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AGM signs distribution agreement with Rayoung Chemtech
Applied Graphene Materials has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Rayoung Chemtech (Headquarters, Taipei, Taiwan). The partnership is intended to extend AGM’s commercial reach directly into...
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Recent and current developments in the titanium dioxide market
In the formulation of paints and coatings, the white pigment titanium dioxide is an essential element. It is therefore no surprise that the industry is closely following developments in this area. The...
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Progresses in melamine-formaldehyde resins
A new review gives an overview on recent progresses in melamine-formaldehyde resin based nanocomposites as coating materials.
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Songwon announces new chairman and changes to its board
Songwon has announced that Mr. Dongbek Park was appointed as new outside Director of the Board of Directors at the company’s annual general shareholders’ meeting held in Ulsan, Korea, on March 18....
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Novel antibacterial wood coatings
A new study portrays antibacterial wood coatings with soybean protein isolate nano-silver hydrosol.
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Tom Bowtell elected President of the World Coatings Council
Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation will lead global organisation for two years.
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BASF opens new laboratory building
BASF opened a new laboratory building for the development of automotive refinish coatings and innovations beyond paint at its site in Münster, Germany.
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Transparent coatings with good flame retardancy
Researchers have presented a highly transparent acrylate epoxidised soybean oil based UV–curable silicone–modified coating with good thermal stability and flame retardancy.
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Impag new distribution partner of Hobum Oleochemicals
Impag is taking over the exclusive distribution of Hobum's entire product range in Switzerland and Liechtenstein with immediate effect.
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Hydrogen peroxide formation via solar light: Novel antifouling coating
A new paper reports strong adhesion and lack of ecotoxicity of a solar-driven antifouling sol-gel coating. Test results open the route to the practical utilisation of these novel marine coatings.
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X-Rite announces Chris Brooks as President
X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone have announced the appointment of Chris Brooks to the role of president, X-Rite.
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Gulf Coatings Show Conference 2022 is calling for papers
The new Gulf Coatings Show will take place from 17 to 19 October 2022 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and will bring together the whole supply chain. In addition to the show, there will also be an aligned...
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Castor-oil-based UV-curable hybrid coatings
Scientists have prepared a novel UV-curable hybrid coating with self-healing, recyclability, removability, and hydrophobicity.
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Arkema finalises the acquisition of Ashland’s performance adhesives business
Arkema has finalised the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business. This operation is inteded to strengthen Arkema’s Adhesive Solutions segment, and aligns with the Group’s strategy...