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H.B. Fuller opens new adhesives and sealants facility in the UAE
US-based adhesives manufacturer H.B. Fuller has inaugurated a new production site in the United Arab Emirates. The facility in the Al Hamra Industrial Zone is set to serve regional demand for adhesives...
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Ystral expands pilot plant capacity at its headquarters in southern Germany
Machinery and plant manufacturer Ystral is investing around EUR 1.8 million in a new pilot facility in Ballrechten-Dottingen. The new building will increase testing capacity and provide additional analytical...
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Amphiphilic acrylate copolymers with zwitterions show excellent anti-fouling effect
A new amphiphilic coating system with zwitterions achieves outstanding anti-fouling properties - both in the laboratory and after several months of use in seawater.
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Pacific Coatings Show 2025: Call for papers open until June 23
Pacific Coatings Show brings together the paints and coatings industry. After a successful debut, the event will take place for the second time in 2025. Experts can now submit their contributions for the...
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Huntsman to close maleic anhydride plant in Moers
US-based chemical company Huntsman will shut down its maleic anhydride production site in Moers, Germany, following continued losses in Europe. Future supply will be handled via its US facilities.
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Hydrophobic protective layer improves mechanical strength of hemp textiles and paper
A silicone-containing, water-based polyurethane coating significantly improves the water resistance and mechanical stability of hemp fabric and paper - and opens up new application possibilities for cellulose...
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Delo honoured as one of Germany’s best managed companies
Delo Industrie Klebstoffe has received the Best Managed Companies Award 2025. The recognition highlights the company's strategic focus, innovation culture and financial leadership within the German SME...
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Calm on the surface, pressure beneath: EU titanium dioxide tariffs’ impact on paint industry
Since January 2025, the European Union has imposed anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) imports from China – a move that initially sparked concern across the European paints and coatings...
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The top 10 coating companies in Europe with the strongest sales growth in 2024
Despite a difficult economic environment, several European paint and coatings manufacturers managed to achieve strong revenue growth in 2024. Particularly mid-sized players recorded substantial gains –...
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Automated evaluation of stone chip resistance in automotive coatings
A newly developed method enables the automated identification of the main delamination level in stone chip resistance tests in accordance with DIN EN ISO 21227-2. The approach is based on confocal chromatic...
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Beckers appoints Dr Susanne Goldammer as Chief Operations Officer
Beckers Group has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Dr Susanne Goldammer as Chief Operations Officer. Based in Berlin, she will oversee operations with a strong focus on safety,...
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Call for papers: Gulf Coatings Show 2025
The Call for Papers for the Gulf Coatings Show is now open. Take this opportunity to present your research and innovations to an international audience at one of the most important coatings events in the...
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Wacker launches hybrid polymer production in East Germany
At its site in Nünchritz, Saxony, Wacker has commissioned a new facility for the production of hybrid polymers. The advanced line is intended to increase capacity and gradually replace the existing operations...
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PFAS-free seals enable use of water-based lubricants
Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed an innovative sealing system that eliminates the use of PFAS and supports water-based lubrication. The combination of diamond-like carbon coatings and laser-based...