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Covestro doubles production capacities for high-tech plastic at Shanghai site

Inauguration of two new production lines; Responding to growing demand in Asia; Last cornerstone of multi-year investment program.

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Axalta Coating Systems actively supports student racing teams across Europe

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has a rich heritage in motorsports, and its support of student racing teams is perhaps the most rewarding.

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A Commitment to Sustainability Inspires Innovative Strength

Companies committed to sustainability have above-average innovative strength; Action needs to be taken above all in the development of environment-friendly products; Sustainable companies appeal more to entry-level professionals.

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Lechler presents DIAMONDBURST

Lechler presents Diamondburst, a transparent thixotropic finish for two-coat paint cycles for pastel colours or colours with metallic or pearly effects.

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Covestro continues strong results in third quarter

Core volumes up 9.1% year-on-year; Adjusted EBITDA rose by 21.9% to EUR 574 million; Net income increased by 61.9% to EUR 259 million; Free Operating Cash Flow more than doubled; Forecast for full-year 2016 again raised slightly.

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SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES offers a fully automated production system for antibacterial functional layers

Antibacterial functional layers minimize the risk of infection; Environmentally friendly & low-cost coatings; Inline system for fully automated production process.

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Faurecia employees "grow together" by donating over 1.1 million meals around North America during annual giving initiative

For the past seven years, the North American employees at Faurecia, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, have united in the fight to end hunger. Since 2010, they have raised 5.45 million meals for local communities – enough to feed a city the size of Fort Wayne, Indiana for a week.

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K2016: Evonik and kalwar present innovative solutions

The cooperation with kalwar offers packaging manufacturers and film converters highly effective solutions; Kalwar introduces the antifog effect of packaging films for food triggered by the calvasol^® functionalization; Dynasylan^® SILFIN 50 increases the lifetime of the inhouse water piping systems.

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Safe and brilliant: newest pigment innovations at K fair

Launch of Paliotol^® Yellow K 1750 for sensitive applications e.g. food contact materials and toys; New Lumina^® Royal Dragon Gold effect pigment for brilliant design options.

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Covestro at K 2016 in Düsseldorf from October 19 to 26: Pushing the boundaries of possibility with innovative developments

Additional plastics made with CO2; Numerous presentations and opportunities for discussion; Focus on: Dialogue with designers; Visionary design concept for electric cars.

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BASF and Hyundai Motor showcase RN30 Concept Car at K Fair

Hyundai RN30 Concept Car combines bold design with high performance technology; Key solutions from BASF enable lightweight, durable and sustainable materials for individual design options; From concept to reality: chemistry-driven solutions in the New Generation Hyundai i30.

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The issue n. 41 of ipcm - International Paint&Coating Magazine Has Been Released

In this issue of ipcm, especially focused on aluminium and metal architecture, a wide range of articles about products from the world that revolves around the processing and finishing of steel and aluminium for architecture. In addition, many innovations in the coating sector for increasingly robust and resistant decorative surfaces, plural component finishing and stickers proof powder coatings.

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Brega - Pitture Italiane Anticorrosive: Equipment for sale

All machines are ATEC-compliant. Those interested in purchasing it, may see the equipment for sale on display at the Brega Srl production facility upon appointment.

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AkzoNobel unveils Color of the Year 2017

Dig out your denim because leading color experts from AkzoNobel have selected a shade of blue called Denim Drift as the Color of the Year for 2017.

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Economic Blasting Technology for Aluminum Components

AGTOS will present itself as the competent contact for Wheel Blasting Technology at the ALUMINIUM Exhibition, 29th November - 1st December 2016 in Düsseldorf, Hall 12, Booth 12H15. The visitors can catch up on shot blast machines especially construed for the treatment of aluminum work pieces.