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Mechanical deformation drives water uptake in coil-coatings
A new study investigates how mechanical deformation influences water uptake and failure mechanisms in polyester/melamine coil-coatings on hot-dip galvanized steel. Using Erichsen cupping tests combined...
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Akzo Nobel’s Russian subsidiaries placed under external administration
A presidential decree in Russia has placed Akzo Nobel’s subsidiaries in the country under temporary external administration. While the company assesses the implications, Russia accounts for less than...
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Akzo Nobel partners with Albert Invent to drive AI-powered R&D innovation
Akzo Nobel has launched its Digital Workbench initiative in collaboration with Albert Invent, integrating AI tools to transform R&D workflows and accelerate innovation. The partnership aims to enhance...
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Akzo Nobel confirms offers from Nippon Paints for its Decorative Paints business
Akzo Nobel has disclosed that it has received acquisition offers from Nippon Paints for its Decorative Paints division.
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Allnex invests in production facility in Thailand
Allnex has announced plans to establish its first Sag Control Agent (SCA) production facility in Rayong, Thailand, marking a strategic move to enhance supply resilience and support automotive coatings...
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Bodo Möller Chemie opens warehouse in India
With a new AS 9120-certified warehouse in Bengaluru, the Bodo Möller Chemie Group is strengthening its position in the growing aviation segment. The facility meets international standards and is aimed...
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EU project REACT to convert industrial CO₂ into ethylene
The EU-funded research project "REACT" aims to convert industrial CO₂ emissions into ethylene, a key platform chemical currently produced almost exclusively from fossil feedstocks. A consortium of 13...
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Zinc morphology boosts corrosion protection in epoxy primers
Researchers have demonstrated that tailoring the morphology and crystallographic orientation of zinc particles significantly improves the corrosion protection performance of zinc-rich epoxy coatings. A...
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Gemini Industries strengthens position with ICS acquisition
Gemini Industries has acquired Industrial Coating Solutions (ICS), marking a strategic expansion in the Pacific Northwest. The move aligns with Gemini's focus on water-based wood coatings and industrial...
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