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BASF doubles production capacity for adhesive raw material
BASF has doubled its manufacturing capacity for UV acrylic hotmelts by building a second production facility at the Ludwigshafen site in Germany.
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Five facts about the Finnish coatings market
Finland is a small country with only a dozen paints and coatings manufacturers. Nevertheless, it has a very advanced market. We selected five interesting fact about the Finnish coatings market.
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New coating could have big implications for lithium batteries
A new coating developed by the Argonne National Laboratory provides extra layer of protection for battery cathodes.
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Axalta is planning to build a new facility in the Netherlands
Axalta has signed an agreement to develop a new, state-of-the-art facility in the Netherlands for its Dutch refinish business.
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New surface treatment could improve refrigeration efficiency
A slippery surface for liquids with very low surface tension promotes droplet formation, facilitating heat transfer.
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Nouryon completes expandable microspheres expansion in Sweden
Nouryon has completed a EUR 20 million project at Sundsvall, Sweden that significantly raises production capacity for its expandable microspheres.
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Mussel-inspired coatings with tunable wettability for enhanced antibacterial efficiency
Scientists report an in-depth study on the effect of extreme wettability on the antibacterial efficiency of a silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)-based coating.
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Devine Chemicals expands portfolio by launching first range of pigments
Devine Chemicals, a UK-based speciality chemicals distributor and manufacturer, has launched its first range of pigments.
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What labels mean for architectural coatings
Labels like Blue Angel, Ecolabel, or the Nordic Swan are especially important for the architectural coatings industry. We spoke with experts from the Polish paint manufacturer Sniezka and raw material...
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Developing insecticidal coatings to help preventing the spread of pests in freight transport
The Bio-Vectors project will help develop a functional coating with insecticidal and repellent properties against flies and mosquitos for cardboard containers and packaging suitable for food contact.
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Henkel opens new European hub for aerospace solutions
The Adhesive Technologies business unit has officially inaugurated its new production facility for aerospace applications at the Henkel site in Montornès del Vallès (Spain).
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German Innovation Award 2019 for novel antimicrobial coating
Nanotechnology company Nano-Care Deutschland AG was honored with the German Innovation Award 2019 for its new innovation in the field of antimicrobial coatings to prevent life-threatening infections caused...
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Plasmon-induced nitroxide-mediated polymerisation: a method for preparation of functional surfaces
A plasmon as a stimulus opens up new opportunities for selective and regulated "from-surface” polymerisation and functionalisation of surfaces.
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Neschen continues to grow with the acquisition of Netra AG
Neschen Coating GmbH takes over the Swiss Netra AG. The company is integrated into the distribution network of the Filmolux subsidiaries of Neschen.