News Markets & Companies
IMCD strengthens innovation with upgraded technical hub in Cologne
IMCD Group has unveiled its upgraded application laboratories for Coatings & Construction and Home Care I&I at BioCampus Cologne, Germany. The newly modernised facilities aim to enhance formulation...
News Coatings Technologies
Bentonite extends shelf life of bio-based starch coatings
Researchers have shown that incorporating bentonite nanoclay into corn starch coatings significantly improves their mechanical strength, water resistance and shelf stability. The bio-based formulation...
News Coatings Technologies
AI in coatings R&D: why data structure matters before AI tools
Artificial intelligence promises faster and more efficient coatings development, but fragmented data remains a major hurdle. Experts stress the importance of robust data infrastructure as the foundation...
News News
Climate change impacts on exterior coatings: challenges and adaptive solutions in Bangladesh
Bangladesh experiences a monsoon climate marked by distinct seasonal variations. Throughout the year, the country maintains high levels of relative humidity, often exceeding 80% during the monsoon period....
News People & Careers
PPG announces leadership transition in architectural coatings EMEA
John Smith will be appointed vice president, architectural coatings, EMEA, effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Steve Pocock, who retires on 30 June 2026 after more than 20 years of service.
News Raw Materials
European Coatings Podcast: Replacing cobalt in coatings
Why has the replacement of cobalt driers proven to be such a persistent technical challenge for the coatings industry? In the latest episode of the European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray Arauco speaks...
News Coatings Technologies
Ormosil sol delivers durable superhydrophobic concrete protection
Researchers have developed an organically modified silica sol that forms chemical bonds with cementitious substrates, providing concrete with long-lasting superhydrophobic protection. On-site validation...
News Markets & Companies
Biesterfeld and Osaka Soda partner to expand elastomer and additive distribution
Biesterfeld has entered into a strategic partnership with Osaka Soda to distribute high-performance elastomers and specialty additives in the UK and Ireland. The collaboration strengthens Biesterfeld's...
Coatings Literature
News Coatings Technologies
Rose petal-inspired coating cuts ice adhesion on glass
A new UV-curable biomimetic coating combining fluorinated polysiloxane/polyurea with Al₂O₃ microspheres delivers strong passive anti-icing performance while maintaining high optical transmittance....
Subscription
European Coatings Journal is Europe’s leading monthly journal for the coatings industry. Manufacturers and suppliers, associations and institutes use European Coatings Journal as their preferred source of information for the professional, more practical aspects of technology.
- Stay up-to-date on the coatings industry’s latest trends and developments
- Exclusive market insights and the latest technical articles
- Available as combi package (printed journal plus digital access) as well as digital-only subscription.
from € 182
Learn moreUpcoming Events
Event Conference
5 November 2026 | Amsterdam, The NetherlandsPFAS-free Coatings
Compliance-driven. Innovation-led.
Event Webinar
20 May 2026 | OnlineUnderstanding Cationic Curing
Ready for the future of curing technologies.
Event Conference
13 – 14 April 2026 | Copenhagen, DenmarkFrontiers in Fire Protective Coatings
Discover the latest innovations, trends, and regulatory developments shaping the future of fire-protective coatings at the EC Conference Fire-Protective Coatings.