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Stahl strengthens packaging coatings business through acquisition of Weilburger Graphics
Stahl, a supplier of speciality coatings and treatments for flexible materials, has agreed to acquire Weinburger Graphics, a German manufacturer of water-based and radiation-curing coatings for the graphic...
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Preparation of low viscosity and high flexibility epoxy acrylate and its application in UV-curable coatings
Researchers found that using a carboxyl-terminated intermediate to modify epoxy acrylate significantly increases the flexibility of the cured film and reduces the resin viscosity.
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TiO₂: “The anti-dumping measures also risk undermining the EU’s environmental objectives”
Nicolas Dujardin, Chief Operating Officer at paint producer Océinde, is concerned about the anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China that recently came into force. In his view, the European...
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TiO₂: “The duty could lead to plant closures within the EU and a significant increase in unemployment”
The anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China are not being received favourably in the paint and coatings industry. Paula Salastie, CEO at Teknos, talks about the risks that these measures pose...
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Qemtex launches a powder coating plant in the United Arab Emirates and targets the global market
Qemtex Chemical Holding announced the launch of its new powder coatings plant in the UAE.
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Flame retardancy of acrylic emulsion resin intumescent coatings added with alkaline lignin on plywood
Researchers found that the addition of 5% alkaline lignin to water-based intumescent coatings results in an optimal formation of a protective char layer during combustion.
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European Coatings Show Conference 2025: Call for Papers closing soon!
The next European Coatings Show and Conference will take place from March 24 to 25, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. The call for papers is currently open, but the deadline for submissions is rapidly approaching...
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PPG completes expansion of industrial coatings plant in Vietnam
PPG announced the completion of upgrades that have expanded the capacity of its Yen Phong industrial coatings plant in Bắc Ninh province, Vietnam. The change include a new production line dedicated to...
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Highly transparent anti-reflection coating enhances the underwater efficiency and stability of perovskite solar modules
Researchers found that a highly transparent anti-reflection coating can significantly enhance the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar modules underwater.
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Polyrheo USA acquires the plant from Huntsman
Polyrheo USA is announces the purchase of Huntsman’s Maple Shade, New Jersey, USA chemical manufacturing plant.
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Fabricating bio-inspired high impact resistance carbon nanotube network films for multi-protection under an extreme environment
Researchers found that the bio-inspired carbon nanotube network exhibits significantly higher toughness and impact resistance compared to conventional protective materials like steel and Kevlar.
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CHT and Gehring Montgomery form partnership for chemical distribution in U.S.
CHT and Gehring Montgomery announce strategic partnership to enhance chemical distribution in the U.S. market.
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Towards the identification of the volatile organic compounds emitted by the coatings used in a car factory painting line
Researchers found that coatings used in a car factory emit 45 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pose potential health risks to workers.
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2024 ASI Top 20: World’s leading manufacturers of adhesives and sealants
The Adhesives and Sealants Industry (ASI) has released its annual list of the Top 20 leading global adhesive and sealant manufacturers. This ranking is based on sales figures and additional information...