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March issue: European Coatings Show in the focus

Only a couple of weeks are left, and Nuremberg will once again become the mecca for the global coatings industry when the ECS opens its doors. Our special on the conference and exhibition in the March...

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Grace expands colloidal silica manufacturing in Germany

W. R. Grace & Co. has begun construction of a new colloidal silica plant at its European flagship manufacturing and R&D center in Worms, Germany.

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Anton Paar research prize goes to Finland and Austria

The first Anton Paar research award for instrumental analysis and characterisation goes to research teams from Finland and Austria.

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Safic-Alcan and Lanxess start collaboration in biocides in France

Specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan announced the start of its collaboration with Lanxess in biocide in France.

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CB Chemie focuses with Peter Greven on biobased products

CB Chemie GmbH enters into a strategic partnership with Peter Greven GmbH & Co. KG in the field of oleochemical products.

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Dorfner and 20 Microns seal sales cooperation for Europe

As of 1 January 2019, Dorfner has been appointed as the main distributor for all kaolin products of the Indian manufacturer 20 Microns in Europe.

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Evonik acquires US-based startup Structured Polymers

Evonik has acquired Structured Polymers Inc., a US-based technology startup for 3D printing materials headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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3. market report on silicones

The market research institute Ceresana examined the global silicone market for the third time: Global revenues amounted to over 14.3 billion Euro in 2017. Ceresana expects the silicone market to increase...

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Start-up challenge: “Let the change in and become part of it

Sometimes even the biggest companies need help or at least inspiration from the outside. Akzo Nobel just started a start-up challenge for exactly that purpose. We spoke to Klaas Kruithof, Chief Technology...

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PPG aerospace conversion coating qualified to US military specification

PPG announced that its aerospace conversion coating has been qualified to U.S. Military Specification MIL-C-81706, Type II, Class 3, Form IV, Method A.

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Printing inks: “More attention to EHS concerns”

"The regulatory landscape in Asia makes this region the most dynamic place in the world,” says Eric Zhang, Market Development Manager for Eastman Coatings Solutions, in our interview.

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Fraunhofer IPA celebrates 60th anniversary

The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA forges links between science and practice. This is to be celebrated in 2019: 60 years ago - on July 1, 1959 - the institute in...

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Axalta opens new multi-functional facility in Sydney

Axalta officially opened its new Australia and New Zealand regional multi-functional facility including a distribution Warehouse, a service center, and a customer training facility.

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Evonik more than doubles venture capital to accelerate innovation

Evonik has launched its second venture capital fund with a volume of EUR 150 million, more than doubling the amount under management to EUR 250 million.