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Axalta Coating Systems acquires Metalak
On 1 July 2015, Axalta Coating Systems has signed an agreement to acquire Metalak Benelux BV.
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Improving the corrosion resistance of epoxy/polyamide coatings
Reseachers improved the protective performance of solvent-borne epoxy/polyamide coatings formulated with zinc phosphate anticorrosion pigment through the addition...
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Study predicts titanium dioxide market to reach EUR 15.31 billion by 2020
According to a new market report, the global titanium dioxide market was valued at EUR 11.75 billion in 2013 and is anticipated to reach EUR 15.31 billion by 2020, ...
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Preparing ZnO nanopaint for marine antifouling applications
Nanomaterials open up tremendous opportunities in the development of commercial products for house-hold to industrial applications.
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Kuncai starts sales office in Europe
Fujian Kuncai Material Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of pearlescent pigments, has started a sales office in Europe under the name Kuncai Europe B.V....
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Non-flammable, green alternative solvents to methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
New non-flammable, environmentally-friendly solvents and solvent carrier systems enable researchers to utilise strong solvents while reducing safety, health ...
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Licensing agreement reached on brilliant blue pigment discovered by happy accident
A brilliant new blue pigment – discovered serendipitously by Oregon State University (OSU) chemists in 2009 – is now reaching the marketplace, where it...
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Single ply roofing membranes gain market share
According to a recently published study by Applied Market Information Ltd, polymer based single ply membranes are gaining market share strongly from bitumen...
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Spencer Coatings acquires Protega Paints
Spencer Coatings Limited, the East Midlands-based industrial coatings manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of West Bromwich-based Protega Paints in a ...
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Merger of Henan Billions and Lomon will transform China’s titanium dioxide market
The merger of Henan Billions Chemicals Co., Ltd. and Sichuan Lomon Titanium Co., Ltd. will send shockwaves through China’s titanium dioxide market, with domestic ...
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Updated profile of the Central Asian paint industry published
According to a new study by IRL, the total market for paints and coatings in Central Asia was over 271 thousand tonnes in 2013, and is forecast to rise to more...
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Smart surfaces market will grow to around EUR 12.13 billion by 2020
A new report identifies the emerging market opportunities for smart surfaces across a wide range of applications.
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Developing powder paints with insect repellent activity
Mosquitos are one of the biggest carriers of infectious diseases for human beings.
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Oxea extends partnership with IMCD in Europe
Following two years of successful co-operation, the global chemical company Oxea has extended its distribution partnership with the Dutch chemical distributor...