2017

Quaker Chemical and Houghton International to Combine

Creating a global leader uniquely positioned in metalworking and primary metals platforms with deep expertise across attractive customer segments

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Structurally modified, hydrophilic silica improves the anti-fouling properties of coatings based on cuprous oxide

Structurally modified, hydrophilic AEROSIL® improves the anti-fouling properties and product life of anti-fouling coatings. Customers use the product in formulations with cuprous oxide (Cu2O) to take advantage of the resulting synergies.

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UK Warns Offshore Operator Over Corrosion

Bluewater Energy Services has promised to comply with two warnings issued by safety regulators after nearly 500 outstanding mechanical corrosion and defects reports were found on one of its vessels.

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Binks Launch the New DX200-3, 3:1 Ratio Diaphragm Pump

The DX200-3 provides consistent fluid delivery over its operating pressure range

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iTAC.IoT.Suite – the new generation of production control at Dürr

Dürr is combining its expertise in plant engineering and IT to create the next generation of production control systems. The new Industry 4.0-focused iTAC.IoT.Suite is a combination of the production-related Manufacturing Execution System (MES) EcoEMOS and the high-performance software solutions from iTAC Software AG, which was acquired at the end of 2015.

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Dirk Bremm new president of BASF's Coatings division

Dirk Bremm is the new president of BASF's Coatings division, effective April 1, 2017.

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BASF and Landa partner to create revolutionary pigments for automotive coatings

The alliance combines BASF innovations with Landa nano-pigment technology

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Arsonsisi presents its new video on powder coatings

A trip through the Arsonsisi departments of the Verbania plant, to discover powder coating production processes.

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Adapta prepares the Environmental Product Declaration for its VIVENDI collections

Adapta Color outlined an Environmental Product Declarations regarding the new line of products ADAPTA VIVENDI and ADAPTA VIVENDI SDS.

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Hempel - Annual Report

Global coatings company Hempel continued to accelerate execution of its Journey to Excellence strategy in 2016.

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Clariant dives deep into the ocean to forecast trend automotive colors for 2019

• Launch of Automotive Styling Shades Trendbook 2019 at European Coatings Show • Trend and color collection with innovative color solutions • Color shades inspired by the colors of the sea: "Marine Magic"

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With the closing of Helios acquisition, Kansai Paint decisively enters European coating industry

With the closing of transaction on 31 March, Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. acquired all shares of European coating manufacturer Helios Group. Under the strategic owner Kansai, Helios will represent a strong European center of innovation, know-how and business development, and will further grow its importance in European coating industry.

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The NRC Group and Elementis expand distribution agreement

The NRC Group and Elementis Specialties have now expanded their already constructive partnership to include the fields of paints, coatings, adhesives, construction chemicals and lubricants.

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