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Enhanced properties of cellulose-based packaging
Researchers have presenged a novel approach to enhancing barrier and mechanical properties of cellulose-based packaging.
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Elkem announces partnership with Silstar
Elkem Silicones has announced the appointment of Silstar South Africa as its new exclusive agent and distributor for South Africa and neighbouring countries.
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Interview: “Plastic coatings have evolved significantly”
Eugénie Charrière, global marketing and strategy director at Vencorex, highlights new developments, trends and challenges in plastic coatings. Interview by Kirsten Wrede
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Novel self-healing epoxy coating
Researchers have recently presented a aemi-intrinsic self-healing epoxy coating using ionic liquid and super absorbent polymer.
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MC-Bauchemie opens production facility in Bolivia
MC-Bauchemie has opened its new production facility in the Guapilo industrial centre in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia).
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Brenntag signs distribution agreement for synthetic iron oxides
Brenntag has announced a strategic distribution agreement for North America with Raveshia Group, a technical manufacturer of inorganic and organic Pigments.
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Facile antifogging and antibacterial coating for biomedical applications
Antifogging and antibacterial properties are both essential in biomedical examination and diagnostics to ensure clear visibility and prevent potential bacterial infections. However, it is quite challenging...
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Mipa: Merger in Switzerland
The Mipa Group is strengthening its presence in Switzerland: On 30 June 2025, Mipa Lacke + Farben AG in Kriessern and Mipa Coatings Schweiz AG in Islikon will merge with retroactive effect from 1 January...
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“Creating a circular economy for powder coatings in need of disposal is still an unsolved challenge”
Dr. Terhi Hirvikorpi, Director Product Development Machinery at Teknos, expands on the role of powder coatings for lower carbon footprints and gives insight into challenging issues in the sector. Interview...
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AZO Group expands into India
The AZO Group is expanding its international presence by acquiring its previous sales partner Vedic Pac Systems in India.
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Sika opens two plants in Asia
Sika has opened two new plants: A newly built plant in Singapore specialises in the production of mortars, while a facility in Xi'an, China, manufactures a full range of Sika products, including tile adhesives,...
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Wacker expands capacity for specialty silicones
Wacker Chemie AG has started up two new production facilities for specialty silicones in Japan and South Korea. The expansion is intended to strengthen the company’s activities in the Asian growth market....
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Stockmeier acquires majority stake in Intercoat Specialties
The Stockmeier Group announces the acquisition of a majority stake in the Spanish company Intercoat Specialties as a significant strategic step in strengthening its specialty chemicals Business.
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New review: Polymer-based superhydrophobic coatings
A newly published review gives focuses at the newest advances in polymer-based superhydrophobic coatings and gives insights on their preparation, properties, and applications.