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BCF Celebrates 800 Defibrillator Transformations During 2024 Charity Cycle

The fourth annual charity bike ride in support of the Community Heartbeat Trust organised by BCF raised funds and donated paints to transform unused phone boxes into life-saving defibrillation stations.

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OCSiAl Successfully Revolutionises Consumer Electronics with Graphene Nanotube Technology

The graphene nanotube of OCSiAl can enhance the durability and functionality in transparent conductive films.

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Arkema Achieved Mass Balance ISCC+ Certification at Its Spanish Powder Coating Resins Facility

Arkema's Sant Celoni facility achieves ISCC+ Certification for its sustainable powder coating resins, thus advancing environmental innovation.

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FABTECH 2024 Goes to Orlando

FABTECH Orlando will be held from 15th to 17th October 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center of Orlando.

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Henkel Adhesive Technologies MEA Adopts 100% Renewable Electricity

The MEA sites of Henkel have switched to 100% renewable electricity to eliminate CO2emissions and reduce fossil fuels.

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CIRCOR Announces Chameleon Pump Technology for Paints and Coatings

The new pump from CIRCOR, specifically developed for paints and coatings, can minimise downtime to allow quick transitions between colours.

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AkzoNobel Will Coat the New Monna Lisa Ship

The new Monna Lisa ship will be coated with AkzoNobel's International® products to reduce CO2 emissions and minimise fuel consumption.

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NEI Corporation Launched the Easy-to-Clean Antimicrobial Coating NANOMYTE® AM-100EC

The NANOMYTE® AM-100EC coating from NEI Corporation showed a 4-log reduction (99.99% decrease) in E. coli ATCC 8739 after a 24-hour contact time.

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Sherwin-Williams Announced the 2023 Water & Wastewater Impact Award Winner

The award from Sherwin-Williams recognises projects that significantly influence the water and wastewater sector.

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Nippon Paint Marine Wins Environmental Technology Award from Japan Chemical Industry Association

The antifouling hull coating FASTAR from Nippon Paint Marine reduces fuel consumption and benefits to marine life and the environment.

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Evonik Inaugurated a New Facility for AEROSIL® Easy-to-Disperse Silicas

The new production facility for high-quality silica from the AEROSIL® family will strengthen Evonik's position in the international paints and coatings market.

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Beckers Announces Science-Based Targets for Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Beckers has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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BCF's Coatings Ambassador Programme Trains its 50th Ambassador

The Coatings Ambassadors Programme, now counting 50 members, will introduce students to the coatings industry and highlight the diverse job opportunities within the sector.

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WEG Mexico Has Obtained the Quality Certificate from the Global Organisation QUALICOAT

The QUALICOAT certificate ensures that products from Weg Mexico meet the highest quality standards.

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The Bay City Site of OQ Chemicals Received the ISCC Plus Sustainability Certification

The customers of OQ Chemicals can now rely on certified sustainable alternative to fossil-based raw materials for paints and coatings.

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