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Further studies of the hydration of MgO-hydromagnesite blends
Scientists have investigated the hydration of magnesium oxide in the presence of hydromagnesite (Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2·4H2O).
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Hosokawa Alpine AG takes over Solids Solutions Group
Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft has taken over the internationally active Solids Solutions Group that specialises in the field of bulk materials handling with effect from January 2, 2020.
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NMP restriction to take effect soon
N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) is used as an aprotic solvent in the manufacture of batteries, semiconductors, fibres, pharmaceuticals and wire coatings. A regulation last year added NMP to Annex XVII of REACH....
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Krahn Chemie acquires Greek distributor InterActive
Krahn Chemie GmbH has acquired a majority share of InterActive S.A., headquartered in Athens, Greece.
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Eastman expanding in Dresden to support new coating and laminating line for film
The Eastman Chemical Company has announced a capacity expansion at its Dresden, Germany, manufacturing facility to support a new coating and laminating line.
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The top 10 technical coating articles 2019
What technological and scientific topics have particularly interested the coatings industry in the past year? Here are the technical top 10 from 2019.
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Gabriel acquires a select portfolio of alkyd resins from Deltech
The transaction marks Gabriel’s 6th acquisition since 2014 and builds on its focus of growing its proprietary product portfolio serving the CASE markets.
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Evonik strengthens its focus on adhesive and sealant solutions with a new multi-purpose silicone production facility
After less than 18 months of construction, Evonik officially opened its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany.
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Milliken & Company announces intent to acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
Milliken reports that the company has signed an agreement to acquire Borchers Group Limited.
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Philippines successfully completes phase-out of all lead-containing paints
The phase-out of lead-containing inks for industrial applications was completed in the Philippines at the turn of the year.
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Synthomer receives European Commission clearance for Omnova acquisition
Synthomer has received the conditional clearance from the European Commission regarding its proposed acquisition of Omnova Solutions.
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Krahn Chemie starts selling eco-friendly binders from Ecoat
The Krahn Chemie Group has signed a distribution agreement with the French company Ecoat which develops bio-based and water-based binders for the coatings industry.
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PPG is about to acquire Industria Chimica Reggiana
PPG has has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Industria Chimica Reggiana (ICR), a manufacturer of automotive refinish and light industrial coatings.
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Architectural coatings in the focus of the January issue
The January issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on architectural coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available...