Latest news from the coatings industry. http://www.european-coatings.com http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166594/BASF-Coatings-AG-is-now-BASF-Coatings-GmbH/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166594/BASF-Coatings-AG-is-now-BASF-Coatings-GmbH/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT As a ‘GmbH’, BASF Coatings will benefit more from the integration into the group and divisional structures of the BASF Group. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166582/Polyester-resin-allows-low-temperature-curing/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166582/Polyester-resin-allows-low-temperature-curing/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new low temperature curing polyester has been developed for architectural outdoor powder coating applications. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166568/Arkema-2009-Results/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166568/Arkema-2009-Results/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Arkema significantly reduced fixed costs in a challenging economic environment and saw improvement in volumes at the year-end. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166563/Clay-dispersion-affects-mechanical-and-optical-properties/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166563/Clay-dispersion-affects-mechanical-and-optical-properties/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT Clay-based nanocomposites coatings cured by UV light were prepared by four different types of dispersion equipment. The effect of each clay dispersion on mechanical and optical properties was studied. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166545/RPM’s-Rust-Oleum-subsidiary-acquires-Chemtec/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166545/RPM’s-Rust-Oleum-subsidiary-acquires-Chemtec/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT RPM expects to significantly enhance Chemtec product sales by leveraging the distribution channels of Rust-Oleum, Mathys, Tor and Watco operations in Europe. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166465/Silicon-coated-nanonets-can-improve-Lithium-ion-batteries/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166465/Silicon-coated-nanonets-can-improve-Lithium-ion-batteries/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT A team of Boston College chemists developed a new anode material offering a unique structural strength, more surface area and greater conductivity. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166529/Bayer-Technology-Services-opens-regional-office-in-Singapore/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166529/Bayer-Technology-Services-opens-regional-office-in-Singapore/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT With the new office in Singapore Bayer TS expands its Asian network. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166530/Nano-photocatalysts-offer-self-cleaning-solutions/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166530/Nano-photocatalysts-offer-self-cleaning-solutions/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT The performance of new photocatalysts opens a whole range of new applications and products due to anti-bacterial and anti-UV protections. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166527/Market-study-worldwide-consumption-of-coatings-additives/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166527/Market-study-worldwide-consumption-of-coatings-additives/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT A Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney study forecasts an annual growth rate of 5% for the coatings additives market. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166510/Coatings-on-glass-and-plastics-are-in-the-center-of-interest/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166510/Coatings-on-glass-and-plastics-are-in-the-center-of-interest/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT The International Organizing Commitee of ICCG and Fraunhofer Institure for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST welcomes you at the 8th Conference on Coatings on Glass and Plastics. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166497/Perstorp-expands-in-India/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166497/Perstorp-expands-in-India/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Perstorp has established a new application laboratory in India. A growing sales team in India also supports the expansion. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/protective-marine/articles/166491/Universal-primer-range-launched/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/protective-marine/articles/166491/Universal-primer-range-launched/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT International?Paint has brought to market a new line of universal primers for the newbuilding market. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166480/Merck-KGaA-and-Millipore-announce-transaction/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166480/Merck-KGaA-and-Millipore-announce-transaction/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT With the acquisition of Millipore, Merck hopes to unlock value in its chemicals business and transform it into a strong growth driver for Merck. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166478/Functionalisation-of-Gold-and-Titanium-oxide-surfaces-is-now-flexible/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166478/Functionalisation-of-Gold-and-Titanium-oxide-surfaces-is-now-flexible/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT A novel approach is developed to address the requirement of multiple stamps and inks for microcontact printing onto different substrate surfaces. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166460/BASF-confident-for-2010/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166460/BASF-confident-for-2010/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT BASF’s CEO Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht sees 2010 as a transitional year with uneven development from region to region. The fourth quarter of 2009 was encouraging but there are no signs of a self-sustaining, long-term recovery. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166456/Congress-focuses-the-environmental-footprint/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166456/Congress-focuses-the-environmental-footprint/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:09:00 GMT All new technical developments in coatings and treatments for interior and exterior wood applications will be presented at the next Woodcoatings Congress. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166440/Brenntag-opens-new-storage-centre-in-France/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166440/Brenntag-opens-new-storage-centre-in-France/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT The new facility of Brenntag France has a storage capacity of 9,000 tons. