Converters face a two-front challenge: EU single-use-plastics and packaging-waste rules push flexible food packaging toward plastic-free barrier layers, while high-speed HP Indigo digital label lines still demand primers with strong water and chemical resistance. Converters that wait risk a redesign under compliance deadlines instead of ahead of them. New chemistries target both fronts. At LOUPE […]

Footwear brands and material engineers now have access to an EVA midsole made from captured carbon emissions at commercial scale. Borouge International and Infinium, based in Sacramento, California, have enabled the commercial launch of CleanCloud™ technology for Swiss sportswear brand On. According to the companies, the material is used in On’s new Cloud X5, the

Does the technology roadmap, plant footprint, and formulation support stay intact when a supplier changes ownership? Or does the transition introduce risk to supply continuity and regulatory standing? Automotive OEM and refinish coatings formulators sourcing from established European suppliers face this question every time ownership changes hands. Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. has moved to

Sustainability has become an increasingly important business priority, driven by growing expectations for transparency, CO₂ reduction, and circularity across the value chain. Formulators, engineers, and product developers looking for practical ways to advance this transformation can now evaluate BASF’s Engineering Plastics Sustainability Toolbox: a portfolio of materials, services, and digital solutions built to support sustainability

SABIC has completed the divestment of its ETP business in the Americas and Europe to Mutares SE & Co, in a transaction valued at $450 million on an enterprise basis. The acquisition marks the establishment of a new strategic segment, “Chemicals & Materials”. The company will operate under the new name NexPoint Materials in the future.

Researchers developing surface coatings, batteries, semiconductors, and medical devices now have access to a new X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) system at the University of California San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute Nano3 shared research facility, where it supports advanced surface analysis across academia and industry. XPS system reveals chemical composition and bonding states Fabian Martinez Pallares, a

Attalon, Inc., an independent U.S.-based defense technology company delivering directed energy, optical, coating, and thermal solutions for mission-critical platforms, is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with an 80,000-sq.-ft. facility opening in Summer 2027. According to Attalon, formulators and engineers working with precision coatings and optical crystal materials can expect more than four times the company’s

Last update on Aug 10, 2026 AkzoNobel and Albert Invent announced an AI transformation partnership with AkzoNobel’s global R&D organization. The work runs under AkzoNobel’s Digital Workbench initiative, designed to connect laboratory workflows, structure scientific data, and put modern AI tools directly in the hands of chemists, with the aim of accelerating innovation and delivering better

Manufacturers and coaters often seek powder coating solutions that combine durability, efficiency, consistent quality, and reliable local supply. Access to technical expertise and regional production is becoming increasingly important for meeting project timelines and performance requirements.  To address these needs, KANSAI HELIOS will showcase its complete powder coatings portfolio and expertise at FABTECH 2026, taking

Painting professionals often seek interior paints that combine one-coat coverage, long-lasting durability, stain resistance, and easy maintenance while supporting healthier indoor environments. Balancing these performance requirements with low-emission formulations is an increasing priority for residential coatings.  To address these needs, the Pittsburgh Paints & Stains™ brand has launched an updated Revolution® Interior Paint & Primer.

Packaging converters and label printers can explore Flint Group Packaging Solutions’ latest label and packaging technologies at LOUPE Americas 2026, taking place from 15-17 September in Chicago.  At Booth 5821, Flint Group Packaging Solutions will showcase its largest-ever event portfolio, featuring ink, coating, and digital print technologies from its Narrow Web and Flint Group Digital

Direct-to-metal topcoats for light industrial equipment carry a persistent trade-off: corrosion protection strong enough for steel, galvanized steel and aluminum substrates in demanding environments, without giving up application efficiency, low-VOC compliance, or processing economics. As applicators in the EMEA light industrial segment shift toward air-assisted airless spray systems for higher throughput, holding gloss consistency and

In March 2026, Sun Chemical secured RecyClass certification for its solvent-based nitrocellulose (NC) alternative ink solutions. According to the company, it is among the first suppliers to offer a complete recycling compatible system combining NC-alternative inks and certified lamination adhesives, and is among the first suppliers to achieve RecyClass certification for solvent-based NC-alternative inks. Review Sun

Marine waste recovered from deep-sea environments typically shows a high degree of degradation, causing the loss of its original physico-mechanical properties. This degradation makes recycling through conventional mechanical processes difficult and limits the waste’s reintroduction into the plastics value chain. The OCEANZYME project addresses this gap by investigating new enzymatic recycling solutions for marine litter.

Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos and BASF are jointly advancing a tire-to-tire circular economy initiative in Europe, driving the development of an industrial ecosystem designed to increase the use of recycled materials derived from end-of-life and scrap tires. The initiative draws on end-of-life tires collected across Germany, including from select Driver retail outlets and motorsport activities, together