Mexico. The National Association of Paint and Ink Manufacturers (Anafapyt) has opened a relationship with the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Printing Inks (Asefapi), an organization that shares challenges in terms of paint regulation.
Colombia. In recent days, the Air Service of the Colombian National Police (ARAVI) awarded an award to engineer Juan Manuel Álvarez, a regular contributor to the magazine Zona de Pinturas.
Mexico. The Mexican Association of Surface Finishing Industrialists, in partnership with Axalta, will carry out a theoretical-practical course on industrial coatings to be held on March 6 and 7 in Monterrey.
Argentina. Color and art take over the Abasto Cultural Neighborhood again to share their transformative power with the incorporation of 100 m2 of murals, from the donation of more than 300 liters of paint.
Argentina. Quimexur, the paint and waterproofing brand that Holcim Argentina acquired with a majority stake in March 2023, closed a year marked by growth and expansion.
Mexico. As part of the training and regulatory dissemination actions, the National Association of Paint and Ink Manufacturers (Anafapyt) will carry out the Standardization and Standardization Course in the coatings sector to be held on March 5 and 6.
International. INEOS Automotive and BASF's Coatings division have signed an agreement for the global development of automotive refinishing paint and bodywork.
Colombia. "The possibilities offered by the walls allow you to modify the aesthetics of the environments just by painting them, so this year giving color to just one of them is one of the things that is recommended to do," says Pintuco, a brand of AkzoNobel.
Argentina. BASF, a chemical company known for its innovation, received ISO 50.001 certification at the General Lagos production plant, located in the province of Santa Fe.
Professional of the Month. We visited one of the three offices of the Sui Color network in Buenos Aires, where we interviewed its manager, Guillermo Ortega, in the midst of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of this painting shop in permanent expansion. By Federico Duarte Garcés
The transformation towards a new model in the industry is essential in order to achieve more sustainable manufacturing systems in the region, in accordance with national plans and priorities. By Paint Zone
In the manufacture of liquid products, from the smallest scale to complex industrial processes, foaming is one of the factors that must be controlled and monitored. By Vanessa Palomo Vizcaino*
Latin America. At 35 years old, Röhm's New Business Development Manager for the Americas enjoys more than technology, metal and Toluca games, with every hobby with his children. By Federico Duarte Garcés
By implementing comprehensive corrosion management strategies, industries can reduce maintenance costs, extend asset life, improve safety, and minimize environmental impact. By Abel De la Cruz Pérez*
Since April of this year, Santiago Ángel has been the commercial manager of Quimicoplásticos, a company with a long history in the distribution of raw materials for the paint industry. By Federico Duarte Garcés
As end consumers, we are exposed to many offers in today's market of products that lead us to question where they come from and how their uses affect our environment. By Vanessa Palomo Vizcaino*
Webcast: Entrevista con Juán Manuel Álvarez - Consultor en Corrosión
El miércoles 21 de febrero de 2018, a las 11:00 am (GMT-5) entrevistamos a Juan Manuel Álvarez, inspector, instructor, conferencista y columnista sobre temas de pinturas y corrosión.
Wacker Group At the European Coatings Show 2023, Munich-based Wacker Group presented a new silicone additive for formulating silicate paints and brush-applied plasters for interiors. This product, which is available as an aqueous emulsion under the name Silres BS 338, facilitates the processing...
PPG PPG's Green Logic paint remover is a chitosan/aluminum salt-based liquid paint denaturant that provides an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional melamine-formaldehyde and acrylic acid-based chemicals.
CovestroPolyurethane raw materials for thermoactivated adhesives are water- and solvent-based. Adhesives are applied in liquid state. After drying, the polymer film is normally not sticky at room temperature.
EvonikSpherical silica EXP 0002-1 is characterized by a particularly small particle size and is suitable not only for architectural paintings, but also for water-based wood coatings, intense matte and silky luster.