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EuPIA: Printing ink producers under intense pressure
According to the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA), the producers of printing ink are under intense pressure due to multiple cost drivers.
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Novel self-healing material for potential application in space coatings
A new work describes a UV-responsive single-microcapsule self-healing material with enhanced UV-shielding SiO2/ZnO hybrid shell for potential application in space coatings.
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BHS Sonthofen consolidates process technology expertise within company
BHS-Sonthofen is bringing together its collective process expertise in filtration, mixing, drying, granulation, sterilisation and reaction in the newly created Process Technology division.
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Properties of UV-curing matting coatings
Scientists have evaluated the effect of the particle sizes of silica on the properties of UV-curing matting coatings.
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Powder coatings market: continuous appeal
Even conservative estimates of potential growth stated a year ago require considerable adjustment in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The European powder coatings market saw moderate improvement...
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Krahn acquires companies from Jollis AB & Partners
TheKrahnChemie Group, which is part of the globally operating Otto KrahnGroup, has acquired majority stakes in six companies from Jollis AB &Partners.
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Flame-retardant coatings for rigid polyurethane foam
Scientists report on novel flame-retardant coatings based on mixtures of polysaccharides and polyborate.
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HMG announce new distribution partner Breakwells
HMG Paints have announced a new distribution partnership with West Midlands based Breakwells Paints.
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Alternative to form zero VOC waterborne coatings
A new paper discusses the characterisation of free and surface water of colloidal unimolecular polymer particles for coatings applications.
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Evonik invests in digital platform Chembid
Evonik’s venture capital arm has invested in Chembid, a search and market intelligence platform for chemicals, to strengthen the company’s e-commerce activities.
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Industrial compound gets eco-friendly reaction
Nagoya University scientists have developed a chemical reaction that produces high yields of a compound used in a wide variety of industries, without needing high temperatures or toxic catalysts. The approach...
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Lanxess signs contract to acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent shares in Emerald Kalama Chemical on February 14, 2021.
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CEPE: Boiling Pressure
Last year, André Vieira de Castro has been appointed as the new Chairman of the CEPE Board. We spoke to him about current tasks and challenges.