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Tapematic Installs the First PST Line II in Italy at Metal Tech

Italian manufacturer of in-line fully automated UV varnishing and metallization equipment Tapematic has installed the first PST Line II in Italy at Metal Tech Srl, an industrial coating contractor.

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Reducing VOC Emission by using Dynasylan SIVO 140 and SILIKOPON EF

Zinc dust paints based on Dynasylan SIVO 140 and ultra-high solid topcoats based on SILIKOPON EF enable the formulator developing low VOC coating systems. The VOC emission can be reduced from 120 g/m² to 20 g/m² compared to a common solvent born coating system. This reduction is environmentally friendly and protects steel from corrosion.

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Freudenberg Filtration Technologies Launches a New Data Management System

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies has developed Viledon Process View, a new versatile data management system created to enable customers to monitor the filtration system and the overall coating process. 

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Out Now Issue n. 68 of ipcm® International Paint&Coating Magazine

Read the latest issue of the journal for surface treatments. 

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AkzoNobel Partners with Polar Pod for Pioneering Scientific Mission in Antarctica

AkzoNobel is the exclusive paints and coatings partner of a pioneering scientific expedition which will send an oceanographic platform around Antarctica to study the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.

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Cortec Launches EcoAir 422 Rust Remover

Cortec has developed EcoAir VpCI 422, a biodegradable and non-toxic product that provides multi-metal corrosion protection.

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Guardian AM Medical: The First Powder Coating to Receive the CATAS QUALITY AWARD Certification

The Guardian AM Medical Series 3010H, a white polyester powder coating with a gloss finish and antimicrobial properties, developed by Stardust Powder Coatings, has received the prestigious CATAS QUALITY AWARD certification for application on health facilities furniture (CQA HFFC 01).

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New Formula 1 Season, Same Paint Supplier: AkzoNobel Extends Its Partnership with McLaren Racing

AkzoNobel has extended its partnership with the McLaren Racing Formula 1 team and will once again supply the British team with a wide range of paint products. 

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Coatings Industry Under Pressure Due to Uncertainties in the Raw Materials Market

The European paint, printing inks and artists' colours industry is under increased pressure due to rising raw materials prices, caused by a complex mix of demand, capacity issues and scarce transportation resources. Despite the enormous impact for the industry, the coatings industry is striving to reduce risks to customers. 

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Lori Parent is Delta Tecnic’s New Sales Director in the US and Canada

Delta Tecnic has appointed Lori Parent as new sales director for the US and Canadian markets.

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Dürr Builds a Scalable Paint Shop for Enovate’s New E-car Factory

To support Enovate in the manufacturing of its e-cars at the company’s new plant in Changsha, China, Dürr built a scalable paint shop, which features EcoProFleet automated guided vehicles (AGV), RoDip® E and EcoDry X.

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WAGNER’s IoT Platform Increases with Additional Functions and the Entry-level Version COATIFY.light

The web-based information and management platform COATIFY launched by WAGNER in 2019 is used for intelligent visualization of coating systems. Today this IoT platform has been enhanced with new features and special entry-level version called COATIFY.light.

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Sherwin-Williams Expands its FasTop Flooring Range

Sherwin-Williams has expanded its FasTop flooring range and launched a new multi-component pouch packaging.

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AkzoNobel Completes Acquisition of Titan Paints

AkzoNobel N.V. has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Industrias Titan S.A.U. (Titan Paints).

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EUROCORR 2021 Will Be Held Virtually

EUROCORR’s organising committee decided to cancel the in-person congress, scheduled for September2021. This year’s edition of the fair will be transformed into a virtual event.

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