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.
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