AkzoNobel has announced its 2026 Colors of the Year, which the company describes as an upbeat and versatile color family. The 2026 Colors of the Year include Mellow Flowâ„¢, a light blue shade; Slow Swingâ„¢, a dark blue shade; and Free Grooveâ„¢. Read More…
Sun Chemical and X-Rite Incorporated announced new metal packaging color libraries in the PantoneLIVEâ„¢ digital color ecosystem. Designed for the beverage sector, these libraries enable accurate visualization and communication of Pantone and brand colors on two-piece aluminum cans with metal deco inks in a matte finish. Read More…
Univar Solutions USA LLC announced that it and its Canadian affiliate, Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., have been appointed as exclusive distributors in the United States and Canada for select BASF specialty ingredients used in industrial applications. Read More…
Elinor Coatings has expanded its North Dakota operations with two new state-of-the-art laboratories and expanded outdoor exposure sites, supporting the growth of the Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials. Read More…
Volexion, a battery materials company, announced that it shipped its first product samples of a graphene coating, which shields battery cathodes from wear and tear, to tier‑one manufacturers worldwide. Initial recipients include leading automotive OEMs, top global cell producers, and U.S. specialty energy‑storage developers, with additional shipments already underway. Read More…
Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) derivatives in Rayong, Thailand and Freeport, Texas. HDI derivatives are an essential component of polyurethanes coatings, adhesives and sealants. Read More…