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Editor's Note

Slowing Down Global Warming

— Prof. Long Lin

Readers will be all too aware of the alarming natural disasters that have struck across the globe in recent months. Encouragingly, novel coating technologies continue to emerge to meet the demands of accelerating climate change.

Smart Coatings

Cool Roofs: Smart Defense Against Extreme Heat

— Vanessa Terschluse, Johnson Ongking, Nova Paint Club

Globally, heat-related deaths have increased by 23% since the 1990s to about 546,000 a year — roughly one every minute. As scientists warn of another year of record-breaking heat, driven by a strong El Niño, the need for scalable cooling solutions has become increasingly urgent.

Dual-Function Coating Technology for Cooling and Corrosion Resistance

— i2Cool Limited, Hong Kong SAR

Under direct summer sunlight, the surface temperature of metal roofs, storage tanks and outdoor cabinets can reach approximately 60–80°C. Because metal conducts heat efficiently, this heat can quickly transfer into buildings, contained materials or sensitive equipment, increasing cooling demand, accelerating component ageing and affecting operational stability.

Climate Coating Challenges

Climate Change Impacts on Exterior Coatings: Challenges and Adaptive Solutions in Bangladesh

— Sk Emadul Bari, Head – WB (Water-Based) Architectural Coating, R&D at Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, Bangladesh

In recent years, global climate change has had a severe impact on the region, and Bangladesh has been widely recognised as one of the more climate-vulnerable countries. This increasing climate stress is further intensifying existing environmental and socio-economic challenges, with significant implications for the performance, durability, and long-term sustainability of the paint and coatings industry.

Extreme Environment Coatings

Global Heat Resistant Coatings Market: Regional Growth and Innovation Outlook

— Sally Yick, Managing Editor, China Coatings Journal

The global heat resistant coatings market continues to expand as industries demand advanced materials capable of withstanding extreme thermal and corrosive environments.

Marine Coatings

Electrostatic Application of Marine Coatings

— Joanna van Helmond, Product Development Director, Marine Fouling Control, PPG

The maritime industry is central to the global economy, transporting goods and people to ports in rivers, seas and oceans around the world. While shipping demand continues to grow, shipowners, operators and yards are facing turbulent economic conditions and evolving regulations.

Pigments and Precision

Cost-Effective Mixing Systems

— Mr. Werner Rudolf Cramer, Mr. Wolf Moritz Cramer, Germany

For the car buyer, it is an important factor in the purchase decision. For the car manufacturer, however, it is of secondary importance apart from marketing considerations — a car manufacturer sells cars, not colours. Nor is it the primary consideration for a manufacturer of car paints; they want to sell paints.

Exhibition Highlights

A Show Full of Opportunities!

CHINACOAT is returning to Guangzhou, P.R. China this November, continuing its legacy as the world's leading coatings exhibition. Since 1996, CHINACOAT has served as a trusted platform for the paint and coatings industry, driving innovation, collaboration, and growth.

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