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Polyurethane–acrylate with improved water resistance
Researchers report on a waterborne polyurethane–acrylate containing methyl methacrylate with simultaneously improved water resistance and mechanical properties.
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Update on general test methods for paints and varnishes
The TC35 SC9 committee is one of the most important groups for standards in the international Coatings industry. Established 40 years ago it established 172 ISO standards and has 20 currently under development....
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Sika to divest European industrial coatings business
Sika has agreed to sell its European industrial coatings business, based in Germany, to The Sherwin-Williams Company. The transaction is expected to close in the beginning of 2022.
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Ceramic composite coatings for surgical implants
A recent study proposes Chitosan-based ceramic composite coatings reinforced with carbon nanotubes for surgical implants.
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HB Fuller to build new plant in Egypt
Adhesive manufacturer H.B. Fuller has announced plans to build a new facility in Cairo to support customers’ increased demand in the fast-growing markets of Egypt, Turkey, Middle East and Africa.
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Double layer powder coating to enhance corrosion protection
To reduce the harm of solvent based coating to the environment, a new type of composite powder coating with environmental protection and good corrosion resistance was reported.
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“The water-borne coatings market will continue to grow“
Axalta Coating Systems has completed the expansion of its water-based coatings plant in Jiading, Shanghai. The expanded facility is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable coating solutions...
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Nouryon awarded 2021 Eco Vadis Gold rating
Global specialty chemicals supplier Nouryon has been awarded a Gold rating by Eco Vadis for its sustainability achievements.
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Multifunctional glass via polymer coatings
Researchers report on the facile fabrication of multifunctional transparent glass with superhydrophobic, self-cleaning and ultraviolet-shielding properties.
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Half-year results: Altana posts double-digit growth
In the first six months of 2021, the specialty chemicals group’s sales rose by 24 percent to EUR 1,334 million compared to the same period of the previous year (EUR 1,078 million), which was significantly...
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M&A: Breakout after the outbreak?
More than a year after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) momentum is picking up noticeably in the coatings industry. What does the market look like? And what does...
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Low gloss UV-curable coatings
A new study describes the preparation of UV-curable coatings based on silica surface modification using an acrylate monomer.
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Tesa contributes to parent company’s good result
The Tesa business segment recorded significant year-on-year organic sales growth of 28.2% in the first half of 2021, contributing to the parent company Beiersdorf's good overall half-year results.
News Coatings Technologies
ECS Conference 2021: Water-based coatings in focus
At the digital European Coatings Show Conference 2021, water-based coating systems will be a focal point.