CJ Biomaterials unveils new PHA platform for sustainable food packaging

PHACT™ PHA semi-crystalline and amorphous grades combine to create PHA extrusion coatings that deliver excellent paper adhesion, sealing performance, and oil and grease resistance in a coating that sets the sustainability standard for end-of-life options

Industry experts share key insights on hot issues confronting Indonesia coatings industry

At the ASEAN Coating Innovation and Technology Development Conference 2025, representatives from Indonesia’s highly dynamic coatings industry shared their expertise through information-packed presentations.

Vibrant market response marks the success of ASEAN Coatings Conference 2025

The 2025 ASEAN Coating Innovation and Technology Development Conference, organized by Ringier Trade Media Ltd, concluded with the attendance of more than a hundred participants from across the region. The strong turnout reflected the growing importance of coatings innovation in Indonesia’s industrial landscape. Beyond the numbers, the delegates proved that the market is not only alive but also actively seeking fresh ideas and practical solutions.

Intumescent coating for fire protection in EVs

Huntsman extends automotive portfolio with intumescent coating to help provide passive fire protection in EVs.

PFAS-free anti-friction coating

L. Grigoletto is the first coating service using PFAS-free anti-friction coating from LEHVOSS

Improving waterborne inkjet ink receptive coatings

Evonik launches particle dispersion portfolio to enhance dot sharpness and resolution of inkjet ink receptive coatings

Hard coating of brake discs using laser deposition welding

The EURO 7 standard will immensely change the automotive industry: for the first time, not only emissions from combustion engines will be regulated, but also the abrasion of brakes, among other things.

Laser welded hard coatings for EURO 7-compliant brake discs

The EURO 7 standard will immensely change the automotive industry: for the first time, not only emissions from combustion engines will be regulated, but also the abrasion of brakes, among other things.

Polyurethane dispersion for premium packaging coatings and inks

Lubrizol’s Sancure™ 20898 polyurethane dispersion is the latest addition to its portfolio of advanced resin technologies for coatings.

Evolution of coatings sector in Indonesia

The recently concluded 2024 ASEAN Coating Innovation and Technology Development Conference on July 23-24 in Jakarta, Indonesia aims at addressing the issues that paint manufacturers can take to reduce the environmental impact of their operations.

Siegwerk's commitment to the safest inks and coatings

Following Vietnam's announcement that toluene is a prohibited substance in ink formulation (Vietnam-TCVN 13928:2023), Siegwerk reassures the market its inks and coatings are toluene-free and safe for food packaging.

Archroma’s new PFAS-free barrier coating for paper packaging

Cartaseal® OGB F10 is a superior water-based oil and grease resistant barrier coating for paper packaging