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BASF expands dispersion production in South Africa
The Durban facility now boasts increased production capacity for water-based dispersions, a crucial component in environmentally friendly paints and coatings.
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Double-encapsulation structures create multifunctional flame-retardant, antibacterial, and hydrophobic cotton fabrics
Researchers have developed a bio-based double-encapsulation strategy using β-cyclodextrin and L-arginine to produce cotton fabrics with flame-retardant, antibacterial, and hydrophobic properties, meeting...
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IMCD nominates Andreas Igerl as CCO
IMCD has announced the nomination of Andreas Igerl as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and member of the Management Board. With his extensive international experience, Igerl will focus on strengthening supplier...
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Śnieżka establishes subsidiaries in Czechia and Slovakia
Śnieżka Group is expanding its presence in Central Europe by establishing two new subsidiaries in Czechia and Slovakia. The entities will focus on sales and distribution under the Poli-Farbe brand.
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Gelest partners with Nordmann to expand advanced coatings support in India
Gelest, a Mitsubishi Chemical Group company, has teamed up with Nordmann to strengthen customer support for advanced coatings materials in India. The collaboration enhances regional access to Gelest’s...
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Mitsubishi Chemical to sell acrylic emulsion business to Konishi
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has confirmed the transfer of its acrylic emulsion business and the synthetic resin emulsion operations of its subsidiary, Japan Coating Resin Corporation (JCR), to...
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Two-step electrodeposition enables robust superhydrophobic Cu-Ni/stearate coatings with excellent anticorrosion properties
An innovative two-step electrodeposition process creates superhydrophobic Cu-Ni/cerium stearate coatings, providing outstanding corrosion resistance and anti-aging performance for metals in harsh environments....
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Hybrid zinc phosphate system enhances active protection in water-borne epoxy coatings
A novel hybrid corrosion inhibitive system combining zinc phosphate and pH-responsive BTA-loaded silica microcontainers significantly improves the performance and self-healing capabilities of water-borne...
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Sika opens five new production facilities in global growth markets
Sika strengthens its global market position with the opening of new plants in the USA, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania. These investments boost production capacity and underline the company’s...
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Heidelberg Materials expands Australian footprint with Maas Group acquisition
Heidelberg Materials has announced a binding agreement to acquire the construction materials business of Maas Group Holdings for approximately EUR 1.023 billion.
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BCF wins Trade Association of the Year at 2026 TAF Awards
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has been named Trade Association of the Year at the 2026 Trade Association Forum Awards, highlighting its leadership and member impact in the coatings, inks, and wallcoverings...
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Peter Lacke breaks ground on high-performance coatings plant in China
German coatings manufacturer Peter Lacke has begun construction of a new production facility in Huizhou, China. The plant, with an annual capacity of 5,000 tonnes, is central to its global growth strategy...
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BASF announces 2025 results and outlines job cuts amid cost-saving drive
BASF has published its 2025 financial results, revealing progress in its restructuring under the “Winning Ways” strategy. The company confirmed significant workforce reductions as part of its efforts...
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Hierarchically porous polyurethane membrane enables passive daytime radiative cooling
Inspired by nature, researchers have developed a durable porous polyurethane membrane that achieves high solar reflectance and thermal emissivity, enabling efficient passive cooling. The material demonstrates...