Green Coatings

Green Coatings | Pigments | Solvents

The Ongoing Quest to Coat the World in Green

Jeff Alexander 10.19.15

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Powder Coatings

Low- and Zero-VOC Technology

Increasingly stringent environmental regulations have created a greater demand for low- and zero-VOC coatings products.

Kerry Pianoforte 04.15.15

Green Coatings

LEED v4 Launches at USGBC's Annual Greenbuild Conference

122 projects worldwide are already using the new LEED system.

12.11.13

Green Coatings

PPG Launches Solar Glass Coating

PPG's solar coating, Solarphire, is an anti-reflective coating for glass panels used in solar modules.

Charles Thurston 05.15.12

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Industrial Coatings | Market Trends & Forecast

White Roof Coatings Boost Solar Power

Most of the interest in white roofs comes from the heat reflection of the surface, which reduces energy consumption for cooling.

Charles W. Thurston 09.14.11

The Asia-Pacific Paint and Coatings Market

The Asia-Pacific region is an important and growing part of the global coatings marketplace. Unlike other regions of the world, the Asia-Pacific region has continued to grow, even in the face of the global recession.

Scott Detiveaux 08.15.11

Toward a Clean Energy Future

Coatings World caught up with former DuPont head Chad Holliday and discussed issues ranging from corporate environmental responsibility, sustainability, climate change and the American Energy Innovation Council.

Tim Wright 03.10.11

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings

"Green" Coatings Market is Growing

Manufacturers of low and zero VOC coatings are taking a holistic view when it comes to developing greener coatings, focusing not only on what goes into the can, but also on sustainable packaging and fuel efficiency.

Kerry Pianoforte 03.29.10

Automotive Coatings | Corrosion Control | Green Coatings | Powder Coatings | Solvents

Thermal Diffusion Coatings Protect Automotive Lock Parts

The new Greenkote GmbH coatings plant in Germany delivers improved corrosion protection for automotive parts.

Dan Riter 10.01.09

Architectural Coatings | Business Operation | Green Coatings | Market Trends & Forecast | Pigments

Marketing Matters

Because most coatings manufacturers have a broad, complex business model that embraces multiple customer targets, the selling and marketing of coatings requires a vigilant and precise understanding of customers and their needs.

Bonnie Morrow 10.01.09

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings

Exterior Architectural Decorative Coatings

In these tough economic times, DIYers and contractors look for exterior coatings that will offer money saving benefits.

Kerry Pianoforte 10.01.09

2009 Top Companies Report

07.13.09

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Market Trends & Forecast

Low- & Zero VOC Paint Technology

No longer merely a buzzword, demand for "green" coatings continues to increase for both the professional and DIY markets.

Kerry Pianoforte 05.07.09

Business Operation | Green Coatings | Pigments | Wood Coatings

Wood Coatings Market

Tough economic conditions and a trend toward using composite materials in place of wood, mean another challenging year for wood coating manufacturers.

Kerry Pianoforte 02.02.09

Additives | Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Pigments | Solvents

Green Building the Future

Paint makers and their raw material suppliers are key players in the green building boom taking place in the U.S.

Tim Wright 10.30.08

2008 Top Companies Report

Tim Wright 07.14.08

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Solvents

Green Coatings Technology

Paint manufacturers continue to innovate �greener� paint technology to meet consumer demand and regulations.

Tim Wright 05.12.08

Radcure Coatings Market

The market for UV and EB coatings is strong and continues to grow.

Tim Wright 04.04.08

Architectural Coatings | Color Trends & Forecast | Green Coatings

Color Trend Forecast

Color experts discuss current and future trends.

Tim Wright 04.04.08

2004 Top Companies Report

Find out how your company and your competitors ranked in our annual report profiling the top manufacturers in the world.

08.11.05

Additives | Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Solvents

The Evolution of Low- & Zero-VOC Paint

The latest generation of low- and zero-VOC paint offers better performance, feel and finish attributes. Can manufacturers take it to the next level and make these products more mainstream?

Christine Esposito 08.11.05

Top Companies Report

Find out how your company and your competitors ranked in our annual report profiling the top manufacturers in the world.

08.10.05

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Solvents

How Low Can You Go?

Paint companies work to develop low-VOC and low-odor paint products that perform.

