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New EuPIA chairman appointed: Nicolas Wiedmann, Siegwerk Druckfarben
Nicolas Wiedmann, CEO of Siegwerk Druckfarben, has been elected as the new chairman of the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA). In his new role, he aims to further strengthen the industry’s...
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Evonik develops a new debonding-on-demand technology for sustainable adhesive solutions
Evonik is introducing an adhesive concept that can be peeled off substrates on demand, making recycling and repairs easier. The new technology uses cleavable covalent bonds and should integrate seamlessly...
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Lehvoss Group and Dorf Ketal expand distribution partnership
The Lehvoss Group and Dorf Ketal Chemicals are expanding their long-standing cooperation to new European markets. With immediate effect, customers in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg can...
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Bio-based networks with shape memory and recyclability
A Chinese research team has developed a novel bio-based polymer system that is not only fully recyclable but also has an adjustable shape memory. The dithioacetal-based networks can be reused multiple...
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Covestro launches automated laboratory to accelerate the development of coating and adhesive formulations
Covestro plans to launch a fully automated laboratory for the development of coating and adhesive formulations in 2025. The new facility will run around the clock and enable tens of thousands of tests...
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Vegetable oils as a source of raw materials for bio-based acrylamide polymers Copy
A British research team has developed a method for directly producing functional acrylamide monomers from vegetable oils and successfully processing them using RAFT polymerisation. The sustainable synthesis...
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Fluorescent polymer brushes for intelligent surface functions
A new approach for the production of fluorescent polymer brushes on ITO substrates could accelerate the development of intelligent coating systems for sensor technology, light management and stimuli-responsive...
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Orion strengthens its presence in South America: Reciend will be its new distributor in Peru
The specialty chemicals manufacturer Orion has appointed the Reciend Group as its new distributor for its specialty carbon black products in Peru. The long-standing cooperation in Colombia will form the...
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Brazil’s paint and coatings market reaches record high in 2024
Brazil’s paint and coatings industry reached a historic milestone in 2024, selling nearly 2 billion liters — a total of 1.983 billion liters, marking 6.0% growth over the previous year. According to...
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Coated with Innovation: The European Coatings Show and Conference 2025 were a great success
The European Coatings Show (ECS) 2025 has once again affirmed its status as the leading event for the international coatings community. By Silke Karl, Vanessa Bauersachs and Kirsten Wrede.
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Visible control over ring-shaped polymer structures
A new photochemical process allows the targeted production of cyclic polymer structures – without unwanted cross-linking. Researchers present an organocatalyzed, light-driven radical process that could...
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PPG expands automotive coatings production in Southeast Asia
With a newly opened water-borne coatings plant in Thailand, PPG responds to increasing demand for sustainable automotive solutions in Southeast Asia. The facility is part of the company’s strategic focus...
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Biocompatible polycarbonate nanoparticles: new approaches for medical applications
A new method for producing two-dimensional nanoparticles could revolutionise the use of biocompatible materials in medicine. Researchers have developed a method for specifically adjusting the size and...
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European market remains a key player in global coatings industry
Europe’s paints and coatings market is valued at EUR 40.6 billion, with decorative coatings leading the way. Key players and strong economies continue to drive growth across the region.