AkzoNobel has opened a new center for research at its Sassenheim site in the Netherlands. Along with a research center in Slough in the UK and Singapore, the Dutch location is now one of the main research centers for AkzoNobel's Decorative ...
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BASF will introduce new chemistries for the coatings industry at the 2013 Western Coatings Symposium and Show (WCS), October 20-23, in Las Vegas, Nevada. BASF will share solutions for architectural and decorative coatings, as well as for ...
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X-Rite, Incorporated announced its next generation of handheld sphere spectrophotometers to help companies with their color quality, formulation and monitoring programs by improving color consistency, reducing production costs of complex ...
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Grand Rapids, Mich.-based X-Rite Inc. has introduced the Ci6x line of handheld spectrophotometers for color measurement of materials including textiles, automotive, packaging, plastics and paints. The Ci6x spectrophotometers supply ...
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The Honda Civic sedan range has received a mild update with specification changes joined by price reductions of up to $1000. Following a July update for the Honda Civic Hybrid sedan that received a $2000 price cut down to $33,990, the ...
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Masterchem Industries, maker of KILZ brand products, today announced the re-launch of its KILZ PRO-X 100 Series interior paint line. Featuring an advanced new formula, the product offers painters, contractors, property managers and ...
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is expanding its training program for the coatings industry worldwide with a new partner, Vincentz Network. The agreement was signed during the CEPE Annual Meeting in Prague between Tom Bowtell (CEO ...
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Plastics with smooth, decorative surfaces have a high quality look and meet demands for greater individuality. Be it a comfortable auto interior, futuristic building facade or sleek tablet PC or laptop, products of this kind are wildly ...
Atlas Material Testing Technology, the global leader in weathering technology and services, announces the introduction of a new weathering instrument suitable for performing accelerated testing on a variety of materials. Debuting at the K ...
Allnex introduces ADDITOL XW 6560, an ultra‐low‐VOC combination metal drier designed for easy incorporation into low VOC waterborne alkyd paints. ADDITOL XW 6560 has excellent compatibility with highly modified alkyds and other ...
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AkzoNobel has finalized the divestment of its Building Adhesives business to Sika AG in a deal worth over $350 million Euro. The deal was first announced on Aug. 8. Under the terms of the deal, all of Building Adhesives' approximately 550 ...
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AkzoNobel has further extended its Ningbo multisite in China with the completion of a new Bermocoll cellulose derivatives production plant. The new site is now serving the growing demand from customers throughout the region. Based on a ...
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Novomer Inc., a sustainable materials company pioneering a family of high-performance polymers and other chemicals from renewable feedstocks such as carbon dioxide (CO2), recently announced a major new application of its catalytic ...
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AkzoNobel intends to introduce a streamlined management structure and new operating model for its Decorative Paints business in order to accelerate profitable growth in Europe and the high growth markets. The planned changes represent the ...
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A fire pit is designed according to the purpose of use. Having a fire pit outdoors creates an excellent place to warm yourself during winters or to enjoy a barbecue party with friends and family. A fire pit, when located on your outdoor ...
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