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Out Now Issue n. 83 of ipcm® International Paint&Coating Magazine

Read the latest issue of the magazine dedicated to surface treatments and organic and inorganic finishes – Special edition on aluminium, architecture and design!

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Gema Has Celebrated its New Gossau-Based 20,000 m2 Headquarters

The new headquarters of Gema will aid the company to meet its future growing demands.

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Green Seal Will Prohibit All PFAS In Certified Paints and Coatings

Green Seal has efficiently banned PFAS in several product categories, including paints and coatings.

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AkzoNobel Launches Interpon D Anodic Collection in North America

The Interpon D Anodic collection will enable architects and designers to achieve anodised aluminium finishes with minimal environmental impact and superior performances.

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IMCD Korea Has Acquired the Specialty Chemicals Distributor Needfill

The south Korean subsidiary of IMCD will strengthen its position in the coatings and construction market with the acquisition of Needfill.

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PPG and a Dutch University Will Cooperate to Develop the First Off-Road Solar Car

The upcoming Stella Terra vehicle will use PPG CORACHAR™ fire protection coatings to safeguard the lithium (Li)-ion battery pack and protect the car from thermal damage.

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Arkema Will Install a New Purification System to Decarbonise its Acrylics Production

The future installation of a purification system will allow Arkema to decarbonise the acrylics production and strengthen its European market position.

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BASF Expanded its Monomers Portfolio for Coatings by Launching the Bio-Based 2-Octyl Acrylate

BASF consolidates the sustainability of its raw materials for coatings by including 2-Octyl Acrylate and 2-Octyl Acrylate BMB ISCC Plus to its portfolio.

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BASF Released ON VOLUDE, the 2023-2024 Automotive Colour Trends Collection

BASF published its ON VOLUDE colour trends collection developed by leveraging non-human intelligence to support the future of the automotive industry.

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PPG Elected Tim Knavish as Board’s Chairman and CEO and Michael Lamach as Independent Lead Director

After that Hugh Grant and Michael McGarry retired, PPG appointed Michael W. Lamach and Tim Knavish as their successors.

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Researchers Have Created a Chameleon-Inspired Coating to Insulate Buildings

The Namaqua chameleon’s ability to regulate temperature by changing its skin color inspired an energy-efficient coating that both cools and warms buildings.

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Dürr Developed and Installed a Smart and Sustainable Coating Plant for Electric Cars

In just nine months, Dürr built a new smart and eco-friendly paint shop for the Chinese electric vehicles manufacturer SERES.

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Covestro and RAL Will Cooperate to Present the Trend Colour Report of 2023

The latest colour trend report RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ will contain 15 tones which are highly relevant for architectural and industrial applications.

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Hempel Has Opened Two New Production Facilities in China

The two new Chinese factories of Hempel will strengthen the production capacity of innovative coating solutions for the marine industry.

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The DÖRKEN Days Event Was Held Once Again in China After a Three-Year Stop

The DÖRKEN Days allowed companies operating in the surface treatment sector to showcase their latest innovative technologies.

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