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Axalta acquires CH Coatings
Axalta Coating Systems has signed an agreement to acquire CH Coatings, an importer and distributor throughout Switzerland of Axalta's "Spies Hecker" refinish...
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Novel biobased epoxy coatings for glass toughening applications
Three series of novel food contact approved and low-toxic coatings for glass toughening applications based on dicyandiamide and biobased epoxy compounds were...
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Internet of Things: “Technologies are significantly ahead of the real situation in the industry
How is the Internet of Things (Iot) changing the coatings industry and how ready is the market? We have spoken to Martin Mádle, Sales Director Deso Development,...
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Evonik announces new performance-oriented corporate culture
By making its portfolio more specialty, strengthening its innovation power and driving a performance-oriented corporate culture, Evonik strives to build a best-in-class...
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Developing polyimide-copper antifouling coatings
Researchers at Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering have developed polyimide-copper antifouling coatings with capsule structures for a sustainable...
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IMCD expands presence in the United States
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals headquartered in the Netherlands, has signed an agreement to acquire the speciality chemicals distribution...
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Geopolymer mortars as sustainable repair material
Environmentally friendly repair materials with reduced carbon footprint have been in great demand by the construction industry worldwide. Cement-free geopolymer ...
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PPG ends quest to acquire Akzo Nobel
PPG has withdrawn its proposal to combine with Akzo Nobel and will not pursue a public offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of Akzo Nobel.
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Photocrosslinked PVDF-based star polymer coatings
Based on their findings, researchers recommend photocrosslinked PVDF-based star polymer coatings as all-in-one alternative to PVDF/PMMA blends for outdoor applications....
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USMB acquires Printing Ink Resin business of Resinall Europe
Umicore Specialty Materials Brugge NV (USMB) has entered into an agreement with Resinall Europe BVBA to acquire its Printing Ink Resin business.
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Akzo Nobel opens new Performance Coatings facility in Thailand
Responding to current and expected production needs for Thailand and South East Asia region, Akzo Nobel has opened a new Performance Coatings production facility ...
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From the woods: Environmentally-friendly 3D printing ink
Cellulose, along with lignin and hemicellulose, is one of the main constituents of wood. Now it can be used as an environmentally-friendly 3D printing ink usable in ...
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Preventing microbial corrosion of concrete with bactericides
Chinese researchers have studied the applicability of bactericides to prevent microbial corrosion of concrete. For a comprehensive evaluation, five different...
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Sika: Paul Schuler succeeds Jan Jenisch as CEO
Sika has appointed Paul Schuler, currently Regional Manager Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA), as Chief Executive Officer as of July 1, 2017.