The European Union has started implementing a tough new safety regulation on biocides in coatings and other applications that is likely to result in the withdrawal from the European market of large numbers of coatings chemicals for dealing ...
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PPG has teamed with Mitchell International, Inc., to offer a comprehensive, integrated repair management system to collision centers across the United States and Canada. The system combines PPG's PAINTMANAGER software with Mitchell's ...
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Epoxy resin, also known as polyepoxides, has excellent insulation properties for the adhesiveness of materials and thermosetting plastics as well. Due to its excellent adhesiveness, they are widely used for construction, maintenance, home ...
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A 270kW nitrous-assisted Hyundai Veloster Turbo has been revealed ahead of its in-metal debut at next month’s SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas. Claimed to be the most powerful street-focused Hyundai Veloster Turbo ever, yet ...
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The Fiat Panda city car has debuted in Australia – 33 years after it made its first appearance in Europe. Fiat Australia will be hoping it’s a case of better late than never, with the Panda arriving to further bolster the ...
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Matco Tools says it is giving customers a reason to upgrade their current tool storage with the introduction of a limited edition camo toolbox. The exclusive 4s toolbox will feature a digital camo graphic and Camo Green gloss paint, ...
The retailers were as varied as they come on the first day of BRAIN's Dealer Tour of Seattle. The tour started at mega-retailer REI's flagship store, a stunning and expansive retail space that caters to commuters and families. The jaunt ...
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Keep America Beautiful (KAB) announced the winners of the 2013 Graffiti Hurts Grant Program. This year, KAB provided four $2,500 cash grants as well as two $2,500 paint supply certificates from The Sherwin-Williams Company. Q-Star also ...
At least three customised versions of the Ford Mustang are set to turn heads at next month’s 2013 SEMA aftermarket expo in Las Vegas. One of the most original examples of automotive customisation will be the Hollywood Hot Rods Ford ...
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Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. now offers Lamberts channel glass in a Pantone-like palette of enamel colors. Enameled channel glass expands the design possibilities for architects and designers, allowing the creation of maintenance-free color ...
Akzo Nobel NV Monday said it swung back to a net profit in the third quarter as the Dutch company, one of the world's leading paint and coatings makers, made faster-than-expected progress in cutting costs in a wide-reaching restructuring of ...
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The Western Coatings Symposium (WCS) honored two people with the Samson-Adler Distinguished Service Award at their biennial meeting in Las Vegas, being held October 21-23. The 2012 recipient is John Buckinger and the 2013 recipient is ...
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Quality Bicycle Products and Ridley Bicycles are ending their distribution agreement Feb. 1. QBP had distributed Ridley's road and cyclocross bikes in the U.S. market since 2009. QBP will continue to support dealers and promote the Ridley ...
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The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster has been officially unveiled with confirmation that it will be less exclusive but even more expensive than the extreme coupe on which it’s based. Lamborghini will build nine Veneno Roadsters – ...
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Mini Australia has confirmed it will bring just five vehicles to our market finished with the brand’s new limited edition Frozen Black Metallic matt paint. The unique matt finish is created using a complex manufacturing process ...