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2020 in review

2020 was an unusual and challenging year, however the ipcm^®^ editorial team worked hard to continue to inform, create content and show the best of the surface treatment industry.

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New Coatings for Plastics will Prevent Transmission of Hospital-acquired Infections

The MOBACT project is developing bio-based solutions as an environmentally sustainable alternative to metal in order to fight the current major public health problem of hospital-acquired infection.

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EcoCortec Launches the First Compostable Electrostatic Dissipating Anti-Corrosion Film in the World

EcoCortec by Cortec has launched Eco-Corr Film ESD, biodegradable, compostable static dissipative films and bags powered by "Nano" VpCI.

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ALIT Technologies Partners with SAT for the Exclusive Sale of Fastrip ISP

ALIT Technologies and SAT sign a collaboration agreement for the sale of Fastrip ISP paint stripping technologies for aluminium extrusions vertical coating lines.

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Perstorp Group Obtains Liquidity to Seize New Growth Opportunities Once Conditions Improve

Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) has granted a Revolving Credit Facility of SEK 600m, a unique and first of its kind financing solution, to support the Group in its development, protect it from the current market context and provide liquidity to seize new business opportunities.

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BASF Releases its Colour Report 2020 for Automotive OEM Coatings

BASF has released the BASF Colour Report 2020 for Automotive OEM Coatings unveiling a wider range of chromatic colours used by the world's OEM automakers.

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SFCHINA2020 Closes with Positive Results Despite Current Difficulties

Despite the difficulties of this historic period, SFCHINA2020 reports positive results for this year's edition, which featured a hybrid format for the first time.

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AkzoNobel Acquires New Nautical Coatings

AkzoNobel announced the acquisition of New Nautical Coatings, owner of the Sea Hawk yacht coatings brand.

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Cortec Launches a Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings Palette to Tackle High Moisture Conditions

Cortec has launched Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings, a palette of coatings for corrosion protection in high humidity conditions.

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KRÜSS Launches a Completely New Website

KRÜSS has completely renewed the company's website, with new, engaging content, optimized mobile use and diverse navigation aids for newcomers to interfacial analysis.

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AMAS Announces New Dates for Surface Finishing Mexico 2021

The Asociación Mexicana de Industriales de Acabados Superficiales (AMAS), organizer of Surface Finishing Mexico (SFM 2021), annouces new dates for the SFM 2021 Expo. The fair will count a virtual event in March 2021 and an in-person expo in October of 2021.

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Lesta and Cabycal Sign a Distribution Agreement of Lesta's Painting Robots in Spain

Last July, after having worked for several months in the presentation of the robots in the Spanish market, Lesta and Cabycal have signed a collaboration agreement for the distribution of Lesta's painting robots in Spain.

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ipcm ON AIR: The New Communication Format for the Surface Treatment Sector

ipcm ON AIR is the new project powered by ipcm® that will provide the sector with a disruptive, innovative, technological, engaging, promotional, versatile, comprehensive and authoritative new format.

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PPG to Acquire Tikkurila

PPG announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tikkurila in an all-cash transaction.

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Trade Shows, Events and Conferences | 2021 Calendar

Browse through our 2021 Trade Shows, Events and Conferences calendar to be up-to-date on the most important exhibitions for the surface treatment sector.

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