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Atotech expands its production from Querétaro
Latin America. The new production center of the German specialty chemicals company, located in the Colón Airport Industrial Park (PIA), has the capacity to produce 33 tons per day.
The SFM 2022 was covered with new technologies and training
Latin America. The fifth version of the Surface Finishing Mexico 2022 meant a reunion of the leaders and experts of the surface finishes and coatings industry in Mexico this week.
The path to sustainability of the paint industry
International. Sustainability is an important aspect in the development of new products. The companies Pintuco and BYK give an account of this.
Nanotechnology to tackle corrosion
Latin America. The nascent Mexican company Nanosoltek presents Nanolum, an innovative product based on nanotechnology that stops corrosion and extends the useful life of companies' assets.
Researchers demonstrate extension of acrylic paint life from nanoadditives
Latin America. Members of the Center for Research and Development in Paint Technology (CIDEPINT) first evaluated a water-based acrylic paint with zinc oxide (ZnO) particles exposed to outdoor field conditions for four years.
Brazil boosts the decorative paint market to a higher level of quality
Latin America. In a recent interview with the Coatings World portal, the CEO of ABRAFATI highlighted that this 2022 marks the twentieth anniversary of the industry-specific quality program for decorative paints.
Solvay sets greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030
International. The multinational chemicals company will report each year on progress towards achieving its scope 3 target and those of Solvay One Planet in the Group's annual integrated report.
LACS 2022 celebrated the reactivation of the industry
Latin America. On the Latin American Coatings Show, more than 2000 people were reunited with the face-to-face version of the largest exhibition in ink and coating supply, which had not happened since 2019.
The Surface Finishing Mexico looks very profitable
Latin America. On July 25, representatives of the industrial surface finishes and coatings sector in Mexico will meet again.
The curtain of LACS 2022 is discovered
Latin America. Until Thursday 28, the 16th edition of the Latin American Coatings Show takes place, the most important international exhibition in Latin America of supply for the paints, inks and coatings industry.

Electricity sector faces corrosion
Using coatings that deliver the necessary strength and durability, as well as meeting the standards set for a successful application are the keys to any project. by Alejandra García Vélez
Color, a matter of precision
Appearance directly influences the purchase decision. Hence the importance of having an adequate system that allows color measurement, to guarantee its accuracy and uniformity. by Vanesa Restrepo
Pre-treatment of metal surfaces
INPRA LATINA spoke with two representatives of a company specialized in pretreatment solutions for metal surfaces, who presented the main trends in this segment. by INPRA LATINA
Pigments and their aesthetic effect
One of the biggest challenges that manufacturers of pigments for makeup have is to achieve stability in the formulation, in addition to the little development of color guides for the handling of formulations also generates challenges. by Víctor Alejandro Galvis González
Bubbles in epoxy paints
We present seven key factors that can induce the formation of bubbles in the floors of epoxy paints. by Luis Ernesto Cañas*
Safety in industrial coatings
Industrial facilities turn to safer and more effective inorganic coatings to reduce the risk of serious injury and death of coating contractors. by EonCoat*
The colors of marketing
Marketing constantly requires new strategies to stay competitive and generate profits. Loyalty, added value and interpersonal relationships are some of the key concepts to implement in a marketing plan. by Duván Chaverra Agudelo
Painting and application go hand in hand
Efficiency, performance, durability are some of the characteristics of the equipment for the application of paints, which seek to facilitate the work of an applicator who must know the new developments to make a correct choice of the system. by Duván Chaverra Agudelo