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166428/New-blog-entry-on-cellulose-for-biobased-products/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166428/New-blog-entry-on-cellulose-for-biobased-products/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Coating suppliers are increasingly focused on biobased products. There are experts that count on products derived from natural and renewable cellulose material. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166412/Chemical-distribution-Brenntag-buys-Metausel/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166412/Chemical-distribution-Brenntag-buys-Metausel/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Brenntag further strengthens its position as chemical distributor in France. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166409/Instrument-enables-flexible-wetting-tests/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166409/Instrument-enables-flexible-wetting-tests/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT The device in PDA format can carry out wetting tests and measurements of the surface free energy on very large samples, on tilted or vertical and on enclosed surfaces. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166395/Gelest-names-Fluorochem-exclusive-distributor-in-the-UK-and-Ireland/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166395/Gelest-names-Fluorochem-exclusive-distributor-in-the-UK-and-Ireland/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Flurochem will distribute Gelest's complete line of silane, metal-organic and silicone catalogue products. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166387/Sulfosuccinamate-improves-pigment-binding-capability/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166387/Sulfosuccinamate-improves-pigment-binding-capability/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT In an experiment a sulfosuccinamalte surfactant was evaluated as primary emulsifier in latex synthesis for architectural coatings and construction applications. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166380/Global-paint-additives-market-to-exceed-USD-6-billion-by-2015/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166380/Global-paint-additives-market-to-exceed-USD-6-billion-by-2015/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Asia-Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing regional market for paint additives worldwide in the coming years. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166373/Green-biocides-to-protect-waterbased-formulations/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166373/Green-biocides-to-protect-waterbased-formulations/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT The new series prevents microbial spoilage without contributing to the VOC of the products preserved. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166353/Sherwin-Williams-to-acquire-Italian-wood-coatings-business-of-Sayerlack/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166353/Sherwin-Williams-to-acquire-Italian-wood-coatings-business-of-Sayerlack/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Sayerlack operates several manufacturing sites across Western Europe along with a comprehensive network of sales, technical, and distributor representatives serving clients in Asia and the U.S. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166348/Cellulose-based-additive-influences-peak-stress/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166348/Cellulose-based-additive-influences-peak-stress/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:30:00 GMT A model VOC compliant 2K acrylic polyol refinish clearcoat was prepared and used to study the effects of a cellulose-based additive on drying, curing, rheology and stress development at room temperature. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166339/Q-Lab-invests-in-new-weathering-technology-centre-in-Germany/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166339/Q-Lab-invests-in-new-weathering-technology-centre-in-Germany/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT The new Q-Lab facility offers adequate room for expansion. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166336/Smart-coating-reduces-risk-of-implant-rejection/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166336/Smart-coating-reduces-risk-of-implant-rejection/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a smart coating that helps surgical implants bond more closely with bone and ward off infection. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166334/Pigments-Sudarshan-appoints-Lehmann--Voss-as-distributor/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166334/Pigments-Sudarshan-appoints-Lehmann--Voss-as-distributor/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Lehmann & Voss will distribute Sudarshan’s pigments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166326/Project-examines-powder-varnishes-for-furniture-coatings/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166326/Project-examines-powder-varnishes-for-furniture-coatings/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT A research project dealing with powder varnishes for wood and wood-based materials focuses on results obtained for UV curable powder varnish applied on beech and on MDF. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166321/Malvern-Instruments’-Indian-joint-venture-opens-new-centre-of-excellence/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166321/Malvern-Instruments’-Indian-joint-venture-opens-new-centre-of-excellence/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Located in Dehli, Malvern’s new facility will serve customers in the north and north east of India. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166281/Dolphins-inspire-carbon-nanotube-research/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166281/Dolphins-inspire-carbon-nanotube-research/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Jongwhan Suhr envisions using the pliable manufactured nanocomposites to allow airplanes and aerospace vehicles to cut through the air more efficiently, saving fuel. He is already working with the aircraft company Boeing to investigate creating the artificial skin for wing structures of unmanned air vehicles. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166295/Dyrup-buys-Polish-paint-producer-Malfarb/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166295/Dyrup-buys-Polish-paint-producer-Malfarb/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Dyrup strengthens its market position in Poland by acquiring paint producer Malfarb. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166275/Conference-focuses-polycondensation/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166275/Conference-focuses-polycondensation/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Polycondensation or step-growth polymerisation is one of the three dominating polymerisation mechanisms applied for the industrial manufacturing of polymers. Step-growth polymers form the basis for many commodity polymers, coatings, etc. