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Tawazon Chemical Company partners with Ultra System, Switzerland to diversify their product portfolio.
Tawazon Chemical Company LLC Dubai, a leading provider of chemical solutions for the plastics and Food industry has announced its partnership with Ultra System, a trusted producer of purging compounds. Ultra System a Swiss multinational is renowned globally for its Ultra Plast brand and its ability to solve purging/cleaning issues in Plastic material processing.
As part of the partnership, Tawazon Chemical Company will now offer a wider range of solutions for the Plastic material processing industry, including Ultra System’s purging compounds. With Ultra System’s expertise, Tawazon’s customers will benefit from enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime, leading to cost savings in their production processes.
Mr. Rakesh Mishra, Head of Plastics at Tawazon Chemical Company, commented on the partnership, “This is a unique addition to our product portfolio, which makes it even more diverse than ever. Our customers can now access the expertise of Ultra System and its trusted Ultra Plast brand to solve any Black spot or color cleaning issues they may face in material processing.”
The partnership between Tawazon Chemical Company and Ultra System is expected to be mutually beneficial, with both companies bringing their strengths to the table. Tawazon Chemical Company’s reputation as a leading provider of chemical solutions with a formidable distribution network of speciality chemicals, coupled with Ultra System’s expertise in purging compounds, will help to drive innovation and support customers in achieving their production goals.

The European Coating Show is a renowned international exhibition in the coatings industry. It is a widely-attended event, drawing in participants from all corners of the globe. It is an opportunity for all companies in the coatings domain to showcase their latest products and technologies, and for professionals to network and exchange ideas.

For Tawazon, attending the European Coating Show 2023 was a significant opportunity to showcase their expertise in the coatings field, and to demonstrate their commitment to quality and innovation. Team Tawazon made the most of the opportunity, exhibiting its products and services to a large and diverse audience.

The team was able to meet and engage with a number of new suppliers at the event, exploring new products and technologies that could potentially be of interest to the company. Additionally, they were able to reinforce existing relationships with suppliers and explore potential collaborations.

The team also had the opportunity to meet with a significant number of customers at the event. The exhibition served as a great platform for Tawazon to highlight its capabilities and explore new markets.

Overall, attending the European Coating Show was a highly beneficial experience for Team Tawazon. They were able to interact with a large number of visitors, explore new products and technologies, and strengthen relationships with suppliers and customers. The exhibition provided a great opportunity for Tawazon to showcase its capabilities and expertise in the field of coatings, and to build valuable connections with other industry professionals.

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Nippon Paint Marine has announced the application of its unique biocide-free self-polishing coating (SPC) AQUATERRAS to RIVIERA, a luxury cruise ship operated by Oceania Cruises, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH).

This application of Nippon Paint Marine’s award-winning AQUATERRAS product follows pre-pandemic testing on NCLH’s vessels. After almost two years of the vessels being exposed to static, pandemic-enforced operation in a fouling-rich marine environment, AQUATERRAS demonstrated superb resistance to fouling and marine growth.

The coating was applied to Riviera (66,172 GT) in dry-dock at Chantiers Naval de Marseille. AQUATERRAS was applied to the vertical sides of the ship. The average hull roughness measured after the application of AQUATERRAS was a significantly low 40 microns. This extreme smoothness will provide reduced friction between the hull and the water and will help NCLH to maximize fuel savings and reduce emissions. AQUATERRAS’ excellent biocide free fouling resistance properties will assist in mitigating possible ecological issues arising from biofouling and species migration.

Nippon Paint Marine has been working closely with NCLH for over a decade to provide antifouling systems for cruise ships operating under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.

Credits: www.coatingsworld.com

Interpon D architectural powder coatings from AkzoNobel are helping to protect and enhance Dubai’s latest billion-dollar luxury hotel and resort, Atlantis The Royal, with products that beautifully mimic the appearance of terracotta, ensuring its beauty and style for generations to come.

Constructed in two Lego-like structures connected by a bridge the $1.4 billion project is the latest jewel in Dubai’s crown of luxury hotels and resorts and opened its doors to the public on February 10, 2023. The unique concept was designed by the award-winning team of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.

