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Hoenle unifies corporate group under single brand
UV specialist Hoenle will operate under a single brand in future. All subsidiaries – including Panacol, which will become Hoenle Adhesives GmbH – will also adopt the Hoenle brand.
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Brenntag CEO takes over leadership of Brenntag Essentials
Brenntag CEO Jens Birgersson will additionally lead the Brenntag Essentials division, succeeding Ewout van Jarwaarde, who left the board on 8 September 2025.
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Smart epoxy coating visualises microcracks and corrosion in real time
A new coating system with embedded carbon quantum dots (CDs) enables early detection of crack initiation and corrosion in epoxy-based systems, while also improving their mechanical strength.
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New approaches for Polyurethane-coatings – from DTM to isocyanate-free systems
PU coatings are indispensable in many industries — yet they face clear limitations. Significant gaps remain, especially in water-based systems and direct-to-metal applications. Dr. Chintankumar Jayanthilal...
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Fluorine-free superhydrophobic coatings for bamboo developed
Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly method to make bamboo superhydrophobic using methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) – without any fluorinated compounds. The coating shows high resistance...
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BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema cut carbon footprint of architectural powder coatings
BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema have formed a value chain partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of superdurable architectural powder coatings. The approach combines bio-attributed raw materials with supplier-specific...
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Three weeks left: Call for Papers American Coatings Conference 2026
Only 3 weeks left to submit your abstract for the 2026 American Coatings Conference – showcase your innovations in coatings research and technology in Indianapolis!
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Self-healing bio-based polybenzoxazine vitrimers for anticorrosion coatings
A novel coating system based on bio-based polybenzoxazine vitrimers combines hydrophobicity, corrosion resistance, and self-healing through dynamic disulphide bonds.
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Superhydrophobic nanocomposite coating combines anticorrosive and antibacterial functions
New research demonstrates that ceria-doped cardanol polyurea coatings provide an exceptional combination of corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance.
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Asian Paints to invest EUR 217 million in new water-based coatings plant
Asian Paints plans to establish a new plant in Indore dedicated to water-based coatings. With an investment of about EUR 217 million, the facility will produce 400 million litres per year, bringing the...
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Mipa establishes Mipa Belgium and strengthens presence in Benelux
With the establishment of Mipa Belgium, the German coatings producer expands its activities in Western Europe. The takeover of Belgian distribution partner B-Coat opens new opportunities for growth.
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Synergistic flame-retardant system enhances epoxy-polyamide coatings
A combination of modified intumescent flame retardant and scandia-yttria-stabilised zirconia significantly improves the flame-retardant and insulation performance of epoxy-polyamide coatings.
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Venator Duisburg files for insolvency – production to continue for now
The chemical company Venator, based in Duisburg, has filed for insolvency. Despite the financial difficulties, the approximately 350 employees are expected to continue working for the time being.
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Azelis acquires Distona to strengthen Swiss market presence
By acquiring Swiss distributor Distona, Azelis expands its footprint in industrial chemicals and reinforces its position in coatings, additives and lubricants segments.