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Seamless integration of light and haptics: In-process coating is more efficient and offers greater freedom of design

At the K 2016 plastics trade fair (from October 19 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Hall 6, Stand A 75), Covestro will be showcasing the prototype of a new design for a steering wheel cover.

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Axalta Products Share the World Stage at the Olympic Games in Rio

Alesta® AP Polyester Architectural coating was applied to this year's Olympic and Paralympic torches by Pinturas Boronat S.L.

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New subsidiary signals further growth for Eisenmann in the United States

Eisenmann Corporation founded the subsidiary Telos Global, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The German based plant engineering experts have established the company to serve the American market for lightweight construction in car making and automotive systems, especially hot-stamped steel. Telos Global, includes a number of specialist partners with comprehensive production and process expertise in manufacturing and processing of press hardened steel parts. The new US facility includes a center for die casting and a complete production-scale pilot plant.

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Economic Blasting Technology for Sheet Metal and Metal Profiles

AGTOS will present all about Wheel Blasting Technology at the EUROBLECH Exhibition, 25– 29 October 2016 in Hannover, Hall 13, Booth B-141.

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Corrosione: Acciai Inossidabili e Superleghe. Corso Teorico-Pratico Avanzato

Il Centro Inox organizza la quarta edizione del suo corso di successo: quattro giornate (23-24 novembre e 30 novembre - 1 dicembre 2016) di approfondimento sulla corrosione degli acciai inossidabili e delle superleghe.

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BASF divests global photoinitiator business to IGM Resins

BASF to focus on resin and additive technologies for radiation-curing market; Continues to serve electronics industry with high performance photoinitiators.

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Geico's Great Success at Surcar International Awards 2016

On September 7th took place the "SURCAR International Awards" ceremony in Shanghai and Geico won three prestigious awards for innovation in three different categories.

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ipcm_LatinoAmérica n. 15 / ipcm_Ibérica n. 3 Have Been Released

ipcm®_LatinoAmérica is a quarterly digital magazine in Spanish and Portuguese language distributed in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Colombia. Along with the digital version ipcm®_LatinoAmérica, it is now available a printed version dedicated to readers in Spain and Portugal: ipcm®_Ibérica.

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Dürr sells 2,000th sealing robot: New robot model optimizes sealing application in tight spaces

The trend is toward fully automatic sealing of welds. Robots are increasingly performing this task in automobile production. Dürr has now sold its 2,000th sealing robot. The EcoRS 30L16S milestone machine will perform rough seam sealing and it will also be a first. Thanks to its shortened arm 1, the robot is particularly suitable for sealing applications inside car bodies.

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Axalta Coating Systems Acquires Geeraets Autolak Business

The operations of Geeraets Autolak will be integrated into the Axalta organization, operating under the Cromax name. The acquisition takes effect immediately. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Complex heat spray system with simple operation

Why the Belgian tank manufacturer Hydrolift chose two protective coating systems with WAGNER Group components.

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Dürr Group company Verind takes over service company in Brazil

Focus on Dürr products in the automotive sector.

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Cortec's Advanced MCI Technology Creates Longer Service Life for Existing Overpasses and Bridges

MCIs can be applied as surface treatment or included directly in new concrete as a non-invasive admixture. In either case, MCIs are able to travel through concrete pores to protect embedded rebar below the concrete surface.

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Strong second quarter for Covestro

Core volumes increased by 7.7% year-on-year / Adjusted EBITDA rose by 8.8% to EUR 542 million / Net income up 51.3% year-on-year / Bayer loans repaid in full / Outlook raised for full year 2016.

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A new update for Vacutouch makes the machine control software more intuitive to operate

This new software update will be released for Vacutouch machine control software in 2016 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of VACUDEST vacuum distillation systems.

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