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BCF: Raw material shortages could impact the availability of food packaging
According to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), printing ink manufacturers across Europe are reporting reduced availability of ethanol and n-propanol.
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Inkmaker Shanghai doubles size of factory to meet demand during Covid-19 emergency
Inkmaker Group announces that as of 7 April 2020 Inkmaker Shanghai will begin operating from a new 35,000 square feet facility, double the size of its current factory space, to meet with the demands due...
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Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney publishes fourth study on the global paint & coatings industry
According to a new study by the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, global consumption of paint & coatings was 44.4 million tons in 2019 worth approximately EUR 132 billion.
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Sheibani Group has added Thomas Howse to its growing portfolio of UK businesses
One of the leading manufacturing groups in the Middle East has completed its single largest investment in the UK with its acquisition of a historic producer of paint and powder coatings.
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Postponed: SurfaceTechnology Germany 2020 will take place parallel to parts2clean
Now SurfaceTechnology Germany in Stuttgart has been postponed as well. The event, originally planned for June 2020, will move into autumn.
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When criminals hack industrial plants
Networked industrial plants are efficient, but also offer many access points, which can be misused by hackers. The IEC 62443 series of standards provides companies with a comprehensive framework for protection...
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Bodo Möller Chemie and CeraCon cooperate worldwide
Effective immediately, the Bodo Möller Chemie Group cooperates with the engineering and mechanical engineering company CeraCon.
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Hubergroup as the main partner at the C2C Congress 2020
By participating as a main participant in the Cradle to Cradle Congress, Hubergroup wants to highlight the importance of sustainability and environmental protection.
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Covestro invests in start-ups
Polymer company Covestro plans investments in start-up companies in five areas.
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Weilburger independent in China since March 2020
Grebe Holding GmbH, parent company of the Weilburger Group, has announced that Weilburger has exited the former joint venture CMW Holding Ltd. (CMW = CashewManfieldWeilburger) as of 25 February 2020, and...
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ECS Reloaded: free access to ECS highlights until March 25
The European Coatings Show 2019 was a great success. Until March 25, the ECS Reloaded offers free access to highlights of the show and conference as well as updates on new product information.
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Budenheim expands market shares with new partner in North America
Budenheim, manufacturer for intumescent fire protection coatings, has announced a new partnership with US agent Chemigon.
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Pigments and fillers in the focus of the March issue
The March issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on pigments and fillers: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in...
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PaintExpo 2020: now from 12 to 15 October 2020
The PaintExpo in Karlsruhe, Germany, has been postponed to October 2020 due to the dynamic spread of the corona virus Sars-CoV-2.