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H.B. Fuller announces integration related restructuring charges
H.B. Fuller Company has announced that it has approved a detailed plan associated with the integration of the Royal and H.B. Fuller businesses that is expected to ...
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Key drivers of raw material prices
Raw material prices are always a hot topic in the coatings industry. They are normally the single largest cost that a coatings company has, and so managing them ...
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Spray process to styrene grafting onto polyethylene film surface
Scientists found a versatile process to perform grafting reactions on PE surfaces. Therefore a Polyethylene film was modified by grafting styrene using a spray...
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Keyser & Mackay cooperates with Synthos
Europe-wide chemical trading company Keyser & Mackay agrees partnership with Synthos for cationic UV-photoinitiators. This includes photoinitiators of the...
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Water-borne polyurethane-ureas with plant extracts
Aim of a new study was the development of water-borne polyurethane-ureas added with plant extracts. The scientists examined different incorporation routes and ...
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Evonik considers sale of its methacrylates businesses
Evonik announced to scrutinize its methacrylates businesses. Possible options are partnerships or a complete exit. Business-related dismissals for employees...
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BASF Handbook: New, updated edition available
The BASF Handbook covers the entire spectrum from coatings formulation and relevant production processes through to practical application aspects. The coating ...
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CEPE: Positively promoting TiO2
CEPE’s TiO2 Media Task Force was started to help manage external communication from the coatings and ink sectors. We spoke to the group's chairman Tom ...
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New award for innovative adhesion science
FEICA, the association representing the European adhesive and sealant industry, and EURADH, the biannual European conference on adhesion and related phenomena, ...
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Covestro to become a DAX member
Deutsche Boerse decided that Covestro will be included in the leading German equity index DAX, effective March 19, 2018, triggered by the fast-entry rule. Since the ...
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Preparation and characterization of encapsulated C.I. pigment yellow 12
In a new study scientists preparated and characterized encapsulated C.I. pigment yellow 12 via ball-milling and mini-emulsion polymerization.
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Nanogate launches production for N-Metals Design and partners with Oerlikon Balzers
Nanogate SE, a leading global specialist for design-oriented high-tech surfaces and components, has commenced production for its N-Metals Design technology ...
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Characterization of tempera paint mock-ups
A new study deals with the effect of tempera paint composition on their superficial physical properties. Interferometric profilometry and hyperspectral imaging ...
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Is it crunch time for cobalt in coatings?
As the global demand for cobalt shows no sign of slowing down, Catexel’s CEO Paul Smith revisits the implications for the coatings industry.