope, and LANXESS’ technologies, SEA-NINE™ 211N and SEA-NINE ULTRA, belong to a set of active agents that are approved by regulatory bodies for ship repair and ship building markets. This joint R&D work undertaken by I-Tech and LANXESS represents the first time that these solutions have been used as co-biocides in marine anti-fouling coating formulations.

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has completed the acquisition of the microbial control business unit of the U.S. group International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF).

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and Matrìca, a joint venture between Versalis (Eni) and Novamont, have partnered to produce sustainable biocide preservatives from renewable raw materials. 

Specialty chemicals company Arxada recently announced the completion of the merger with Troy Corp., a global leader in microbial control solutions and performance additives.