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Uzin Utz invests in the Netherlands

Uzin Utz has purchased a plot of land in the Stepelerveld industrial park in Haaksbergen, the Netherlands.

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Donor–acceptor–donor structured thioxanthone derivatives as visible photoinitiators

Three thioxanthone derivatives differing by their peripheral groups have been investigated as visible light photoinitiators of polymerisation.

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Safic-Alcan further extends partnership with Dow Polyurethanes

Safic-Alcan has extended its partnership with Dow for the distribution of its polyurethane range in the Nordics.

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Preparation of metallic pigmented powder coatings using a novel method

A new paper focuses on the preparation of metallic pigmented powder coatings with high colour stability via a self-designed microwave bonding device.

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Merck: Changes in the leadership team of Performance Materials

The science and technology company Merck announced another step of its transformation program “Bright Future” for the business sector Performance Materials.

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Optimising MMA-based traffic paints

In a recent study, some practical properties of methyl methacrylate (MMA)-based cold plastic traffic paints were optimised.

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A perfect match

A recent technical article describes how a novel binder for water-borne wall paints can help to reduce the binder as well the titanium dioxide content in paints while maintaining a high scratch resistance...

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HMG Paints Ltd win UK Business Hero Award

Manchester based HMG Paints have been awarded a UK Business Hero Award from the British Chambers of Commerce.

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Novel ceria PTFE composite coatings

Researchers report on the hydrophobicity and wear resistance of ceria/PTFE composite coatings.

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Trinseo welcomes new technical sales representative to CASE Team

Trinseo, manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber, has announced the appointment to Joseph Clarke as technical sales representative supporting its CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants,...

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Superhydrophobic surfaces on galvanised steel

Scientists have worked on the characterisation of water-repellent and corrosion-resistant surfaces on galvanised steel.

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Sika expands operations in Dubai and increases production

Sika further expands its production capacity in the United Arab Emirates with the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility in Dubai.

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Abrafati: Call for Papers open 

The call for papers for the 17th International Coatings Congress – part of Abrafati 2021 which is to take place from September 28 to 30 in 2021 – is open until March 10.

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Zeller+Gmelin: Andreas Koch new head of printing inks division

Andreas Koch has been named new Head of Printing Inks at Zeller+Gmelin.