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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 ...
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There are many new monomers that have novel structural elements
If the coatings industry wants to become more sustainable, it must reduce its dependence on oil. But that is easier said than done. We spoke to Dr Tobias Robert...
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PPG acquires Hodij Coatings
PPG announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Hodij Coatings, a Performance Coatings distributor in The Netherlands.
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Effect of orange peel attribute of automotive finishes on their blackness perception
In a new paper, the perceived blackness of ten specific automotive finishes with different levels of orange peel attribute is investigated under the diffuse ...
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Meridian Adhesives Group announces third acquisition
Meridian Adhesives Group announced the acquisition of W.F. Taylor LLC from Dominus Capital L.P. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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Vincentz Network acquires Home and Personal Care Exhibition and Conference (HPCI)
The globally acknowledged "Home and Personal Care Ingredients Exhibition and Conference (HPCI)” portfolio, established and managed to great acclaim by Verlag...