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Waterborne Symposium Issues Call for Papers

Papers are invited pertaining to new and emerging technologies related to materials, processes, production, characterization, application, and markets in the field of surface coatings.

September 11, 2020

Abstract submission for the 48th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium is now open.

Kraton Seeking Regulatory Approvals for Block Copolymer Use as Disinfectant

Depending on the regulatory approval process or certification requirements by country, Kraton believes that BIAXAM could be used as a coating on personal protective equipment (PPE) and as a replaceable peel-and-stick film for a broad range of applications.

September 10, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it is seeking regulatory approval for BIAXAM, a sulfonated polymer technology with long-lasting self-disinfecting properties that has been demonstrated in studies to quickly inactivate up to 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) and other microbes.

Revenues from Smart Coatings and Surfaces for Combatting Bacteria and Viruses Projected to Top $1 Billion by 2025

The severity of COVID-19 means that both consumer and industrial markets are now intensely interested in providing antimicrobial protection to employees and loved ones.

September 8, 2020

The market for smart antibacterial and antiviral products will reach $1.3 billion by 2025, according to a recent report.

AkzoNobel Gains Low-Cure Technology with Acquisition of Stahl’s Powder Activities

The technology acquired by AkzoNobel includes both UV and thermally curing powders.

September 4, 2020

AkzoNobel recently announced that it has acquired Stahl Performance Powder Coatings and its range of products for heat-sensitive substrates.

RPM Releases First “Environmental, Social and Governance Report”

In developing the document, RPM reports that it conducted a robust materiality assessment, informed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and other common sustainability frameworks.

September 2, 2020

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has released its first “Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report” highlighting the company’s safe, ethical, and sustainable business practices.

Housing Production Increases Almost 23% in July

Single-family starts increased 8.2% to a 940,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, while the multi-family sector jumped 58.4% to a 556,000 pace.

September 1, 2020

Single- and multi-family housing starts each posted solid gains in July, with total housing production up 22.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units.

AIHA Issues Guidance to Help Construction Community Deal with Challenges of COVID-19

The guidance reportedly provides easy-to-use, accurate information from experts on construction health hazards about how the virus can be controlled on construction sites.

August 31, 2020

AIHA recently announced that it has issued a new guidance document, “Focus on Construction Health: COVID-19,” to help the construction community deal with the challenges of responding to COVID-19 by providing a practical plan for protecting workers.

Builder Confidence Matches All-Time High on Record Traffic

The Housing Market Index now stands at its highest reading in the 35-year history of the series, matching the record that was set in December 1998.

August 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased six points to 78 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Schultz and Keating Promoted to New Roles at Mule-Hide Products

Ken Schultz has been named regional director for the West and Midwest regions, while Rob Keating has been appointed regional director for the Northeast region.

August 20, 2020

Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. recently announced two personnel promotions.

COVESTRO: Polyurethane Textile Coating Technology

Compared with the previous solvent-based coagulation process, this water-based technology reportedly saves up to 95% water and up to 50% energy.

August 18, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it developed its water-based INSQIN technology in order to create a sustainable, efficient, and permanent polyurethane coating for textiles and to produce high-quality synthetic materials, especially for car interiors.