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A special protective layer has been applied to the outside of Willibrordi Cathedral, which was built in the late Gothic style, in order to protect the city's famous landmark against damaging environmental influences.

This additive maximizes the wetting and dispersion of pigments for various solventborne systems, provides good antisagging properties, eliminates settling and enhances stability.

Formulators in the United States will continue to use AMP as one of the most effective products in next-generation coatings with an improved environmental profile.

Manchester, England-based HMG Paints Ltd. supplied paint for the refurbishment of the city’s iconic Central Library.

With the OSHA GHS deadline fast approaching, the breadth of data that is now required for every product – from the purchase of the raw materials to the end of product life – makes clear that the days of manual upkeep and filing are gone.

The best option for companies that opt to forgo the many challenges of in-house conversion is to use a GHS conversion service.

Ceramic microspheres and glass bubbles may offer formulators cost-effective options for formulation of high solids coatings, including 2K epoxy systems.

Globalization and short product life cycles are increasing the pressure on companies to open up their innovation processes. However, currently German industrial managers rate the use of external knowledge as least relevant for successful innovation.

A collaborative approach involving many different parties will be essential if we all are to overcome the many technical, financial, legal and humanitarian issues often associated with access to fresh water.