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Ranking: Europe’s 25 largest coating manufacturers
Who scores first place in Europe? European Coatings has listed the largest 25 paint and coatings producing enterprises which are headquartered in Europe.
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Accelerated ageing of acrylic coatings containing metal oxide nanoparticles
Accelerated UV exposure tests on pure acrylic films and hybrid metal oxide coatings have an effect on the microstructure, as Spanish researchers showed in an ...
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DIC commences commissioned production of polystyrene in Thailand
DIC has began consigned production of polystyrene used in food packaging, in collaboration with Thai Styrenics Company Limited, a subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical ...
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Dow signs agreements for investments in Saudi Arabia
The Dow Chemical Company has signed two agreements to advance the company’s strategic, innovation agenda in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) which will bring ...
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Novel antimicrobial technology acts like a cactus
In coating applications there is an increasing need for safe protection against bacteria, algae and fungi, and to avoid poor appearance for example on bathroom and ...
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Evonik implements leadership change
Klaus Engel, long-standing Chief Executive Officer of Evonik, handed over to Christian Kullmann at the end of the annual shareholders’ meeting.
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Polymer latexes with varied glass transition temperature for cement
The influence of styrene-acrylate latexes with varied glass transition temperature (Tg) on the cement hydration was analysed in a research work.
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Axalta Coating Systems acquires Spencer Coatings Group
Axalta Coating Systems has entered an agreement to acquire the Spencer Coatings Group, a leading manufacturer of high performance industrial coatings for heavy-duty...
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Thermal behaviour and flame retardancy of modified polyurethane coatings
A study by Polish researchers provides information on the thermal behaviour and flame retardancy of polyurethane high-solid coatings modified with cyclophosphazene....
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Akzo Nobel opens production facility in South America
Akzo Nobel has strengthened its Performance Coatings business by opening a new production facility in South America.
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Microwave curing of silicone resin coatings
Microwave processing was used to cure a sol-gel type silicone resin coating that normally requires thermal curing over 250 °C. The study focused on coatings...
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Explosion protection requirements in a new coating
As a rule, manufacturers of solvent-containing paints and varnishes have to prevent explosion hazards and define hazardous areas (zones). Explosive atmospheres ...
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New anorganic blue pigment soon to be offered on the market
The only blue to be discovered in the last 200 hundred years will soon be introduced to the market. Back in 2009, Mas Subramanian and his team at the Oregon State ...
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Clariant and Huntsman agree to merge
Huntsman Corporation and Switzerland's Clariant AG have reached an agreement to merge, continuing a consolidation push in the chemicals industry.