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Innovative nanocontainers enhance corrosion resistance in epoxy coatings
A novel composite epoxy coating featuring magnetic and pH-responsive nanocontainers demonstrates superior corrosion protection and self-healing properties, paving the way for advanced anticorrosion technologies....
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Tarrifs: how geopolitics is reshaping global trade and supply chains (2/2)
Political tensions, migration dynamics, the Russia–Ukraine war and China’s dominance in raw materials are reshaping global supply chains. New analyses highlight key geopolitical risks and outline what...
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Tarrifs: why long-term effects are more harmful than expected (1/2)
Studies across the last two decades show that tariffs rarely deliver the benefits policymakers promise. While they may offer short-term relief, they typically increase prices, fuel inflation and create...
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Synergistic PEO and LDH pre-treatments enhance adhesion and corrosion protection on AA2024-T3
A combined surface treatment using plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) and in situ grown LDH conversion layers significantly improves the adhesion and corrosion protection of organic coatings on AA2024-T3...
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Wacker to cut 1,500 jobs as company sharpens cost-saving program
Wacker has detailed its cost-saving program, targeting more than EUR 300 million in annual savings and planning to cut over 1,500 jobs worldwide by the end of 2027.
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Borchers appoints IMCD as exclusive distributor in Mexico starting 2026
Borchers has appointed IMCD as its exclusive distributor for Mexico starting in January 2026. The agreement extends the companies’ collaboration to strengthen distribution and technical support in the...
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Solvent-free bio-based PSAs from linseed oil: high performance and biocompatibility
Researchers develop pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) from acrylated epoxidised linseed oil using a fully solvent-free process. With high renewable content, strong adhesion and biocompatibility, the...
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Sika acquires Gulf Seal to strengthen waterproofing presence in Saudi Arabia
Sika has acquired the Saudi-based waterproofing membrane producer Gulf Seal, expanding its position in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
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BASF strengthens global supply with new production line for dispersants in Nanjing
BASF has inaugurated a state-of-the-art production line for high-performance dispersants in the Jiangbei New Material Technology Park in Nanjing, China. The CFRP technology supports market demand and promotes...
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Brenntag and Calyxia sign global distribution agreement for microencapsulation technologies
Brenntag Specialties and Calyxia have entered into a global distribution agreement covering microencapsulation technologies for Advanced Materials. The collaboration is aimed at applications in CASE coatings...
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Water transport in highly cross-linked coatings: pore-to-pore exchange as the governing mechanism
A new simulation study shows that water diffusion in tightly cross-linked polymer networks is governed primarily by the exchange of water between pore clusters, rather than by free volume or network polarity....
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“The pressure on medium-sized companies is increasing significantly”
The merger of Akzo Nobel and Axalta will create a new global competitor that could significantly reshape the market segments of the paint and coatings industry. Markus Loy, partner at Loy & Co Corporate...
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta:“A deal of this size almost always prompts a reaction.”
The merger of Akzo Nobel and Axalta marks one of the most consequential shifts in the coatings industry since Sherwin–Williams acquired Valspar. Ben Scharff, Managing Director at Grace Matthews, reflects...
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta merge: Experts anticipate shift in global balance of power
How do industry insiders assess the planned merger between Akzo Nobel and Axalta? Ben Scharff, Managing Director at Grace Matthews, and Markus Loy, Partner at Loy & Co Corporate Finance,...