- In March 2025, BASF and Sika introduced a jointly developed amine building block for curing epoxy resins, launched under BASF’s Baxxodur EC 151 brand. This advancement is expected to strengthen their position in the curing agents market by addressing growing demand in flooring applications across industrial and commercial settings, such as production facilities, storage areas, and parking structures, with enhanced performance and reliability
- In September 2024, Evonik expanded its curing agent portfolio in the Americas by introducing two new polyamide-based epoxy curing agents, Ancamide 2853 and Ancamide 2865. By offering enhanced flexibility, strength, and environmental safety, this launch is expected to boost Evonik’s market presence and competitiveness in the curing agents market, reinforcing its role as a key provider of high-performance solutions for the coatings industry
- In April 2024, Evonik expanded its curing agent portfolio with the addition of Ancamine 2844, a high-functional aliphatic amine hardener specifically designed for multi-component spray applications. With its ultra-fast curing capabilities and reliable performance in low temperatures and high humidity, this innovation strengthens Evonik’s position in the curing agents market, particularly in the marine and protective coatings segment where rapid property development is critical
