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Novagard receives UL 746E approval for Novagard UV 800-260, a UV curable silicone conformal coating
November 30, 2011
Novagard Solutions, Inc., a supplier of specialty chemical products providing engineered solutions to the automotive, building construction, electrical, medical, general industrial and product assembly industries announces the Underwriters Laboratori…
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DuPont's Automotive Color Popularity Report claims white to be the fastest growing color choice in the world
November 30, 2011
White/white pearl has emerged as the fastest growing color to tie with silver as the world's leading automotive color choices, according to the 2011 DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report. A substantial increase in the popularity of white/whit…
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Zircotec's ThermoHold thermal barrier coating helps Le Mans Ferrari 458 reduce cockpit temperatures
November 30, 2011
The ability to dramatically lower underbonnet and cockpit temperatures, as well as prevent damage to the surrounding bodywork has led Le Mans Series participant JMW Motorsport to use ThermoHold, a ceramic thermal barrier coating technology from Zirco…
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Researchers develop plastic coatings for a range of industries from large vessels to tiny lenses
November 30, 2011
Researchers at the University of Surrey have invented a new process to make bespoke coatings that could one day reduce the 'drag resistance' of ships and aeroplanes and thereby lower fuel consumption. The coatings have textures that could re…
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ShawCor receives second contract to supply pipeline coatings for the Wheatsone Project
November 30, 2011
ShawCor Ltd. announced that its pipecoating division, Bredero Shaw, has received a second contract from Chevron Australia Pty. Ltd. to provide pipeline coatings and related products and services for the flowlines on the Wheatstone Project. This contr…
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Researchers develop a carbon nanotube coating that makes 3D objects invisible
November 30, 2011
A carbon nanotube coating developed at the University of Michigan acts as a "magic black cloth" that conceals an object's three-dimensional geometry and makes it look like a flat black sheet. The 70-micron coating, or carbon nanotube c…
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AkzoNobel awards 'Service First Applicator' status to Apropos' latest polyester powder coating plant
November 30, 2011
Apropos' brand new polyester powder coating plant has been officially recognized by the world's leading powder coating authority. AkzoNobel has awarded the plant Service First Applicator status - one of just forty such accreditations in the…
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Wacker expands its technical center for polymer dispersions for coatings and paint applications in India
November 30, 2011
Wacker, the Munich-based chemical company, has expanded its technical center in India. This center of excellence located in Goregaon, a suburb of Mumbai, now also includes laboratories, applications technology and test equipment for polymer dispersio…
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Market Publishers' report claims that demand for acrylic resins in EU is dipping owing to eco-friendly materials
November 30, 2011
The demand for acrylic resins in European Union (EU) follows the down-grade trend. In 2010 the demand amounted to 471,800 tons. Within 2006-2010 periods the alkyd resins consumption decreased by 30%. The decline is reasoned partly by economic recessi…
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BASF to move its global headquarters for dispersions and pigments division to Hong Kong
November 16, 2011
BASF plans to establish the global headquarters of its dispersions and pigments division in Hong Kong. As of January 1, 2012, the division head and about 50 global positions, currently located in Ludwigshafen and Basel, Switzerland will transition to…
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Celanese acquires product lines from Ashland Inc.
November 11, 2011
Celanese Corporation is set to acquire certain assets from Ashland Inc., including two product lines, Vinac and Flexbond, which will support the growth of the Celanese Emulsion Polymers business. The transaction is expected to close within 60 days. R…
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Michelman acquires European-based Licomer floor polish additive business from Clariant
November 11, 2011
Michelman has acquired Clariant’s European-based Licomer business. The purchase includes the Licomer line of floor polish additives, associated intellectual property, equipment and assets. Michelman will integrate all related customer sup…
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Celanese acquires product lines from Ashland Inc.
November 11, 2011
Celanese Corporation is set to acquire certain assets from Ashland Inc., including two product lines, Vinac and Flexbond, which will support the growth of the Celanese Emulsion Polymers business. The transaction is expected to close within 60 days. R…
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Michelman acquires European-based Licomer floor polish additive business from Clariant
November 11, 2011
Michelman has acquired Clariant’s European-based Licomer business. The purchase includes the Licomer line of floor polish additives, associated intellectual property, equipment and assets. Michelman will integrate all related customer sup…
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SCS building new coating center in Austin, Texas
November 10, 2011
Specialty Coating Systems is expanding its parylene coating service operations into the South United States region. Build-out is underway for a new 13,000 square foot facility located in Austin, Texas. The new coating center will begin full productio…
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