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Stahl and Univar Solutions strengthen partnership
Stahl has confirmed a new distribution agreement with Univar Solutions, a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers....
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Invisible coating turns wood fireproof
An invisible coating that can “fireproof” wood has been invented by scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).
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BASF Zhanjiang Verbund site: Inauguration of the first plant
BASF has inaugurated the first plant of its new Zhanjiang Verbund site in the province Guangdong in South China.
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Tomato shelf-life extension via an edible coating
Researchers have presented a way of shelf-life extension of tomato using an edible coating of bitter almond gum-fish gelatin conjugates.
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Additives and resins in the focus of the September issue
The September issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on resins and additives: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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Devine Chemicals relocates and opens a European office
Speciality chemicals manufacturer and global distributor, Devine Chemicals has opened a new head office and a European office.
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Novel flame-retardant coating for wood surfaces
A recently conducted study has focused on an epoxy-modified silicone resin based synergistic flame-retardant coating for wood surfaces.
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IMCD Japan acquires Kuni Chemical
IMCD has announced that IMCD Japan has acquired 100% of the shares of the speciality distribution company Kuni Chemical.
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Mussel-inspired enhanced anticorrosive performance of polymeric coatings
A new study describes a mussel-inspired hydrophobic modification of boron nitride nanosheets to enhance the dispersion and anticorrosive performance in polymeric coatings.
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The South American coatings market
The changes in the market have settled definitively, challenging the survival decisions of coatings businesses in South America. Changes in consumer priority reached all countries. However, countries supported...
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Evonik opens new innovation hub in the U.S.
The new hub will transform Evonik’s Allentown site into the premier centre for research, business, and innovation in North America.
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Smart epoxy coating by using a vegetable oil
Reserachers describe the development of a smart epoxy coating through by using a vegetable oil. The coating showed excellent corrosion protection abilities.
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Arkema acquires Polimeros Especiales
The acquisition of the water-borne resins producer is strengthening the Group’s offering in solvent-free solutions and its position in this fast-growing region.
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IMCD appoints new Managing Director in Egypt
IMCD Egypt, part of IMCD Group, has appointed Ahmed Nousser, as Managing Director for Egypt.