2019

25GEN

Residents Revel in Colour After Turkish Town is Transformed by AkzoNobel

Colour is helping to transform the lives of hundreds of people in a coastal town in Turkey, thanks to a major community project being carried out by AkzoNobel's Marshall paint brand.

24GEN

Reed Exhibitions Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Mack Brooks Exhibitions, Opening Window to New Value for Customers on Three Continents

Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mack Brooks Exhibitions in a move that will add an outstanding line-up of industry-leading brands to its global portfolio. It also promises access to innovation and new value in both face-to-face and digital formats for the more than 175,000 Mack Brooks customers around the world.

23GEN

Graphene Flagship Leads the Way in Graphene Composites for Aerospace Applications

Graphene Flagship partners Aernnova, Grupo Antolin-Ingenieria and Airbus produced a leading edge for an Airbus A350 horizontal tail plane using graphene.

23GEN

An Alliance Between Major Global Companies to Manage Plastic Waste

In January 2019, about thirty major global companies belonging to the petrochemical and plastic sector signed a collective agreement to take action against the pollution caused by plastic waste, founding the Alliance To End Plastic Waste (AEPW).

22GEN

Jumeirah Lakes Towers Chooses Sherwin-Williams

The showpiece Jumeirah Lakes Towers development in Dubai chose a specialist car park deck coating system from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings to meet the highest level of flexibility required for its latest expansion project.

21GEN

Pine Needles from Old Christmas Trees Could Be Turned into Paint and Food Sweeteners in the Future

Abandoned Christmas trees could be saved from landfill and turned into paint and food sweeteners according to new research by the University of Sheffield.

18GEN

PPG Introduces PPG SPECTRACRON 385 Polyurethane Primer

Fast-drying, low-VOC primer offers strong protection for steel surfaces.

17GEN

The New Seminar Program of Dörken MKS is Out Now!

"THE CORROSION COLLEGE" of Dörken MKS Systems GmbH & Co. KG starts with a comprehensive seminar program to the year 2019. Following the motto "Learning with experts" the corrosion experts from Dörken MKS provide their knowledge about effective corrosion protection and offer a platform for knowledge transfer and dialogue.

16GEN

BASF Analyses the 2018 Automotive Colour Distribution

With the "BASF Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings", BASF's Coatings division provides a global analysis of the colour distribution in the 2018 automotive market.

15GEN

How to Turn Outdoor Storage Space into a Safe Haven for Metal Preservation

When storage space is at a premium, industrial plants often must turn to outdoor racks or yards in which to let unused equipment or newly finished parts sit temporarily. The main problem with these areas is their exposure to harsh outdoor environments. Snow, rain, wind, high humidity, and sometimes even sea spray mercilessly attack equipment or metal parts sitting outside.

14GEN

Don't Miss the Next Generation of BYK-Gardner's Data Analysis Software Smart-Chart!

BYK-Gardner - worldwide partner of the automotive, paint and plastic industries for quality control of colour, appearance and physical properties - is announcing the next generation of their data analysis software smart-chart.

11GEN

Paint & Coatings, A New Essential Appointment for Professionals in the Paint and Coatings Industries in Spain

On March 18 and 19, 2020, the first edition of Paint & Coatings will take place at Fira Barcelona.

10GEN

PPG to Acquire Automotive Coatings Manufacturer Hemmelrath

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire automotive coatings manufacturer Hemmelrath. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

09GEN

Surface Solutions Business of Merck Announces Price Adjustment

Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced that its Surface Solutions business unit will raise the prices for its portfolio of effect pigments, cosmetic active ingredients and other functional materials worldwide.

08GEN

Cortec Simplifies Equipment Protection with VpCI-391 Clear Water-Based Removable Coating

Cortec's VpCI^®-391 water-based coating is transforming transit and storage protection options for equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and owners. This removable coating delivers exceptional corrosion protection for indoor and outdoor applications and dries to a thin, clear film which is virtually unnoticeable. VpCI^®-391 can be used to protect both unpainted and painted surfaces, as well as to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion.