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ATP launches North American operations with new solvent-free adhesive tape plant in South Carolina
Swiss adhesive manufacturer ATP Adhesives has launched ATP North America and will invest USD 70 million in its first solvent-free tape manufacturing facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The 127,000-square-foot...
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Optimised FPU/WPU coating combines superhydrophobicity with mechanical durability
Researchers have developed a superhydrophobic coating by integrating fluorinated polyurethane (FPU) with water-based polyurethane (WPU), achieving excellent abrasion stability and enhanced corrosion protection....
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German adhesive industry 2024: global stabilisation while domestic market remains under pressure
According to the Industrieverband Klebstoffe (IVK), Germany’s adhesive industry saw stabilising international sales in 2024 but continued domestic weakness due to declining turnover, geopolitical uncertainty...
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Double crosslinking enhances UV-cured water-based decontamination coatings for nuclear applications
A new coating concept combines two crosslinking mechanisms to improve the mechanical stability and peelability of UV-cured water-based decontamination coatings, enabling efficient and residue-free removal...
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Frei Lacke breaks ground on new Product Technology Centre (PTC)
Coatings specialist Frei Lacke has started construction of its new Product Technology Centre (PTC) at its Döggingen site. The three-storey building will feature state-of-the-art laboratories, application...
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Comus acquires Onip to strengthen coatings expertise and French industrial footprint
French paint and coatings manufacturer Comus has acquired the historic brand Onip. The transaction broadens the portfolio from technical protection systems to decorative interior and façade paints, reinforcing...
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RPM International restructures leadership – David Dennsteadt appointed Executive Vice President
US-based coatings specialist RPM International has announced a new leadership structure, appointing David Dennsteadt as Executive Vice President. Gregory Michael will take over the newly expanded Performance...
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APIC meeting: Sustainability and strategy at centre stage
The 27th meeting of the Asian Paint Industry Council (APIC) took place from 1- 4 September at the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel in Shanghai, China. This year’s conference was organised by the China National...
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Who might buy BASF Coatings? Industry views beyond Carlyle
According to recent reports from Reuters and the Financial Times, private equity firm Carlyle is the current frontrunner for acquiring BASF’s coatings division - valued at approximately EUR 7 billion....
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Henkel and Dow expand partnership for low-CO₂ adhesives
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Dow are strengthening their strategic collaboration to reduce the carbon footprint of hot melt adhesives by integrating low-CO₂ raw materials and renewable electricity....
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New bio-degradable bone glue stabilises fractures within minutes
Chinese researchers have developed a bio-degradable bone adhesive that can fix fractures in minutes without screws or plates. First clinical applications show promising results.
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Self-healing polyurethane coating protects flexible fabrics from scratches
A newly developed aromatic Schiff base-functionalised polyurethane repairs scratches within twenty minutes under UV light while enhancing the mechanical durability of cotton and leather surfaces.
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Peter Lacke expands portfolio with powder coatings and boosts global presence with new production in Vietnam
German family-owned coatings manufacturer Peter Lacke is expanding its international footprint: the company has acquired Austria’s Solution-Lab GmbH to add powder coatings to its portfolio and establish...
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Lignin-based composite coatings enhance UV protection and barrier performance of paper packaging
A new study demonstrates how lignin-based composite coatings significantly improve the strength, barrier properties and UV shielding of cellulosic paper – offering a sustainable pathway for advanced...