Search Results: 'Sikkens'

Coatings conclusions
29 February, 2024
The coatings and finishes sector expects demand challenges this year but brighter times ahead. Sally Spencer reports

Cover story
15 February, 2023
The coatings and finishes sector had a better 2022 than perhaps it expected, and is optimistic for this year, despite the obvious challenges. Sally Spencer reports

Riding the crest of the wave
04 February, 2022
Business has been booming for the coatings and finishes sector. Sally Spencer reports

Coatings keep it covered
24 February, 2021
As the UK acclimatises to lockdown number three, the coatings and finishes sector reflects on 2020, a year that, in terms of trade at least, proved better than expected. Sally Spencer reports

We’ve got you covered
28 January, 2020
The wood coatings and finishes sector continues to innovate and bring new products to market. Sally Spencer reports

It’s a cover up!
12 February, 2019
Modified woods such as Accoya and Kebony have been enjoying increasing success as cladding options, while Havwoods interior cladding is capturing the restaurant scene

Hello Helios
16 January, 2019
International Applications has lived up to its name by becoming the UK distributor of products made in Slovenia by Japanese-owned Helios Industrial Coatings. Sally Spencer reports

Keeping it covered
16 January, 2019
Coatings and finishes manufacturers continue to rise to the challenge of protecting and enhancing timber products. Sally Spencer reports

Mod Cons
20 June, 2018
Accsys Group invited the trade press to see its Accoya wood factory in Arnhem and view some landmark uses of the modified wood. Stephen Powney reports from the Netherlands

Covering all the bases
31 January, 2018
The timber sector is hugely important to coatings and finishes manufacturers, who continue to respond to new challenges. Sally Spencer reports

Finishing touches
25 January, 2017
Coatings technology is helping timber products manufacturers to add value, and enhancetimber’s reputation. Keren Fallwell reports

Cool Cladding
20 February, 2015
A selection of design-led applications highlights that timber cladding has an ability to transform thelook of a building like no other material

Predictive palette
28 December, 2013
Akzo Nobel colour forecasts help shape the international interior and exterior coatings and finishes markets

Covering all options
28 December, 2013
Factory-applied finishes and coatings that combine preservative and decorative functions are finding favour. Robin Meade reports.

Sikkens’ treetop adventure
17 December, 2012
Sikkens coatings have been used in the creation of luxury ‘treehouses’ at the luxury Chewton Glen Hotel in Hampshire

AkzoNobel to build €110m new factory
12 July, 2011

A new take on Timbmet
09 July, 2011
Wendy Trott told Mike Jeffree how a career in masonry led to the role of Timbmet managing director and what’s been happening since she took over

DIY in the driving seat
09 July, 2011
The three key words in the mouldings market this year are “repair, maintenance and improvement”

Green is the colour
17 April, 2010
Consolidation and a focus on more environmentally-friendly, low VOC products are the predominant stories in the coatings sector

Akzo creates stand-alone wood finishes business
11 September, 2009