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Stahl strengthens sustainable packaging coatings offering with Barriertec license agreement
Stahl, the world leader in speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Barriertec, a provider of sustainable high-performance barrier solutions...
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Woodcoatings Congress: Call for papers open until March 28
PRA’s 13th International Woodcoatings Congress is calling for papers. Just as in the years before, international experts on wood coatings will gather in Amsterdam to present the latest developments,...
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Akzo Nobel completes capacity expansion at Vietnam multi-site
A major investment project has been completed at AkzoNobel’s production plant in Bac Ninh province near Hanoi in Vietnam, which will help to strengthen the company’s position in Asia and sharpen its...
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Development of antibacterial waterborne polymeric coating using iodine complex
Researchers found that the development of an antibacterial water-based polymeric coating material using an iodine complex is an effective strategy for inhibiting biofilm formation on surfaces, especially...
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Experts in demand: survey on bio-based coatings
Sustainability and bio-based coatings are on everyone’s lips in the industry. Consumers are asking for sustainable products, and regulations are becoming more and more stringent. However, the market...
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IGM Resins appoints new CEO
IGM Resins, a leading global provider of an integrated package of energy curing raw material solutions, announces the appointment of Boudewijn Morelissen as new CEO of IGM Resins, effective on the 1st...
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Expert interview: precarious situation
Leading heads of European paints and coatings producers share their review of 2023 and their outlook for 2024. Damir Gagro shows you a little insight.
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Droplet shedding on hydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces under the effect of air shear flow
Researchers found that the behaviour of droplets of different volumes on hydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces (SHSs) varies under the influence of air layer flows.
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Strong growth: Bio-based polymers
A recent market study by the Nova Institute forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, while Europe is lagging...
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Grolman Group to distribute radiant color’s fluorescent pigments in Hungary Copy
Grolman Group announces the expansion of its long-term and successful partnership with Radiant Color. Radiant Color is a supplier known for its high-quality fluorescent pigments to the Hungarian market....
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High-solid, low-viscosity waterborne polyurethane: based on multiparticle size composite emulsification
Researchers found that the combination of an emulsion with large particles (WPU-L) with a variety of emulsions with small particles (WPU-S) enables a high solids content, good emulsion stability and excellent...
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Ocsial: Expanded production of graphene nanotube suspensions in China to upgrade coatings
Nan Chang Xinsu Nano Materials, Ocsial’s OEM in China, has launched a new production line for waterborne graphene nanotube suspensions.