Every year, the United States pours roughly 400 million cubic yards of concrete, enough concrete to pave a two-lane highway that circles the Earth multiple times. It’s the backbone of our bridges, data centers, highways, and homes. However, while we produce most of our ready-mix concrete domestically, we import nearly a quarter of the cement that […]
Synthetic Gypsum Market Summary The global synthetic gypsum market size was estimated at USD 2.06 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 2.59 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2025 to 2030, driven by the exponential growth in construction activities across the globe, owing to improving financial conditions and rapid industrialization. In addition, […]
The new distribution partnership covers polymer dispersions for construction and architectural coatings as well as additives for paints & coatings. BASF and OQEMA, a leading chemical distributor in Europe, have entered a new distribution partnership for polymer dispersions for construction and architectural coatings as well as additives for paints & coatings in selected Central and Eastern European countries: Albania, […]
Ultimate Linings now operates one of North America’s largest dedicated polyurea manufacturing facilities. Polyurea-based coatings are an important part of our everyday lives. From truck beds to floors and so much more, these waterproof coatings provide protection to countless types of surfaces. For Lebanon, TN-based Ultimate Linings LLC, a specialist in polyurea coatings, its journey began in 1989, […]
New laboratory concept drives innovative, customer-centric product development. With a new laboratory at its site in Wuerzburg, Germany, BASF Coatings reinforces its position as a pioneer in digitalization, occupational safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The innovative “Lean Lab” concept focuses on developing and producing waterborne basecoats for customers in the European automotive industry. “The Lean Lab in Wuerzburg is […]
PPG announced that the SIGMA COATINGS brand by PPG has partnered with waste logistics provider FIRE-OFF and packaging manufacturer Dijkstra Plastics to launch Sigma EcoCollect, a nationwide initiative in the Netherlands enabling professional painters to voluntarily return plastic and metal packaging both from Sigma Coatings and competitor products for recycling. The Sigma EcoCollect initiative will help PPG achieve its ambition […]
Will enhance capacity and extend the product portfolio at the site for the architectural coatings and construction industries. BASF has started up a new production line dedicated to dispersions for architectural coatings and construction materials at its facility in Dilovası, Türkiye. The expansion has significantly increased production capacity at the Dilovası site, allowing BASF to meet the rising demand for dispersions in […]
Carlyle has a long history of successful industry carve-outs, including Axalta Coating Systems and Nouryon. The recent big story by default inclusion is that BASF has concluded a deal that is effectively a carve-out of its global coatings business, a decision reached with global investment company Carlyle, in a partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Of […]
AkzoNobel launches Interpon D Architectural Specification Guide to simplify powder coating selection. AkzoNobel has launched the Interpon D powder coatings Range and Specification Guide, a comprehensive, convenient resource for architects, designers, and coating applicators in North America. It offers detailed insights into the technology, specifications, and sustainability of Interpon D powder coatings and supports built environment professionals in […]
The U.S. concrete superplasticizer market size was estimated at USD 2,059.6 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2033. The market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for high-performance and durable concrete across infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction projects. Key Market Trends & Insights Market Size & Forecast […]
