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Evonik Coating Additives has introduced TEGO®  Wet 270 eCO and TEGO Foamex 812 eCO, its first mass-balanced additives for coatings and inks. These products provide the same high-performance wetting and defoaming properties while significantly reducing their carbon footprint through ISCC-certified bio-attributed raw materials. TEGO Wet 270 eCO contains over 40% bio carbon and enhances substrate wetting in waterborne, solventborne and radiation-curing coatings. TEGO Foamex 812 eCO, with over 60% bio carbon, is a universal defoamer effective in both clear and pigmented formulations. Both products comply with eco-label standards and food contact regulations.

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ROSS Mixers’ PFA-coated Ribbon Blender is designed for sensitive applications where stainless steel or carbon steel may not be suitable. Featuring a 5 ft³ working capacity, the blender’s interior components — including the trough, double ribbon agitator, stub shafts and valve funnel — are coated with black PFA to prevent product contamination, resist corrosion and improve material release. The dust-tight knife gate valve ensures smooth discharge, while operator-friendly variable frequency drive controls provide forward/reverse functionality for versatile processing of powders, pellets and slurries. The PFA coating is available as an option across various company blenders.

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SPX FLOW’s APV brand has introduced the APV DW+ Positive Displacement Pump, designed for high-viscosity and shear-sensitive applications across industries, including industrial processing, food, beverage and personal care. The DW+ pump features pulsation-free operation, reducing vibration, noise and pressure surges to protect downstream equipment. It offers interchangeable piston and bi-lobe rotors, an integrated pressure relief valve and an energy-efficient design that minimizes operational costs. Optional features, such as a thermal jacket and rectangular inlet, support specialized processing needs while maintaining product integrity.

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Sasol Chemicals has introduced SASOLWAX LC Spray 30 G and LC Spray 30 G-EF, micronized waxes designed to lower the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) by 32% compared to previous formulations. These waxes enhance surface protection, slip, rub resistance and gloss control in architectural coatings, powder coatings, wood coatings, can- and coil coatings, and printing inks. Free from MOSH/MOAH, PFAS and microplastics, they align with evolving regulatory expectations. Produced using gas-to-liquid (GTL) Fischer-Tropsch technology, these waxes maintain high-quality performance while supporting sustainability goals.

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Festool offers new jobsite and workshop solutions, including the SYS-AIR air filter, updated CT dust extractors, cordless lighting and GRANAT abrasive sets. The SYS-AIR offers over 99.9% dust filtration in a mountable systainer format. Updated CT 26/36/48 EI dust extractors include Bluetooth® connectivity and, for select models, automatic filter cleaning. The new SYSLITE KAL C and KBS C lights provide up to 1,200 and 5,000 lumens, respectively. GRANAT systainer sets offer organized abrasives for various sanders.

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Arxada has introduced Polyboost™, a multifunctional additive designed to enhance paint and coatings formulations. The additive improves viscosity and pH stability while supporting low preservative use rates, which may help manufacturers avoid an H317 hazard label. It is free of VOCs and compatible with EU Eco-Label and Nordic Swan standards, addressing regulatory and environmental challenges in the industry. It also contributes to improved flow control, defoaming and overall formulation stability.

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