The challenge for the resort’s designers and architects was to find a powder coating that could protect aluminum surfaces and girders in a climate of extreme heat and corrosive salt spray from the coast, and with a finish that would complement the warm terracotta tones of Dubai’s landscape.

The solution was an Interpon D2525 superdurable powder coating which delivers the classic appearance of terracotta, without having any of the downsides of sourcing, transporting, installing, and maintaining the real thing.

Crucially, being an Interpon powder coating, the Interpon D2525 is free of harmful substances and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). And no powder coating is lost to the environment when applied; coaters can collect overspray and reuse the powder, making it a better choice for the environment.

Although the design was completed and specified in the US, Interpon’s global presence, the consistency of its products worldwide, and flexibility in offering different textures and finishes everywhere meant that the coating itself could be handled in Dubai without the need for costly shipments.

Sanal Limoncuoglu, Commercial Director Powder Coatings South & East Europe and Middle East and Africa, says the project is a great example of Interpon’s ongoing commitment to support its customers with innovative and sustainable solutions: “Extraordinary buildings need extraordinary solutions. Our architectural range of powder coatings gives architects and designers the freedom to make the improbable possible and dreams a reality. Our products were chosen for their ability to help create earthy natural tones whilst meeting tight industry specifications and demanding weather conditions.”

Launched during a three-day star-studded event, Atlantis The Royal welcomed Beyonce and other celebrities to officially open the resort, ensuring its introduction to the world was as breathtaking as the Interpon powder coating protecting it.

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Flexible packaging provider ProAmpac introduces ProActive Recyclable Paper-1000, the newest addition to the ProActive Recyclable series of products.

It’s also the first product launched in a series of new heat-sealable, curbside recyclable paper-based packaging solutions that offer good moisture barrier and excellent directional tear properties, according to the supplier.

“Designed to run efficiently on existing filling equipment, ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 delivers high-performance while also being easy for consumers to recycle at home,” states Adam Grose, chief commercial officer for ProAmpac. “Brands are demanding more paper-based sustainable packaging solutions. RP-1000 fulfills ProAmpac’s promise to deliver sustainable products while not sacrificing performance.”

It’s positioned as a sustainable replacement for conventional multimaterial laminates. RP-1000 is suited for frozen food applications such as ready-to-eat meals and vegetables.

Frozen food applications include ready-to-eat meals and vegetables; dry products include confectionery.
It is also applicable for some dry foods and secondary packaging applications such as confectionery. Prequalified for curbside recycling, RP-1000 can be recycled in both paper and mixed streams.

“Our curbside recyclable RP-1000 series has optimum stiffness for enhanced shelf appearance, very good moisture barrier for dry products, and is designed to withstand freezer conditions. In addition, its premium sealant technology allows it to run on high-speed form-fill-seal equipment,” states Hesam Tabatabaei, global vice president of product development and innovation at ProAmpac.

RP-1000 series are available in rollstock, premade stand-up pouches, and three-side seal pouch formats. RP-1000 is available in natural kraft or bleached versions for brand elevation and customization. Graphics designs are done by ProAmpac’s award-winning high-definition (HD) flexographic printed graphics.

A ProAmpac contact informs us that the material is in stock “in a variety of sizes” and that “customer validation trials in progress.”

The vendor also notes that “zipper resealability cannot be added. It declined to comment on the heat-seal material.

Credits: www.plasticstoday.com

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) market will grow globally from $91.73 billion in 2022 to $100.99 billion in 2023.
Posted by staff | Feb 21, 2023

The global high-density polyethylene market will grow from $91.73 billion in 2022 to $100.99 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%.

The HDPE market is expected to grow from $145.5 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.6%.

That’s according to a market study released this month by Reportlinker.

Products made of HDPE include shampoo bottles, toys, pipe systems, recycling bins, chemical containers, milk jugs, grocery bags, and cereal box liners. Values in this market are “factory gate” values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

HDPE is a plastic polymer with flexible properties that’s resistant to impact and chemicals, making it suitable for healthcare and laboratory environments. HDPE is also used in heavy-duty damp-proof membranes, flexible bags, and films.

