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The industry news archive from 2011 to 2019


State-of-the-art Parts Cleaning Solutions Highlighted at parts2clean 2018

In manufacturing processes such as adhesive bonding, welding, sealing and coating, the cleanliness of the components directly affects the quality of the process and the correct functioning of the finished product. The effective removal of contaminants, whether in the form of particulates or films, is therefore essential for consistent, high-quality manufacturing results, and appropriate processes need to be put in place at every link in the production and supply chain.

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AkzoNobel Seals Recommended Supplier Agreement with Mercedes-Benz China

AkzoNobel has become the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China, the country's leading luxury auto brand

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Graffiti Meets its Match in AkzoNobel Powder Coating

The writing's on the wall for unwanted graffiti following the launch of a new collection in AkzoNobel's range of Interpon EC (Easy Clean) powder coatings

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AkzoNobel Design App Now Available For iPhone

Finding the right coating and colour for any building is crucial for architects – it can make or break the vision and design of the finished structure.

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Alufinish Expands Their Range of Organic Dye Products

Alufinish GmbH & Co. KG now offers organic dyes for colouring anodised aluminium surfaces that are made by the Thai producer Modern Dyestuff & Pigments Co. Ltd. (MDP).

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7th Edition of the World's Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Coating Technology in Karlsruhe (Germany) Inspires Visitors and Exhibitors - For the Seventh Time in a Row, PaintExpo Closes with Record-Breaking Results

At its 7th edition, PaintExpo carried on with the success story it started in 2006. With 537 exhibitors from 29 countries, the world's leading trade fair for industrial coating technology not only set a new record for exhibitor numbers. Visitor numbers increased as well by roughly 12% for a total of 11,790. Visitors journeyed to Karlsruhe from 88 countries.

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Henkel Invests in Kriya Materials

Henkel Adhesive Technologies further strengthens its expertise for functional coatings by co-investing in Kriya Materials (Kriya), the Netherlands

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Sheen Instruments and TQC Are Now One Company

Late last year British company Sheen Instruments was acquired by TQC BV of The Netherlands.

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Mysterious as the Cosmos: BASF Launches Ultra Violet Shade Collection featuring Sparkling Colors & Effects Pigments

New shade collection inspired by Pantone® Color of the Year 2018; On-trend for designer products in plastics industries; Campaign launches at CHINAPLAS 2018

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AkzoNobel Partners with the Ocean Cleanup for Largest Clean-Up in History

The complete removal of plastic from the world's oceans has moved a step closer after AkzoNobel joined forces with The Ocean Cleanup to help turn the tide on marine pollution.

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Increase of BASF Production Capacities for Aliphatic Polyisocyanates

BASF has expanded its capacities for the production of Basonat® hardeners at the Ludwigshafen site. The high-quality polyisocyanates are used for the formulation of automotive and industrial coatings, furniture and flooring coatings as well as adhesives.

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Eisenmann Opens New Sales and Service Office in Japan

German plant engineering specialist Eisenmann is expanding its global sales and service network and is to establish a new presence in Japan.

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Walther Trowal opens the "North American Tech & Training Centre"

The branch in Michigan now has its own process development centre and offers comprehensive service for North- and South-America.

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New Internet-Shop from NESTRO for Industrial Buyers

NESTRO® Lufttechnik GmbH, Germany, has published a new webshop for international industrial buyers on www.nestro.com/en/shop/.

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