Researchers at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, a leading organization for applied research in Europe, have developed a method for applying “wheylayer” protein coatings to plastic films for use as food packaging material.
OM Group, Inc., Cleveland, announced that it has purchased Rahu Catalytics Limited, the developer of a unique iron ligand-based chemistry for use in environmentally friendly coatings, composites and inks from Unilever Ventures and Management.
Miltec UV, Stevensville, MD, a leading manufacturer of high-performance UV-curing systems, announced that Bob Blandford, the company’s Senior Vice President, has been promoted to President.
The Battelle-R&D Magazine’s annual Global R&D Funding Forecast shows global research and development (R&D) spending is expected to grow by about 5.2 percent in 2012 to more than $1.4 trillion.
PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings group has commercialized the first electrocoat-application primer for global airframe manufacturers and subcontractors to coat parts for commercial, military and general-aviation aircraft.
Fischer Technology, Inc., an innovator of coating thickness, material testing, and material analysis instrumentation, announced the opening of an additional sales and service office located in San Mateo, CA.
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