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Sika acquires Austrian manufacturer of waterproofing systems
Sika is acquiring Bitbau Dörr, a leading waterproofing system manufacturer, headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria. The transaction is subject to approval by the ...
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Synthesis of photochemically driven polymeric network formation
Polymeric networks have been intensely investigated and a large number of applications have been found in areas ranging from biomedicine to materials science. ...
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New Artimelt CEO appointed
In early January 2017, Walter Stampfli has begun his tenure as new CEO of Artimelt AG.
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Biodegradable resin for adhesives and coatings
Researchers have patented the first plant-based resin of its kind that would be ideal for tapes, labels and other adhesive uses. It also can provide shiny coatings....
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Lonza extends agreement with Azelis in Europe
Azelis has announced an extended distribution agreement to offer Lonza’s materials protection ingredients to industrial market segments such as paints, coatings, ...
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New issue of the European Coatings Journal is out
For the end customer who buys an architectural paint, aesthetics are everything.
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Improving the scratch resistance of commodity polymers
Hybrid transparent coatings based on zirconia nanoparticle fillers and epoxy resin were designed to increase scratch resistance of commodity polymers without...
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Arkema upgrades acrylic acid facility in North America
Arkema is investing EUR85.76 million on its Clear Lake Texas site to replace existing acrylic acid production units with modern facilities using the latest available ...
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Flame retardancy of photocured epoxy acrylate based coatings
In a work the synergistic effect of a nitrogen and phosphorus containing reactive monomer on the flame retardancy of photocured epoxy acrylate based coatings ...
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Stockmeier Group expands presence in Europe with a stake in HDS-Chemie
As of January 1, 2017, Stockmeier Chemie GmbH & Co. KG has acquired an ownership interest in HDS-Chemie Handels GesmbH in Vienna.
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Study of a hemp concrete wall exposed to outdoor climate
French researchers have exposed cement based hemp concrete walls for one year to indoor controlled and outdoor climate. The objective of the study was to analyse...
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Axalta Coating Systems acquires business of Ellis Paint Company
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its acquisition of the business of Ellis Paint Company, a prominent manufacturer of industrial and automotive refinish ...
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ChemQuest Group appoints Sudhir Hublikar as Director
The ChemQuest Group, Inc., is pleased to announce Dr. Sudhir Hublikar (formerly Vice President of Adhesives and Coatings R&D for Avery Dennison Corporation) as ...