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RadTech Europe Member Briefing: RoHS Mercury UV Lamp Exemption 4(f)-IV Update
The stakeholder consultation on the RoHS exemption renewal application for Mercury UV lamps (Exemption 4(f)-IV) closed on 2 August 2026.
17 September 2026Read more
RTE Talks Podcast launches with first episode on UV LED developments
We are delighted to announce the launch of RTE Talks, the new podcast series from RadTech Europe.
16 September 2026Read more
Half-year results: ALTANA reports strong sales and earnings growth
ALTANA, the global specialty chemicals group, achieved positive sales and earnings growth in the first half of 2026 despite a challenging market environment.
19 August 2026Read more
ALTANA receives EcoVadis Gold Medal – sustainability performance confirmed once again
Last year’s result improved once again; ALTANA is thus among the top 5 percent of all companies evaluated worldwide
22 July 2026Read more
BYK portfolio extended by a more environmentally friendly, alkali-resistant wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous systems
With DISPERBYK-2180, BYK has introduced a new wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments and fillers in aqueous systems. The polycarboxylate-ether-based additive is designed for applications requiring a high degree of stability across a wide pH range.
15 July 2026Read more
BASF Coatings becomes Surventis: A strategic shift in the coatings industry
With the spin-off and renaming of BASF Coatings to Surventis, BASF adopts a new corporate structure. The company retains a minority stake of 40 %, ensuring continued influence on value development.
6 July 2026Read more
Hoenle Launches New bluepoint LED UV Spot Curing System
Hoenle announces the market launch of its new bluepoint LED UV spot curing system. The system is available to customers starting today. The new curing system combines high irradiation intensity, flexible process control and a compact, scalable design for demanding industrial curing applications.
6 July 2026Read more
Biomimetic UV-curable coating combines anti-icing and transparency
Researchers have developed a UV-curable biomimetic coating that mimics the surface of rose petals, combining excellent anti-icing performance with high optical transparency and environmental durability. The system shows strong potential for applications in aircraft windshields, UAV sensor windows and solar panels.
3 July 2026Read more