Sustainability initiatives in the European coatings sector have reached a new phase with a much stronger focus on issues like low carbon footprints of products and waste reductions. Previously the industry has been concentrating on ...
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To combat the problem of graffiti, lettering and stickers, BASF's Coatings division has developed the RELEST Powder PUR Anti-Sticker coating. The product's anti-stick surface prevents soiling and reduces cleaning costs. It was specially ...
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BASF has obtained a patent for a method of self-healing cured coatings, which is comprised of heating a coating of a cured coating composition for a period of at least 10 minutes to a temperature which lies at least 25° C above the ...
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The Valspar Corporation launched Valspar Valde Extreme Flex Cure (EFC) powder coating technology designed with proprietary resin technology to deliver full performance with faster cure rates at a much lower temperature compared to ...
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Michelman has invested resources and capital to strengthen its ColorCoat line of water-based color coatings. The company has dedicated specific lab and manufacturing capacity at its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA to color matching ...
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Bluestar Silicones has introduced its silicone solutions for textile and nonwoven applications, including a new flame and fire resistant elastomer, at the Techtextil Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Bluestar ...
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Novomer Inc., a sustainable materials company offering a family of high-performance polymers and other chemicals from renewable feedstocks such as carbon dioxide (CO2), has announced the commercial introduction of Converge polypropylene ...
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The global market for powder coating is expected to reach $12.48 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing support for the use of powder coatings in comparison to conventional liquid paints by regulatory ...
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Valspar has announced a new addition to the WeatherXL product line. WeatherXL Crinkle Finish delivers the same durability as WeatherXL, but offers unique performance that you can be sees and felt. The textured appearance on WeatherXL ...
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US demand for solvents is expected to increase at a 1.5 percent annual pace through 2018 to 11 billion pounds, driven by a robust recovery in construction spending along with a continued rebound in manufacturing output. Strength in both ...
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PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has introduced TRENDCAST Styling Directions 2014, a comprehensive portable tool kit created to help designers of appliances, outdoor furniture, electronics, recreational equipment and other ...
PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has published an informational guide about ENVIRON MCL coatings, an environmentally-friendly, water-based coating for application on metallic coating lines over GALVALUME coated sheet ...
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The report, "Ceramic Coatings Market by Technology (Thermal Spray, PVD, CVD, Others), by Type (Oxide, Carbide, Nitride - Coatings) and by Application (Transportation & Automotive, Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare) - Global Trends & ...
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Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. First Quarter 2014 Highlights -Total revenues increased 8% to $1.29 billion primarily reflecting increased volumes in our oilfield, ...
The increasing demand for affordable housing, robust infrastructure, and other public amenities among the younger generation is fuelling the market for paints and coatings in Egypt. Nearly 65 per cent of Egypt's population is in the 15 to ...
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