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The 26-1 edition of Zona de Pinturas is now online!
Latin America. The cover of the first issue of 2023 addresses the new reality of the paint sector, marked by ecological and sustainable coatings.
Powder Coating Industry Meets in Florida
United States. Between February 6 and 8, Powder Coating Week 2023 will be held in the city of Orlando, Florida.
Beckers develops ultraviolet technology for coil coatings
International. Beckers has developed the first commercial paint formulations for dual ultraviolet and electron beam curing in the coil coating market.
Eastman Earns Green Seal Certification for Latex Coalescing Paints
International. In line with Eastman's ongoing commitment to eco-friendly products, the company has been recognized by Green Seal for its Eastman Optifilm 400 (OE 400) enhancer.
Peninsula Polymers receives bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis
United States. Peninsula Polymers, a specialty chemicals distribution provider, has received the bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis, an independent and trusted qualifications provider that assesses, among others, environmental performance and sustainable procurement practices.
Organic polymer coating reduces microfiber shedding
United States. A team of researchers from the University of Toronto designs a solution to reduce the amount of microplastic fibers that are shed when washing synthetic fabrics.
Project launched for the production of C4 chemicals
International. Together with three partners, Evonik launches the PlasCO2 project. The goal is to use carbon dioxide (CO2) as a feedstock in the production of C4 chemicals.
AkzoNobel facilities bet on 100% renewable electricity
North America. All AkzoNobel locations in North America are now powered by 100% renewable electricity, helping drive the company's ambition to reduce carbon emissions across the value chain by 50% by 2030.
Sherwin-Williams Awards 2022 Supplier of the Year Award
United States. Sherwin-Williams honored seven 2022 Supplier of the Year award winners in four categories during its annual sales meeting in Orlando, Florida.
PPG Reports 2022 Financial Results
International. The paints and coatings industry leader sets record sales for all of 2022 of approximately $17.7 billion, helped by organic growth of 8%.

Towards low VOC systems in Latin America
The manufacture and use of solvent-based products are still prevalent in the region. By Paint Area
Stress developed in liquid coatings by evaporation of the solvent
Coatings deposited as liquids are commonly solidified by cooling, drying (solvent removal), curing (chemical reaction), or a combination of these processes. By Eng. Orietta León
An explorer of innovations
Beyond her role as Pintuco's senior R&D manager, Marleny Yepes' life is an exploration of opportunities to project the best of every being around her. by Federico Duarte Garcés*
How to leave the swimming pool ready to enjoy in the summer?
Is there anything nicer than enjoying a refreshing dip in a pool of crystal clear waters when the thermometer marks high temperatures? To reach that stage, it is only necessary to complete a few steps, which are now available to everyone, and which are easy to resolve. By Sui Color*
Audit and Quality Inspection in corrosion control projects
In the quality management of corrosion control projects with coatings, the differences between both concepts must be distinguished. by Eng. Abel De la Cruz Perez*
Quality examination of paintings in Colombia
The study carried out by the STAR association shows that 92.86% of Type 1 water-based architectural paints in the country do not comply with resolution 1154 by not passing the three tests required by national regulations.
Regulation of water-based architectural paints
Failure to comply with resolution 1154 of 2015 denotes that legislation and the paint industry in Colombia walk along parallel paths, without crossing paths. By: José Alberto Orrego D.*
Corrosion control
The first cycle of texts is aimed at corrosion control. Each edition will develop different themes related to this.By JUAN MANUEL ÁLVAREZ*