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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.

07GEN

BYK-Gardner User Meetings 2018: The Insider Tip for CLASS A Quality Control of Automotive Exterior Finishes

On November 7/ 8, 2018 BYK-Gardner known for innovative QC solutions for colour, appearance and physical properties conducted its 9th US User Meeting in Dearborn, MI and two weeks later on November 25 / 26, 2018 its 12th European User meeting in Heidelberg, Germany.

04GEN

Rembrandtin Among Top 50 of the Most Energy-Efficient Businesses in Austria

"Protect values – safeguard the future"- for Rembrandtin this is not only a meaningful statement on paper but an implemented company policy.

03GEN

AkzoNobel Supplies Sustainable Coatings for Landmark Tanker Aircraft

A double first has been landed by AkzoNobel's Aerospace Coatings business after it supplied products for a new long-distance tanker aircraft commissioned by the French Air Force.

02GEN

2018 of ipcm: Year in Review

At the ipcm^® editorial office it is time to consider what has been done and prepare for a 2019 full of events and innovations.

02GEN

Skiving Cutters for Gear Wheel Production

Skiving cutters are used to produce gear wheels. The desired geometry is achieved by a process known as gear skiving, which combines the two traditional processes of gear hobbing and gear shaping. Skiving offers a high degree of productivity and flexibility, and compensates for the drawbacks of the two traditional processes. It is possible, for example, to produce gears next to interfering contours. This applies to both internal and external geometries.

01GEN

Turning A Vision into a Reality: Eisenmann Builds First Skidless Paint Shop for Electric Vehicles

In Shaoxing, in China's eastern Zhejiang province, Eisenmann is constructing a turnkey paint shop for electric-vehicle startup DEARCC.

31DIC

IMTS 2018 Post Show Interview with Peter R. Eelman, Vice President, Exhibitions & Business Development, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology

The International Manufacturing Technology Show partnered with European media to spread awareness of the show and attract visitors. This year it set all-time records for show metrics and welcomed 129,415 people from across the globe. There were 2,123 booths over 1,424,232 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 2,563 exhibiting companies.

28DIC

Jotun and Kansai Paint Build Relationship to Meet Marine and Protective Demand

Jotun, a global leader in marine coatings, and Kansai Paint, a leading coating supplier in Japan, have signed an agreement to develop their existing alliance. The partners are now looking to emulate the success they've achieved in the Marine segment in the Protective Market.

27DIC

Creative Centre for Automotive Colours of the Future Celebrates Anniversary

Ten years ago, the Color Design Studio Europe at BASF's Münster site was opened as a competence centre for designing new colour concepts for the automotive industry. The building features an open design in the Bauhaus style. Here, the designers of BASF's Coatings division translate technological and social trends into automotive colours and discuss their approaches with the automotive manufacturers' design departments.

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