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Akzo Nobel’s polymer powders recognized for environmental benefits

Two of Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals' "Elotex" redispersible polymer powders have earned a Top Product of the Year Award from Environmental Leader and Energy ...

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Styrene-acrylic resin encapsulated C.I. Pigment Yellow 17

Scientists recently prepared and characterised styrene-acrylic resin encapsulated C.I. Pigment Yellow 17 and charge control agent multicomponent particles.

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Lonza’s preservative gains Blue Angel label compliance

Lonza announced that its "Proxel BZ Plus" preservative is now compatible for the in-can preservation of interior paints in accordance with the Blue Angel label ...

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Microplastics: Gathering information

The level of microplastics in the sea and the question in how far coatings are part of the problem is an important issue. ECHA is currently looking into a restriction...

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PPG not able to publish Quarterly Report

PPG announced that the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 should no longer be relied upon. PPG is currently ...

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Sun Chemical to celebrate 200th anniversary

Throughout the remainder of 2018, Sun Chemical will celebrate its 200th anniversary.

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Delo registers record growth

Delo Industrial Adhesives looks back on a very successful financial year. The company achieved a sales record of nearly 160 million EUR.

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European Coatings Show Conference is calling for papers

After the record numbers of 850 participants from 50 countries in 2017, the European Coatings Show Conference is now calling for papers for 2019. Companies,...

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Asian Paints presents results

Asian Paints Ltd announced their financial results for the quarter and twelve months ended March 31, 2018.

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Ranking: The 25 largest coatings producers in Europe

Who is among the Top 25 largest paints and coatings manufacturers headquartered in Europe this year?

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Kuncai Europe expands and re-structures its organisation

Kuncai Europe announced that it is in the process of implementing changes to expand and re-structure its sales and marketing organisation to meet a significant ...

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Radiation curing in the focus of the May issue

Times are good for radiation curing technology. It provides solutions to regulatory and environmental challenges leading to a growth in the market. Radiation ...

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Interview: “The protective coatings market will continue to be fragmented and diverse”

The move to water-borne or powder remains a driver of innovation in the field of protective coatings, but not all industries are already able to move away from ...

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BCF presidency handed over to David Beckford

In May 2018, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) held their Annual Conference and Gala Dinner in Oxford. New president is David Beckford, of Pronto Industrial ...