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Lanxess expands pigment portfolio with more sustainable yellow shades
With the new Scopeblue product line, Lanxess is launching micronised iron oxide yellow pigments that have a 35% smaller carbon footprint thanks to the use of more eco-efficient raw materials.
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Bodo Möller Chemie and Dow Aksa enter into partnership for carbon fibre products
Bodo Möller Chemie and Dow Aksa have entered into a strategic partnership to expand Bodo Möller Chemie's product portfolio to include carbon fibre products.
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Krahn Chemie Benelux and Dura Europe sign distribution agreement
Krahn Chemie Benelux and Dura Europe have entered into a distribution agreement effective January 1, 2025. Under this partnership, Krahn Chemie Benelux will distribute Dura Europe’s paint driers and...
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Biesterfeld strengthens CASE business: Joachim Diem new Business Manager
Joachim Diem is the new Business Manager CASE at Biesterfeld.
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Sunflower oil-based thermosets: Sustainable polymers via Passerini reaction
A research team led by Prof. Michael A. R. Meier of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has developed new ways of increasing the efficiency of coatings for the automotive industry. The results could...
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Polyurethane acrylate improves the strain recovery of pressure-sensitive adhesives
A new study shows how polyurethane acrylate (PUA) as a crosslinker significantly accelerates the strain recovery of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). This opens up new possibilities for flexible electronics....
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Sustainable change in the coatings industry: the rise of environmentally friendly additives
The performance of paints and coatings depends not only on pigments and binders, but also on additives. These play a key role in industries such as automotive, aerospace and construction. They drive innovation,...
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High-strength and self-healing bio-based polyhydroxyurethanes as heat-resistant adhesives
New research shows the potential of bio-based polyhydroxyurethanes for high-performance applications.
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Chemours names new president of Titanium Technologies
Chemours has announced the appointment of Damián Gumpel as president of its Titanium Technologies business segment, effective March 3, 2025. He succeeds Diane Iuliano Picho, who has been named chief enterprise...
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Evonik announces plans to close two silicon dioxide plants in North America
Evonik is adjusting its production network: The Waterford and Havre de Grace sites in the USA are to be closed and production relocated to more efficient hubs.
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Krahn Chemie expands portfolio: new partnership with Lamberti for polymer beads
Krahn Chemie has entered into a new distribution partnership with Lamberti. This allows the company to expand its portfolio to include polymer beads.
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Staying ahead with antimicrobial coatings
The demand for antimicrobial coatings is rising across various industries, driven by heightened concerns about hygiene and product durability. These coatings offer long-term protection against bacteria,...
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Sustainable and bio-based: protein adhesive for corrugated board and wood products
Many industries are faced with the challenge of using alternative materials and developing adapted production processes – for example, the furniture industry or the packaging industry. The ‘ProWellHo’...
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BASF is negotiating a new site agreement in Ludwigshafen
BASF and the works council are negotiating a new site agreement for the Ludwigshafen site. The focus is on avoiding redundancies and on comprehensive modernisation. At the same time, the chemical company...