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Interview: “Additives need to be highly versatile”
One of the most decisive drivers for innovation and change in the coatings industry is the topic of sustainability, including the field of additives, says Dr Gaetano Blanda. Evonik’s Coating Additives...
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Interview: “The Green Deal has added new impetus”
Bio-based coatings are expected to play a larger role in the industry’s effort to become more sustainable. Dickon Purvis, responsible for regional marketing of coatings, adhesives, and specialties in...
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Bio-based raw materials: A limited toolbox
Bio-based building blocks offer a path to increase the sustainability of coatings. We spoke to experts about how the industry can become more bio-based without any negative side effects.
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June issue: Additives in the focus
The June issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on additives: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European Coatings...
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Coal-derived resins as economic raw materials
Solvent extraction of subbituminous coal at mild conditions (360°C) provides solid extracts that consist of numerous organic molecules that can be utilised in the synthesis of polymeric coatings.
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May issue: Pigments in the focus
The May issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on pigments: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European Coatings...
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Virtual conference on preservation
On 28 and 29 April the EC WebForum Preservation - with and without biocides will take place. The virtual event aims to give an overview on the topic: How companies can test, establish hygienic plans...
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New issue: Focus on bio-based coatings
The latest issue of the European Coatings Journal just got out. In this issue we present a strong focus on bio-based coatings. Also the issue holds a some other highlights worth reading.
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BCF: Raw material price increases pile pressure on paint manufacturers
According to British Coatings Federation (BCF), sharp price increases for epoxy resins and supply bottlenecks are now adding to the difficulties of paint and coatings manufacturers in the UK and across...
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A perfect match
A recent technical article describes how a novel binder for water-borne wall paints can help to reduce the binder as well the titanium dioxide content in paints while maintaining a high scratch resistance...
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Covestro and DSM: Sustainable Strategy
Shortly after celebrating its five-year business anniversary, Covestro has another reason to celebrate. It signed an agreement to acquire the Resins & Functional Materials Business (RFM) from Royal...
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Flint Group launches Spanish “Regional Service Centre” in Barcelona
Flint Group has announced its investment in a newly optimised "Regional Service Centre" (RSC) in Barcelona, Spain.
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Christophe Sabas appointed CEO of Beckers
The Board of Directors of Beckers Group has appointed Christophe Sabas as the coating company’s CEO.