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Industrial coatings: “Significant opportunities for new materials”
Martin Rogers, group leader – CASE product translation and development at Eastman, expands on trends and challenges in industrial coatings. Interview by Vanessa Bauersachs
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Stahl opens a Centre of Excellence in USA
The centre, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, will serve as an innovation hub for key sectors such as automotive, apparel, luxury goods, and packaging.
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Inkjet printed pattern for durable, superhydrophobic and UV protective cotton fabric
Functionalising textiles can be a high energy and raw material consumption process. This paper introduces inkjet printing as one option to give cotton superhydrophobicity and certain UV barrier properties....
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Nouryon opens new office in Saudia Arabia
With the opening of this office Nouryon seeks to drive growth in the dynamic region of the Saudi Arabia market and the Middle East.
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A review of electrochemical techniques for corrosion monitoring – fundamentals and research updates
Many tests for corrosion is on the market, some more recent, some very used and valued. This review compares the different electrochemical techniques available on the market.
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Acquisition: Univar Solutions acquires Brad-Chem Holdings
Univar Solutions announced that it has acquired the UK-based company Brad-Chem Holdings and its affiliates.
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Acquisition: Mipa Group takes over Wildschek Lacke
The Germany-based Mipa Group is expanding its sales network in Austria and taking over the business of Wildschek Lacke & Farben, headquartered in Münchendorf near Vienna, with effect from 1 February...
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On-demand removable hydrogel film for fruit preservation
Embedding gallic acid-phycocanin fiber mesh into a PVA matrix creates an easy to remove hydrogel film. This film is multifunctional and has on-demand removable properties. The hydrogel film could prolong...
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Anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide: SMEs most affected
CEPE has reacted with disappointment to the European Commission Regulation which is imposing antidumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide from China. The association’s managing director Christel...
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Gulf Coatings Show 2025 announces new dates
Due to industry demand the Gulf Coatings Show 2025 will now take place from October 20–22, 2025, at the Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE. As one of the key events for the coatings industry in the Middle East,...
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Study on preparation and performance of anti-icing superhydrophobic coating on composite insulators
Maintaining anti-icing properties of isolators on overhead lines is critical for performance and safety. This study presents a superhydrophobic coating based on two resins and special fillers to create...
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Gemini Industries acquires Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood business unit
The transition officially began on 3 February 2025, with Gemini assuming responsibility for Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood coatings division.
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Flame retardant PET fabric
A new work describes a flame retardant behavior and smoke suppression of gelatin/phytic acid/clay complexes on PET fabric.
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Synthomer unveils new innovation centre in Shanghai
Synthomer has announced the formal opening of its new China Innovation Centre (CIC) in Shanghai.