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Norbert Schröter elected European Concrete Platform President
Norbert Schröter, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Bauchemie, was elected as the new European Concrete Platform (ECP) President on June 22, 2020.
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FEICA publishes Summary Report of the FEICA risk assessment of cyclic esters in polyester adhesives
FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, has published a Summary Report of a FEICA risk assessment carried out on cyclic esters potentially present in polyester adhesives intended...
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Austrian paint industry affected by Corona
With the shutdown in the wake of the Corona crisis, the results of the Austrian paint and coatings industry collapsed massively at all levels.
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Understanding ISO 12944
Unprotected steel is susceptible to damage as a result of corrosion. In order to achieve an adequate level of protection, it is vital that industry professionals have accurate, up-to-date and technical...
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Chem Research: Significant drop in European paint and coating production in April 2020
According to the B2B market research and consulting institute Chem Research, production in the paint and coatings industry suffered a severe slump in April.
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Euro Minerals opens new facility for precipitated calcium carbonate
New plant for precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) in Bad Ischl / Austria is scheduled to start operations in early 2021.
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A shift from DIY to contractor applied
The market is moving toward more premium systems due to the forecasted shift from DIY to contactor-applied, says Tim Kittler, from Allnex in our interview on architectural coatings.
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First Graphene re-opens UK laboratories
First Graphene Limited has advised the re-opening of its laboratories at the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC), Manchester.
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Biesterfeld and Evonik expand their cooperation in Eastern Europe
Biesterfeld is expanding its long-term partnership with Evonik in the field of paints and varnishes.
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GXC Coatings celebrates its 20th anniversary – and invests on a large scale
Surface specialist GXC Coatings has launched the largest investment in ten years.
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Grace doubles colloidal silica capacity with major European plant opening
W. R. Grace & Co.has announced the opening of its new 8,200 square-meter colloidal silica plant at its European flagship manufacturing and R&D center in Worms, Germany.
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Because of the COVID-19 situation: SVLFC cancels “Techniktag
Due to the uncertain situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the board of the Schweizerische Vereinigung der Lack- und Farbenchemiker SVLFC (the Swiss association of paint and varnish chemists) has...
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Dörken celebrates the completion of a construction project and the start of a new building project
Ewald Dörken AG opened a new office building and started new construction work at the Hagen-Vorhalle location.
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BASF: So-called AUVOTs display automotive coatings in the digital world
Four AUVOT shapes represent different automotive features. The shapes specifically designed to highlight individual properties of colours.