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How advanced raw materials are reshaping protective coatings.

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Protective coatings: “Balancing sustainability, durability, and cost efficiency”

Protective coatings must withstand harsh environments while meeting tighter sustainability targets. Raghuraman Govindan Karunakaran, senior product development chemist for crosslinkers at Evonik's Global...

Justin Epler has been appointed PPG vice president, Industrial Coatings Americas.

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New vice president, Industrial Coatings Americas, at PPG

PPG has announced that Justin Epler has been appointed vice president, Industrial Coatings (IC) Americas, effective 1 August 2026. Epler will succeed Hendekea Azene, who has decided to leave PPG for an...

Vlad Miller takes on the role of President, US, at IMCD, effective 1 August 2026.

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IMCD appoints Vlad Miller as President for the US market

IMCD has appointed Vlad Miller as President for the United States, effective 1 August 2026. He has been with IMCD US since 2018, when he joined as Vice President of Finance.

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In situ reductive polymerisation from bio-based α-lipoamides

A new in situ reductive polymerisation strategy converts bio-based cyclic disulfides derived from α-lipoic acid directly into functional poly(β-hydroxy thioether)s. The approach eliminates thiol oxidation,...

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Sherwin-Williams reports 7.5 % net sales growth in Q2 2026

The coatings manufacturer has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting consolidated net sales of USD 6.79 billion and a net income increase of 11.8 % year on year, with...

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Ball mill grinding enables sustainable polyester depolymerisation

Researchers have developed a mechanochemical approach to depolymerise post-consumer aliphatic polyesters such as PLA, PHAs and biodegradable multilayer flexible film packaging. The recovered monomers are...

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Wacker Chemie Q2 2026: EBITDA rises sharply on cost savings and pension provision effect

Wacker Chemie has reported second-quarter 2026 results showing a significant year-on-year increase in EBITDA, driven by savings from its PACE cost-cutting programme and a non-operating pension-related...

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Polymer coatings for UV shielding: chemistry and sustainability

A new review provides a comprehensive overview of polymer-based coatings designed to protect materials from UV radiation. It examines the role of key polymer matrices, organic and inorganic UV absorbers,...

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