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LSI rebrands as Arxada and agrees to merge with Troy
The agreement with Troy represents the first strategic deal by Arxada, formerly known as Lonza Specialty Ingredients or LSI, and will broaden the company’s portfolio and geographical footprint.
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Self-polishing antifouling coating
Researchers present a novel antifouling coating based on a self-polishing zinc-polyurethane copolymer.
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IMCD China acquires Aquatech
IMCD announced that IMCD China has signed an agreement to acquire Aquatech Speciality (Shanghai) International Trading and Aquatech Speciality (Guangzhou) Trading in China.
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Novel superhydrophobic photocatalytic coating
A recent study focuses on the preparation of a superhydrophobic photocatalytic fluorosilicone/SiO2–TiO2 coating and its self-cleaning performance.
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Biesterfeld Group acquires GME Chemicals
The Biesterfeld Group, Hamburg, has established a joint venture by acquiring a majority stake in Singapore-based GME Chemicals. The closing was now completed. A complete takeover of the remaining shares...
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Polyester coatings with enhanced friction characteristic and scratch resistance
A new work focuses studies the effect of filler content on the scratch behavior and the tribological performance of a polyester/graphene oxide nanocomposite coating.
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Scott Bader Italia established
Scott Bader announces the formation of Scott Bader Italia which has been established to ensure they serve their growing base of Italian customers operating in various markets including marine, land transportation...
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No primers and sealers: Self-stratifying coatings
A recent study explores the mechanism of self-stratifying coatings with aggregation-induced emission.
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Flint Group Packaging announces a global price increase
Flint Group Packaging announces the intention to further increase the prices of all its ink and coating products for the flexible packaging, paper and board and narrow web markets.
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Allnex invests EUR 12 million in new Austrian R&D centre
Allnex invests in a new R&D center for environmentally-friendly coating resins. The construction in Werndorf, Austria, will begin in October 2021 and is scheduled for completion in Q3 2022.
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Nippon Paint to buy Cromology
Nippon Paint Holdings will acquire Cromology Holding, a French maker of decorative paints, through a subsidiary.
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Imparting electro conductivity to cellulosic paper
Using a coating to Impart electro-conductivity via coating to cellulosic paper may allow this conventional material to hold great promise for a wide range of applications.
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Degradation of epoxy coatings exposed to impingement flow
A recent study is devoted to an epoxy coating exposed to the vertical impingement flow of a 3.5 weight percent NaCl solution at various flow rates.