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ECS Reloaded: European Coatings Show highlights free of charge
Last year’s European Coatings Show was a great success. For everyone who would like to catch up on last year’s show, the ECS Reloaded will give you the opportunity to access the some of the highlights...
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Altana completes acquisition of Schmid Rhyner AG
Altana has completed the acquisition of the overprint varnish specialist Schmid Rhyner AG, which was previously part of the Swiss Conzzeta Group.
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Synthesis of novel nano hyperbranched polymer resin
Scientists have synthesised a nano hyperbranched polymer resin and studied its corrosion resistance in coatings.
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After the merger: New joint company name for DCC and Lansco
In April 2018, H.I.G. Capital combined the pigment suppliers Dominion Colour Corporation and Lansco Colors. Now the new company name DCL Corporation was presented.
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Synthesis and properties of nanorod-structured strontium hydroxystannate
A novel study examines the synthesis and properties of SrSn(OH)6 nanorods and their flame retardancy and smoke suppression effects on epoxy resin.
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Krahn Chemie Benelux signs as new silica distributor for PPG
As of April 2020, Krahn Chemie Benelux BV will start distributing the precipitated silica products from PPG for ink, coating, adhesive and sealant applications in Benelux.
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New book published: Polyester and Alkyd Resins
Polyester and alkyd resins belong to the most diverse and important material classes of paint chemistry. A new textbook written by Ulrich Poth has just been published and has the potential to become the...
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Robust superamphiphobic aluminum surfaces
For a recent study, scientists have commited themselvses to the fabrication and investigation of robust superamphiphobic aluminum surfaces.
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Remmers puts new automatic painting machine into operation
Remmers has put into operation the Ceetec A250, which is suitable for many applications in wood coating.
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Fire-retardant coatings reinforced with layered double hydroxides
Scientists have studied the flame retardancy and smoke suppression properties of transparent intumescent fire-retardant coatings reinforced with layered double hydroxides.
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The European adhesives and sealants market
The global market for adhesives and sealants reached a value of EUR 54.5 billion in 2018. In the upcoming years there will also be a greater focus on decreasing dependence on fossil-based raw materials...
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Hexion announces sale of Colombia manufacturing site
Hexion Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its manufacturing site in Yumbo, Colombia.
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Facile modification of graphene oxide with lysine
A new study focuses on the modification of graphene oxide with Lysine for improving anti-corrosion performances of water-borne epoxy coatings.
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Azelis joins Together for Sustainability
Azelis has announced to have joined Together for Sustainability (TfS), global initiative for sustainable supply chains.