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b+m Acquires Businesses of Eisenmann's Division "Application Technology"

b+m surface systems GmbH has acquired the customer service and spare parts business for the "Application Technology" division of the insolvent system manufacturer Eisenmann. This includes the hardware and software of the application technology from material supply to the atomizer.

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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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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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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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Cortec EcoShield VpCI-226 Awarded U.S. Patent for Innovation

In June 2020, Cortec has been awarded a patent for innovation in the field of VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) science. The new patent covers Cortec's EcoShield VpCI-226, a 100% nitrite free film that protects metals from corrosion.

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AkzoNobel Acquires Stahl's Powder Activities

AkzoNobel has completed the acquisition of Stahl Performance Powder Coatings and its range of products for heat sensitive substrates. The deal gives the company accelerated access to unique low curing technology.

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Camilla Travis Is the New Group Director for Marketing at Hempel

Camilla Travis was appointed Group Director for Marketing at Hempel A/S.

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LUTRO b+m Service GmbH is LUTRO's New Customer Service

Following the insolvency of LUTRO Luft- und Trockentechnik GmbH in April, the company has restructured its customer service, partnering with b+m surface systems GmbH.

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The Dörken Group Undergoes a Reorganisation Process

Dörken has restructured itself by merging Dörken MKS-Systeme, CD-Color and Protec Systempasten into one company under the name Dörken Coatings GmbH & Co. KG. Dörken GmbH & Co. KG will continue to operate under this name.

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Hempel Welcomes the New Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Since 1 August 2020, Katarina Lindström has become the new Executive Vice President and COO of Hempel.

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SANITIZED AG and CHEMLOGIS Team Up to Market Sanitized Antimicrobial Polymer Additives In Mexico

SANITIZED AG has signed a distribution agreement with CHEMLOGIS to market Sanitized antimicrobial additives for hygiene function and material protection for polymers in Mexico.

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FreiLacke Inaugurates New Administration Building

After one year of construction, FreiLacke is moving into its new administration building, which features state-of-the-art workspaces for up to 70 employees.

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Cortec's Corrosion Solution BioPad Is Now USDA Certified

Biobased corrosion solution BioPad by Cotec has become a USDA certified product.

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