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October issue of EC Journal: All about ACE coatings
The October issue of European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on ACE coatings: a market report, a product overview and exclusive expert voices. ...
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BASF opens modular lab for automotive OEM coatings at its Münster site
BASF’s Coatings division has opened a new laboratory for automotive OEM coatings at its site in Münster, Germany.
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Natural compounds as potential algaecides for waterborne paints
Researchers recently investigated the algaecide effect of natural compounds of vegetal origin with regard to their use in waterborne paints.
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Omya acquires Galderma-Spirig site
Following Galderma-Spirig’s decision to close their Egerkingen site in September 2017, Omya International, based in neighboring Oftringen, will move research and ...
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COSI 2019: Call for papers
The 15th Coatings Science International Conference (CoSI) is one of the leading European Conference on Coatings Science & Technology and includes a mixture...
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New video about additives for UV-curing wood coatings
In the monthly webcast European Coatings Live, Selma Öru from Byk Chemie explains how novel wetting and dispersing agents can improve properties such as the ...
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Evonik to build new silicone plant in Geesthacht
Evonik is investing a double-digit million euro amount in the construction of a new multi-purpose facility at its Geesthacht location in Northern Germany, 30 ...
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Self-healing mechanisms in smart protective coatings
Scientists recently published a report with a comprehensive and updated overview of self-healing mechanisms in intelligent protective layers.
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Galstaff Multiresine invests in Brazil
Galstaff Multiresine opens a new technological centre for training and demonstration in Sao Paulo.
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Development of a highly corrosion-resistant copolymer for metal surfaces
Recently, scientists investigated the corrosion behavior of AISI 316 stainless steel coated with modified fluoropolymer in marine condition.
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Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals is now Nouryon
After being acquired by The Carlyle Group, the former Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals is being relaunched as Nouryon.
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CEPE Annual Conference: Facing challenges and changes
Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, was this year’s host city for the CEPE Annual Conference and General Assembly. More than 130 decision makers in the European ...
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J.W. Ostendorf now part of the Hempel Group
German paint manufacturer J.W. Ostendorf (JWO), which also includes the French company Renaulac and FLT Handel & Service GmbH, is now part of the Danish ...
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Mathematical and empirical evaluation of the Kubelka–Munk model
Recently, attempts were made to evaluate mathematically and empirically the accuracy of the Kubelka–Munk model for color match prediction of opaque and translucent ...