Beckers, Berlin, Germany, has developed the first commercial paint formulations for dual ultraviolet and electron beam curing in the oil coating market. The technologies can reduce VOC and CO2 emissions and enhance efficiency in the industry by providing up to twice the surface coverage per kilogram of paint. The European Coil Coating Association (ECCA) considers ultraviolet … [Read more...] about Beckers Pioneers More Sustainable Coil Coatings
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GEW Founder Honored with 2023 Global Achievement Award
Malcolm Rae, founder of UV curing systems manufacturer GEW, West Sussex, United Kingdom, has been announced the winner of this year’s Global Achievement Award. The award is the most prestigious accolade in the annual Label Industry Global Awards and recognizes "an individual who has made a key contribution to the promotion and growth of the label industry and has been a … [Read more...] about GEW Founder Honored with 2023 Global Achievement Award
Photopolymerization Fundamentals: Call for Posters
RadTech has issued a call for posters for the Photopolymerization Fundamentals conference in September. The posters will focus on presenting recent advancements, critical achievements and research outcomes in the field of photopolymerization. Poster presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their work, which may include research findings or developments relevant to … [Read more...] about Photopolymerization Fundamentals: Call for Posters
In Memoriam: Urs Läuppi
Urs Läuppi, a respected and world-renowned icon in the electron beam industry, passed away April 15 after a brief illness. His career included more than five decades of sales and consulting work with leading electron beam and gamma equipment manufacturers. He advocated passionately for the adoption of electron beam technology. This included involvement in the founding and … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Urs Läuppi
Penn Color Opens Production Plant in Thailand
Penn Color, Inc., Rayong, Thailand, developer and manufacturer of color matched color concentrates, masterbatches and pigment dispersions, has taken a significant step in expanding its manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a facility in the Pluak Daeng Subdistrict, Rayong Province, Thailand. This new factory allows Penn Color to supply high-quality colorant and … [Read more...] about Penn Color Opens Production Plant in Thailand