Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its production plants for polymeric binders in Germany. The chemical group is currently building another dispersion reactor with an ...
Synthomer, a leading supplier of waterborne dispersions and speciality polymers, will invest EUR20 million in its dispersion plant located in Worms, Germany.
Asphalt materials inevitably suffer crack problem caused by age, temperature and load, but recently self-healing microcapsules containing rejuvenator have offered...
Concrete isn’t thought of as a plastic, but plasticity at small scales boosts concrete’s utility as the world’s most-used material by letting it constantly ...
Nowadays, the application of nano materials has received numerous attentions to enhance the conventional properties of concrete. A review paper presents the...
Researchers are proposing geopolymers as an alternative to cement. These mineral binders are not only more environmentally friendly, they are also more resistant ...
There are variety of surface treatments used for concrete structures protection. A paper presents a review of the effect of surface treatments on mechanical...
Sika is acquiring Bitbau Dörr, a leading waterproofing system manufacturer, headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria. The transaction is subject to approval by the ...
French researchers have exposed cement based hemp concrete walls for one year to indoor controlled and outdoor climate. The objective of the study was to analyse...
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its acquisition of the business of Ellis Paint Company, a prominent manufacturer of industrial and automotive refinish ...
Effective of January 1, 2017, Ferro and Simon & Werner GmbH extended their current distribution partnership in Germany for pigments used in coatings, construction...
Whether it’s for drying time, hardness, or uniformity, a new additive developed by researchers can give concrete, mortar, and cement the desired consistency, ...
World demand for emulsion polymers in paint and coatings (excluding paper coatings) is forecast to expand a healthy 5.4 percent per year to 5.0 million metric...
