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Globe and Mail
14-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Water-based Barrier Coatings Market Research, Insights 2025, Share, Trends, Competitive Landscape, Business Statistics and Forecast till 2030
The water-based barrier coatings market is expanding rapidly, driven by growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions across industries. Key players like ALTANA AG, BASF SE, H.B. Fuller, Kuraray, and Michelman lead innovation and global reach. With rising environmental concerns and regulatory support, the market is set for strong, long-term growth. The water-based barrier coatings market is projected to grow from USD 1.28 billion in 2024 to USD 1.85 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.3% between 2025 and 2030 in terms of value. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market, including water-based barrier coatings market size, trends, drivers and constraints, competitive aspects, and prospects for future growth. Water-based barrier coatings have gained prominence in the packaging industry due to their ability to facilitate recycling, enhance product protection, and extend the shelf life of food and goods. As packaging companies navigate stringent environmental regulations and strive to design recyclable and eco-friendly solutions, there is an increasing reliance on innovative coatings. Bioplastics have emerged as vital components of sustainable packaging, offering robust protection, adherence to food safety standards, and compatibility with recycling and composting processes. Download PDF Brochure: This shift is aligned with the global movement towards reducing plastic usage and adopting low-carbon materials in packaging, which fuels the demand for these advanced solutions. Many enterprises are integrating bio-based and high-performance water-based coatings into their packaging strategies in response to regulatory pressures and evolving consumer preferences. The drive to minimize pollution and transition to safer products is encouraging the adoption of water-based industrial processes worldwide. Consequently, the water-based barrier coatings market is projected to experience steady and significant growth throughout the forecast period. Oil/grease barrier type segment accounted for second-largest market share in terms of value in 2024 Water-based barrier coatings with oil and grease resistance represent the second-largest segment of the market, primarily driven by demand in the food packaging sector, particularly for fast food, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals. These coatings effectively prevent oils and fats from permeating packaging materials, ensuring the integrity and cleanliness of the packages and preserving the products' aesthetic quality. In response to evolving consumer expectations and regulatory requirements for the safety and environmental sustainability of packaging for greasy or oily foods, manufacturers are increasingly adopting water-based coatings that safeguard the contents and comply with stringent standards. Furthermore, the growing demand for environmentally friendly and compostable packaging solutions has further accelerated the adoption of oil and grease-resistant water-based coatings across various markets. Other substrates segment accounted for second-largest market share in terms of value in 2024 Water-based barrier coatings used in bioplastics, flexible films, metal foils, and molded fiber products (known as other substrates) played the largest role in sustaining the second-highest group in the market. Because of this, these substrates are picked to make products that are more shock-resistant, less sensitive to heat, or require higher levels of chemical or waterproofness than simple paper or cardboard can deliver. Many pharmaceutical, electronic, and cosmetics companies are now using these alternative materials for their packaging needs. Because people need recyclable materials, the coating industry is creating technologies that can be used on different types of things besides paper. Because companies want their products to be more environmentally friendly and sustainability regulations are getting tougher, water-based barrier coatings are increasing, and firms keep a significant share of the market. North America was third-largest regional market for water-based barrier coatings in 2024 In 2024, North America ranked third in the water-based barrier coating market, a position significantly supported by its robust packaging industry and effective government policies. The increasing consumer demand for recyclable packaging is driving a notable shift in food service packaging, retail food products, and e-commerce shipments in the US and Canada, prompting a transition to water-based coatings. This trend is further reinforced by environmental protection initiatives, with numerous states and provinces implementing bans on single-use plastics. Water-based Barrier Coatings Companies ALTANA AG is a key player in specialty chemicals, offering additives, coatings, pigments, sealants, and instruments through its divisions BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA. In Feb 2025, ACTEGA partnered with Standridge Color Corp to launch water-based barrier-coated paperboard using ACTGreen Barrier Coatings. BASF SE, operating in 91 countries, serves diverse industries with its broad chemical portfolio. Its Surface Technologies unit focuses on eco-friendly coatings. In Aug 2024, BASF and Nippon Paint China launched sustainable industrial packaging. Globally, five major players hold 40–45% of the water-based barrier coatings market. ALTANA leads, followed by BASF, H.B. Fuller, Kuraray, and Michelman. The rest of the market includes regional manufacturers. 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Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
