Powder coatings
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Preparation of metallic pigmented powder coatings using a novel method
A new paper focuses on the preparation of metallic pigmented powder coatings with high colour stability via a self-designed microwave bonding device.
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“Opening up new market segments“
Akzo Nobel has acquired the powder coatings business of Stahl. With Stahls technology the company can now offer powder coating solutions for heat sensitive products. We spoke with Daniela Vlad, Business...
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Akzo Nobel boosts powder coatings capacity
Akzo Nobel is investing EUR 20 million to increase the powder coatings capacity at its site in Como, Italy – signaling the company’s intent to sharpen its focus on greener manufacturing.
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AkzoNobel acquires Stahl’s powder activities
Akzo Nobel gains unique low cure technology with acquisition of Stahl’s powder activities.
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Five facts about powder coatings
Powder coatings account for an attractive market segment. Thanks to some significant advantages they are expected to be used even more in the future. Reason enough for us to collect five fascinating facts....
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Powder coatings in the focus of the December issue
The December issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on powder coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European...
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Axalta expands in Turkey
Axalta Coating Systems has recently acquired a manufacturing site in Çerkezköy, Turkey, for its powder coating business. What does that mean for the company? We took a closer look and spoke with Axaltas...
News Coatings Technologies
Films as thin as a few microns can be achieved
Thinner powder coatings mean lower material costs. But how thin can the layers be without the disadvantages outweigh. We talked to two powder coating experts about this and other trends.
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The global powder coatings market: Increasing demand
The global powder coatings market is set to grow at a CAGR of 6.75 % by 2023, reaching a size of EUR 12.7 billion. Rising applications in numerous sectors including...