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Allnex announces strategic investment at Rayjong site in Thailand

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Allnex: Taking SCAs to the next level

Allnex is expanding its sag control agent (SCA) production capacity at its Rayong site in Thailand, marking the company’s first SCA manufacturing location outside Europe in more than 40 years.

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Nanohybrid HP@ZIF advances fire-retardant coatings for steel

Researchers have developed an organic-inorganic hybrid nano-flame retardant, HP@ZIF, that significantly improves fire resistance and smoke suppression of intumescent coatings for steel structures. The...

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Machine vision detects and grades chipping in automotive coatings

Researchers have developed an automated machine vision system for the objective detection and grading of chipping defects on automotive coatings. The method delivers consistent results, correlates strongly...

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Olin and Huntsman clear key antitrust hurdle in planned merger

The planned merger between chemical manufacturers Olin and Huntsman has passed a significant regulatory milestone in the United States. The expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act clears one...

What are current trends and challenges in aerospace coatings?

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Aerospace coatings: “Every layer, every micron of film build and every application step must be considered carefully”

Combining performance, durability and sustainability in aerospace coatings is no easy task. Aurore Bournazel, Segment Manager at Akzo Nobel, discusses how advances in formulation and application processes...

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Cerium oxide improves biocide release in antifouling paint

Researchers have incorporated cerium oxide nanoparticles as a non-toxic co-biocide into self-polishing antifouling paint. The additive improves antibacterial activity, increases hydrophilicity and enhances...

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Dow considers exit from chemical joint venture with Saudi Aramco

US chemicals group Dow is reportedly weighing a withdrawal from its joint venture with Saudi Aramco, as the company reviews its portfolio amid a prolonged downturn in the chemicals industry.

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Grolman expands distribution rights for Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik in Germany

Grolman Group has taken over the remaining distribution rights for Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik, becoming the nationwide distribution partner in Germany for the pigment specialist's product portfolio as of...

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