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Cautious and targeted approach to acquisitions
The consolidation in the paints and coatings sector continues. Even though the speed and number of transactions declined last year, M&A activity is not absent. By Damir Gagro.
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Susceptibility of wood to mold and blue stain fungi
Researchers have studied the susceptibility of surface-modified superhydrophobic wood and acetylated wood to mold and blue stain fungi.
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PPG inaugurates centre of excellence for automotive colours
PPG has inaugurated a centre of excellence at its Quattordio, Italy site that is intended to increase the efficiency for automotive colour development and application.
News Coatings Technologies
Nanocomposite coating materials reinforced by nanocellulose
A recent study presents polyester–melamine coil coating formulation reinforced with surface-modified cellulose nanofibrils.
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Companies to separate joint MDI production in China
BASF, Huntsman, Shanghai Hua Yi, Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co. Ltd. and Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Co. Ltd. are about to separate joint MDI production in Caojing, China.
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Corrosion control by self-healing epoxy coatings
Scientists have studied the corrosion control by autonomous self-healing epoxy coatings based on superabsorbent healing agents.
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IMCD appoints Lior Dadon as new Managing Director in Israel
IMCD Israel, part of IMCD Group, a has appointed Lior Dadon, as Managing Director for Israel, effective on July 1st, 2023.
News Coatings Technologies
Epoxy resin reinforced with different fillers
A recent study examines the mechanical, thermal, and surface properties of fusion-bonded epoxy nanocomposite coatings.
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Biesterfeld distributes pigment concentrate from Kronos
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has obtained distribution rights for an innovative pigment concentrate from Kronos for digital printing.
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One enterprise, one product, one QR code
For hazardous chemicals in China, their manufacturers and importers in China must register them with the National Registration Centre of Chemicals (NRCC) prior to manufacture or importation. By Bryan Zhou,...
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Carbon black coated membranes for the treatment of saline water
Researchers describe the preparation and characterisation of carbon black coated membranes for the treatment of saline water by membrane distillation.
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JAT Holdings incorporates JAT Paints Africa Limited in Kenya
Sri Lanka based JAT Holdings PLC has officially expanded to Africa in July 2023, through the incorporation of “JAT Paints Africa Limited” in Kenya, through a joint venture with Mayleen Corp – a Kenya-based...
News Coatings Technologies
Enhanced properties of a bio-based epoxide coating
A new study presents a comparison of bio-based epoxide-diamine coatings prepared with acyclic and cyclic aliphatic diamines.
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Röhm celebrates official opening of its new innovation center
After 18 months of construction, the chemical company Röhm officially opened a new innovation center at its site in Worms, Germany, together with the managing partner of the Thelen Group, the real estate...