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PPG partners with SARO/Siccardi to strengthen powder coatings market in Italy
PPG has entered into a strategic partnership with SARO/Siccardi, Italy's leading distributor of powder coatings. The collaboration aims to expand PPG’s reach in the Italian market and enhance customer...
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UV-cured nanocomposite coatings with fluorine-containing silica networks improve wear and corrosion resistance
New UV-cured nanocomposite coatings combine fluorine-containing chains and silica networks, offering enhanced wear and corrosion resistance for applications on steel surfaces.
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Excelitas Technologies announces consolidation plans for noblelight operations in Germany
Following the acquisition of Noblelight from Heraeus, Excelitas Technologies plans to consolidate its production facilities in the Rhine-Main region by 2027. With an investment of over USD 20 million,...
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Waterborne polyurethane coating with anti-fouling and self-healing properties
A new waterborne polyurethane coating combines polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and disulfide bonds for superior antifouling and self-healing abilities, providing promising industrial applications for smart...
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Merck: divesting pigments, investing in electronics
Merck has entered into an agreement to sell its global Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Material International Holdings (GNMI) for EUR 665 million.
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Preparation of active–passive anticorrosion antistatic epoxy nanocomposite coatings loaded with CeO2, CeO2@C, and CHS particles
New epoxy nanocomposite coatings combine CeO2, CeO2@C and CHS particles to provide corrosion protection and antistatic properties in one. This innovative combination of materials shows great potential...
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Stahl divests its wet-end chemicals business, becoming a pure-play specialty coatings company
Stahl is selling its wet-end chemicals business to become a pure-play speciality coatings company.
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Dual-responsive wettability nanofiber coating
Poly o-toluidine nanofiber coatings present an intelligent surface that can switch between hydrophilic and superhydrophobic states using UV light or electric stimuli.
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Protech Group acquires Caldwell Chemical Coatings: expanding in the liquid coatings market
Canadian coating manufacturer Protech Group has acquired Caldwell Chemical Coatings, strengthening its position in the liquid coatings sector.
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Lively exchange around the chocolate fontaine at EC Conference Bio-based and Water-based Coatings
Leading experts and researchers from the coatings industry and academia gathered in Cologne from 5th to 6th of October at the EC Conference Bio-based and Water-based Coatings with their focus on sustainable...
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Bodo Möller Chemie Group enters exclusive acquisition talks with Rocktin: Strategic expansion in Asia
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is in exclusive discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Rocktin's distribution activities. This acquisition is aimed at driving Bodo Möller Chemie's strategic...
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Self-healing and fluorescent anti-corrosion coatings for aluminum alloys
A new coating system offers aluminum alloys used in marine industries enhanced corrosion protection through self-healing and fluorescent properties.
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Strategic acquisition: Mavco and Avenue Capital Group acquire Hubergroup for global growth
Mavco Investments and Avenue Capital Group have signed an agreement to acquire Hubergroup, a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and print solutions. This strategic move is intended to accelerate...
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Market in transition: sustainability drives water-based coatings to record heights
Water-based coatings are conquering new market shares thanks to the growing demand for environmentally friendly alternatives.