2020

IVS Presents the Team of Experts Who Will Form the Advisory Board for the 2021 Edition of the Fair

IVS together with Confindustria Bergamo, Promoberg and Valve Campus has presented the scientific committee, composed by a parterre of 19 experts representing the entire production chain.

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PPG Colorful Communities transforms the "Andrea Vochieri" middle school in Alessandria

PPG's Colorful Communities program has recently transformed the interiors of the "Andrea Vochieri" middle school in Alessandria (AL).

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Cortec Sustainable Solutions for Multimetal Corrosion Protection

Cortec has expanded its portfolio of sustainable VpCI products, which protect metals by conditioning enclosed environments with corrosion inhibiting vapor molecules.

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MetalMadrid and Composites Spain Postponed to November 2021

Easyfairs Iberia announced that MetalMadrid and Composites Spain will be postponed to 17 & 18 November 2021 in a decision that has been taken in consultation with the manufacturing industry and due to the ongoing Force Majeure situation.

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Work in Progress for the 4th edition of DeburringExpo

Preparations are underway for the 4th edition of DeburringExpo, the leading trade fair for deburring technologies and precision surface finishing, which will take place on 12-14 October 2021.

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How Much Does the Paint and Coatings Industry Contribute to Ocean Pollution?

Recent studies show that the volume of microplastics from paint on steel surfaces that enter the ocean every year could be as high as 1.5-2.25 million tonnes, equivalent to 150-225 billion empty plastic bottles.

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AkzoNobel Unveils 'Brave Ground', its Color of the Year 2021

Brave Ground has been unveiled as AkzoNobel's Color of the Year for 2021. The colour is a warm and grounding neutral shade which aims at giving us the courage to embrace change.

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Jotun to Provide MSC with Its Hull Skating Solutions

Jotun has signed a commercial contract with global container shipping and logistics company MSC, Mediterranean Shipping Company. Jotun will provide MSC with its Hull Skating Solutions (HSS).

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August in Review

Refreshed by the lightness of summer holidays, we start again with more strength and new good ideas.

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Cortec EcoShield VpCI-226 Awarded U.S. Patent for Innovation

In June 2020, Cortec has been awarded a patent for innovation in the field of VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) science. The new patent covers Cortec's EcoShield VpCI-226, a 100% nitrite free film that protects metals from corrosion.

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AkzoNobel Acquires Stahl's Powder Activities

AkzoNobel has completed the acquisition of Stahl Performance Powder Coatings and its range of products for heat sensitive substrates. The deal gives the company accelerated access to unique low curing technology.

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PPG Unveils its 2021 Colour Palette "Be Well"

Featuring softened hues and neutrals that aim at serving as a release for over-stimulated, weary consumers, PPG has unveiled its 2021 Palette of the Year "Be Well".

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Artist Sacha Jafri is Attempting to Break a World Record Using AkzoNobel's Dulux Products

Artist Sacha Jafri is attempting to create the largest painting ever created on canvas for its Humanity Inspired project and he is using AkzoNobel's Dulux paints.

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Scientists Develop Self-Cleaning Aluminium Surface

Scientists at TU Dresden and the Fraunhofer IWS have developed a periodic surface structure, which is water and ice repellent and also removes dirt particles.

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Camilla Travis Is the New Group Director for Marketing at Hempel

Camilla Travis was appointed Group Director for Marketing at Hempel A/S.

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