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Hempel appoints Malgorzata Kolton as new Head of Marine
Hempel has appointed Malgorzata Kolton as Executive Vice President & Head of Marine. She will take up the role on 1 January 2026, bringing extensive international leadership experience to strengthen...
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BASF reports weaker earnings in Q2 2025
BASF reported a decline in earnings in the second quarter of 2025. While Agricultural Solutions delivered strong growth, the Chemicals segment put pressure on results.
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THFM facilitates bio-based hydrophobic waterborne coatings
Researchers from the University of the Basque Country have demonstrated that tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate improves the incorporation of hydrophobic biobased monomers in waterborne protective coatings...
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Synthomer and Lummus join forces for acrylic acid esters technology
Synthomer and Lummus Technology have entered into a strategic partnership to license Synthomer’s proprietary acrylic acid esters technology worldwide. The collaboration aims to expand the acrylate monomers...
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New PU/PEG-MXene nanocomposites for flexible electronics
A Serbian-French research team has developed polyurethane nanocomposites with functionalised MXenes, offering improved thermal, mechanical, and electrical performance for use in coatings for sensing and...
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Brenntag to distribute Sudarshan Chemical’s Anticorrosive pigments in Australia
Chemicals distributor Brenntag is expanding its partnership with Sudarshan Chemical Industries by supplying anticorrosive pigments for coatings, plastics and other applications in Australia.Chemicals distributor...
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Robust pH-responsive self-healing coating for magnesium alloys
A new double-layered coating system demonstrates how the synergy of tannic acid and cerium ions can significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys.
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Seawater-degradable self-polishing epoxy coatings
Researchers have developed a novel epoxy resin that degrades in seawater, creating a self-renewing surface with strong anti-fouling properties.
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Arkema appoints new head of Adhesive Solutions
Arkema has appointed Laurent Peyronneau as Executive Vice President of its Adhesive Solutions segment (Bostik) and member of the Executive Committee. He succeeds Vincent Legros, who is leaving the group...
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Flame-retardant MXene nanohybrids enhance epoxy resins
Researchers have developed phosphorus- and nitrogen-containing MXene nanohybrids that improve both the flame retardancy and impact strength of epoxy resins.
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Follow European Coatings on LinkedIn
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the coatings industry! We invite you to follow the official LinkedIn page of European Coatings. You will find exclusive insights, industry news, articles...
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Bio-based Polyurethane-coatings – balancing sustainability and performance
The automotive industry is pushing for more sustainable solutions — including in polyurethanes. Bio-based raw materials are gaining attention, but how can sustainability be combined with the high technical...
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Epoxy–resorcinol resin composite protects against corrosion and biofouling
Researchers have developed an epoxy system with resorcinol–formaldehyde resin (RF) that effectively prevents both corrosion and biofouling in marine environments.
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Wevo establishes subsidiary in India
Wevo, a manufacturer of polyurethane systems, is expanding its international presence by establishing Wevo Chemical India Private Limited in Gurugram near New Delhi. The new site will focus on polyurethane...