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Flint Group launches Spanish “Regional Service Centre” in Barcelona
Flint Group has announced its investment in a newly optimised "Regional Service Centre" (RSC) in Barcelona, Spain.
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Antibacterial properties of synthesised cyclic and linear cationic copolymers
Cationic polymers are one of the main classes of materials investigated against bacteria through the membrane-lysis mechanism.
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Water-borne coatings in the industrial sector
Water-based coating systems are still in vogue and their share is constantly increasing. However, there are also areas of application, such as industrial maintenance and corrosion protection, in which...
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Christophe Sabas appointed CEO of Beckers
The Board of Directors of Beckers Group has appointed Christophe Sabas as the coating company’s CEO.
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Multifunctional adhesive with tissue adhesion properties
Scientists report on a supramolecular copolymer based on small molecules, used for a multifunctional adhesive and rapid hemostasis.
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Huntsman sells its India based DIY consumer adhesives business
Huntsman sells its India based Do-It-Yourself (DIY) consumer adhesives business, part of the Advanced Materials division, to Pidilite Industries.
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Beardow Adams introduce enhanced version of anti-graffiti coating
Beardow Adams has created a one coat sacrificial coating that protects buildings and structures from graffiti and environmental pollution.
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Sika is further expanding its production in France
Sika has started production of shotcrete admixtures at its main plant at Gournay-en-Bray, north west of Paris. The set accelerator is used primarily in tunnel construction.
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A sustainable monomer for the production of bio-based polyacrylates
A new paper describes Isosorbide monoacrylate as a sustainable monomer for the production of fully bio-based polyacrylates and thermosets.
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Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen new CPCO in Hempel
Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief People & Culture Officer and member of the Executive Management Board in Hempel.
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Anti-corrosion reinforcement of water-borne polyurethane coating
Researchers describe the anti-corrosion reinforcement of a water-borne polyurethane coating with polymerised graphene oxide.
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CIN invests over EUR 200.000 on sustainable energy
CIN has invested more than EUR 200.000 in the installation of photovoltaic panels for self-consumption.
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“Opening up new market segments“
Akzo Nobel has acquired the powder coatings business of Stahl. With Stahls technology the company can now offer powder coating solutions for heat sensitive products. We spoke with Daniela Vlad, Business...
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Progress and challenges in self-healing cementitious materials
A review reports on the latest developments in cement research related to the synthesis of cement and concrete materials with autogenous healing and/or self-healing capability.