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166279/Flint-Group-to-buy-ink-manufacturer-Torda/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166279/Flint-Group-to-buy-ink-manufacturer-Torda/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT By acquiring ink manufacturer Torda, Flint Group seeks to strengthen its supply position and service capabilities to the packaging industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/166223/Effect-pigment-allows-new-design-center/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/pigments/articles/166223/Effect-pigment-allows-new-design-center/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT The new effect pigment enables new creations in the orange to red shade area. It is the first product in a new generation of effect pigments. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166271/Univar-to-acquire-Quaron/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166271/Univar-to-acquire-Quaron/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Chemical distributor Univar strengthens its presence in Benelux and France http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/166224/High-solid-alkyd-polymers-based-on-soya-have-been-developed/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/166224/High-solid-alkyd-polymers-based-on-soya-have-been-developed/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Air-drying high solid coatings meeting the requirement of low VOC have been successfully synthtesised at 80 % solids. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166252/Middle-Eastern-and-African-Paint-Industry-to-grow/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166252/Middle-Eastern-and-African-Paint-Industry-to-grow/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT IRL’s third volume of “A Profile of the Middle Eastern and African Paint Industry” projects that the industry in these regions will grow annually by 4-5 %. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166238/New-blog-entry-focuses-titanium-dioxide/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166238/New-blog-entry-focuses-titanium-dioxide/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Our guest writer comments on a technical paper dealing with TiO2 that appeared in the January issue of EUROPEAN COATINGS JOURNAL. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166235/Hexion-Specialty-Chemicals-to-build-monomer-plant-in-Korea/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166235/Hexion-Specialty-Chemicals-to-build-monomer-plant-in-Korea/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Hexion’s current monomer production capacity will almost double through the expansion of the Onsan plant. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/166222/Envrionmentally-friendly-facade-paints-enable-low-emission/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/166222/Envrionmentally-friendly-facade-paints-enable-low-emission/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new family of vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer emulsions enable the paint manufacturer to formulate low-emission facade paints and resin-bound plasters, without sacrificing performance. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166226/HMG-Paints-to-invest-in-Indian-joint-venture/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166226/HMG-Paints-to-invest-in-Indian-joint-venture/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT By investing GBP 1.6 million (GBP 1 = EUR 1.14) in its Indian joint venture, HMG Paints aims to increase production capacity to 300,000 litres per year by 2012. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166213/International-team-of-scientists-launches-new-European-network-for-soft-matter/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166213/International-team-of-scientists-launches-new-European-network-for-soft-matter/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT COMPLOIDS will tackle major challenges in colloidal science, many of which revolve around making the colloidal particles spontaneously assemble into a desired structure which could be a necklace or a network, a membrane, or a crystal of some special symmetry. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166207/BASF-Venture-Capital-invests-in-Quantiam-Technologies-Inc/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166207/BASF-Venture-Capital-invests-in-Quantiam-Technologies-Inc/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT BASF Venture Capital invests CAD 3 million in Canadian developer and marketer of functional coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/166201/Coating-can-indicate-contamination/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/166201/Coating-can-indicate-contamination/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:28:00 GMT Chemists look for self-decontaminating coatings based on chemical adsorbtion and reactive agents containing catalysts. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166191/International-Paint-invests-in-its-Felling-site-in-the-UK/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166191/International-Paint-invests-in-its-Felling-site-in-the-UK/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:59:00 GMT International Paint will invest GBP 6.4 million to build a new testing laboratory for fire protection products in the United Kingdom. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166179/Changes-in-epoxy-coatings-development/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166179/Changes-in-epoxy-coatings-development/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT REACH and other regulations may lead to some widely used raw materials being withdrawn. "Green" concerns are already being addressed in many ways. A review summarises some factors driving changes in the field of epoxy coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166185/Wacker-boosts-supply-for-surface-coating-resins/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166185/Wacker-boosts-supply-for-surface-coating-resins/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT From the first quarter 2011, Wacker will rise the amount of surface coating resins for delivery about 50 %. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166156/Optimised-solar-anti-reflective-coating-system/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166156/Optimised-solar-anti-reflective-coating-system/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:45:00 GMT Improvements have already resulted in a significant contribution to the first multicrystalline-silicone solar panels in the world to achieve a conversion efficiency of 17 %. