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Influence of water on electrical and mechanical properties of PEM films

Scientists have investigated the influence of water on the properties of self-assembled and self-healing PEM films.

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HMG Paints Ltd win UK Business Hero Award

Manchester based HMG Paints have been awarded a UK Business Hero Award from the British Chambers of Commerce.

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Trinseo welcomes new technical sales representative to CASE Team

Trinseo, manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber, has announced the appointment to Joseph Clarke as technical sales representative supporting its CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants,...

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Antibacterial properties of synthesised cyclic and linear cationic copolymers

Cationic polymers are one of the main classes of materials investigated against bacteria through the membrane-lysis mechanism.

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Christophe Sabas appointed CEO of Beckers

The Board of Directors of Beckers Group has appointed Christophe Sabas as the coating company’s CEO.

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A sustainable monomer for the production of bio-based polyacrylates

A new paper describes Isosorbide monoacrylate as a sustainable monomer for the production of fully bio-based polyacrylates and thermosets.

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Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen new CPCO in Hempel

Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief People & Culture Officer and member of the Executive Management Board in Hempel.

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Axalta wants to drive performance by new organisational model

A shift to a global business unit-led structure is expected to accelerate decision making, increase accountability and improve execution.

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Clariant wants to support the coatings industry in phasing out lead in paints

Clariant partners with a key United Nations Environment Programme project to accelerate the phase-out of lead in paint.

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News Markets & Companies

Interview: Private marketplaces for passing on sensitive data

In the coatings industry, confidentiality of information is often an important aspect. One approach to exchanging information with customers or partners can be protected marketplaces. We spoke to Dr. Holger...

Wacker is expecting non-personnel-cost savings of over EUR 50 million this year.
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Wacker confirms annual savings target of EUR 250 million from the end of 2022

Wacker is moving forward with "Shape the Future,” its efficiency program initiated last November. The Munich-based chemical company announced that company management and employee representatives have...

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OQ Chemicals again achieves gold status in Ecovadis Sustainability Ranking

OQ Chemicals was once again recognised for its sustainability management in the supply chain.

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News Coatings Technologies

Development of sustainable polyols with high bio renewable content

Researchers have examined polyols with bio-renewable content and their applications in thermoset coatings.

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Green Deal will impact us all

CEPE’s Managing Director Christal Davidson is outlining the signaficance of the Green Deal, how it will affect the coatings industry and how the Association will proceed in this context.