Kerry Pianoforte 08.10.05

Top Companies Report

Find out how your company and your competitors ranked in our annual report profiling the top manufacturers in the world.

08.10.05

Top Companies Report

Our annual report profiling the top paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants companies in the world.

08.09.05

Automotive Coatings | Green Coatings | Market Trends & Forecast | Solvents

Environmental Performance

Coatings companies from around the globe have realized the environmental benefits of being more environmentally conscious.

Tom Williams 08.09.05

The Top Companies Report - 1999

Coatings World�s global ranking of the top manufacturers of paints, coatings adhesives & sealants.

08.09.05

Breaking News | Green Coatings

U.S. Green Building Council Celebrates the 2024 Class of LEED Fellows

Sustainability leaders selected to receive the highest recognition for green building professionals.

10.22.24

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Green Seal Unveils New Brand Identity

Non-profit environmental certification organization deepens commitment to helping consumers cut through greenwashing

10.01.24

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Recipients of 2024 LEED Homes Awards

Awards recognize projects, builders, developers for sustainability leadership in residential market.

07.29.24

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Construction Chemicals | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment

Next version of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements, and ecological conservation and restoration

04.04.24

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Top 10 U.S. States for Green Building in 2023

New York leads the way in annual ranking recognizing commitment to LEED certification and sustainable communities.

01.23.24

Breaking News | Green Coatings

U.S. Green Building Council Launches Draft LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance

New rating system focuses on setting existing buildings on decarbonization path and addresses equity, health, ecosystems and resilience.

10.02.23

Breaking News | Green Coatings

U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2023 Leadership Award Recipients

Organizations, individuals will be recognized for their achievements in green building and sustainability at Annual Greenbuild Conference.

09.15.23

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

USGBC Releases its Top 10 States for LEED

Illinois tops the list, demonstrating national leadership in green building

01.27.22

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Market Reports

Annual Research Report Reveals High Favorability and Familiarity of Plant-Based Products

Majority of U.S. consumers interested in companies who produce products made from plants.

12.06.21

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

USGBC Recognizes Las Vegas & San Pedro Garza Garcia for Sustainability Planning

LEED for Cities rating system spotlights leadership in integrating sustainability into planning.

09.29.21

Breaking News | Green Coatings

More than One Billion Square Feet of Green Building Space Recertified under LEED

LEED milestones, 2021 Class of LEED Fellows and the Kate Hurst Leadership Award among announcements at this week’s Greenbuild conference.

09.22.21

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Green Seal Launches LEED®-Compliant Paint Certification

Green Seal’s paint certification meets LEED v4/4.1 criteria and qualifies products for Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly badge.

09.21.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Color Trends & Forecast | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

ECOS Paints: Consumers Choose Painting Homes as 1st Step Back to Post-Pandemic Normalcy

According to its May survey, optimistic blues, greens and neutral create new memories and provide calm.

05.14.21

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Green Coatings | Product news

ECOS Paints Launches Lisa Tharp Colors

Collaboration "taps into surging consumer demand for healthier homes and spaces."

02.26.21

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Green Seal-certified Paint to Qualify for LEED v 4.1 Credit

Under proposed updates to Green Seal's paints and coatings leadership standard.

02.19.21

Breaking News | Green Coatings

USGBC Readies Green Building Industry for a LEED Positive Future During Greenbuild

New programs and LEED updates bring focus to social equity and health.

Coatings World staff 11.19.20

Breaking News | Green Coatings

Register for Green Chemistry & Commerce Council 2020 Virtual Roundtable

Coatings World staff 09.22.20

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Hempel Joins Getting to Zero Coalition

A multi-stakeholder group that aims to see the introduction of commercially viable zero-emission shipping vessels by 2030.

10.24.19

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Launches Recycled Paint

Developed by the company’s Dulux Trade brand, the Evolve matte emulsion is made from the waste of other people’s paint tins.

10.01.19

U.S. Green Building Council: Major Retailers Pursuing ESG Goals Use LEED Certification

McDonald’s, adidas, Ferragamo and other global brands rely on LEED to support health, sustainability and a strong bottom line, the report reveals.

09.09.19

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG TAUBMANSEndure Interior Paint a Preferred Choice of National Asthma Council Australia

Paint featured in National Asthma Week education campaign.

09.06.19

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

NSF International Awarded LEED Gold Certification for Ann Arbor Labs, Office Space

LEED is the preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of high-performance green buildings.

