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Mubbasher Omar (Akzo Nobel): “Unlocking new value“
In Pakistan, Akzo Nobel has recently invested 8 billion Pakistani Rupees, which is approximately EUR 26 million. We spoke to Mubbasher Omar, CEO of Akzo Nobel Pakistan, about the investment and the...
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Plantag Coatings opens new technical centre
The move is intended to drive forward the development of new products, coating processes and customised production processes.
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Bio-based antibacterial food packaging films and coatings containing cinnamaldehyde
A review systematically summarised the bio-based food packaging films/coatings containing CIN developed recently.
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Weicon establishes tenth foreign subsidiary
New location in Colombia to further expand the market position of the Münster-based family business.
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The latest developments in glass coatings
The International Conference on Coatings on Glass and Plastics (ICCG) is one of the leading global conferences on science and technology of coatings for a large-area or high-volume products. After a four-year...
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Recent advances in bio-based wood protective systems
This review emphasises the recent ongoing shift in the wood coating industry towards bio-based resources and circular economy principles, promoting eco-friendly alternatives. In addressing wood’s vulnerabilities,...
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Evonik drives sustainable biosurfactant revolution with inauguration of new facility in Slovakia
The triple-digit million-euro facility is the first worldwide to manufacture industrial-scale quantities of rhamnolipid biosurfactants, which also show huge potential in coatings.
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British Coatings Federation Annual Conference: Industry leaders address challenges and opportunities
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) held it’s Annual Conference 2024 on 23 May in Manchester. Current president Sharon Harte welcomed more than 160 delegates from the British coatings industry –...
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IMCD invests in Italy: new headquarters and three new hi-tech laboratories
One of the three new laboratories at the new head office in Milan, Italy is dedicated to the coatings & construction sector.
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Eco-friendly food packaging based on paper coated with a bio-based antibacterial coating
Traditional paper-based packaging commonly needs to be coated to achieve sufficient mechanical and barrier performances. In this research, a bio-based coating for paper was developed from carbamate starch...
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Nordmann UK opens technical centre in Macclesfield
New facility is equipped with modern equipment and instruments.
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Review on superhydrophobic coating for blade of wind turbines
To achieve the goal of carbon neutrality and peak carbon dioxide emissions, and reduce the development and utilisation of fossil energy, wind power, as a typical clean energy source, has the advantages...
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Interview: “India offers remarkable opportunities”
BASF's Coatings division has expanded its cathodic dip coating production facility in Mangalore, India. This strategic expansion is driven by growing local demand and customers in the ASEAN markets of...
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H.B. Fuller acquires ND Industries
Adhesives company H.B. Fuller has acquired ND Industries