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BASF opens new research location
BASF has opened a new research laboratory for pigments in Besigheim, Germany.
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Axalta to acquire powder coatings manufacturer Capital Paints
Axalta Coating Systems, a global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Capital Paints.
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Interview: “We expect a consolidation among biocide suppliers“
The Swiss company Sanitized Preservation specialises in antimicrobial protection of paints and varnishes and has recently opened a subsidiary in India. CEO David Tierney explains why and what potentials...
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September issue: Wood coatings in the focus
The September issue of European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on wood coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European...
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Sika acquires Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives
Sika has agreed to acquire Crevo-Hengxin, a Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives used in both industry and construction applications.
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Hempel appoints new group director for research & development
Worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel announces the appointment of Nigel Shewring as its new group director of research & development (R&D).
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Evonik expands capacity for specialty alcohol ITDA
Evonik has expanded its production capacity for the high-purity C13 alcohol isotridecanol (ITDA) at the Marl Chemical Park.
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Huntsman opens new polyurethanes systems house in Dubai
Huntsman Corporation announced the opening of its new polyurethanes systems house in Dubai.
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Interview: “An on-going decrease of biocidal active substance applications can be expected”
Biocide regulation remains a hot topic for the paints and coatings industry. We have spoken with Dr Annette Bitsch of Fraunhofer ITEM about the consequences for active substances and research and development...
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UV-cured organic–inorganic hybrid moisture barrier materials
In a new study, a synthesised polymerisable quaternary ammonium salt (PQAS-18) was intercalated into inorganic sodium montmorillonite (Na-MMT) as an organic modifier via cationic exchange.
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Union Colours increases its EMEAI footprint and appoints new directors
Union Colours announced the opening of a new office in Eindhoven – The Netherlands. In addition, the company has appointed three new directors
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BASF and TU Berlin launch artificial intelligence cooperation
BASF and Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) have signed an agreement to cooperate closely in the area of machine learning.
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How solvent manufacturers can comply with REACH
ESIG, the European Solvents Industry Group, a Sector Group within Cefic, provides guidance to solvent manufacturers and importers on ways to comply with REACH requirements.
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Vink Chemicals acquires technical biocide brands from Schülke & Mayr
Biocide producer Vink Chemicals from Kakenstorf, Lower Saxony, Germany, is expanding its range of technical biocides and entering the oil and gas business.