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Axalta Coating Systems acquires Metalak
On 1 July 2015, Axalta Coating Systems has signed an agreement to acquire Metalak Benelux BV.
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Improving the corrosion resistance of epoxy/polyamide coatings
Reseachers improved the protective performance of solvent-borne epoxy/polyamide coatings formulated with zinc phosphate anticorrosion pigment through the addition...
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Study predicts titanium dioxide market to reach EUR 15.31 billion by 2020
According to a new market report, the global titanium dioxide market was valued at EUR 11.75 billion in 2013 and is anticipated to reach EUR 15.31 billion by 2020, ...
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Preparing ZnO nanopaint for marine antifouling applications
Nanomaterials open up tremendous opportunities in the development of commercial products for house-hold to industrial applications.
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Cellulose turning into a supermaterial of the future
A research project is seeking new design-driven applications for cellulose and is developing related technology as well as exploring new ways to create value...
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American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016 – Call for Papers
The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN) is calling for papers to be presented at the American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016. ...
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New class of polymers can be endlessly reshaped and recycled
Car scratches, a crack in a crash helmet or a broken toy. None of this is a problem anymore thanks to a ground-breaking invention: Just heat it up and the damage...
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Kuncai starts sales office in Europe
Fujian Kuncai Material Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of pearlescent pigments, has started a sales office in Europe under the name Kuncai Europe B.V....
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Non-flammable, green alternative solvents to methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
New non-flammable, environmentally-friendly solvents and solvent carrier systems enable researchers to utilise strong solvents while reducing safety, health ...