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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.
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Growth in the global paints and coatings market in Q3 2020
According to the B2B market research institute Chem Research, the global market for coatings and inks grew by +1 % on a volume basis in the third quarter of 2020 compared to 2019.
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Luminescent wood could light up homes of the future
Scientists study luminescent and hydrophobic wood films as optical lighting materials.
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Axalta wants to drive performance by new organisational model
A shift to a global business unit-led structure is expected to accelerate decision making, increase accountability and improve execution.
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Development of a facile and bi-functional superhydrophobic suspension
Researchers report on a superhydrophobic suspension and its application in superhydrophobic coatings and aerogels in high-efficiency oil–water separation.
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Krahn Chemie distributes eco-friendly binders from Ecoat in Poland
Krahn Chemie and Ecoat have expanded their existing distribution agreement to include the sales region of Poland.
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Carbon-containing-titania coated stainless steel
Scientists describe stainless steel prepared by high voltage powder spray coating and its adhesion phenomena.
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Pushing the boundaries to enable more and more challenging applications
Water-borne coatings are state of the art for many applications. However, there are several others, where solvent-borne coatings are still the way to go. We spoke with Florian Lunzer, Head of corporate...
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BASF increases price for Neopentylglycol
With immediate effect or as existing contracts permit BASF is increasing the price for Neopentylglycol.
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Bioinspired structural colour nanocomposites with healable capability
In a new rewview, scientists summarise the recent development of the healable structural colour nanocomposites.
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Guy Williams: British Coatings Federation announces new President
Outgoing British Coatings Federation President David Beckford of Pronto Industrial Paints has handed over the presidency of the the British Coatings Federation (BCF) to Guy Williams, Chief Executive of...
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Work on thermal history paint awarded 2020 Warren M. Rohsenow Prize
Thermal history paint is an enabling technology assisting in reducing carbon emissions.