Finnish thin film coating specialist Picodeon Ltd Oy has developed its ultra-short pulsed laser deposition (USPLD) surface coating technology to be able to create either porous or dense aluminium oxide (Al2O3) coatings on heat-sensitive ...
The increase in infrastructure and maintenance spending by the private and public sector in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya is lending momentum to the industrial paints and coatings market in these countries. Nigeria presents the most ...
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Austria-based Mayr-Melnhof Karton has introduced new GC2 quality coating product called Accurate. The new product is said to be the better choice for demanding packaging and has a Robinson value below =1.0, according to the company. ...
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Alcoa, the inventor and global leader of forged aluminum wheels, is investing US$13 million to expand its wheel manufacturing plant in Europe, to meet growing demand for its lightweight, durable, low-maintenance aluminum truck wheels. The ...
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The Dixie Group has announced its agreement to acquire Atlas Carpet Mills,located in Los Angeles. As outlined in its agreement,closing of the acquisition is scheduled for Wednesday,March 19.In commenting on the agreement,Daniel ...
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Crossville's Garden is a porcelain tile collection created specifically for outdoor applications. Crossville brings this new line to its product roster to offer designers and product specifiers a natural stone-look option with technical ...
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The Global Industrial Coatings market has also been witnessing increasing demand for water-based industrial coatings. However, the rising cost of raw materials could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.TechNavio's analysts ...
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OMNOVA Solutions, a global manufacturer of emulsion polymers, exhibited its full range of specialty resins for the coatings industry at PAINTINDIA in Mumbai, India, 6-8 March 2014. OMNOVA showcased its broad portfolio of coating products ...
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NEI Corporation recently introduced NANOMYTE TC‐5001, a nanotechnology-enabled, single component, clear coating that significantly improves the corrosion resistance of zinc‐plated and hot‐dip galvanized (HDG) steel. It is ...
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Momentive Performance Materials Quartz Inc. (MPM) has increased and expanded its manufacturing capacity of tantalum carbide coatings (TaC) in response to the larger demand for silicon carbide power (SiC) devices and increased need for ...
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Tang Dynasty witnessed the most sophisticated technology and unparalleled prosperity of gold and silver wares in ancient China. The unearthed relics showed that the gold and silver wares in the Tang Dynasty were not only numerous in ...
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PPG Automotive Refinish has recognized Colors Edge, Inc., as its 2014 Platinum Distributor of the Year. Bob Wenzinger, director of the PPG Platinum Distributor program, announced the honor at the annual PPG Platinum Distributor Conference ...
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The Dixie Group, Inc. announced its agreement to acquire Atlas Carpet Mills, a high-end manufacturer and marketer of commercial floorcovering products located in Los Angeles, California. As outlined in its agreement, closing of the ...
The main types of the protective coatings are and will remain in the long term zinc and zinc-based alloys having anode protection, as well as a variety of paints and coatings, Russia's Metal Supply and Sales magazine has reported. In ...
Global steel giant ArcelorMittal has announced that it is investing around $15 million in the production of advanced high strength steel at its Vega do Sul flat steel rolling mill in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The ...
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