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Additives
The Microbial Control Executive Council Promotes Benefits & Safe Use of Anti-microbial Technology
Why microbial control is essential to an array of applications – coatings includedMCEC 09.13.17
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Custom Formulators Create a Better Bond with Laminated Coil
OEMs turn to custom formulators to solve complex adhesion problems with laminated coil and sheet metalsUnichem 09.12.17
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Special Purpose Coatings
A Monolithic Approach to Primary and Secondary Containment
Advanced flexible polyurea coatings provide seamless containment for facilities and field applicationsVersaFlex 09.06.17
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Integrate DG Software into ERP System for Streamlined Shipping Compliance
DG software should be standard for any organization that ships hazardous materials regularly. However, a recent survey shows that just having this software doesn’t automatically inspire confidence in shipping hazmat compliantly. According to…Brandon Yost, Senior Solutions Manager, Labelmaster 08.30.17
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Breaking News
David Ring Named Chair of ACMA Regulatory Steering Committee
David Ring, Corporate Manager of Governmental Affairs & Strategic Projects for Strongwell, was recently named Chair of the Regulatory Steering Committee (RSC) for the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA). During his two-year term…07.19.17
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Additives
Titanium Dioxide in 2017: Safety and Supply Issues
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most critical pigments in our daily life. It is crucial in everyday items such as toothpaste, sunscreen, chewing gums and paints. When it is used as a pigment, it is a critical ingredient in white inks and…George Fuchs and David Savastano, NAPIM and Ink World 07.03.17
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Implementing Carbon Pricing at AkzoNobel
At the Paris Climate Conference in 2015 (COP 21), most countries agreed to reach net zero greenhouse emissions by the second half of this century. It is an ambitious, but achievable target. It also represents an opportunity for businesses to prepare…Petra Koselka 06.27.17
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Thinking Long-term About Lead Encapsulation Versus Removal
Asset owners and managers dealing with lead hazards are caught between settling for cheaper temporary abatement via encapsulation or investing in permanent —and more costly— hazard removal. This article makes the case for securing a safer…Dane McGraw, Director of Business Development, Thomas Industrial Coatings 06.07.17
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AkzoNobel Committed to Zero Harm and Positive Impact from Products
What happens if you ask your friends what they think about chemicals? Will they mention the risks, the possibility of accidents and injuries, air and water pollution or will they mention the essential chemicals needed in the products that they use ev…André Veneman, Corporate Director Sustainability, AkzoNobel 05.12.17
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The Women of Miltec UV
The night before International Women’s Day, I found myself wondering what would happen if all of the women at Miltec UV decided not to come to work. What would “A Day Without Women” be like at Miltec UV? Fortunately, this was just a…Beth Mosner and Karen Bruno, Miltec UV 05.08.17
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Adhesives and Sealants
Winning in a More Dynamic and Inclusive Market
If the past year taught us anything, it’s that the world is becoming an unpredictable place where change is the only constant. In Asia-Pacific, the convergence of economic, technological, customer and regulatory forces are remaking the market i…Dr. Christian Kirsten, Corporate Senior Vice President Transport & Metal and Head of Adhesive Technologies Asia-Pacific 04.18.17
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Changing the World One Sustainable Idea at a Time
I’ve headed up sustainability at AkzoNobel for 14 years now. During that time, I have often been utterly amazed – and disappointed – about how some segments of the corporate world (even in our own industry sector) have gone about ad…André Veneman 04.10.17
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Reducing VOCs with Water-Based Coatings
Solvent-based coatings are widely used, even though there are many water based options/equivalents available. Generally, this is due to their lower cost, ease of application and superior film-forming characteristics. As the industry looks to reduce i…Michael Couchie, Vice President, Sales, APV Engineered Coatings 03.27.17
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Special Purpose Coatings
5 Tips & Tests for Selecting the Right Upholstery Coating for Your Next Automotive Project
Automotive OEMs use coating chemistries on a variety of interior upholstery components. They need confidence that the coatings they use have a strong bond to the surface, resist abrasion, inhibit stains, do not degrade under UV exposure, and are flex…Michael Couchie, Vice President, Sales, APV Engineered Coatings 02.27.17
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British Coatings Federation Welcomes Return of the Industrial Strategy to Government Policy
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has wholeheartedly welcomed the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), replacing its predecessor, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). The new…02.06.17
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Additives | Wood Coatings
When in Love, Choose the Right Coat: The Paint Story
If you are in deep love with your woodwork, you would simply regret not paying enough attention to what covers it.Ravi Chawat, Allied Market Research 02.02.17
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When to Replace a Silicone Mask
Not sure when you should be using a new silicone mask? There are multiple signs you can look for to tell if a mask needs to be replaced. Don’t let there be failures or quality defects/rework by overusing the mask. Look for the following signals…01.16.17
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Walmart Introduces Playbook for Sustainable Packaging: Lux Picks the Best Plays
Walmart recently released its “Sustainable Packaging Playbook,” where it provides best practices for suppliers looking to improve and innovate sustainable packaging. It emphasizes that these sustainable packaging best practices are meant…Gihan Hewage, Research Associate, Lux Research 12.06.16
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Special Purpose Coatings
Nanocomposite Coating w/ Self-healing, Low-friction & Anti-wear Diamond-like Carbon Film
Researchers at Argonne National Lab (ANL) recently reported new nitride nanocomposite catalytic coatings that can generate a diamond-like carbon (DLC) low-friction film on the surface of the coating. Lux Research spoke with Osman Levent Eryilmaz, a c…Dayton Horvath, Research Associate, Lux Research 10.26.16
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Powder Coatings
5 Finishing Flaws Powder Coaters Don't Have to Accept
Have you ever been powder coating and experienced issues like overspray, re-tapping holes or paint flaking? More often than not, powder coaters are accepting flaws they could easily eliminate. We’ve curated a list of common issues powder coater…Cole Cooper, Marketing Content Writer, Echo Engineering and Production Supplies, Inc. 10.11.16
