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Chemetall celebrates the opening of a new global aluminum competence center in Italy
The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, today celebrated the opening of its new global aluminum competence center in Giussano, Italy.
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24-hour emergency number regarding sustainability
Corporate sustainability initiatives are coming under increasing public scrutiny, as the spotlight falls on their environmental, social and economic operations. How can a 24-hour emergency number support...
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New antifouling coating based on alkyd paint modified with hydrophobic cationic biocide
Researchers found that the modification of alkyd-based paints with the hydrophobic cationic biocide PyrC12-DBS leads to a significant increase in the wettability of the coating. The results of scanning...
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Belzona UK opens new facility in Wales
Belzona UK announces the opening of its independent UK Distributorship.
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Personnel changes at BASF
Julia Raquet as new President of Europe, Middle East and Africa and Dr. Martin Volland as new President of Nutrition & Health.
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Sustainability and efficiency: driving innovation in protective coatings
In an era defined by environmental consciousness and economic pragmatism, the protective coatings industry finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Led by the imperatives of sustainability and efficiency, research...
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Interfacial polymerization using biobased solvents and desalination and organic solvent nanofiltration membranes
Researchers found that the use of bio-based solvents such as cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME) and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) in interfacial polymerization leads to the production of thin-film-based...
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Peters stabilizes sales in the Far East
Peters is strengthening the up-and-coming region of South East Asia: Melvin Sagala has now signed an employment contract as a representative of the protective coatings manufacturer.
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PPG appointed two executive roles for its industrial and automotive coatings divisions
Irene Tasi and Alisha Bellezza will enhance PPG's position in the industrial and automotive coatings markets.
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Gardco former president and chairman of the board passes at the age of 81
Paul N. Gardner Jr., former President and Chairman of the Board of the Paul N. Gardner Company (Gardco), passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 81.
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IMCD Australia and New Zealand strengthen its coatings and construction business with the acquisition of ResChem
IMCD, a global leading distribution partner, formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, announces that IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire the business of the speciality distribution company...
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BASF realigns business strategy
BASF aims to increase profitability by spinning off business units and transforming them into independent subsidiaries.
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AkzoNobel completes expansion of its largest powder coatings plant
A major capacity expansion has been completed at AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings site in Como, Italy, which will help secure supply to customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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Biomineralization and corrosion inhibition of steel in simulated bio-inspired self-healing concrete
Researchers have found that Gram-positive Chryseomicrobium species in chloride-containing concrete can potentially inhibit the corrosion of reinforcing steel through microbially induced CaCO3 precipitation...