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BASF Transitions to Bio-Based Ethyl Acrylate to Enhance Sustainability in Paints and Coatings Industry

BASF will reduce the product carbon footprint by approximately 30% by transitioning to exclusively produce bio-based Ethyl Acrylate, specifically for the paints and coatings industry.

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Brenntag Acquired Monarch Chemicals

The acquisition of Monarch Chemicals will strengthen the market position of Brenntag globally.

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Fraunhofer Developed Ultrathin, Hard and Sustainable Non-Stick Coating for Injection Moulding and Die Casting

The UltraPLAS coating by Fraunhofer is an ultrathin, highly durable layer with excellent non-stick properties that significantly reduce the need for external release agents and post-processing, thereby enhancing production quality and sustainability.

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Eckart Launched LUXAN CFX B842 Immersion Red Pigment for Paints and Coatings

Eckart's new pigment LUXAN CFX B842 Immersion Red gives high-quality automotive paints an elegant appearance and is compatible with water-, solvent- and UV-based coatings.

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Azelis Expands Its CASE Portfolio in Indonesia with Allnex

This collaboration will leverage allnex’s sustainable and high-performance additives to improve paint formulations and provide innovative solutions.

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PPG Launched PPG PRIMERON Optimal Powder Primer with Optimized Zinc

The newly-developed Primeron Optimal primer from PPG is a free-solvent solution formulated with an optimised amount of zinc to provide better transfer efficiency and corrosion protection.

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DIC Selected for Inclusion in FTSE4Good Index Series

DIC Corporation is ongoing recognition for outstanding ESG performance across multiple indices.

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EPA Designated Five Chemicals as High-Priority Substances for Risk Evaluation

The five chemicals designated as high-priority substances for risk evaluation by the EPA are also used in paints and coatings.

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Gema Moved its Facility to Gossau to Increase Production Capacity

The new Gossau-based facility features expanded production areas, advanced testing labs and eco-friendly systems, allowing Gema to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and increase production capacity.

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PPG's New Sealing Technology Allowed Stellantis to Save Energy

PPG Coraseal 4-Wet Sealer cures in just one step and provides sustainability benefits for Stellantis paint shops by reducing energy use and CO₂ emissions.

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AkzoNobel Successfully Coated the Malaysia’s Historic City of Malacca

The AkzoNobel Dulux paints have revitalised Malaysia’s historic city of Malacca with vibrant shades, preserving its rich local culture.

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Dürr Will Manufacture a Paint Shop for Coating the Rear Centre Tank of the Airbus A321XLR

The upcoming coating system from Dürr will enable Airbus to paint the rear centre tank of the A321XLR aircraft with enhanced energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.

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AkzoNobel's Redox One Coat Successfully Coated the Shelving Systems of Trestles

Redox One Coat from AkzoNobel Interpon is a powder coating designed to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and UV damage, all while streamlining production time and reducing costs.

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Jotun Launched Industry’s First CX-Rated Anticorrosive Powder Coating

The CX-rated anticorrosive powder coating developed by Jotun protects steel used in the most extreme environments to prevent critical equipment from corrosion.

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PPG Introduced the Duranext™ Portfolio of Energy-Curable Coatings for Coils

The new PPG Duranext™ range uses electron beam or ultra-violet energy to create a fully-cured solid finish in seconds.

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