Coatings

Michael Lyons Joins Verico Technology as Contract Manufacturing Sales Manager

Published: June 14, 2019

Verico Technology recently announced the appointment of Michael Lyons as contract manufacturing sales manager

Retroflex Announces $1.5 Million Expansion

Published: May 23, 2019

Retroflex, Inc. recently announced a $1.5 million expansion to its Wrightstown, Wisc. facility.

Yasui Seiki Japan is Moving and Expanding in Fall 2019

Published: March 26, 2019

Yasui Seiki Japan started the fabrication of its fourth and largest coating machine assembly plant as well as its new headquarters building in Kanagawa, Japan.

Vetaphone Versatility Opens New Opportunities for TC Transcontinental

Published: March 13, 2019

Vetaphone has collaborated with TC Transcontinental to install Corona systems at its U.S. manufacturing plant in Matthews, N.C.

Nordmeccanica Machinery and Novacote Adhesives by COIM Group Partner for Adhesive Technology Solution

Published: February 14, 2019

Nordmeccanica and COIM Group joined forces in a cooperation targeted to the development of an adhesive technology.

Loparex Selects Sung An Machinery Co. Ltd. New High Performance Tandem Extrusion Machine

Published: February 07, 2019

Loparex announced the purchase of a new high-speed tandem extrusion coating machine from Sung An Machinery Co. Ltd (SAM).

Mica Opens Distribution Center in Singapore

Published: June 19, 2018

The company says the new facility will aid supply chain and delivery efficiency in Southeast Asia

Sun Chemical Adds Line of Varnishes

Published: October 05, 2017

SunEvo Protect LEP overprint varnishes for HP Indigo digital presses are said to be suited for labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons

BCC Research Issues EMI/RFI Study

Published: September 15, 2017

Company says the comprehensive study of electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference is useful to those in the plastics industry

Heat Technologies Updates Demo Facility

Published: August 24, 2017

New and upgraded equipment allows advancements in company’s drying/curing/heating/cooling process

INX Expands Kansas Facility

Published: June 22, 2017

The plant in Edwardsville, KS, is now double the size to support company’s growth in energy-curable inks and coatings

Ashland Coating System Is Patented

Published: June 21, 2017

PureKote 23589 and PureKote 21412A coatings for flexible packaging are said to be improve feel and provide resistance to water and scuffs

Heidelberg Takes Over Fujifilm’s Coatings and Pressroom Chemicals Operations in EMEA Region

Published: June 14, 2017

Company reports move is part of a strategy to develop a cross-sector portfolio and become a digital company

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

Published: May 30, 2017

The study says the packaging industry continues to demand new solutions from functional and barrier coating suppliers, leading to innovations

Sun Chemical Coatings Offer Barrier Advantages

Published: May 23, 2017

SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier coatings are said to be cost-effective and to support packaging with lighter weight

Sun Chemical & HP Indigo to Develop Digital Coatings

Published: May 08, 2017

The agreement is expected to lead to the development of coatings, including overprint varnishes and adhesives, to complement digital solutions

Mica Adds Photovoltaic Array for Clean Energy

Published: May 05, 2017

The company continues its history of sustainable practices with the solar panel system, expected to generate up to 65 kWh of clean energy per day

Dow Binders Offer Oil and Grease Resistance

Published: May 04, 2017

RHOBARR Binders are said to offer fluorocarbon-free* alternatives to existing food contact compliant coatings for paper and paperboard packaging

Baldwin Acquires Air Motion Systems

Published: January 30, 2017

The two companies, suppliers of UV and LED systems, combine to offer energy-efficient curing solutions

Freedonia Reports on Coatings Market

Published: January 10, 2017

The packaging coatings market is expected to experience strong gains compared with recent years

Freedonia Issues Study on Protective & Specialty Coatings

Published: January 03, 2017

The reports says water-based coatings in the protective and specialty market will surpass solvent-based coatings in 2020

Sun Chemical Partners with ACPO

Published: August 23, 2016

Sun will supply ACPO with SunBar oxygen barrier coatings to supply converters with alternative barrier films

Dow Corning Launches Silicon Emulsion

Published: May 02, 2016

Syl-Off EM 7978 release coating, suited for in-line coating of bakery release papers, is said to offer benefits of cost, processing, and sustainability