coatings

Improved precoating optimises labelstock production

17 November 2025

UPM Specialty Papers has introduced an updated version of its UPM Forte precoating technology, now available across a wider range of UPM glassine papers.

Global demand for sustainable barrier coatings set to rise, report states

11 November 2025

Smithers forecasts that the barrier coating market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%, reaching 4.6 million tonnes and a value…

Siegwerk strengthens portfolio with Allinova deal

12 August 2025

Siegwerk has signed an agreement to acquire Allinova, a specialty chemicals company based in Hengelo, the Netherlands.

INX acquires to create new coatings and adhesives business

5 November 2024

INX Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata Inx, has acquired North American coatings, adhesives and polymers manufacturer, Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A).

Innovia innovates film for fridge and freezer label applications

14 May 2024

Innovia Films, producer of BOPP films, is launching a newly developed engineered two side coated cavitated film for pressure sensitive labelling (PSL) applications which is…

Siegwerk develops mono-PE bag for dry pet food

30 April 2024

Siegwerk has developed a fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food using its Cirkit functional coatings. Together with printing machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher…

Siegwerk to strengthen its position as coating manufacturer

18 April 2024

Effective since 1 April 2024, Siegwerk has established a new business unit dedicated to functional coatings for the realisation of sustainable packaging innovations in the…

Siegwerk partners with Borouge on mono-material development

18 April 2024

Ink and coatings manufacturer Siegwerk is partnering with petrochemicals company Borouge in developing 100% recyclable mono-material packaging products that are designed for the circular economy.

Polyart Introduces eco-friendly paper for tags and labels

19 March 2024

Polyart Group has introduced Fiberskin Tag, a 100% paper option for tags and labels, said to be tear resistant and water resistant, courtesy of a…

World Coatings Council re-elects Tom Bowtell as president

19 March 2024

At the World Coatings Council’s annual meeting, hosted by the China National Coatings Industry Association (CNCIA) in Shanghai, China, Tom Bowtell, chief executive of the…

DataLase launches new laser-active clear-to-white coatings

7 March 2024

DataLase, a laser coding and marking solutions company, has launched a new range of colourless to white coatings for a range of packaging applications.