06.07.19

Breaking News | Green Coatings

USGBC Opens Registration for LEED v4.1 for New Construction, Interior Spaces

Newest version of LEED green building program helps improve energy performance and emphasizes human health and integrative building design.

01.23.19

Breaking News | Green Coatings

Vien Truong to Deliver Keynote at USGBC's GreenerBuilder 2018 Conference

07.18.18

Breaking News | Green Coatings

U.S. Green Building Council Announces LEED Homes Award Winners

10.06.17

Breaking News | Green Coatings

New Report Reveals Venues Across the Globe are Embracing LEED Green Building

02.16.17

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

USGBC Releases Annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building

02.01.17

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG Launches Green Polyurethane Coating Based on Hybrid Coating’s Technology

08.26.16

Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

BCF Drives Major Non-Compliance Campaign

07.01.16

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Product news

PPG PAINTS Brand Introduces New and Improved Formula for Low-VOC BREAK-THROUGH! Paint

01.18.16

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Green Seal Introduces Revised Version of its GS-11 Standard for Architectural Coatings

11.19.15

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Green Coatings | Pigments

Valspar Helps Customers Meet Stringent, Prestigious Sustainability Classifications

11.12.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

USGBC Working Group Unanimously Approves New Guidance for LEED Materials & Resources Credit 4

11.11.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings

Italy Reaches Nearly 300 Projects Using LEED

10.15.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

AkzoNobel Wins Responsible Care Award for Product Stewardship

10.12.15

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

GreenWizard and Valspar Announce Emerald Partnership

08.27.15

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Benjamin Moore Natura Now Certified asthma & allergy friendly

07.27.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings

Future Greenbuild Dates Announced Through 2019

07.24.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

USGBC Announces International Rankings of Top 10 Countries for LEED Green Building

07.23.15

Additives | Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Hybrid Coating Technologies Receives U.S. EPA Award

07.15.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

WELL Building Standard Introduced in China

04.09.15

Axalta Announces Sale of Shares to Berkshire Hathaway

04.07.15

BASF at UTECH Europe 2015: Polyurethane Systems, TPU and PU Raw Materials for All Segments

04.07.15

Breaking News | Business Operation | Green Coatings | Market Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

New Survey Shows Top Companies Prioritize Global Green Building Rating System LEED

04.07.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Axalta Joins Forces with China Youth Development Foundation to Support River Protection Program

03.11.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Wood Coatings

Top Furniture Maker Switches to AkzoNobel's Formaldehyde-Free Coating System

02.20.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings | Solvents

Axalta Scientists Present Research Conducted with MIT on New Technologies for Water-based Coatings

02.16.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings

Fannie Mae Rewards LEED-Certified Multifamily Properties with a Lower Interest Rate

02.06.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

USGBC Releases the Top 10 States for LEED Green Building Per Capita in Nation

02.05.15

Breaking News | Green Coatings

Plascore to commercialize 'green' protective coatings developed by EMU researchers

04.11.12

Breaking News | Green Coatings

Jotun and Emirates Green Building Council host networking event on ‘Paints and Building Sustainability’

09.29.11

Business Operation | Green Coatings | Market Trends & Forecast | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Special Purpose Coatings

RPM Performance Coatings acquires API S.p.A

The Italian flooring and deck coatings company is a $28 million business.

08.03.11

Breaking News | Business Operation | Green Coatings

Bayer Corporation invests $17 million at U.S. headquarters

Project aimed at achieving LEED-CI gold-level certification.

04.15.11

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Business Operation | Green Coatings | Industrial Coatings

Dow, Oak Ridge National Lab, and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab to develop next-generation cool roofs

Goal is to increase cool roof energy savings by over 50 percent.

04.15.11

Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG and NATM present first Green Manufacturing Award

Engelbrecht Grills & Cookers receives inaugural award.

04.13.11

Ebbinghaus Verbund GmbH acquires Greenkote license

Greenkote technology broadens its reach into Germany.

04.07.11

Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Powder Coatings

San Jose International Airport first showcase for Duranar powder coatings

Environmentally advanced coatings featured on new Terminal B concourse.

04.05.11

Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Green Coatings

PPG Coatings and Glass Used in Five of AIA’s Top Ten Green Building Projects

PPG coatings used five of AIA's green building projects.