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166168/Altana-Skion-exceeds-threshold-of-95--of-the-shares-and-makes-squeeze-out-request/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166168/Altana-Skion-exceeds-threshold-of-95--of-the-shares-and-makes-squeeze-out-request/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Skion seeks that during the Shareholders Meeting a resolution on the transfer of the shares held by the remaining shareholders will be passed. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166146/Sustainability-new-blog-entry/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166146/Sustainability-new-blog-entry/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Consumers are asking for sustainable products. But how is a sustainable product defined, how can sustainability be achieved? Read our new blog. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166140/Arkema-integrates-acrylics-assets-from-Dow/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166140/Arkema-integrates-acrylics-assets-from-Dow/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Arkema’s acrylic latex polymers activity forms a new business unit, Arkema Emulsion Systems, which is dedicated to the paint, coatings, adhesives and construction product markets. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166064/Tailor-made-waterbased-UV-chemistries/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166064/Tailor-made-waterbased-UV-chemistries/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Waterbased energy curable resins combine the low viscosity of solvent- and waterbased systems with the high performances of 100 % UV thus enabling greater penetration into contoured substrates requiring spray applied coatings such as cabinet doors. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166115/Bayer-MaterialScience-opens-carbon-nanotube-facility/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166115/Bayer-MaterialScience-opens-carbon-nanotube-facility/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Bayer MaterialScience’s new facility for the manufacture of carbon nanotubes has an annual production capacity of 200 metric tons. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166022/Protection-for-people-and-property-in-India-and-Middle-East/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/166022/Protection-for-people-and-property-in-India-and-Middle-East/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT The fire resistance of intumescent coatings made with new polyols protect major steel structures such as airports and metro stations in India and the Middle East. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166073/Hoffmann-Mineral-Nicole-Knoer-is-the-new-Area-Sales-Manager-for-Asia-Pacific/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166073/Hoffmann-Mineral-Nicole-Knoer-is-the-new-Area-Sales-Manager-for-Asia-Pacific/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT Hoffmann Mineral has reinforced its sales team by naming Nicole Knör the responsible Area Sales Manager for Asia Pacific. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166072/Performance-coatings-AkzoNobel-invests-in-RD/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166072/Performance-coatings-AkzoNobel-invests-in-RD/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT AkzoNobel invests almost EUR 10 million to add a testing lab and a polymer lab for powder coatings at the Felling site/UK. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166021/Nanoparticles-incorporated-before-polymerisation-maximise-UV-resistance/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166021/Nanoparticles-incorporated-before-polymerisation-maximise-UV-resistance/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT In addition to their use enhancing the mechanical properties of coatings, nanoparticles are of great interest as a means of improving UV resistance without reducing the gloss or transparency of finishes. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166062/Indonesia-Jotun-expects-massive-growth-in-sales-this-year/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166062/Indonesia-Jotun-expects-massive-growth-in-sales-this-year/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:01:00 GMT To meet the growing demand for paints in Indonesia, Jotun plans to increase its production from 9.9 to 14 million liters this year. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166019/European-Coatings-Handbook/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166019/European-Coatings-Handbook/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT The second edition handbook about coatings technology is also for people from other disciplines – scientists, engineers, business people. It is a highly readable, comprehensive introduction to the fascinating topic of coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166048/Feycolor-invests-in-the-future/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166048/Feycolor-invests-in-the-future/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The coatings manufacturer will invest in a new automatic filling and dispensing system http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166038/Carbon-nanotubes-new-blog-entry/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/166038/Carbon-nanotubes-new-blog-entry/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Carbon nanotubes can contribute to improving both mechanical and electronic properties of materials. CNT experts are very positive about the benefits of these materials for coatings as well. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166027/DSM-inaugurates-new-resins-plant-in-Germany/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166027/DSM-inaugurates-new-resins-plant-in-Germany/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The opening of the new plant is the latest in a series of investments in additional production capacity by DSM on the Meppen site. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166013/8th-international-nanotechnology-symposium/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/nanotechnology/articles/166013/8th-international-nanotechnology-symposium/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Under the slogan “New Ideas for Industry” Nanofair 2010 will present a vital platform for the exchange of ideas and the generation of initiatives between science and industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166006/Schlenk-Metallic-Pigments-and-Grolman-expand-distribution-agreement/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166006/Schlenk-Metallic-Pigments-and-Grolman-expand-distribution-agreement/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:50:00 GMT Grolman will sell Schlenk’s aluminum and bronze pigments in various European countries. