Shrieve Chemical Company has acquired Vertec BioSolvents, a West Chicago manufacturer of patented bio-based solvent blends. The transaction may affect manufacturing scale, intellectual property portfolios, and regulatory compliance considerations in sectors such as coatings, adhesives, and food-contact formulations.
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Axalta announced Zencore™, a cabinet finishing system derived from the company’s Zenamel™ technology that combines primer and enamel functionality into a two-step process intended for high-throughput production. The product is described as stock-available in North America and may have operational, regulatory, and specification implications for manufacturers and their counsel to consider.
Henkel has launched two silicone‑based anti‑fingerprint coatings, Loctite AF 8810 for plastic cover lenses and Loctite AF 8812 for glass, formulated without PFAS or fluorine ingredients. The materials are positioned for automotive display manufacturing with spray and PVD application compatibility, heat cure cycles and durability testing benchmarks reported by the company.
NanoTech Materials closed a $29.4 million Series A to expand domestic production of ceramic-particle coatings for roofing, insulation and wildfire mitigation. The company’s patented Insulative Ceramic Particle (ICP) technology and ongoing work with California agencies may carry implications for compliance, IP strategy, and materials specification in procurement and construction contexts.
Celanese announced accelerated operational actions at its IPH Frankfurt site and a feedstock reallocation from its Fairway Methanol joint venture to support production of VAM, VAE emulsions and POM. The measures are described as leveraging an integrated acetyls-to-engineered-materials value chain and may have implications for regulatory, contractual and intellectual property considerations.
CVD Equipment Corporation has sold its Stainless Design Concepts (SDC) business division for approximately $16.9 million in cash, with net proceeds of about $15.0 million after transaction costs and a $900,000 escrow. The company will retain ownership of its Saugerties, New York manufacturing facility and lease it to the buyer for an initial two-year term.
BASF Coatings will appoint Jens Luehring as Chief Executive Officer upon closing of the planned sale to Carlyle, with Dr. Uta Holzenkamp remaining in place until the transaction completes. The carve-out encompasses automotive OEM and refinish coatings and surface treatment units and may carry operational, regulatory and intellectual property implications for manufacturing and compliance stakeholders.
PPG and the PPG Foundation announced a $10 million global commitment through 2030 to fund vocational training focused on coatings application, collision repair and advanced manufacturing. The initiative includes donations of digital ecosystems, coating testing equipment and consumable materials to vocational colleges and workforce programs in multiple jurisdictions.
CHEMEON Surface Technology and SurTec announced a strategic alliance to coordinate distribution, technical training, and joint R&D for trivalent conversion coatings, anodizing chemistries, and related surface-treatment products. The agreement details operational integration in the U.S., cross-training, and coordinated analytical and laboratory activities intended to support specification and regulatory transitions away from hexavalent chromium chemistries.
Evonik announced Protectosil ECO‑TRETE® ANTIGRAFFITI, a silane-based facade treatment formulated without intentionally added PFAS and promoted for residue-free graffiti removal. The product launch includes supplier and distribution details, and may have implications for regulatory compliance, supply‑chain testing, and intellectual property considerations.
Arkema announced a 20% expansion of Kynar® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) production capacity at its Changshu, China, manufacturing platform, with the new unit expected to start up in 2028. The project is positioned within Arkema’s global PVDF network, alongside recent capacity additions in the United States and existing European production.
Evonik has expanded its distribution agreement with IMCD, enabling IMCD to distribute the full VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates portfolio across the United States. The arrangement pairs Evonik’s methacrylate monomer offerings with IMCD’s commercial and technical channels for coatings, adhesives and related markets.
Syensqo has secured a multi-year agreement with Boeing to supply advanced composites, structural adhesives and surfacing solutions for commercial and defense airframes. The contract encompasses materials for primary and secondary structures, interiors and surfacing, with implications for manufacturing processes, certification and supply-chain controls.
Orion S.A. reported a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis for its 2025 performance, placing the company in the top 1% of assessed firms. The company also referenced product and operational initiatives including bio‑circular carbon black grades, energy efficiency measures across plants, and an improved CDP supplier engagement score.
ARMOVEX has launched a water-based, spray-applied concrete floor coating system presented as eliminating grinding and multi-part mixing on most jobs. The product family includes a hybrid sealer and a penetrating waterproofing treatment and may have implications for occupational safety, regulatory compliance, and product specification practices.
Roehm announced ACRYLITE® SunResist, a PMMA molding compound designed as an ultra‑thin co‑extruded capstock offering UV absorbance to ~400 nm and enhanced processing characteristics. The material is positioned for exterior profiles and components where weathering, abrasion resistance, and post‑fabrication performance are emphasized.
PPG installed an IPG PhotoniCURE™ laser curing pilot finishing line at its Strongsville, Ohio powder facility and a laboratory system at its Coatings Innovation Center for feasibility work. Pilot trials with Whirlpool are underway to evaluate powder coating formulations and throughput effects on a range of appliance components.
LBB Specialties announced an authorized distribution agreement with Kemitura to supply KemituraSil® fumed silica to C.A.S.E. markets in North America. The arrangement may raise manufacturing, supply‑chain, regulatory and intellectual property considerations for counsel working on product safety, specification and commercialization matters.
Celanese Corporation reported a 2025 GAAP diluted loss per share of $10.44, driven largely by $1.6 billion in impairment charges related to goodwill and intangible assets. The company is currently executing a strategic footprint optimization plan, including the closure of manufacturing sites in Europe to mitigate softening demand in the automotive and construction sectors.
The expansion of the distribution agreement between Westlake Epoxy and Brenntag introduces specialized epoxy resins and curing agents to the Indian construction and industrial sectors. This strategic move impacts supply chain liability and regulatory compliance frameworks for manufacturers utilizing these high-performance polymers and adhesives.
Ellsworth Adhesives and Surrey NanoSystems Expand Global Access to Vantablack® 310 Through Qualified Distribution Partnership
NxLite opens its $9M AIM Center in Michigan to scale cutting-edge coatings and polymer materials for energy-efficient windows, refrigeration, and transportation.
Green Seal expands its certification criteria to eliminate PFAS in paints, coatings, adhesives, and building restoration products, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable materials and chemical safety.
Hydromer collaborates with medical device manufacturers on research and development initiatives focused on PFAS-free coatings.
PPG announced a vice president, global sustainability and vice president, automotive OEM coatings, Americas and mobility.
PPG has announced the appointment of Andrea Giunta as vice president, science and technology (S&T), color, effective Oct. 1.
PPG announced an agreement to acquire Industria Chimica Reggiana (ICR) S.p.A., a manufacturer of paints and coatings for the automotive refinish and light industrial coatings industries.
AkzoNobel held a groundbreaking to announce its €50 million investment to expand the company’s wood coatings division.
University researchers analyze oxide films at atomic level to understand corrosion, which may lead to material improvements in the future.