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BCF announces partnership with foreign exchange provider HermexFX
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) and FX Pro Group Company HermexFX have recently announced a partnership, which allows BCF members to access improved currency ...
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Effect of blade-tip shape in gravure printing processes
Recently, scientists investigated the influence of the blade tip shape on the doctoring step in gravure printing processes.
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Lanxess increases production volume of micronised iron oxide red pigments
Lanxess continues to optimise its global production network for the manufacture of iron oxide pigments.
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Colour prediction of metallic coatings
Researchers have developed new models for colour prediction of metallic coatings from measurements at common geometries in portable multi-angle spectrophotometers....
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Implementing standards
The TC35 Paints and Varnishes is involved in the standardisation for a wide range of paints and coatings. Currently, a lot of ISO standards are published or...
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Hydrophobic coatings market size worth over EUR 1,75 billion by 2024
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, the hydrophobic coatings market size is set to surpass EUR 1.75 billion by 2024.
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Pretreatment effect of the pure titanium surface on hybrid coating adhesion
Scientists recently investigated the pretreatment effect of the pure titanium surface on hybrid coating adhesion based on tetraethoxysilane and methyltriethoxysilane....
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Axalta opens new site in Midrand, South Africa
Axalta announces the opening of its new automotive refinish technology headquarters in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Corrosion protection performance of nanocomposite coatings
A new study deals with the corrosion protection performance of nanocomposite coatings under static, UV, and dynamic conditions
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Nature meets wood coatings
Every two years, the wood coatings community comes together to discuss the latest technical developments as well as regulatory affairs. But most importantly, ...
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New distribution partnership between Bodo Möller Chemie and Sanitized
Bodo Möller Chemie and Sanitized AG have agreed on a new strategic distribution partnership for antimicrobial polymer additives.
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ASTM D7869-13 test for high-quality architectural coatings
Scientists recently evaluated the ASTM D7869-13 test method for predicting gloss and colour retention of high-quality architectural coatings.
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Stahl opens first center of excellence for powder coatings in Barcelona
Stahl has opened its first center of excellence for powder coatings in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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Surface mechanical properties of polymeric coatings under accelerated weathering
In a new study, scientists applied a macroscopically non-destructive method to characterise the surface mechanical properties of polymer coatings under accelerated...