HDPE markets and details.
Asia Pacific was the largest region in the HDPE market in 2022; North America was the second-largest region.

The product types of high-density polyethylene are PE 63, PE 80, and PE 100. PE 63 is used in medium pressure piping system, irrigation system, and drinking water connections.

Applications are oil and gas pipelines, agricultural irrigation pipes, water supply pipes, sewage system pipes, and others.

End-use industries are packaging, building and construction, agriculture, automobiles, and other industries.

The unique set of properties include lightweight, impact resistance, flexibility, low-temperature resistance, serve as the most important market drivers. These properties have increased demand for HDPE in end-user industries such as manufacturing, energy, geothermal, marine, mining, landfill, HVAC, gas, oil, mining, and agricultural industries.

HDPE pipe is environmentally sustainable because it is non-toxic, corrosion and chemical resistant and has a long lifespan. According to the Pipeline & Gas Journal, a high number of oil and gas companies are exploring plastic pipes as an alternative for pipeline transportation to reduce operational expenses as they are corrosion-resistant, flexible, and lightweight.

Polypropylene is a market threat to HDPE.
The use of competitive materials such as polypropylene (PP) is threatening growth in the HDPE market. HDPE is opaque and translucent in nature, whereas PP is amorphous or crystalline in nature and is preferred where transparent packaging is required.

Polypropylene is unusually resistant to many chemical solvents, bases, and acids and is much less brittle than HDPE.

PP is also microwavable and dishwasher safe. Owing to its lighter nature, PP is now used in a wide variety of applications, including food packaging, textiles, laboratory equipment, automotive components, and HDPE. Thus, the market for HDPE is negatively impacted by this inter-polymer competition between PP and HDPE.

The demand for thermoplastics from the automotive industry can be attributed to a revolution in weight reduction. For instance, BMW is using thermoplastics for the exterior skin of their newest vehicles, such as the I series. The rising demand for thermoplastic materials increased PP demand.

Companies in the HDPE market are investing heavily to increase the sustainability of the polymer by moving to environmentally safe raw materials while maintaining product quality and safety standards.

For instance, Chevron Phillips Chemical is one of the world’s top suppliers of polyethylene. The company provides high-density (HDPE), medium-density (MDPE), low-density (LDPE), linear low-density (LLDPE), metallocene, and masterbatches for a broad range of applications, including pressure pipes, soap and detergent bottles, flexible packaging, coatings and laminations, films, and more.

In 2020, CPChem Co. LP (CPChem), a joint venture of Chevron Corp. and Phillips, offered to buy Nova Chemicals for $15 billion. The deal for the Canada-based company would enable CPChem Co. LP group to increase its ethylene reach, making it the third-largest polyethylene producer in North America and expanding its market reach.

Credits: www.coatingsworld.com

AkzoNobel has launched a new range of Resicoat EV powder coatings to protect the battery system and electrical components of a new generation of electric vehicles (EVs).

The future success of EVs is dependent on the performance of the battery and associated systems. Battery performance, however, is highly impacted by its environment, which is why it needs protection to ensure the vehicle’s performance and the safety of the passengers. Powder coatings can improve the performance of the battery by providing insulation from electric current and protection against corrosion. This means manufacturers can extend battery life, and ensure the battery performs better for longer.

Each of the five product ranges developed within the Resicoat EV range has been specifically innovated to enhance the safety and performance of the EVs of tomorrow. They have superior electrical insulating properties and enhanced thermal management to help protect the battery systems, motors, and electrical storage units.

The range comprise Resicoat EVpack which delivers a range of protective properties for the battery pack or housing to insulate electrical systems; Resicoat EVcell which provides outstanding cell to cell electrical insulation for even the most intricate designs; and Resicoat EVcooling, designed to deliver superior performance in thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, edge coverage and consistent film building in cooling tube and cooling plate applications.

