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Updated profile of the Central Asian paint industry published
According to a new study by IRL, the total market for paints and coatings in Central Asia was over 271 thousand tonnes in 2013, and is forecast to rise to more...
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Smart surfaces market will grow to around EUR 12.13 billion by 2020
A new report identifies the emerging market opportunities for smart surfaces across a wide range of applications.
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Developing powder paints with insect repellent activity
Mosquitos are one of the biggest carriers of infectious diseases for human beings.
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Oxea extends partnership with IMCD in Europe
Following two years of successful co-operation, the global chemical company Oxea has extended its distribution partnership with the Dutch chemical distributor...
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Coatings additive prevents foaming in aqueous systems
A new polymer-based, VOC- and silicone-free defoamer prevents foaming in aqueous systems.
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Pigments: BASF expands production capacity and colour range for effect pigments
BASF will expand its capacity for the production of "Paliocrom” effect pigments by more than 20 percent by 2017 in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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New report profiles Asia-Pacific paints market 2013 and forecasts for 2018
Market research firm IRL has launched a new edition of its regional title "A Profile of the Asia- Pacific Paint Industry".
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Printing inks: Raw material costs increase despite low oil prices
Crucial raw materials for printing inks have become more expensive for European based ink manufacturers due to currency exchange effects.
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Substituting titanium dioxide by calcium carbonate in paint mixtures
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) due to its high refractive index, is widely used in paint industry as a white pigment.
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Global consumption of adhesives was 10.24 million tons in 2014
According to a soon to be released study by the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, global consumption of formulated adhesives was 10.24 million ...
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Investigating the finish quality of automotive powder coatings
A research project investigated the finish quality of thermosetting automotive powder coatings in terms of appearance, adhesion and chip resistance.
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Powder Coatings – Back on the fast track
A long period of innovation in powder coatings came to a halt at the turn of the century, primarily due to economic and market changes. Promising new market areas ...
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Anti-corrosion coating market is projected to reach EUR 23,385 million by 2019
The new report "Anti-Corrosion Coating Market - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019” by MarketsandMarkets defines the anti-corrosion coating market with an ...
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Profile of the African paint industry
According to a new study by IRL, the total market for paints and coatings in the African continent was over 1.4 million tonnes in 2013.