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Architectural coatings in the focus of the January issue.
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Architectural coatings in the focus of the January issue

The January issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on architectural coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available...

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Experts on architectural coatings and stability

Architectural coatings have to withstand UV-radiation, rain, dust, fungal growth and more. At the same time, they should stay aesthetical pleasing for a long time. We spoke with experts about this issue...

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Five facts about decorative paints

From discount paints for your first own home to high-quality paints for professionals. Decorative paints are probably the most present paints in our everyday lives. Reason enough to present five facts...

Colourfully painted house facades.
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The influence of hydrophobic protection on building exterior claddings

Researchers recently investigated the hydrophobic protection of three substrates (stone, render and external thermal insulation composite system - ETICS) with the application of three hydrophobic products....

Paint spray gun before chalk drawing of ship
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Clariant expands catalyst production in China

Specialty chemicals company Clariant has announced a significant expansion of its catalyst production facility in Panjin, Liaoning Province in northeastern China.

May issue: Architectural coatings in the focus.
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May issue: Architectural coatings in the focus

The May issue of European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on architectural coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European...

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Architectual coatings market going upward

The outlook for the architectural coatings market is positive. A growing middle-class population and the rising standard of living in the region will increase the demand in emerging regions.

Japanese company Nippon Paint seeks to achieve the largest market share in Turkey by acquiring paint producer Betek Boya. Source: Sergey Nivens – Fotolia.com
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Nippon Paint acquires Turkish paint manufacturer Betek Boya

The Japanese company signed an agreement for the transfer of shares in Betek Boya and its subsidiaries.

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Diffusion cell investigations into the acidic degradation of organic coatings

In a new study, researchers conducted diffusion cell studies on the acid degradation of organic coatings.

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ASTM D7869-13 test for high-quality architectural coatings

Scientists recently evaluated the ASTM D7869-13 test method for predicting gloss and colour retention of high-quality architectural coatings.

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Why does concrete swell and crack?

A project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) and coordinated by Empa is investigating the "concrete disease" alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR)....

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Natural compounds as potential algaecides for waterborne paints

Researchers recently investigated the algaecide effect of natural compounds of vegetal origin with regard to their use in waterborne paints.

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Akzo Nobel acquires Xylazel in Spain

Akzo Nobel strengthens its position in decorative paints and woodcare in Spain with the acquisition of Xylazel, a 100% subsidiary of Pharma Mar.

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Concrete material science: Past, present, and future innovations

A new paper calls for the exploration of radical changes in three key aspects of concrete use: reinforcement, binder content, and implementation methods. ...