Surface news

Globally relevant topics such as the complex international economic situation were the focus of the annual meeting of the World Coatings Council (WCC). The meeting took place under the umbrella of the VdL in Frankfurt am Main.

The service life of wear parts can be extended simply and effectively with the new ENESKArapidcoat carbide coating device from Joke Technology. The device is suitable for coating larger surfaces.

The two companies are networking their expertise. As part of the cooperation, BASF Coatings is developing exterior coatings for NIO's electric vehicles.

Sustainable and efficient technologies are more important than ever for the industry of the future. The sustainable compressed air management system Sigma Air Manager 4.0 will be on display at the Kaeser stand.

The winners of the #AzubiChallenge24 video competition have been announced. The trainees come from the companies ZINQ, MacDermid Enthone and Diehl Metall.

The German Commission for Paint and Bodywork Repair (DeKoLaKa) adopted a code of practice for assessing the overall paint layer thickness of road vehicles.

Premiere: A carbon-neutral future with maximum efficiency and renewable energies - this is actually possible and can also be implemented economically. This is demonstrated by a paint store from Bad Aibling, which consistently relies on renewable energy and a holistic consumption and supply concept…

Covestro is showcasing new products and developments in Nuremberg. These include a new direct coating process for the automotive industry.

The Association for the Surface Finishing of Aluminum (VOA) presents its annual report. It provides an overview of the association's activities, challenges and successes.

Romira presents the further development of a compound with optimized material properties. The mold-in-color concept of Romiloy PC-MA makes it possible to produce a high gloss and matt finish in one tool without coating.

The European Coatings Show has once again proven its importance as the leading platform for the paint and coatings industry. From March 25 to 27, 25,681 experts visited 1,216 exhibitors from 46 countries to find out about the latest trends and developments in the industry.

Am Standort des Arkema-Werks in Carling, Frankreich, plant der Petrochemiekonzern ein Großprojekt. Rund 130 Millionen Euro fließen in ein innovatives Reinigungsverfahren für Acrylsäure.

IWG is expanding its range of services by setting up its own contract electroplating facility. The three business units Chemicals, Lab Solutions and Plating Service are now combined under the name IWG Galvano Competence Centers.

By acquiring the neighboring property in Sassenberg, technotrans is creating a basis for further growth. The 13,000 square meter site is adjacent to the company's headquarters and will house production and logistics areas

At the Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, lubricant manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin is presenting its development in the field of thermal management for battery systems.

Management change at Krahn Chemie: Martin John takes over as CEO on June 1, 2025 and continues the international growth course.

With the MI231B, Mirka introduces a new high-performance abrasive film with anti-slip technology designed for coarse and fine polishing of powertrain components.

The German Chemical Society (GDCh) invites you to the 87th Coatings Conference in Aachen. Experts, researchers and industry partners will present the latest developments.

Silberhorn is exhibiting for the first time at the DST - Dreh- und Spantage Südwest trade fair. In Hall C, Stand 138, the company will be providing information on aqueous-based industrial parts cleaning.

The mbw Group has filed for insolvency, but business operations are continuing without restrictions. The next step is to restructure the company and find an investor in order to secure its future.