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Direct-to-metal coatings: Outstripping the market

A small sub-section of the metal coatings market is one of the fastest growing. Direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings can offer huge gains in production efficiency and cost ...

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Setting the tone for the industry: CEPE Annual Conference

The pace of innovation in the European coatings sector is picking up. CEPE will be setting the tone in Athens from 27-29 September, with a high-calibre conference ...

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Wood coatings: Growth in stages

Wood continues to be a popular material. Upbeat forecasts for housing and residential construction activity and increasing levels of urbanisation are boosting...

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Akzo Nobel CEO Ton Büchner steps down with immediate effect

Akzo Nobel has announced today that Chief Executive Ton Büchner steps down with immediate effect due to health reasons. The company has announced Thierry Vanlancker ...

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Mid-year survey: Critical condition

The coatings business in the first half of 2017 was between good and adequate for many companies. However, the raw materials situation is becoming a severe issue ...

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Facts in Five: The German market

In Europe, Germany is the largest market of paints and coatings. How is the situation on the market currently? European Coatings has gathered five facts.

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Legally water-tight delegation – Is it possible?

On account of their external impact, major accidents in the chemical industry are very quickly followed by the question of responsibility, i.e., who is liable. ...

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Eco-friendly bio-based floor coatings gain popularity

The global floor coatings market promises great potential for growth in the upcoming years. The industry is thriving on the cusp of rapid industrialisation...

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Titanium dioxide proposed to be classified as suspected of causing cancer when inhaled

ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) concluded that the available scientific evidence meets the criteria in the CLP Regulation to classify titanium-dioxide...

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Internet of Things: “Technologies are significantly ahead of the real situation in the industry

How is the Internet of Things (Iot) changing the coatings industry and how ready is the market? We have spoken to Martin Mádle, Sales Director Deso Development,...

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Ranking: Europe’s 25 largest coating manufacturers

Who scores first place in Europe? European Coatings has listed the largest 25 paint and coatings producing enterprises which are headquartered in Europe.