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Univar Solutions has acquired Vicom
Univar Solutions has acquired Vicom Distribución Productos Quimicos, a leading regional specialty chemicals distributor in Spain and Portugal.
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PDMS coated stainless-steel mesh for the removal of microplastics
Researchers have designed a superhydrophobic 304 stainless steel mesh to capture microplastics. The microplastics separation can be explained from a colloid point of view.
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Software based marine biofouling resistance rating
The evaluation standards for the performance of fouling control coatings are based on manual inspections, which unavoidably induce some degree of subjectivity. Scientists have now peoposed a standardised...
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BASF increases its focus on renewable energy in the USA
BASF is committed to renewable energy solutions to power its sites across the United States and has entered into virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for wind and solar power totaling 250 megawatts...
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CEPE: Acting rather than reacting
Global trends and challenges to be addressed at the CEPE Conference & General Assembly in Madrid, Spain from 28-30 September with this year’s theme: „Adapting to Change: The role of the coatings...
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IGM Resins acquires Litian
IGM Resins has announced the acquisition of Litian, a leading Chinese manufacturer of energy curing resins.
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Interview: “The use of DTM coatings is rapidly growing”
Aaron Thornton, segment market manager at Eastman addresses the state of direct-to-metal coatings and the challenges for this field.
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Bio-based coatings with tailored release property of coated NPK fertiliser
Researchers have presented lignin and rapeseed oil-based polyurethane coatings with tailored release properties for coated NPK fertiliser.
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Kansai Helios completes acquisition of the German coatings manufacturer Wefa
The Kansai Helios Group has completed the acquisition of all assets, including all business activities, brands and employees, of Westdeutsche Farben GmbH (“Wefa”) by the newly set-up group company,...
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Drag reduction ability of slippery liquid infused surfaces
Anti-fouling, anti-rust, and slippery features make the LIS a potent drag reducer. A recently published review article gives a comprehensive overview.
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Zschimmer & Schwarz cooperates with Van Weezenbeek Dispersions
Since May 2022, the specialist for water-based polymer dispersions has established a new distribution channel in Germany: Van Weezenbeek Dispersions will take over the distribution of the polymer dispersions....
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Dyeing of polycarbonate resin
Researchers have studied the effects of surface fluorination on the dyeing of polycarbonate resin.
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Fraunhofer IPA: Strategic partnership with Sugino
The Japanese mechanical engineering company Sugino has entered into a strategic partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA. Employees from the IPA and Sugino...
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M&A Markets remain robust
It is undoubtedly a dynamic and interesting time for mergers and acquisitions in the paints and coatings industry.