European Coatings

Akzo Nobel and Axalta Coating Systems have announced adjustments to the proposed governance framework for their planned merger of equals, following extensive engagement with shareholders. The changes affect director re-election cycles and approval thresholds for key board decisions.

A comprehensive study directly compares water-borne and solvent-borne one- and two-component polyurethane coatings based on identical commercial Bayhydrol® dispersions. The findings highlight the critical role of water-induced isocyanate consumption in 2K water-borne systems and establish clear process-structure-property relationships for industrially relevant polyurethane formu...

The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has extended the appointments of Dr Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari as members of the Board of Executive Directors until the end of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting 2030.

A two-step chemical modification strategy based on hydroxymethylation and acetylation can reduce the viscosity of polyurethane acrylate by up to 51.55 % without compromising key performance properties. The low-viscosity resins show high double-bond conversion after UV curing and improved bending resistance, making them suitable for 3D printing and electronic packaging.

Burgess Pigment has finalised its acquisition of Thiele Kaolin Company, bringing together two complementary kaolin businesses with shared roots in Sandersville, Georgia, USA.