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Expansion in Southeast Asia: Tesa opens new strategic hub in Thailand
Tesa, an international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has opened a new Customer Solution Center and new office space in the Thai capital Bangkok.
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Corrosion-resistant coating for 2D semiconductor materialsCorrosion-resistant
A team, co-led by researchers at Penn State, has developed a synthesis process to produce a ‘rust-resistant’ coating with additional properties ideal for creating faster, more durable electronics....
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Expert insights from Wacker: Dr Christine Wagner and Lenine De Sousa Gomes on architectural coatings trends
Dr. Christine Wagner, Head of Regional Marketing EMEA at Wacker Polymers, and Lenine De Sousa Gomes, Silicone Construction Chemicals & Coatings EMEA at Wacker Silicones, spoke with European Coatings...
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Covestro signs an Investment Agreement with Adnoc
Covestro today signed an Investment Agreement with certain entities of the Adnoc, including ADNOC International and its subsidiary, Adnoc International Germany Holding AG (“Bidder”). The agreement...
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Stahl completes acquisition of Weilburger Graphics
Stahl has completed the acquisition of Weilburger Graphics to strengthen its position in the European packaging coatings market and expand its range of coatings for flexible materials.
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Beckers inaugurates FutureLab in the UK
Beckers Group open the FutureLab in Liverpool, UK. This facility will drive the development of coil coatings. The new building effectively doubles the capacity of Beckers’ long-term development department,...
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A fire-retardant coating for wood made from chitosan itaconate
Researchers found that chitosan-itaconate-based coatings can delay the ignition of wood and significantly reduce flame spread.
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Architectural coatings: “Need for increased durability”
Ravi Ravichandran, chief scientist and co-founder of Amindon shares his perspective on the architectural coatings segment. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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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.