Latin America. Carboline will hold two free virtual courses focused on fire protection. The first of these will be held on December 12 and 12 and is called "Passive Fire Protection Systems: Efficient Use of Passive Protection Systems".

International. According to the new study published by Grand View Research, the global protective coatings market size is expected to reach US$50.86 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period.

Brazil. Lanxess announced the acquisition of biocide manufacturer, Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda (IPEL). The family business based in Jarinu, São Paulo, generated sales in the lower range of one million euros in 2018.

Colombia. The Colombian Association of Corrosion and Protection – ASCOR – and on its behalf the Center for Research, Innovation and Development of Materials – CIDEMAT – of the University of Antioquia, will organize the 15th Colombian Congress of Corrosion and Protection and 6th Congress of Integrity - 15th CCCP.

International. The Chemours Company introduced a new low-abrasion grade Ti-Pure titanium dioxide pigment, specifically designed to improve the formulation and performance of printing inks.

International. PPG's automotive color trend data for 2019 shows an increase in blue cars. With a consistent 8% of global color popularity data, blue reflects consumers' desire for adventure, relaxation, and reliability.

United States. Researchers at Purdue University have designed ceramic "nanotubes" that behave like thermal antennas, offering control over the spectrum and direction of high-temperature heat radiation.

Colombia. In order to reduce the environmental impact, an alliance was generated between the companies Pintuco, Sinesco, a company specialized in the collection and management of Construction and Demolition Waste (RCD) and Prodenvases, producer of packaging, which will allow the collection and use of plastic containers from Pintuco.

Mexico. Paint maker Comex revealed its Color of the Year for 2020. This is the Vegetal 294-05, which is characterized by having nuances that are related to the agave plant, magueys and cacti, and can be harmonized with concrete finishes, which enriches the feeling of well-being in built environments.

International. Evonik Resource Efficiency presents VP Disp. WF 7620: the latest rheology control dispersion in the portfolio of its commercial line of coating additives. Dispersion was developed especially for water-based systems.

We recorded the behavior of imports of epoxy resins in the most important markets in Latin America where we found different results among the most representative countries. by Duván Chaverra Agudelo

The following article explains the efforts Ecuador has made to regulate lead in paints. This note arose as a result of the controversy that was presented last year by the still use of lead in paints in different countries of Latin America. by Luis Fernando Santos MSc.*

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How to waterproof the concrete roof of your home or office quickly and easily. by Sui Color

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I have always thought that writing about paints and coatings has given me the opportunity to learn and learn about an industry that, outside of our industrial field, few know and also little interest in knowing. How much do you know about paintings? How are they made? Is there money in that industry? These are questions often asked to me by my...

As a journalist and editor of Inpra Latina Magazine, I feel very outraged when I try to communicate with a certain company for an interview or consultation and their response is: "No thanks, I am not interested in participating." Respecting, of course, all positions and decisions, I feel that these kinds of answers belong more to thoughts of the...

Many people constantly contact me to ask if I have articles or documents where figures from the paints and coatings market in their respective countries can be found. Unfortunately they are data that are still very difficult to obtain, because in Latin America there is no ideal organization to do this kind of studies.