It also includes Resicoat EVbusbar to coat the busbars that carry and distribute electricity to improve heat dissipation and support a lower fire load with a longer lifetime during thermal impact. To protect the electric motor, the Resicoat EVmotor range includes epoxy powder solutions that are specifically designed for the electrical insulation of hairpin stators.

Key solutions within the Resicoat EV range are tested and approved to UL 94 V-0 which enables vehicle systems to tolerate a certain amount of exposure to a flame without igniting. They’re also tested and approved to UL746B and UL1446, ensuring they can resist thermal degradation and possible damage that can occur at elevated temperatures.

Sustainability is a significant driver in the popularity of EVs and similarly important to AkzoNobel. Crucially, the guaranteed durability of the Resicoat EV range in protecting essential components means those components last longer before needing to be replaced. Resicoat powder coatings have very minimum Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and conform to the industry’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, to give coaters and customers ultimate peace of mind.

Jeff Jirak, Managing Director at AkzoNobel Powder Coatings, said innovation is the key to accelerating the future EVs: “For more than 60 years we have built the expertise and innovation inherent with our Resicoat brand to help resolve the challenge of electrical insulation. We understand how an exceptional powder coating with the right application technique will provide consistent electrical insulation for the life of the key components, such as the batteries in EVs. It’s further proof of our commitment to supporting our customers through partnerships and product development to create, power and protect the designs of the future.”

Credits: www.coatingsworld.com

Hempel A/S has acquired the Cap Couleurs Group’s store network in South-East France, maintaining Hempel’s segment leadership in the Var region and supporting its growth initiatives.

Following an exclusive dialogue, Hempel has completed the acquisition of the Cap Couleurs Group’s store network in South-East France, supporting its strategy to double Hempel by 2025. This acquisition complements Hempel’s existing network of ten Renaulac stores in France. Hempel’s Double Impact strategy will be realised through both acquisitions and organic growth, as well as ambitious investments in sustainability, innovation and digitalisation.

Cap Couleurs holds a leading position in the Var region with stores in La Seyne sur Mer, Brignoles, Fréjus, La Garde and Grimaud. While Francois Herisson, former owner, will take his well-deserved retirement, the whole management team (Gilles Herisson, Pascal Le Tenoux and Jean-Philippe Burtschy) will stay on board to drive profitable growth and continue the success story of Cap Couleurs under Hempel’s ownership.

“It is a great milestone in our expansion plan of our store network,” says Joe Devitt, Executive Vice President of Decorative at Hempel, “and I am pleased to welcome our 32 new colleagues to the Hempel family.”

“Cap Couleurs is a great fit from a footprint perspective as we will hold a segment leadership position in the Var region and further increase our presence on the French market,” continues Joe, “Furthermore, the transaction supports our growth initiatives on own stores, supporting our double impact strategy for Southern Europe.”

Pascal Le Tenoux, Head of Store Operations at Cap Couleurs Group adds “We are very excited to join the Hempel family as this will ensure a prosperous future for all Cap Couleurs employees and we are proud to be the pioneers of Hempel’s growth strategy for its Decorative segment in France.”

Credits: www.coatingsworld.com

Automotive refinish refers to the process of coating automobiles, after-market automobiles, motorcycles, light and medium-duty trucks and vans in auto body shops, auto repair shops, production paint shops, new car dealer repair and paint shops, fleet operation repair and paint shops.

According to ResearchandMarkets.com’s report, “The Automotive Refinish Coatings Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027,” the global automotive refinish coatings market reached a value of $9.6 billion in 2021. Looking forward, the researchers expect the market to reach $12.7 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.5% during 2022-2027.

As was the case across all paint and coatings segments, auto refinish was negatively impacted by the pandemic. The automotive refinish market experienced uncertain conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to reports, there was a dramatic decline of vehicle sales in 2020 and 2021, shortages in raw material availability and supply chain issues. This, in turn, has significantly affected the growth of the automotive coatings industry, globally.

“Generally, we’re seeing the automotive refinish industry continuing to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but still not back to pre-pandemic levels,” said Chancey Hagerty, PPG vice president, Global Automotive Refinish. “We are also still seeing market consolidation and ongoing supply chain challenges.”

