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Breaking News
BCF: Anti-viral Surfaces Could Tackle COVID-19 Crisis
The webinar set out to identify the challenges and share knowledge on techniques that could prevent the spread of infection, both in the present and the future.British Coatings Federation 05.05.20
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Digital Transformation of Supply Chain Management Lowers Costs, Reduces Risk
Digital solutions mitigate much of the novel coronavirus supply chain disruptions.Lux Research 05.01.20
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Breaking News
IGL Launches Plant-Based Surface Sanitizer
IGL Coatings' all-new 75 percent alcohol-based surface sanitizer ecoclean pure was launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ecoclean pure eliminates up to 99.99 percent of viruses, mold and bacteria. Plant-…IGL Coatings 04.28.20
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Breaking News | Construction Chemicals
You’re on Deck: 3 Tips for Preserving Life, Warranties of Parking Deck Coatings
It may not be the most exciting part of building maintenance, but the preservation of parking garages and decks are integral to the successful management of a property. Western Specialty Contractors offers important tips that property managers need…Western Specialty Contractors 04.23.20
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Corrosion Control
Can South Africa’s Coastal Infrastructure Survive Corrosion?
South Africa has a coastline of more than 2,850 kilometres and an extensive, complex and vastly expensive infrastructure has developed along the coast over the past 100 years. This ranges from luxury houses at coastal holiday resor…Simon Norton, International Zinc Association 04.21.20
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Making Sense of Sustainability
Once just a passing fad or marketing hype, sustainability has now become a major focal point driving business change across market sectors. Stakeholders have demanded that businesses be more sustainable, driving companies to develo…Lux Research 04.20.20
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Breaking News
BCF: Helping Members Navigate Path Through Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic sees us living through uncertain times and this, in turn, means we are seeing government respond with measures unparalleled for peacetime. Moreover, these unprecedented decisions are having to be made quick…David Park, Public Affairs Manager, British Coatings Federation 03.27.20
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Breaking News
BCF: Raw Material Shortages Could Impact on Availability of Food Packaging
Printing ink manufacturers across Europe are reporting reduced availability of ethanol and n- propanol, per BCF.British Coatings Federation 03.23.20
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Breaking News
Sun Chemical Addresses Coronavirus Concerns with Supply Chain Update, Q&A for Customers
“The potential supply chain impact of the Coronavirus around the world is vast and unpredictable," said Jeffrey Shaw, chief supply chain officer, Sun Chemical.03.02.20
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Breaking News | Industry News
EU’s Titanium Dioxide Ruling Sparks Concern
Classification of TiO2 as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation is a concern to industry groups.George Fuchs, NAPIM, and David Savastano, Ink World 02.20.20
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Additives | Breaking News
BCF: Workers, Users Shouldn't Be Alarmed by TiO2 Classification
The EU published a delegated regulation classifying TiO2 as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation under EU Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.British Coatings Federation 02.18.20
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What Are VOCs?
Understanding the environmental effects of these harmful chemicals.ECOS Paints 02.04.20
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Breaking News
BCF: Government Must Understand Need for Alignment on Chemicals with EU
The government must understand the need for alignment on chemicals with the EU, according to the coatings industry. The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid made the news recently with comments he made during an interview with the Financial Times…01.24.20
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF: Coatings Industry 'Cautiously Welcomes' New Brexit Deal
82% of BCF members have expressed concerns over new UK chemical regulations.10.18.19
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Architectural Coatings | Color Trends & Forecast
Improve Employee Morale with the Right Paint Color
Offices can benefit from some color, and so will employees.Jennifer Bell, Freelance Writer 10.15.19
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Breaking News | Industry News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF: Coatings Industry Prepared for 'No-deal' Brexit but Fear Border Delays, UK REACH
Moreover, 82% of those surveyed by the BCF have expressed concerns over new UK chemical regulations.10.03.19
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Breaking News
Cefic Level 1 Response Guidelines
Helping to resolve chemical incidents quickly and safely.Ian McDiarmid, New Business Sales Manager, National Chemical Emergency Centre 06.28.19
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF: Severe Raw Material Shortages Affect Supply of Paints, Inks
On March 21, Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical, a pesticide plant in the Xiangshui Chemical Industrial Park in Chenjiagang, had a massive explosion.05.17.19
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF: Coatings Industry Warns of Serious Consequences of a 'No Deal' Brexit
The coatings industry is urging the government to avoid a “no deal” Brexit at all costs, given the significant ramifications for the sector, according to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), the trade association for paints, coatings, p…03.13.19
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF Calls for Delay of Poison Centre Regulations
Organization wrote to the UK’s health and safety executive highlighting the major concerns for the coatings and printing ink industries.03.12.19
