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DKSH distributes pigments from Colourscapes in Austria, Germany, Poland and Switzerland
DKSH's Performance Materials Business Unit will handle the distribution and business development of Colourscapes' pigments in Austria, Germany, Poland, and Switzerland.
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BASF inaugurates second plant for polymer dispersions at Daya Bay site in China
BASF celebrates the inauguration of its second polymer dispersions production line at the Daya Bay site in Huizhou, China. This expansion directly responds to the rapidly growing local demand for high-quality...
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MC-Bauchemie founds new company in Canada
On April 30, 2024, MC-Bauchemie founded a new company in Canada based in Newmarket, near Toronto, and is expanding its North American activities. Alexandre Mondrous has been appointed Managing Director...
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Sustainable material for the future – epoxy resin from orange peel
Epoxy resins can be processed into versatile plastics that are used in various areas - for example in railway vehicles, cars or interior fittings. Usually made from crude oil, alternatives are needed for...
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands its presence in Asia
Bodo Möller Chemie is expanding sales of its products and services in Southeast Asia with branches in Bangkok, Thailand and Hanoi City, Vietnam. A
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Corrosion protection of Mg alloys: Review on synergistic effects of combining inhibitors with PEO coating
Magnesium (Mg) alloys are lightweight materials with excellent mechanical properties, making them attractive for various applications, including aerospace, automotive, and biomedical industries. However,...
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Mubbasher Omar (Akzo Nobel): “Unlocking new value“
In Pakistan, Akzo Nobel has recently invested 8 billion Pakistani Rupees, which is approximately EUR 26 million. We spoke to Mubbasher Omar, CEO of Akzo Nobel Pakistan, about the investment and the...
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Plantag Coatings opens new technical centre
The move is intended to drive forward the development of new products, coating processes and customised production processes.
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Bio-based antibacterial food packaging films and coatings containing cinnamaldehyde
A review systematically summarised the bio-based food packaging films/coatings containing CIN developed recently.
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Weicon establishes tenth foreign subsidiary
New location in Colombia to further expand the market position of the Münster-based family business.
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The latest developments in glass coatings
The International Conference on Coatings on Glass and Plastics (ICCG) is one of the leading global conferences on science and technology of coatings for a large-area or high-volume products. After a four-year...
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Recent advances in bio-based wood protective systems
This review emphasises the recent ongoing shift in the wood coating industry towards bio-based resources and circular economy principles, promoting eco-friendly alternatives. In addressing wood’s vulnerabilities,...
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Evonik drives sustainable biosurfactant revolution with inauguration of new facility in Slovakia
The triple-digit million-euro facility is the first worldwide to manufacture industrial-scale quantities of rhamnolipid biosurfactants, which also show huge potential in coatings.
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British Coatings Federation Annual Conference: Industry leaders address challenges and opportunities
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) held it’s Annual Conference 2024 on 23 May in Manchester. Current president Sharon Harte welcomed more than 160 delegates from the British coatings industry –...