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Coating films for corrosion protection of mild steel
Researchers describe the preparation of high performance coating films based on urethane acrylate oligomer and liquid silicone rubber for corrosion protection of mild steel.
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Uzin Utz and BASF cooperate on climate protection
Saving CO2 together – this is the motto of the cooperation between the Uzin Utz Group, a full-range supplier of flooring systems, and the chemical company BASF.
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Michelman and Omya announce Canadian distribution agreement
Michelman has announced a new distribution agreement with Omya, a global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.
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PPG completes acquisition of Wörwag
PPG has completed its acquisition of Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications.
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New podcast episode: The European coatings market
In the new podcast episode Ezio Braggio, Vice President of the Chemquest Group shares his views about the current European market and what challenges and developments lie ahead and what role the pandemic...
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No European Coatings Show in 2021
Vincentz Network and Nürnberg Messe jointly inform that the leading exhibition for the international Coatings Indusrty has been cancelled due to continuing global travel restrictions. However, the overlapping...
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Stahl launches collaborations to drive supply chain transparency
Stahl has taken a step toward enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility by actively engaging with external partners.
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IMCD acquires Andes Chemical
With the acquisition of Andes Chemical, IMCD intends to expand in Central America, Peru, and the Caribbean.
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Bodo Möller Chemie: Distribution of Merck Surface Solutions in additional countries
Merck turns over the distribution of plastic, printing and coating applications to Bodo Möller Chemie for selected customers in several European countries.
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PPG: Driving growth
After having already announced several deals at the turn of the year, PPG has recently acquired the Germany-based company Cetelon Lackfabrik, a manufacturer of coatings for automotive and light truck wheel...
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Imerys opens its extended European Technology Center
Imerys has opened its extended European Technology Center for performance minerals in Toulouse. It hosts 50 experts and features state-of-the-art equipment for the polymer, rubber, paint, ceramic and building...
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Hubergroup opens new production site in Poland
Printing ink specialist Hubergroup Print Solutions has opened a new production site in the Wroclaw area of Poland to supply customers throughout Europe.
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A closer look at protective coatings
Current figures for the protective coatings market show that it developed quite differently across the global markets. Also, as our analysis shows, the market is slowly shifting towards water-based coatings....
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Reduction of workers exposure to formaldehyde
The industry voluntary commitment to reduce workers exposure to formaldehyde reaches 99.7% compliance ahead of legal deadline.