2020

AkzoNobel To Build a State-of-the-art, Fully Automated Powder Coatings Plant in Taiwan

AkzoNobel announced that work is underway to build a state-of-the-art and sustainable powder coatings plant in Chungli, Taiwan.

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PPG Launches Comprehensive Line of Flooring Coatings

PPG announced the launch of a new line of flooring coating systems, which include prime coats, base coats and topcoats. These coatings are specially formulated for general purpose, high traffic, chemical and outdoor work environments.

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Cortec Provides a Solution for Corrosion Protection During Dry Layup of Cooling Systems

To effectively protect cooling systems from corrosion during dry layup, Cortec has developed Cooling Tower Frog, which features Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors packaged in polyvinyl-alcohol water-soluble bags.

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A Newly Developed Nanotech Coating Holds Promise Against Covid-19

A physics professor from the University of Houston has developed a nanotech coating designed to allow air filters to capture airborne or aerosolized droplets of the virus that causes COVID-19.

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The Next Generation in Orange Peel Measurement

The appearance of paint and plastic surfaces is affected by structures, often referred to as orange peel. In the production of cars and similar multi-component goods many materials are used under various manufacturing processes. The goal - and challenge - is to create a harmonious overall impression of all parts. Especially the paint application process is influenced by many parameters, being paint viscosity, substrate roughness or film thickness, to name just a few examples. Objective measurement data are required for quality communication and to guarantee process stability.

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ST Powder Coatings Receives the ELITE Certification of the Italian Stock Exchange

The manufacturer of powder coatings ST Powder Coatings has successfully finalised the ELITE program of the Italian Stock Exchange, which accompanies businesses along a path of organizational and managerial development.

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AkzoNobel To Increase Powder Coatings Capacity in Como, Italy

AkzoNobel is investing €20 million to increase powder coatings capacity at its site in Como, Italy. The investment underlines the company's intent to strengthen its market position and sharpen its focus on greener manufacturing.

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A Renowned Car Manufacturer Towards a Circular Economy with Cortec's Eco-Corr Film

With the aim of reducing the amount of plastic consumption, the Czech subsidiary of one of the world's three largest car manufacturers is testing Cortec Corporation's biodegradable corrosion inhibiting film.

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WindEnergy Hamburg 2020 Goes Digital

Following the increasing concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic across Europe and continued travel restrictions, WindEurope Hamburg will be held online, on 1-4 December.

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Petrochymia and LH PétroChimie To Take Place in November

The two trade fairs Petrochymia and LH PétroChimie will be held respectively on 4/5 and 25/26 November, with the aim of bringing together the petrochemical, chemical and energy industries.

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Teknos Launches a New Version of its Teknoblade Repair Solution

Teknos has launched Teknoblade repair 9000-20, the new version of its leading edge repair solution for wind turbine rotor blades.

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BIEMH Postponed to May 2022

The International Machine-Tool Exhibition has been postponed to May 30 - June 3, 2022 due to the uncertainties related to the particular historical context in which we are living. Consequently, the edition that should have been held this year in November has been cancelled.

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Vestas and Hempel Sign Partnership Agreement to Improve Sustainability

Vestas and Hempel have signed a new strategic partnership to cooperate around innovative solutions for surface protection of wind turbines, with the aim of reducing the CO\2\ footprint of the production of wind turbines.

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AkzoNobel Receives Boeing Approval to Colour Blend Aerodur 3001 basecoat

AkzoNobel's aerospace coatings facility in Dongguan, China, has been qualified by Boeing to colour blend the company's Aerodur 3001 basecoat.

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