2018

Automation Made Easy

The new SprayPackE control unit from WAGNER facilitates the changeover from manual to automated powder coating. Due to its great user-friendliness, the operators can efficiently achieve a high coating quality. Existing powder coating systems can also be brought up to date.

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BYK-3560 and BYK-3565: Primed for Success!

This year's "BYK Advance" prize has been awarded to the team behind the development of a new family of hydrophilic additives, with its flagship BYK-3560.

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Groundbreaking Expand! Coatings Pigment From Colors & Effects Portfolio Off To Strong Start With Customers

Within three months of its official launch, the eXpand! Red EH 3427 stir-in pigment for automotive coatings from the Colors & Effects® pigment portfolio has received its first commercial sales order from a major automotive coatings manufacturer.

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Micro-Gloss Robotic: Automatic Online Gloss Control

BYK-Gardner, a global leader in the field of measuring colour and appearance and testing physical properties of plastic, coatings and cosmetics is introducing a new member of the well-proven micro-gloss family.

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Jotun Delivers Tanker Flexibility, Durability and Commercial Advantage with New Tankguard Flexline Cargo Tank Coating

Jotun has responded to market demand for a cargo tank coating that allows greater cargo flexibility, long-term performance and vessel utilisation with the launch of Tankguard Flexline, which will be revealed at SMM, the international maritime trade fair in Hamburg. The unique product is built on the Flexforce technology, ensuring excellent cargo resistance, quick port turnarounds and lengthy, and hence cost effective, maintenance intervals.

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A Brand-New Design for The Fastrip T2 By Alit Technologies – The Ultrasonic Stripping Tank for The Maintenance of Hooks and Masking Products

The effective paint stripping of masking products and hooks that are used during painting processes is now easier with the new Fastrip T2. It is the smallest technology in the Alit Technologies line-up which is dedicated to the chemical stripping of metals.

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Arsonsisi Coatings MED RINA Certified for the Shipbuilding Industry

Arsonsisi powder coatings have been certified by RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) laboratories in accordance with the European Directive on Marine Equipment (MED) 2014/90/EU and subsequent amendments and additions for industrial application in the shipbuilding field.

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Preventing Tragic Events of Collapsing Structures by Utilizing Migratory Corrosion Inhibitor Technology

According to the engineering regulations, the durability and design of the structure lifetime is around 50 years. Its lifetime is extended by regular maintenance or otherwise it should be demolished and rebuilt. By using MCI® technology in severely corrosive environments, structures will have a stronger resistance to corrosion and therefore longer durability. Increased durability means fewer repairs, enhanced structural integrity and a longer service life, all leading to greater sustainability.

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Tikkurila Paints Will Brighten Murals in Twelve Finnish Cities

Tikkurila will take part in the national UPEA18 Street Art Festival, which will bring unique public artworks to twelve Finnish cities in September. With Tikkurila's durable surface treatment products, over fifteen large-scale mural artworks will be created to gladden the hearts of Finns in their everyday environments.

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Innovation Key to Unlocking Ship of the Year title for Future of The Fjords

Future of The Fjords, a revolutionary all electric passenger vessel, has won the Ship of the Year 2018 award at SMM. The win marks the second time in three years that owner The Fjords, together with shipyard Brødrene Aa, has secured the title, with sister ship Vision of The Fjords taking the prize in 2016.

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AkzoNobel Embraces the Sweet Life with Spiced Honey – Colour of the Year 2019

Spiced Honey has been unveiled by AkzoNobel as the Colour of the Year for 2019. The shade was selected following expert research into global trends, insights and consumer behaviour.

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Innovations and Know-How for Reliable and Efficient Parts Cleaning – Now and in Years to Come

parts2clean showcases all the latest solutions and trends. Industry Forum, special displays and guided tours add value for visitors.

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How Can Learning Be Promoted with Colours? HEI Schools and Tikkurila Give Hints for the Fall

School is starting again and a many of us are thinking about decorating little students' rooms. Painting is an easy way to spice a room up, but there are other reasons for colour play. HEI Schools, a Finnish early childhood educator, believes that colours can enhance learning in schools and at home.

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AkzoNobel Helps Save Edmund Hillary's Historic Hut in Antarctica

Explorer Sir Edmund Hillary's historic Antarctic hut has been saved and restored thanks to a successful fundraising campaign and the application of coatings donated by AkzoNobel.

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Veterans' Garage Collaborate with HMG Paints in 1930's Airport Restoration

Veterans' Garage (VG) Manchester, based at Airport City, is getting a fresh lick of paint as plans progress to the next stages in renovating the Grade II listed former Airport Terminal.

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