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The waterproof mortar has cracked! How can this be improved?

by in Industrial News August 12, 2025

Waterproof mortar crack resistance While ensuring the density of waterproof mortar, its crack resistance cannot be ignored. This will ensure better and longer-lasting waterproofing, as cracks make it easier for water to seep through. How can this be improved? 1.Latex powder Add an appropriate amount of high-quality latex powder to improve the flexibility and deformation […]

NCP Coatings Acquires Glyptal Inc.

by in Industrial News August 6, 2025

Expands into electrical insulation and automotive engine coatings. NCP Coatings LLC, a leading manufacturer of industrial and military coatings, announces it has acquired Glyptal Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance insulating enamel technologies serving the electrical and automotive markets. This marks NCP’s first acquisition since becoming private equity backed. It supports the company’s long-term strategy to […]

The role of HPMC in coatings goes beyond thickening

by in Company News August 4, 2025

In modern architectural coating systems, HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) has become an indispensable key additive. Many people still view it solely as a “thickening agent,” but in reality, HPMC’s functions extend far beyond this. Thickening — The “Scaffolding” for Stabilizing Coating Systems HPMC’s most well-known function is thickening. By forming a network structure, it significantly enhances […]

Asian Paints Reports 1Q 2025-26 Results

by in Industrial News July 30, 2025

For 1Q FY’2026, Asian Paints’ consolidated net sales decreased by 0.2% to ₹8,924.5 crores ($1.02 billion). Asian Paints announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. For 1Q FY’2026, Asian Paints’ consolidated net sales decreased by 0.2% to ₹8,924.5 crores ($1.02 billion). PBDIT [profit before depreciation, interest, tax, other income, and exceptional […]

The hazards of foaming in water-based coatings!

by in Industrial News July 29, 2025

In the production process of coatings, materials such as emulsions, dispersants, thickeners, leveling agents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers are actively used, causing the coatings to foam easily. Moreover, these bubbles have a stable and long-lasting effect. In particular, emulsifiers are added to water-based latex coatings, and the use of these emulsifiers can greatly reduce the […]

RDP and HPMC work together to double the effect

by in Company News July 21, 2025

In the field of dry-mixed mortar for modern construction, stable performance, easy construction, and durability have become basic requirements. The reasonable combination of HPMC and redispersible polymer powder (RDP) is increasingly recognized by industry professionals. Both have their own specialties, and when used together, their effects are doubled, becoming the “golden combination” in the formulation […]