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Teknos continues Asia expansion
Teknos Group Oy ha announced the opening of its new "Commercial and Competence Centre" with a technical application laboratory, training, and warehouse facilities in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam.
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Synthesis of tung oil-based vinyl ester resin
A recently conducted study describes the synthesis of a tung oil-based vinyl ester resin and its application for anti-corrosion coatings.
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A need for breakthrough functional coatings that help reduce environmental impact
Thierry Destruhaut, global product portfolio director for Architectural Coatings at PPG Industries, shares why functional coatings will show increasing demand, based on developments in the transportation...
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IGL Coatings announces exclusive distributor IGL Norway
IGL Coatings has announced IGL Coatings Norway ("IGL Norway") as the official exclusive distributor of IGL Coatings Products in Norway.
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Short term protection of bronzes
Scientists have developed a highly corrosion resistant and nondestructive menthol coating strategy for the short-term protection of bronzes.
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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.