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Paul Sheppard of HMG Paints becomes OCCA President
Paul Sheppard of HMG Paints has been announced as the new President of The Oil & Colour Chemists’ Association (OCCA). OCCA is a professional body, internationally recognised as one of the leading...
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Transparent wood coating for weathering resistance
A UV-shielding, hydrophobic and transparent coating was developed to improve the weathering resistance properties of wood materials while maintaining the natural aesthetic texture of the wood.
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Tailored filler solutions for niche applications
Hoffmann Mineral is one of the best-known suppliers for filler solutions and specialised in products based on Neuburg Siliceous Earth. With a new business unit that offers highly specialised filler solutions...
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CCT Coating & Converting Technologies is becoming part of ATP Adhesive Systems
The US-based adhesive tape specialist Coating & Converting Technologies is becoming part of the water-based specialty adhesive tapes manufacturer ATP Adhesive Systems Group based in Switzerland.
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From Nuremberg to the screen: First virtual ECS Conference
For the first time in its history, the European Coatings Show Conference took place virtually on September 13 and 14. The event provided an extensive and varied programme and created exchanges between...
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Sustainable stone protection using a zein-based coating
Researchers have presented an alternative to the most common synthetic treatments used nowadays in stone protection.
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HMG takes a big step towards digitalisation
HMG Paints, based in Manchester, is one of dozens of SME chemical manufacturers capitalising on the opportunities that digitisation offers through the Made Smarter Adoption Programme in the North West,...
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New insights for multifunctional matte WPU coatings
Researchers have presented matte waterborne polyurethane fabric nanocoating that exhibits versatility via mono-layered montmorillonite nanosheets.
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Mark Garrett steps down: Axalta announces board changes
Axalta Coating Systems announced that Mark Garrett has stepped down as a member and Chair of its Board of Directors, effective August 26, 2021, due to his increasing professional commitments in Europe....
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Reducing oxidative effects while drying kiwifruit
A new paper proposes applying pectin coatings enriched with antioxidant compounds as pre-treatment for kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) drying process.
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Brenntag is included in the German benchmark index DAX
Brenntag will be included in the DAX on September 20, 2021. Brenntag will thus become part of Germany's leading stock index, the composition of which has been expanded from 30 to 40 companies as part of...
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Market report: Preservation in the focus
Biocides play a major role in keeping paints and coatings free of harmful microorganisms. However, regulation of biocides is affecting their usage more and more. Industry experts share their views on the...
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Improving the UV-stability of epoxy coatings
A method of improving the stability of epoxy coatings by using encapsulated halloysite nanotubes with organic UV-stabilisers and lignin has been decribed in a recently published paper.
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Career start with social distancing: Almost 30 trainees start at Remmers
The new cohort of trainees at Remmers started their careers. However, the start was also determined by the coronavirus pandemic this year.