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Nanogate reorganises entire group
Nanogate SE is launching its new Nanogate Excellence International (NXI) program for the future. Its target is to increase sales to more than EUR 500 million and ...
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Condensed tannin additives in acrylic-based surface coatings
In a new study, the photooxidative stability of condensed tannin additives in acrylic-based surface coatings under exterior exposure was investigated.
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Sale of solvent-based basecoats for accident repair in Britain still illegal after Brexit
British Coatings Federation (BCF) confirms the sale of solvent-based basecoats for accident repair is still illegal, amidst Brexit confusion.
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Aerospace coatings: a growing market
"We see a steady global growth in the aerospace market", says Jim Rowbotham. We spoke with the managing director of Pexa about the situation on the market, ...
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Impedance sensor for the early failure diagnosis of organic coatings
A miniature impedance sensor used for field diagnosis of the early failure of coatings has been developed based on microelectronics and electrochemical impedance ...
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5th market report on pigments
The market research company Ceresana analysed the entire pigment market already for the fifth time: 10 million tonnes were sold worldwide in 2017.
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Diffusion cell investigations into the acidic degradation of organic coatings
In a new study, researchers conducted diffusion cell studies on the acid degradation of organic coatings.
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Five facts about the Chinese coatings market
Showing steady growth in recent years, the Chinese coatings market has been in the centre of attention of the industry, with many international companies having ...
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Golden Gate Capital acquires Active Minerals International
Golden Gate Capital, a private equity investment firm, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Active Minerals International (AMI) from Merit Capital ...
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Photoinitiators: A “run” on substitutes
The shortage of photoinitiators poses challenges for the printing ink industry. We spoke to Dr Jörg-Peter Langhammer of EuPIA about the supply shortages and ...
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Water-borne polyurethane/polyacrylate emulsions containing sulfonate groups
Researchers recently focused on the production and characterisation of water-borne sulfonate group-containing polyurethane/polyacrylate emulsions.
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PPG receives corporate social responsibility award
PPG is the recipient of the 2018 corporate social responsibility (CSR) award from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) for the second consecutive year.
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Clariant and Neste to work together to develop sustainable solutions
Clariant has signed a new cooperation agreement with Neste. As a result, sustainable solutions for a variety of industries, such as adhesives, plastics and ...
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Polynitroxide copolymers to reduce biofilm fouling on surfaces
Scientists recently investigated the use of polynitroxide copolymers to reduce biofilm deposition on surfaces.