SEKISUI CHEMICAL：德國PVB中間膜專利侵權訴訟案勝訴
東京--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)-- SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.（總裁暨代表董事：Keita Kato，以下簡稱「SEKISUI CHEMICAL」）旗下的The High Performance Plastics Company（總裁：Akira Asano）茲通知，其已於2025年4月17日從德國慕尼黑第一地方法院獲得對Kuraray Co., Ltd.子公司Kuraray Europe GmbH（以下簡稱「Kuraray Europe」）專利侵權訴訟（案卷編號：7 O 12401/24和7 O 12476/24）的有利判決（以下簡稱 「判決」）。本公司先前於2024年10月16日發布的新聞稿《SEKISUI CHEMICAL在德國提起PVB中間膜專利侵權訴訟，尋求禁令和損害賠償》中公布了此項訴訟。 該判決認定Kuraray Europe製造和銷售的隔音楔產品，即「『Trosifol』The Wedge Acoustic」和「『Trosifol』The Wedge Acoustic Shadeband」（以下統稱「Kuraray產品」）侵犯了SEKISUI CHEMICAL擁有的與PVB中间層隔音性能相關的歐洲專利第2017237號和歐洲專利第3208247號。此外，該判決除允許SEKISUI CHEMICAL對Kuraray產品執行禁令外，還可强制執行召回等措施，前提是SEKISUI CHEMICAL支付保證金。 Kuraray Europe可就判決提出上訴。 SEKISUI CHEMICAL集团將其智慧財產權視為重要的管理資源。一旦集团認定其智慧財產權受到侵犯，將採取嚴厲的措施。 關於SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group 總部位於日本的SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 4204)及其子公司組成了SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group，26,000名員工分布於20個國家和地區的超過156家公司，致力於為改善世界人民的生活和地球環境貢獻力量。SEKISUI CHEMICAL有著創新、奉獻和開拓精神的歷史傳承，目前在其三個不同的業務領域均居於領先地位，並在中間膜、泡沫產品、導電粒子等領域擁有全球最高的市場佔有率。 免責聲明：本公告之原文版本乃官方授權版本。譯文僅供方便瞭解之用，煩請參照原文，原文版本乃唯一具法律效力之版本。
South China Morning Post
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Baker tops list of dream jobs for Japanese 6-year-olds but YouTuber rising fast
Becoming a baker remains the top dream for Japanese first-graders – but this year's annual survey of six-year-olds also reflects shifting gender roles, growing interest in online fame and parental concerns over job security. Advertisement Ahead of Children's Day on Monday, Japanese chemical maker Kuraray released the results of its annual poll on the career aspirations of children starting primary school in the 2025 financial year. Among the 4,000 respondents, 'patissier or baker' topped the list, picked by 11.7 per cent of children overall, according to reporting by The Japan Times. The popular response reflects a long-standing fascination with cakes and confectioneries, particularly among girls, even as the proportion choosing the job has dropped to its lowest level on record. Second and third choices overall were police officer at 10.5 per cent and athlete at 8.5 per cent. But the results revealed diverging preferences by gender. Japanese students eating French cuisine and cakes cooked by French chef Christoph Paucod (back L) and members of his team for their lunch at a junior school in Koriyama in 2013. Photo: AFP For girls, patissier or baker remained the top pick for the 26th consecutive year. Still, only 20.2 per cent selected the role – the lowest share since the survey began in 1999. Celebrity, singer or model came second at 9.7 per cent, followed by nursery worker at 6.4 per cent.
Japan Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Japan Times
Cake shop workers, police officers high on dream job list in Japan
Police officer, as well as cake shop and bakery worker ranked high on the list of dream jobs among children in Japan, a private-sector survey has found. The survey, conducted by major chemical maker Kuraray, asked children enrolling in elementary school in fiscal 2025 what they want to be when they grow up, and 4,000 kids gave answers online. The survey results were announced ahead of Children's Day in the country on Monday. Cake shop and bakery worker topped the overall rankings covering both boys and girls, chosen by 11.7% of the respondents, followed by police officer, picked by 10.5%, and athlete, selected by 8.5%. Among boys, police officer was picked by 16.1% to rank top for the first time in two years. Athlete came second, with 15.4%. About 70% of boys who chose athlete said they want to be soccer or baseball players. The proportion of boys who chose baseball hit 25.3%, the highest in 15 years. YouTuber ranked fifth, picked by 4.8%. YouTuber "has consolidated its position as a dream job among boys," a Kuraray official in charge of the survey said. Cake shop and bakery worker topped the list for girls for the 27th straight year since the survey started in 1999. But the share of girls who picked the job was the lowest ever, at 20.2%. Television personality, singer and model remained second, with 9.7%, and nursery worker ranked third, also unchanged, with 6.4%. Kuraray makes Clarino brand artificial leather, used in products including randoseru backpacks for elementary school children. The latest online survey was conducted between May 2024 and February this year.
