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Interview: “Attraction and retention of talents takes work and attention”
The war for talent is a continued reality given changing needs, demographics and increased competition, says Karin Priarollo. We spoke to the Head of Human ...
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Siegwerk cooperates with AGFA Graphics
Siegwerk and AGFA Graphics enter into a strategic alliance for UV digital packaging inks. The contract includes a business transfer from Agfa Graphics to Siegwerk...
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Preparation of ultralow-refractive-index porous coatings
Scientists report a facile atmospheric process to fabricate ultralow refractive index porous coatings with mulberry-like hollow silica nanostructures.
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International Paint and Printing Inks Council 2018
From 6 to 8 March, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) hosted the annual meeting of the International Paint and Printing Inks Council (IPPIC) in Oxford, to ...
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Superhydrophobic LLDPE/SiO2 nanoparticles coatings
A new study deals with the fabrication of durable porous and non-porous superhydrophobic LLDPE/SiO2 nanoparticles coatings with excellent self-cleaning property....
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Evonik plans new polyamide 12 complex in Marl
Evonik is planning to build a new production complex for the high-performance polymer polyamide 12 (PA 12). The group intends to increase its overall PA 12 ...
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Increasing coating functionalities via biomass-derived components
A new review contains an overview of the effect of the bio-based raw component on different coating properties.
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HMG Paints named amongst Innovation100
HMG Paints Ltd, has been recognised as one of the 100 most innovative companies in Greater Manchester, in a report produced by BQ and the Business Growth Hub, part ...
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Surfactant-free hybrid latexes for paper coating
In a new study scientists synthesized surfactant-free hybrid latexes from enzymatically hydrolyzed starch and poly(butyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate) for paper ...
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Huber extends production of alumina trihydrate
The Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) business unit, part of the Huber Engineered Materials division of J.M. Huber Corporation, announces a significant capital...
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Hybrid WPUA dispersion synthesized with Bis-GMA grafting agent
Scientists synthesized new hybrid waterborne polyurethane dispersions by using bisphenol A-glicidylmethacrylate (Bis-GMA).
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In the focus of the March issue: Automotive coatings
The focus topic of the March issue of the European Coatings Journal are automotive coatings. The magazine is also available in European Coatings 360°.
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Velox partners with Life Material Technologies from Thailand
The German company Velox announced a new distribution partnership with Life Material Technologies Limited, a manufacturer of antimicrobial additives and treatments ...
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ECS Reloaded: All highlights free of charge
The European Coatings Show 2017 was a great success. For everyone who would like to catch up on last year’s show, ECS Reloaded is now giving you the opportunity to ...