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Olin-Huntsman: A new chemical giant and its impact on coatings
As Olin and Huntsman combine their businesses, the coatings industry faces questions over competition, innovation, supply security and pricing. While the companies promise greater efficiency and stronger...
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Cheminformatics approach to predict VOC release from coatings
Miles Brockbank and Erik Sapper (Cal Poly) are developing structure-property models that link molecular structure to the volatility and transport of small molecules in coatings systems. The approach combines...
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Superamphiphobic PPS coating delays icing and repels liquids
Researchers have developed a multifunctional polyphenylene sulfide-based composite coating that combines superamphiphobicity, mechanical durability and delayed icing. The system repels liquids of various...
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Digitalisation across the globe: Produce locally, colour match globally
How coatings manufacturers can regionalise production without compromising colour consistency using digitalsiation tools. By Yeray López Arauco in collaboration with Rik Mertens, Global Applications Manager,...
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Mechanical deformation drives water uptake in coil-coatings
A new study investigates how mechanical deformation influences water uptake and failure mechanisms in polyester/melamine coil-coatings on hot-dip galvanized steel. Using Erichsen cupping tests combined...
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Akzo Nobel’s Russian subsidiaries placed under external administration
A presidential decree in Russia has placed Akzo Nobel’s subsidiaries in the country under temporary external administration. While the company assesses the implications, Russia accounts for less than...
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Akzo Nobel partners with Albert Invent to drive AI-powered R&D innovation
Akzo Nobel has launched its Digital Workbench initiative in collaboration with Albert Invent, integrating AI tools to transform R&D workflows and accelerate innovation. The partnership aims to enhance...
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Akzo Nobel confirms offers from Nippon Paints for its Decorative Paints business
Akzo Nobel has disclosed that it has received acquisition offers from Nippon Paints for its Decorative Paints division.
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Allnex invests in production facility in Thailand
Allnex has announced plans to establish its first Sag Control Agent (SCA) production facility in Rayong, Thailand, marking a strategic move to enhance supply resilience and support automotive coatings...
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Bodo Möller Chemie opens warehouse in India
With a new AS 9120-certified warehouse in Bengaluru, the Bodo Möller Chemie Group is strengthening its position in the growing aviation segment. The facility meets international standards and is aimed...
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EU project REACT to convert industrial CO₂ into ethylene
The EU-funded research project "REACT" aims to convert industrial CO₂ emissions into ethylene, a key platform chemical currently produced almost exclusively from fossil feedstocks. A consortium of 13...
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Zinc morphology boosts corrosion protection in epoxy primers
Researchers have demonstrated that tailoring the morphology and crystallographic orientation of zinc particles significantly improves the corrosion protection performance of zinc-rich epoxy coatings. A...
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Gemini Industries strengthens position with ICS acquisition
Gemini Industries has acquired Industrial Coating Solutions (ICS), marking a strategic expansion in the Pacific Northwest. The move aligns with Gemini's focus on water-based wood coatings and industrial...
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Sherwin-Williams opens Morikis Global Technology Center to advance coatings innovation
Sherwin-Williams has inaugurated the Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for coatings research, product development and process engineering,...