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Akzo Nobel to reduce 2,000 jobs
Akzo Nobel plans to cut costs and improve efficiency by simplifying operations and restructuring management, including the reduction of about 2,000 jobs globally.
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Vencorex France enters judicial recovery: business continuity and innovation remain priorities
Vencorex France is undergoing a court-supervised restructuring procedure to ensure business continuity and increase competitiveness. The company is looking for potential new partners. All other Vencorex...
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Graco to acquire Corob, a coatings solutions provider
Graco announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Corob for €230 million, subject to customary adjustments, with up to €30 million in additional contingent consideration. The...
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Non-isothermal curing kinetics of soybean oil-based resins: Effect of initiator and reactive diluent
Researchers found that the choice of initiator significantly affects the processability and curing kinetics of AESO resins, with curing temperatures and reaction activation energy being strongly dependent...
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“Lean but strong” – BASF plans major overhaul
The chemical company BASF is suffering from rising energy prices and cost pressures. Some plants have already been closed, and more could follow at its largest site. In addition, management is planning...
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Allnex appoints new head for Americas region
Jeff McManus has been appointed senior VP of Americas at Allnex.
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Top 25 analysis by company size: Revenue development and growth in the European paint and coatings industry
The European paint and coatings industry is characterized by a wide range of companies of different sizes, all playing significant roles in the market. A closer look at revenue development and growth reveals...
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Phosphorous containing polyamidoamine-organosilicon flame retardants: Synthesis and sol-gel application on cotton fabrics
Researchers found that phosphorous-modified cotton fabrics exhibit significantly enhanced thermal stability and flame-retardant properties, with a much higher char residue compared to untreated cotton....
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Functional coatings on the rise: shaping the future of automotive and energy sectors
What are the key trends driving functional and smart coatings, and what are the most promising applications? We interviewed market researchers and industry experts to give you an idea about the status...
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Efficient incorporation of protein into waterborne hybrid acrylic based nanoparticles
Researchers found that the use of zein-casein bioparticles as seed material leads to a stable biphasic morphology, where proteins form the core of the particles, surrounded by an acrylic polymer shell....
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Synthesis, UV-curing behaviors and general properties of acrylate-urethane resins prepared from castor oil-based polyols
Researchers found that the polymerization rate and final acrylate conversion are highly dependent on the atmosphere, especially due to oxygen inhibition in air.
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Bio-based coatings: “Maintaining high-performance standards is a delicate challenge”
Ayowale Soyemi, research assistant at Eastern Michigan University, shares insight into the latest developments in bio-based coatings, key challenges, and the importance of collaboration.
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Kansai Helios further expands as a system supplier in Italy
After Kansai Helios announced the acquisition of Weilburger Coatings in May 2024, Weilburger Coatings Italia and Kansai Helios Italy have started to identify and leverage initial synergies.
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Biobased, self-healing, and recyclable polyurethane derived hydrogel-elastomer hybrids for efficient lubrication
Developing biobased hydrogel-elastomer hybrids with stable lubrication derived from self-healing and recyclable polymer matrix poses a key challenge in the field of medical devices.