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DSM to Drive Sustainable Coating Resins Solutions by Eliminating NMP from its Product Portfolio

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has today announced that it will phase out 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, commonly known as NMP, from its resins product portfolio. In this way, DSM aims to drive the highest health and safety standards and strengthen its leadership in sustainable and innovative resins.

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Reaching for the Sky

AkzoNobel is part of a consortium aiming to take sustainable innovation in aviation to new heights.

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Dürr Presents EcoProFleet as the First AGV for the Paint Shop of the Future

Automobile production of the future is moving away from the production line and towards modular workstations. An important feature here are flexible automatic guided vehicles, or AGVs for short.

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PPG Paints Developed Paint Colours Inspired by Game of Thrones Characters

Winter is here - and so is the end of Game of Thrones. The final episode of the series aired Sunday, May 19, after eight years during which everyone waited with bated breath to know who sits on the Iron Throne. To keep the memory of the HBO show alive, PPG has developed special paints inspired by some of the main characters.

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Introducing the New PosiTest PC Powder Checker

Non-Contact uncured powder thickness gage

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Paint & Coatings, Barcelona 2020 Presents New Collaborations

Paint & Coatings 2020 will count on the collaboration of the Spanish Chemical Trade Association (AECQ) and the Paint Professionals Group of the Sarria Chemical Institute (IQS).

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Graphene and Related Materials Inks Improve Solar Cells

Graphene Flagship researchers have developed hybrids of graphene and MoS2 quantum dots to stabilise perovskite solar cells.

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Bringing Rembrandt to Life

Sikkens colour experts develop special shade for rare display of Dutch master's artwork.

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Axalta Coating Systems: Fine Textured Powder Coatings "Optimum" Range – The New Super Durable Benchmark for Architectural Applications

As one of the pioneers in the manufacture of powder coatings, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), established fine textured powder coatings in architectural quality in the market more than 20 years ago. Since then, the sophisticated, fine sandy surface finish of these products has set new benchmarks in façade design. With "Optimum", Axalta now offers the next generation of fine textured powder coatings.

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BASF Supports Next Generation of Automotive Refinishers at the Global WorldSkills Competition

Known internationally as the world championship of non-academic occupations, the WorldSkills competition aims to motivate young people worldwide to take up a trade or technical profession. By sponsoring this initiative, the Automotive Refinish business unit of BASF's Coatings division supports young talents, inspires them, and makes them excited about the spray-painting profession in particular.

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Cortec Outlines Three Easy Ways to Mitigate Corrosion on Electricals

Electrical panels and junction boxes are everywhere—at home, at work, on ships, in vehicles, and on digital signage by the side of the road. The risk of corrosion—which could lead to premature failure of electrical systems—increases in the presence of moisture, chlorides, and corrosive gases.

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Product Customization: Dürr Enables Fully Automated Painting of Cars in Two Colours for the First Time

The more customized, the better – this motto governs more and more purchasing decisions. When it comes to the colour of cars, the trend toward customization is also on the rise.

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PPG Advances Sustainability Progress to Protect and Beautify the World

PPG (NYSE:PPG) published its 2018 Sustainability Report, detailing the company's performance and progress against 2025 sustainability goals that contribute to its purpose and promise: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD.

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April in Review

Learn from the Past, Live the Present, Plan the Future. This is the leitmotif that accompanied us during the month of April.

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Lars Petersson to Succeed Henrik Andersen as CEO of Hempel

Hempel A/S informs that Lars Petersson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer in Hempel A/S, will be succeeding Henrik Andersen as CEO by 1 July 2019.

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