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Axalta confirms acquisition discussions with Nippon Paint
Axalta Coating Systems has confirmed that it is engaged in discussions with Nippon Paint regarding a potential acquisition of Axalta.
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Clariant initiates meeting with White Tale
Representatives of the specialty chemicals company Clariant met with White Tale in Zurich, Switzerland. The meeting was initiated in order to identify possible ...
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Photochemical behaviour of fluorinated photoinitiators
In a study, the photochemical behaviour of two fluorinated photoinitiators was investigated.
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DSM expands capacity at coating resins plant in Germany
Royal DSM has invested EUR15 million for the expansion of its coating resins plant in Meppen, Germany.
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Characterising inhibitor storage and release from commercial primers
Aluminum alloys in the aerospace industry are coated with primers that prevent corrosion attacks from aggressive environments. To better understand the storage...
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Construction chemicals: “Demand in Russia is approaching that one of Europe“
BASF opens a production site of plant for concrete additives, alkali-free concrete setting accelerators, and tunneling shield lubricants in Saint Petersburg, ...
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BASF strengthens coatings business in Eastern Europe
With the opening of Belgee’s new automotive production plant in Belarus, the cooperation between BASF and the Chinese-Belarusian joint venture has reached another ...
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Amphiphilic polymers as new fouling-release coatings
Researchers have prepared and evaluated amphiphilic polymers as fouling-release coatings in marine environment.
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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 ...