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Titanium dioxide: “Keeping the industry on its toes”
In our expert interview with Steve Ashdown of Venator we talk about the growth perspectives in pigmentary and protective applications of titanium dioxide, smart coatings and the recent discussions on classifying...
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Krahn Chemie now also selling biocides from Lanxess in Austria
The Krahn Chemie Group and the Lanxess specialty chemicals group have expanded their sales cooperation for biocides and preservatives into Austria.
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Newly positioned: Eurocolour – European pigment, filler and colorant industry association
The European umbrella organisation of the pigment, filler and colorant industry, Eurocolour, has restructured itself. Stefan Sütterlin, BASF Colors & Effects GmbH, was elected President.
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VOC emissions from coatings: Seeking a uniform regulation
There is currently no uniform regulation in the EU concerning the health-related assessment of VOC emissions from coatings and other construction products. This is set to change in the future.
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Arkema starts photocure resin production capacity increase at its Sartomer site in China
Arkema has successfully started up the 30% capacity extension of its photocure advanced liquid resin production plant in Nansha, located south of Canton, China.
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Ceresana analyses the global market for plasticisers
Ceresana has analysed the the global market for plasticisers. The market research company forecasts the demand for this material to increase to about 10.5 billion tonnes worldwide until 2026.
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Enabling sustainable epoxy resins
The latest technical focus article of the European Coatings Journal describes how the usage of bio-based epichlorohydrin can be used to reduce the carbon footprint of epoxy coatings.
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Azelis extends distribution agreement of coating resins with Evonik
Azelis has extended its partnership with Evonik. The co-operation represents a mandate extension of existing agreements between the two companies.
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Axalta and Tau Industrial Robotics shed light on curing
Users of insulating materials from Axalta can now have access to the newly-developed Lilit (Light in-line insulation test) to monitor and document the drying consistency of the coatings produced.
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Latin American Coatings Show conference programme online
The 14th Latin American Coatings Show in Mexico City will again be accompanied by a technical conference. The programme of the conference is now available.
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Keyser & Mackay agrees partnership for titanium dioxide
Keyser & Mackay has agreed on a partnership for titanium dioxide of NanJing Titanium Dioxide Chemical.
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BASF to increase capacity for Alkylethanolamines in Ludwigshafen
BASF will increase the production capacity of Alkylethanolamines (AEOA) by 20 percent at the BASF Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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April issue: Bio-based coatings in the focus
The April issue of European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on bio-based coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European...
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Byk opens new site in Shanghai
Byk is expanding its presence in Asia through a significant investment in China. The second integrated site is designated to better serve the needs of customers locally.