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Lonza appoints Wolfgang Wienand as new Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of Lonza announced that Wolfgang Wienand has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and will join the company during the summer of 2024.
News Legislation
Legislation: Microplastics in focus
The EU has adopted a comprehensive restriction on microplastics intentionally added to products (REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex XVII, Entry 78). This means that the sale of microplastics and...
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Development of an epoxy-based self-intumescent fire protective coating containing an appropriate mass ratio of APP and Cu2O
Researchers found that the combination of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and copper (I) oxide (Cu2O) in epoxy resin (EP) forms an effective self-intumescent fire protection coating. The recent research proves...
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Safic-Alcan to distribute BB Resins’ epoxy-based finished systems in Poland
marks a significant milestone in advancing epoxy technology within the region. Safic-Alcan had previously entered an agreement with the company in Canada.
News Coatings Technologies
Novel thermal conductivity and anti-corrosion coating with hydrophobic properties for heat exchanger applications
A recent research proves that the developed coating has both high thermal conductivity and effective anti-corrosion performance, which has significant implications for heat exchangers and other applications...
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Allnex Partners with Palmer Holland for Its defoamers distribution in north america
Allnex and Palmer Holland form an exclusive partnership. Palmer Holland will be acting as the sole distributor of the allnex line of PC Defoamers across North America.
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Electrochemical and hot corrosion behaviour of annealed AlCoCrFeNi HEA steel coating
Researchers found that atmospheric plasma-sprayed AlCoCrFeNi High Entropy Alloy (HEA) on SS316l can improve the corrosion resistance of stainless steel by forming a protective oxide layer using suitable...
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Mitsui Chemicals to close phenol plant at its Ichihara orks
Mitsui Chemicals announces that it has decided to close the phenol plant at its Ichihara Works by no later than fiscal 2026.
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Toyo Ink India to boost adhesive production capacity by 3.5X
Toyo ink india, a member of the Japan-based chemicals manufacturer artience group (formerly Toyo Ink Group), today announced plans to expand its production capacity for solvent-based adhesives at its manufacturing...
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Interview: The coatings industry in transition – global expansion and local challenges
The paint manufacturer Peter Lacke is expanding its activities in Germany and India. Managing Director David N. Peter spoke to European Coatings Editor-in-Chief Damir Gagro about this.
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Evonik relies on green electricity for the production of speciality acrylates
By using electricity from renewable energy sources in the production of Degacryl specialty acrylates in Darmstadt, Evonik's Coating & Adhesive Resins Business Line has been saving around 1400 tonnes...
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Coating for windows to block heat-generating UV and infrared light
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame develop a new window coating to block heat-generating ultraviolet and infrared light and allow for visible light, regardless of the sun’s angle.
News Legislation
British Coatings Federation launches equity, diversity and inclusion charter
On 8th April 2024, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) announced the launch of the UK Coatings industry's first Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) Charter, a public commitment that recognises...