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Akzo Nobel and Axalta end merger discussions
Only recently Akzo Nobel confirmed it was in constructive discussions regarding a potential merger of with US competitor Axalta. Both companies now ended the...
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Advanced Polymerics appointed as US distributor for Tikkurila
With immediate effect, Advanced Polymerics Inc. of Salem, New Hampshire, has been appointed as US distributor for Tikkurila Oyj of Vantaa, Finland.
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Coatings and transport: On the way
The new ECHA guideline on labelling and packaging includes the clarification that transport packaging does not need to carry CLP labels. We spoke to Loes Brust...
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Transparent coatings for everyday applications
Water- and dirt-repellent sportswear and outdoor clothing, or anti-fog windshields – thanks to a novel material, many everyday products can soon profit from ...
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Toyo Printing Inks purchases land to expand business in Turkey
Toyo Printing Inks Inc., a manufacturer of inks and coatings in Turkey, has decided to purchase approximately 62,000 sq. m. of land for the future expansion...
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Anti-icing performance of superhydrophobic aluminum alloy surfaces
The framework of a research work provides an insight for the design and analysis of superhydrophobic surfaces for ice prevention on aluminum alloy in harsh ...
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New leader of the Inorganic Pigments business unit at Lanxess
Holger Hüppeler will take over the management of the Inorganic Pigments (IPG) business unit at the specialty chemicals company Lanxess from December 1, 2017. ...
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Influence of glutaraldehyde on the performance of MDF adhesives
Chinese researchers have investigated the influence of glutaraldehyde as crosslinking agent on the performance of a lignosulfonate/chitosan-based MDF adhesive. ...
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Water-borne coatings in the focus of the November issue
Switching over to water-based formulations has proved to be no easy task and has now been preoccupying us for decades. Water-borne coatings are also in the focus of ...
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Henkel reports strong performance in third quarter
Henkel reports a strong performance in the third quarter. In an increasingly challenging environment, the company further improved sales and earnings. For the...
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Interview: “Europe remains our core market“
Siegwerk acquired Van Son Liquids in the Netherlands a while ago. We spoke with Piet Deceunynck, Regional Sales Director at Siegwerk what this acquisitions means ...
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Double crosslinking for greater efficiency
A new polyurethane solution introduces two crosslinking mechanisms to increase robustness of the system. The combination of UV and oxidative crosslinking mechanisms ...
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How do recycled concrete aggregates modify the self-healing properties?
A paper presents the main results of a research carried out to analyse the mechanical properties, shrinkage and the self-healing potential of concrete incorporating ...
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Covestro LLC announces changes in leadership
Effective Feb. 1, 2018, Jerry MacCleary, currently president and managing director of Covestro LLC and head of the Polyurethanes business unit in North America,...