09.10.10

Binders | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Architect survey highlights "green" product attributes, overseas growth markets

06.16.09

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

Sherwin-Williams

02.11.09

Automotive Coatings | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

PPG wins R&D 100 Awards

11.14.08

Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Wood Coatings

New coatings made from whey protein

09.12.08

Automotive Refinish | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News

LaFontaine Automotive Group selects PPG

07.16.08

Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Radcure Coatings | Special Purpose Coatings | Wood Coatings

Sherwin-Williams to acquire the Liquid Coatings subsidiaries of Inchem Holdings Asia

04.15.08

Green Coatings | Product news | Wood Coatings

Vermont Natural Coatings uses whey technology to develop wooden sports floorings

05.29.12

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Product news

Zinsser introduces Peel Stop Triple Thick High Build Binding Primer

03.27.12

Corrosion Control | Green Coatings | Industrial Coatings | Product news

Cortec introduces Boiler Lizard corrosion protection

03.19.12

Automotive Refinish | Green Coatings | Product news

Valspar Launches Low VOC Automotive Coating System

Expanded automotive refinish product platform includes a complete line of low VOC solvent-based paint products.

11.03.10

Green Coatings | Special Purpose Coatings

DecoArt Launches Industry’s First Reclaimed and Recycled Acrylic Craft Paint

DecoEARTH is an all-purpose acrylic paint made with 70% recycled material.

Kerry Pianoforte 06.14.24

Green Coatings | Special Purpose Coatings

Consumption of Coated Solar Panels Up in Africa as Investment in Green Energy Surges

Africa is scaling up investment in green energy with increased generation of electricity from more environment-friendly sources such as wind and solar.

Shem Oirere 08.21.23

Additives | Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings

Oxiteno Marketing and R&D Manager Silmar Barrios Talks Low-& Zero-VOC Technology

Low-& Zero-VOC Technology Interview  with Coatings World.

Kerry Pianoforte 04.13.20

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings

Dunn-Edwards Discusses Low, Zero VOC Offerings

Coatings World Interviews Sam Carrillo, director of product management at Dunn-Edwards

Kerry Pianoforte 04.06.20

Breaking News | Green Coatings | Industrial Coatings | Powder Coatings

PPG Case Study: Eddyfi Technologies World HQ Building, Quebec City, Canada

PPG 03.20.20

Green Coatings

Behr Pro, Home Depot Help Clients Meet Environmental Compliance Goals

Kerry Pianoforte 10.11.17

Breaking News | Green Coatings

A Q&A With LiquiGlide CEO Dave Smith

Anthony Locicero 09.15.17

Green Coatings

Valspar Case Study: Living Building Challenge Founder Coats His Home with Valspar’s Fluropon Pure

09.07.17

Green Coatings

Valspar Contributes to LEED Gold Building, Kankakee Community College North Extension

02.23.17

Green Coatings

Company Profile: The Real Milk Paint Company

The company manufactures calcium caseinate paint, also known as milk paint.

Kerry Pianoforte 08.14.15

Business Operation | Green Coatings

USGBC Scholarship Put Into Action in Paterson Public Schools

Catherine Diamond 03.26.15

Green Coatings

Building Green and the Coatings Industry

Evaluating the Regulatory Impact on Innovation

Jeremy Kerstetter 03.18.15

Automotive Coatings | Breaking News | Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News | Special Purpose Coatings

Nissan Debuts Glow-in-the-Dark LEAF in Europe

Catherine Diamond 02.20.15

Architectural Coatings | Automotive Coatings | Green Coatings | Marine Coatings | Wood Coatings

Xtrutech

Connor Brady 09.23.24

Eagle Specialty Products

Jamie Richter 11.04.21

Green Coatings

Flexibility to Manage a Mix of Energy Sources is the Key

The flexibility to manage a mix of energy sources is the key to navigating these exciting clean-energy times.

Anders u00d6sterlund 05.07.15

Architectural Coatings | Green Coatings | Market Trends & Forecast

Technology Will Make Our Cities Smarter, But Without the Human Touch We Won’t Want to Live in Them

Today’s cities will need to accommodate spiralling numbers of people, servicing their needs and stimulating trade and investment to create jobs, all within the constraints imposed by mega-challenges, such as climate change.

Johan Widheden 04.14.15

Green Coatings | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News