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166005/Producing-polymers-from-CO2/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166005/Producing-polymers-from-CO2/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:11:00 GMT Royal DSM N.V.and Novomer Inc.have signed an agreement to jointly develop a coating resin using carbon dioxide (CO2) as a raw material. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165998/Wacker-expands-technical-centre-in-Korea-with-lab-for-dispersible-powders/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165998/Wacker-expands-technical-centre-in-Korea-with-lab-for-dispersible-powders/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:55:00 GMT The focus of Wacker’s new lab is on dispersible polymer powder formulations for manufacturing polymer-modified dry-mix mortars for the regional construction industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165995/Hexion-to-sell-Italian-solventborne-coating-resins-business/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165995/Hexion-to-sell-Italian-solventborne-coating-resins-business/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:59:00 GMT Hexion plans to sell its Italian solventborne alkyd and polyester coating resins business to an affiliate of Tenax group. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165993/Simulation-of-gliding-effects/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165993/Simulation-of-gliding-effects/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Researchers at the Fraunhofer IWM in Freiburg, Germany, use special techniques to analyse friction and gliding effects in order to develop super fast skis. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165989/Cabot-to-invest-into-its-Chinese-joint-venture’s-fumed-silica-production/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165989/Cabot-to-invest-into-its-Chinese-joint-venture’s-fumed-silica-production/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:59:00 GMT Cabot will invest USD 45 million to expand its fumed silica production capacity at its joint venture Cabot Bluestar Chemical Company. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/165951/Spectrophotometer-measures-vehicle-colours-fast/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/165951/Spectrophotometer-measures-vehicle-colours-fast/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new portable spectrophotometer measures the vehicle colour from several angles and is connected to a database of over 150 000 colour formulae. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165967/RPM-takes-over-UK-based-coatings,-construction-products-and-bridge-joints-business/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165967/RPM-takes-over-UK-based-coatings,-construction-products-and-bridge-joints-business/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:55:00 GMT RPM expands its performance coatings business by acquiring Universal Sealants. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/165941/Waterborne-PUA-for-eco-friendly-floor-tiles/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/165941/Waterborne-PUA-for-eco-friendly-floor-tiles/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Nonmetallic mineral particles were incorporated into waterborne polyurethane acrylate (PUA) to improve the surface properties of eco-friendly floor-tiles. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165953/Eastman-buys-specialty-polymers-manufacturing-facility-in-China/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165953/Eastman-buys-specialty-polymers-manufacturing-facility-in-China/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The acquisition will support Eastman’s coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks segment by providing additional capacity. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165922/Compact-adhesives-handbook/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165922/Compact-adhesives-handbook/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Compendium contains latest information on the products and services of the German adhesives industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165937/Wacker-to-consolidate-production-of-pyrogenic-silica/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165937/Wacker-to-consolidate-production-of-pyrogenic-silica/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Wacker plans to close its Kempten site during 2011 http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165936/Increasing-performance-demands-for-furniture-coatings/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165936/Increasing-performance-demands-for-furniture-coatings/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT There is a desire for improved wear and mechanical resistance to extend the lifetime of the products, and also to further increase the resistance against chemical staining, especially in pigmented systems. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165923/Flint-Group-expands-Polish-site/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165923/Flint-Group-expands-Polish-site/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Flint’s new site setup will include extended storage and blending areas for solvent-based and water-based inks as well as a sheetfed mixing area. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/165897/PUA-with-and-without-acrylated-epoxidised-soybean-oil/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/165897/PUA-with-and-without-acrylated-epoxidised-soybean-oil/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT The properties of polymer networks prepared by blending polyester urethane acrylate with acrylated apoxidised soybean oil were in the research focus of S. Oprea http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165916/Huntsman-forms-Chinese-polyols-joint-venture/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165916/Huntsman-forms-Chinese-polyols-joint-venture/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Huntsman and Jurong Ningwu Chemical’s joint venture will be run as a standalone operation. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/decorative/articles/165896/Light-emitting-wallpaper/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/decorative/articles/165896/Light-emitting-wallpaper/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT A chemical coating on the walls will illuminate all parts of the room with an even glow. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165906/Hempel-expands-RD-centre-in-Barcelona/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165906/Hempel-expands-RD-centre-in-Barcelona/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Hempel invests EUR 2 million in its Spanish facility. