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Interview: “The colourful world of coatings will become even more specific”
The requirements imposed on coatings for industrial use are becoming increasingly specific, underlines Rolf Simon from Synthopol. In this interview, he discusses ...
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BASF invests in surface treatment site in China
The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, invests in a surface treatment site in the...
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Atomic force microscopy analysis of CAIP CrN and CrC coatings
Lately, scientists examined cathodic arc ion-plated (CAIP) CrN and CrC coatings via Atomic force microscopy analysis.
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Vottler announces new CEO
Since 1 July 2018, Markus Albrecht is the sole management director of the coating manufacturer Vottler Lackfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, based in Korntal-Münchingen,...
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The most important trends for self-healing materials
Several trends are emerging in the self-healing materials market. None of these are completely new, but they are important developments that market researchers ...
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Stiffness of ultrathin coatings
In a new work scientists compared test methods estimating the stiffness of ultrathin coatings.
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BASF boosts capacity for highly chromatic yellow pigments
BASF will extend its production capacities for isoindoline yellow pigments by around 70% by 2020, as the demand for high-performance pigments grows.
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Drag resistance of ship hulls
Scientists recently investigated the effects of surface roughness of newly applied fouling control coatings, coating water absorption, and welding seams on the drag ...
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Milliken & Company announces leadership transition
Milliken & Company’s board of directors announced the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1, 2018. J. Harold Chandler ...
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Terrance Hahn to Join Axalta as Chief Executive Officer
Effective 4 September, 2018, Terrence Hahn will take over as CEO. Charlie Shaver to continue with Axalta as non-executive chairman.
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Highly functional methacrylated bio-based resins for UV-curable coatings
In a new study highly functional methacrylated bio-based resin formulations were photopolymerised.
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Krahn Chemie Group extends its cooperation with Valtris Specialty Chemicals
Since July 1, the Krahn Chemie Group has expanded the cooperation with Valtris Specialty Chemicals with the "Santicizer" products for France where Krahn is already ...
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Visualising under-coating corrosion before visible damage
Recently, scientists developed a new method for visualising under-coating corrosion utilising pH indicators before visible damage.
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Five facts about the Portuguese coatings market
On the road of recovery from the Euro crisis, Portugal's economy has been evolving positively recently. How is the situation at the Portuguese coatings...