DuPont has developed a new water-based, low-VOC coating solution based on Teflon PTFE for fasteners in highly corrosive environments. This easy to handle one-coat system is particularly suitable for applications requiring very high ...
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released two documents specific to aluminum finishes: AAMA 612-15, Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements, and Test Procedures for Combined Coatings of ...
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Michael Stephen, chairman of the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association and deputy chairman of Symphony Environmental Technologies, discusses how this material biodegrades in the outdoor environment. Oxo-biodegradable plastics have from ...
US-based Thermal Packaging Products has developed a temperature control shipping carton to retain the chillness of wine. Made with eco preferable insulated padding and materials, the carton dubbed, 'Chilled Wine Shipper,' is designed ...
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Ceramic tile is becoming increasingly popular in new home construction, as well as remodels and renovations. Interestingly, this handsome and easy care covering for floors, walls, and backsplashes is still manufactured from all natural raw ...
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Prime Resins Inc. has introduced a new class of inorganic water- and mineral-based coatings that provide corrosion and fire resistance protection on multiple surfaces. Prime Coat 6000 Lining, Prime Coat 6100 Fire and Prime Coat 6200 ...
AkzoNobel has introduced Chartek Bolt Caps into North America, part of its International product line, designed to be an effective, easy-to-install and cost-saving specified solution for high level fire protection on the bolted connections ...
PPG Industries has posted a new video about specifying glass to accommodate wind and snow loads to the PPG Glass Education Center, a comprehensive website that helps architects, specifiers, students and construction industry professionals ...
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Bernin-based Soitec (which makes engineered substrates and CPV systems) and Grenoble-based micro/nanotechnology R&D center CEA-Leti of France, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE of Freiburg, Germany, have ...
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PolyOne Corporation, which offers specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, said it has debuted OnCap UV technology for fibre and textile applications. According to PolyOne, manufacturers of geotextiles and house wraps ...
Munich-based Wacker chemicals group has developed a thermally conductive adhesive for electronics applications. This new silicone rubber, SEMICOSIL 975 TC, is characterized by high thermal conductivity and good flow and processing ...
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High Supply, an American distributor of child resistant CRREO bags, jars and vials, has invested an undisclosed amount to expand its warehouse space to cater to the growing demand for child resistant packaging in the retail and medical ...
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DDL Inc. now offers Sutherland Rub Testing to determine the durability and abrasion resistance of printed materials that may be impacted by shipping conditions, temperature and humidity, time, and many other variables. Sutherland Rub ...
Innovations will surge in the protective coatings industry by 2020, giving rise to a range of improved biocompatible and durable coatings that enable implant devices for use in orthopedic, orthodontic and cardiac applications. The ...
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Child-resistant packaging solutions provider Kush Bottles has announced the launch of a new exit packaging solution for cannabis edibles. The Satchel, which allows dispensary owners and operators to provide an exit package, has been ...
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