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Briolf Group acquires Italian company Impacar
The industrial group Briolf based in Girona and the owner of specialist chemical manufacturers such as Roberlo, Montana Colors, Chemfix and Cromaresme, reinforces its growth trajectory.
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Review: Advances in bioinspired ice-proof surfaces
Bionic superhydrophobic ice-proof surfaces inspired by natural biology show great potential in daily life. They have attracted wide research interest due to their promising and wide applications in offshore...
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Interview: “A toolbox with a rather limited number of available components”
There are many challenges in developing bio-based coatings. Joost Broeders, technical director at Baril Coatings, identifies these challenges and explains how they can be addressed. Here he underscores...
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PPG to build “Aerospace Application Support Center” in France
PPG has announced that it will invest USD 17 million (ca. EUR 16,12 million) to build an aerospace application support center (ASC) in Toulouse, France.
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Enhanced water vapor permeability of leather coating
Researchers describe moisture-regulating microcapsules that can enhance the water vapor permeability of leather polyurethane coating and thereby improve the comfort.
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Siegwerk acquires La Sorgente Spa
With the acquisition of the Italian ink manufacturer La Sorgente Spa, Siegwerk intends to further expand its domestic business in Italy while strengthening its local coverage, infrastructure and service...
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Interview: “Investing heavily in our capabilities in Europe”
PPG has been expanding its activities worldwide, including a recent series of investments in Europe. Roald Johannsen, PPG vice president, automotive OEM coatings, Europe, Middle East and Africa, explains...
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Bio-based coating systems as a substitute for petroleum-based products
At the Institute of Wood Technology Dresden (IHD), research is being conducted into the development of bio-based NIPU (Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes) binders as well as varnishes and oils that can be produced...
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Dr Sonja Schulte takes over as Vice President Coatings Division
Dr Sonja Schulte has taken over the management of the Coatings publishing division at Vincentz Network on 1 April 2022. She succeeds Jürgen Nowak, who led the publishing division for 19 years. Nowak is...
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BASF largely ceases activities in Russia and Belarus
BASF is about to wind down its activities in Russia and Belarus. An exception are businesses that support food production.
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Novel environmentally safe and frost-resistant coatings
Researchers developed a family of more than 80 anti-freezing coatings, which can be easily applied to aluminum, steel, copper, glass, plastic or any industrial surface without preconditioning or expensive...
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Prince completes the acquisition of Ferro
Prince International Corporation, a portfolio company of American Securities, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ferro Corporation. Prince paid UDS 22.00 (ca. EUR 20.85) per share in an...
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Self-sealing coatings for fuel pipelines
Researchers have presented a self-sealing polyurethane coating containing high oil-absorption resin for storage facilities and fuel pipelines.
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Dow expands alkoxylation capacity
Dow has announced plans to expand its global alkoxylation capacity in the U.S. and Europe to meet increasing demand across a wide range of fast-growing end-markets.