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/165886/Anti-icing-coatings-New-blog-entry/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/functional-coatings/articles/165886/Anti-icing-coatings-New-blog-entry/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Currently Europe is covered by snow and ice. Anti-icing coatings prevent build-up of ice in surface. Much research has been undertaken in terms of development of such functional coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165881/Sika-stabilizes-sales-development/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165881/Sika-stabilizes-sales-development/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Sika achieved double-digit growth rates in emerging countries such as China or Indonesia. Sales in OECD nations dropped. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/165857/Antifouling-effects-of-enzymes-in-coatings/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/additives/articles/165857/Antifouling-effects-of-enzymes-in-coatings/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT The use of enzymes is an alternative for biocides in antiflouling coatings with unwanted adverse effects for marine coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165861/Hoyer-signs-share-purchase-agreement-with-InterBulk/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165861/Hoyer-signs-share-purchase-agreement-with-InterBulk/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Hoyer has signed an agreement to buy 20 % shares in British logistics company InterBulk http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/165856/Nanocomposite-coatings-offer-advantages-over-PTFE-in-food-production/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/165856/Nanocomposite-coatings-offer-advantages-over-PTFE-in-food-production/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new class of anti-adhesive coating materials can be used to change the wetting behaviour of internal surfaces of machinery used in the food production industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/raw-materials/articles/165848/Global-hot-melt-adhesives-market-to-grow/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/raw-materials/articles/165848/Global-hot-melt-adhesives-market-to-grow/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The global market for hot melt adhesives is projected to be USD 3414.76 million in 2010, and to reach USD 4304.01 million in 2015. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165839/Anticorrosive-waterborne-paints/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165839/Anticorrosive-waterborne-paints/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Waterborne paint formulations based on three different emulsion resins were prepared with different pigment volume concentration. The effect of a prepared waterborne organic corrosion inhibitor with the best formula of each binder was studied. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165842/Anti-corrosion-Chase-Corporation-acquires-product-line-from-Grace-Construction-Products/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165842/Anti-corrosion-Chase-Corporation-acquires-product-line-from-Grace-Construction-Products/ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The acquisition of “ServiWrap” anti-corrosion systems complements the portfolio of Chase Corporation’s pipeline protection tapes, coatings and accessories. http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/165834/Primer-to-help-bodyshops-cut-costs/ http://www.european-coatings.com/applications/automotive/articles/165834/Primer-to-help-bodyshops-cut-costs/ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new multi-purpose primer has been developed to help bodyshops cut costs and increase productivity. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165823/Cognis-opens-new-affiliate-in-Malaysia/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165823/Cognis-opens-new-affiliate-in-Malaysia/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT By opening a new subsidiary in Malaysia, Cognis aims to accelerate its growth in the Asia-Pacific region. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165658/Biomimetic-silica-encapsulation-of-enzymes-for-biocides-replacement/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165658/Biomimetic-silica-encapsulation-of-enzymes-for-biocides-replacement/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT Biomimetic silica encapsulation of enzymes has been tested for replacement of biocides in antifouling coatings. The activity and stability of the enzymes in seawater was evaluated at different temperatures, and paint compatibility was assessed by measuring the distribution and activity of the enzymes incorporated into prototype coating formulations. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165801/Wacker-appoints-new-distributor-for-dispersions-in-Switzerland-and-Brazil/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165801/Wacker-appoints-new-distributor-for-dispersions-in-Switzerland-and-Brazil/ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT IMCD Switzerland AG is the newly assigned distributor for Wacker’s polymer dispersions in Switzerland and Quantiq takes over the distribution in Brazil. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165676/Chemical-surface-characterization/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165676/Chemical-surface-characterization/ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new X-ray photoelectron spectrometer is designed to meet the demands of surface engineers whether working in cutting-edge R&D of new surface chemistries or dealing with routine characterization of surfaces, thin films and coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165780/Tesa-outsources-logistics/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165780/Tesa-outsources-logistics/ Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Tesa dissolves its logistics facility in the Offenburg factory and closes its logistics centre in Stuttgart. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165680/Bond-strength-of-titanium-to-porcelain/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165680/Bond-strength-of-titanium-to-porcelain/ Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT A new study suggests that the micro-arc oxidation technique is significantly effective in improving the bond strength of titanium-porcelain. http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165679/Core-ingredient-for-paint-stripping-solutions/ http://www.european-coatings.com/news/articles/165679/Core-ingredient-for-paint-stripping-solutions/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT A new eco-friendly, safe and high performing core ingredient has been developed especially for dichloromethane-free paint stripping solutions. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165737/How-does-the-future-colour-of-the-paint-sector-look-like/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165737/How-does-the-future-colour-of-the-paint-sector-look-like/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT Even though recent signs of hope suggest that the worst is overcome for the paint industry, the economy is quite far from having recovered from the crisis, says Dr. Tobias Lewe.