“We see signs of continued market recovery as well as an increase in traffic congestion,” said Patrick Bourguignon, director Automotive and Specialty Coatings at AkzoNobel. “The markets show continued demand for new vehicles (despite rolling lockdowns in China) although we are seeing global supply challenges and the effects of the Ukraine-Russia war. The market shows resilience, especially in North America and EMEA.”

Another issue exacerbated by the pandemic is a shortage of skilled labor.

“In addition to ongoing supply chain challenges, our industry is also seeing labor shortages and challenges due to increased energy costs,” Hagerty noted. “These issues are all likely to remain challenges for the near future.”

“One of the challenges the market faces is the continued technological developments from OEMs. As an example, the number of cars is increasing with extensive radar and lidar technology as well as electronic vehicles,” said Bourguignon. “Furthermore, the consolidation in the industry is ongoing where bodyshop groups are expanding their footprint and acquiring independent shops.”

  “We know that our body shop customers face many of the same challenges that we do, including supply chain, energy and labor issues,” Hagerty said. “The one thing we hear from them frequently is that they need to find ways to improve productivity to overcome these challenges.”

“Probably the biggest challenge facing the market at the moment and for the foreseeable future is around how to do more with less,” said Bourguignon. “Our customers need to do more around sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint while maintaining and indeed increasing business volumes. This is of course within the context of rising energy prices and challenges within the supply chain.”

“We are addressing these needs in several ways, not least our ‘Rethink’ campaign, encouraging vehicle refinishers, distributors and work providers to rethink how they see sustainability, the products they use and the processes they follow,” he added. “It is about inviting them to rethink sustainability throughout the entire refinishing journey, at every touch point, and to show how in doing so they will not only be doing their bit for the environment, and addressing the needs of their stakeholders, but they will also be further improving their business performance.”

“With our premium brands Sikkens & Lesonal, it is about re-thinking and seeing our company as being much more than simply a product in a box, but rather brands that are delivering a range of proven products, innovative services, technologies, and expert knowledge, and who will be a partner in achieving their sustainability ambitions.

“As regards helping customers to rethink their energy consumption, we have dedicated consulting resources aimed at energy saving, complemented by products that help reduce energy consumption significantly. These include our award-winning UV curing filler and our ambient drying clearcoat.”

“By using our UV filler technology and our ambient drying clearcoat instead of a conventional primer and clearcoat, one could reduce energy consumption by 39%. And that’s just by switching primer and clearcoat, without accounting for other energy saving options. This is not just AkzoNobel putting numbers together. Our newest innovation, the CO2eRepairCalculator, has been officially validated by Carbon Neutral Repair.”

Credits: www.coatingsworld.com

Jotun is cementing its position as a preferred coatings partner within the Superyacht segment with the launch of MegaGloss Metallic, a supreme high gloss metallic topcoat system. The number one global provider of advanced marine coatings and antifoulings is the only manufacturer that can offer a full system consisting of corrosion protection, advanced antifouling, primers, fillers, and the latest top-coat technology.

Jotun has been active in the superyacht niche for more than 25 years.

“In that time,” said Tracey Warner, Jotun’s yachting category manager, “the company has built an in depth understanding of the needs and challenges of the customers within this demanding market.”

“Metallic topcoats have always been the most difficult to apply,” said Roelof Barelds, yachting sales director, “so it was a vital feature that we could offer a system designed to give applicators the opportunity to achieve the best possible result. By offering excellent levelling properties combined with specialist technical support at every stage, you can rest assured that the final finish will exceed expectations.”

“Superyachts demand the very best solutions,” Warner noted. “If the owner would like their yacht to match their supercar, we can provide tailor made colors to help them stand out from the crowd. High DOI combined with excellent abrasion resistance helps to protect the yacht from scratches and ensure long lasting beauty.”

Jotun have launched this system to complete their MegaGloss family of products, which include MegaGloss AC and MegaGloss HG. Building on 90 years’ experience in the marine environment, Jotun provide technical support at every stage, before, during and after project completion, all supported via the JotunCare lifecycle service.