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Epple and Zeller + Gmelin agree on global cooperation
German ink manufacturers Epple Druckfarben and Zeller + Gmelin are collaborating with immediate effect in the field of UV ink technology.
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Coal-derived resins as economic raw materials
Solvent extraction of subbituminous coal at mild conditions (360°C) provides solid extracts that consist of numerous organic molecules that can be utilised in the synthesis of polymeric coatings.
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IGM Resins announces new strategy
IGM Resins has announced a new company strategy: "Go, Grow, Green".
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Powder coated surfaces with stable metal shine via microwave energy
During a new study, aluminum flakes were bonded with hybrid, polyester, and PVDF base coating particles by the microwave bonding method.
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Siegwerk expands Process Management & Consulting teams
By expanding its regional Process Management & Consulting teams with additional local specialists, Siegwerk aims to specifically strengthen its range of customer service solutions to improve productivity...
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KYC onerous obligation or corporate advantage
Know-Your-Customer (KYC), as part of the general duty of care, is a buzz-word of the modern world that is gaining in importance. How can KYC can be organised so that the regulation becomes an advantage?...
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Krahn Chemie: Distribution partnership with Svenska Aerogel
Krahn Chemie has obtained distribution rights for additives from Svenska Aerogel in Italy and Poland.
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Enhanced durability of polyurethane nanocomposite coatings
Researchers have focus on an outdoor durability enhancement of polyurethane nanocomposite coatings with green reduced graphene oxide nanoplatelets.
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Novel durable oleophobic epoxy coating
Researchers successfully prepared a dynamically oleophobic epoxy coating with low contact angle hysteresis (≤ 5.2°) for different low surface-tension liquids.
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Huber about to acquire remaining stake in Magnifin
Huber has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining stake in Magnifin joint venture.
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May issue: Pigments in the focus
The May issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on pigments: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European Coatings...
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Manufacturing of robust superhydrophobic wood surfaces
Scientists describe a novel superhydrophobic wood surface based on a PEG–functionalised SiO2/PVA/PAA/Fluoropolymer hybrid transparent coating.
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The 25 largest European coatings manufacturers 2021
Our annual ranking shows little movement among the ranking of the 25 largest coatings manufacturers in Europe. However, the Corona pandemic had a significant influence on individual sales volumes.
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Axalta expands plant for water-borne coatings
Axalta Coating Systems as completed the expansion of its waterborne coatings plant in Jiading, Shanghai, China.