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Ystral inaugurates new technical centre
Machinery and plant manufacturer Ystral has invested in a new technical centre at its headquarters near Freiburg, Germany. The modern facility enables extensive trials, training and product development...
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Printing inks for food packaging – what’s new
Regulatory Compliance of food packaging inks is a field with constant developments. The EU Commission and national governments are adapting the legal provisions and also associations, like EuPIA, are constantly...
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Fraunhofer IFAM and Plasmatreat collaborate on PFAS-free coating technologies
Fraunhofer IFAM and Plasmatreat are accelerating the industrial adoption of PFAS-free coating systems. The partnership focuses on sustainable plasma-based coatings, catering to industries like plastics,...
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Siegwerk closes Swiss site: production moves to Turkey
Siegwerk is relocating its production from Bargen, Switzerland, to Tuzla, Turkey. Over 100 employees are losing their jobs due to declining demand for UV printing inks and high production costs in Europe....
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Chitosan microspheres enable smart corrosion warning coatings
Researchers have developed a smart corrosion-warning coating based on chitosan microspheres encapsulating phenolphthalein. The pH-responsive system visibly signals localised corrosion through a striking...
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Syensqo considers sale of Performance & Care division to focus on speciality chemicals
Belgian chemicals company Syensqo is reviewing strategic options for its Performance & Care division, which serves coatings, personal care, and mining industries. The review aligns with the firm’s...
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Azelis and Arxada expand partnership in France
Azelis and Arxada have extended their collaboration to cover industrial market segments in France, including coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. The partnership combines technical expertise...
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Univar Solutions expands Dow partnership for silicone additives in EMEA
Univar Solutions and Dow have strengthened their strategic partnership to distribute advanced silicone additives for plastics and composites in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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Trinseo starts Chapter 11 process
Trinseo, a global producer of polymers and latex, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US to reduce debt by around EUR 1.87 billion. The company assures that daily operations, including customer...
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PDA-modified PTFE enhances tribology of PAI composite coatings
Researchers have developed a mussel-inspired composite coating that combines polydopamine-modified PTFE with poly(amide-imide) to deliver enhanced adhesion, wear resistance and cavitation-erosion resistance....
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Akzo Nobel rejects cash offer as it moves forward with Axalta merger plans
Akzo Nobel has rejected a conditional cash offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams, stating that the proposal fails to reflect its value and long-term prospects. The company remains committed to its...
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Bio-based fish bone filler enhances fire-retardant coatings
Researchers have demonstrated that fish bone powder, rich in hydroxyapatite and featuring a microporous structure, can act as an effective bio-based functional filler in fire-retardant coatings. Hairtail...
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Haryono Lim appointed President and Chairman for BASF Greater China
Dr Jeffrey Jianfeng Lou, current head of the division, will leave the company.
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Bio-based coatings: “The greatest potential is in polymers for interior wall paints”
Bio-based raw materials: sustainability and performance in transition. In this interview, Eugénie Charrière, strategic marketing & business excellence director at Ecoat, explains why bio‑based...