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IMCD invests in Italy: new headquarters and three new hi-tech laboratories
One of the three new laboratories at the new head office in Milan, Italy is dedicated to the coatings & construction sector.
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Eco-friendly food packaging based on paper coated with a bio-based antibacterial coating
Traditional paper-based packaging commonly needs to be coated to achieve sufficient mechanical and barrier performances. In this research, a bio-based coating for paper was developed from carbamate starch...
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Nordmann UK opens technical centre in Macclesfield
New facility is equipped with modern equipment and instruments.
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Review on superhydrophobic coating for blade of wind turbines
To achieve the goal of carbon neutrality and peak carbon dioxide emissions, and reduce the development and utilisation of fossil energy, wind power, as a typical clean energy source, has the advantages...
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Interview: “India offers remarkable opportunities”
BASF's Coatings division has expanded its cathodic dip coating production facility in Mangalore, India. This strategic expansion is driven by growing local demand and customers in the ASEAN markets of...
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H.B. Fuller acquires ND Industries
Adhesives company H.B. Fuller has acquired ND Industries
News Coatings Technologies
Strategies to improve the antimicrobial properties of metal-oxide based photocatalytic coating
As surface contamination has become a major public concern, extensive research into antimicrobial coatings has been conducted as potential long-term solutions against health-associated infections (HAIs)....
News Legislation
What’s in for VOC emissions?
The Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP) is the main international framework for cooperation and measures to limit, gradually reduce and prevent air pollution. It includes 51 countries...
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Conductive polymers: A multipurpose material for protecting coating
A paper delves into advanced fabrication methods like coating, printing, and lithography of conductive polymers, showcasing how these techniques enhance the performance and sustainability of protective...
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PPG to invest USD 300 million in coatings manufacturing in North America
New production plant in Tennessee will be built to serve increased demand of the automotive industry.
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Stockmeier takes over majority of shares in Vesta Chemicals
Stockmeier has taken over the majority of shares in the distribution company for specialty chemicals with retroactive effect from 1st of January 2024. Vesta Chemicals is a distributor for fine chemicals...
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May issue: Bio-based coatings in focus
The May issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and focuses on bio-based coatings.
News Legislation
ECHA: Restriction proposal on chromium (VI) for more substances
The European Commission has requested ECHA to broaden the scope of the REACH restriction proposal to cover at least 12 chromium (VI) substances.