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Supersize me: Helios wants to grow in Europe
Austria-based Ring International Holding acquired Slovenian paint manufacturer Helios in 2013. One headline entitled this "David takes over Goliath”. The ...
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Functional coatings: New antireflective coating reduces stray light and reflections
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a new type of antireflective functional coating that significantly reduces stray light and reflections from transparent ...
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Electrochemical impedance study models anticorrosive performance of coatings
In a study, the atmospheric corrosive protection characteristics of four organic coatings were modeled based on the evolution of low-frequency impedance over ...
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Analysis of the global paint & coatings market
Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney announce the commencement of its third global paint & coatings study, which will cover the years 2016-2021.
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Fluorescence boosts performance of cool coloured pigments
Elementary school science teaches us that in the sun, dark colours get hot while white stays cool. New research has found an exception: Scientists have determined...
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Formulating nanocomposite coatings with remarkable anti-corrosion characteristics
In a study, ZnO nanoparticles ranging from 1 to 8% (w/w) were introduced into a hybrid acrylic-silicone polymeric matrix to achieve nanocomposite coating systems...
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Functional coatings: Versatile and efficient method to fabricate durable superhydrophobic surfaces
A versatile and highly efficient method was developed to fabricate durable, superhydrophobic surfaces on various substrates, including wood, lignocellulosic ...
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Functional coatings: Novel anti-reflective coatings using nanocomposites and self-assembly of nanoparticles
Researchers describe novel optical coatings which require either thermal or photocuring to render them mechanically robust and abrasion resistant.
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Lamberti Group acquires Supercolori
The Lamberti Group has acquired the Italian coatings additives producer Supercolori SpA.
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BASF intends to acquire Henkel’s Western European building material business
BASF and Henkel have signed an agreement under which BASF intends to acquire Henkel’s professional Western European flooring, tiling and waterproofing business in ...