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Is Wacker Chemie planning cost savings? – “PACE” project aims to reduce expenses
According to a report by the financial portal onvista, citing Reuters, Wacker Chemie is considering wide-ranging cost-cutting measures due to the challenging market situation. The Oberbayerisches Volksblatt...
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Water-borne styrene-acrylate networks with tunable acoustic performance
Researchers from Iran have developed water-borne styrene-acrylate systems with adjustable damping and sound absorption properties. The materials are based on interpenetrating polymer networks featuring...
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Transforming global growth: protective & powder coatings (2/2)
From smart coatings and low-temperature curing to AI-based optimisation and recycled resin systems – innovation is redefining the powder coatings market. The second part of our analysis highlights key...
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Carbon dioxide as a raw material
Researchers from Evonik, the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis and Ruhr University Bochum have developed a novel catalyst system that enables the use of carbon dioxide as a sustainable raw material for the...
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Bodo Möller Chemie acquires Mexican Bridge Chemical Company
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group strengthens its presence in Mexico by acquiring the Bridge Chemical Company. This strategic move enhances its technical capabilities and market reach in key industrial sectors...
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Transforming global growth: protective & powder coatings (1/2)
Driven by sustainability and performance requirements, the global protective and powder coatings markets are undergoing significant transformation. This first part explores key growth trends, resin technologies,...
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Natural fibre-reinforced wood coatings promise greater durability and sustainability for outdoor applications
The “NFHolzlack” research project led by the Institute for Wood Technology Dresden (IHD) is developing innovative outdoor wood coatings reinforced with natural fibres. The aim is to increase weather...
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Evonik opens first production facility for pyrogenic metal oxides in Asia
With its new production facility in Yokkaichi, Japan, the German chemicals group strengthens its presence in Asia and focuses on sustainable innovation. Pyrogenic aluminium oxide will be produced here...
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Smart lignin valorisation: Fully bio-based dynamic dual-network polymers via one-pot synthesis
Researchers introduce a simplified one-pot method for creating high-performance, fully bio-based lignin polymers. The resulting dual-network materials are strong, reprocessable and multifunctional, advancing...
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Inside the BASF-Carlyle-deal: Exclusive insights on the EC podcast
What does BASF’s sale of its Coatings Division to The Carlyle Group mean for the industry? In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López speaks with Olaf Adamek, a coatings expert who...
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Tesa: Production site expansion underway
With the expansion of its production facility in Offenburg/Germany, Tesa is increasing capacity and focusing on technological development. The site is being strengthened to meet the growing demand for...
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Effect pigments: ‘Price is often the decisive criterion in the market’
GNMI has acquired the pigment business of Merck Surface Solutions and bundled it under the new name Susonity. In this interview, Michael Weiden, Global Head of Commercial at the renamed company, explains...
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25 Years of A.I.V.R.: Romanian coatings association marks milestone in Bucharest
Romania’s coatings industry marked a key milestone this autumn as the national association A.I.V.R. celebrated its 25th anniversary in Bucharest. The event highlighted the evolution of the domestic...
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Sustainable chitosan–rosin adhesives: Strong, flame-retardant and biodegradable alternatives for wood panels
A Chinese research team has developed an eco-friendly wood adhesive based on chitosan and modified rosin acid. The formulation achieves high mechanical strength, flame retardancy and rapid biodegradability,...