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High-Performance Coatings Manufacturer Finds a Reliable Solution in the Form of AODD Pumps

Wilden
August 1, 2015
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AODD pumps offer the leak-free and shear-sensitive operation that is mandatory when working with coatings.


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Examining Interfacial Adhesion of Biomedical Coatings

Examining Interfacial Adhesion of Biomedical Coatings

Through Scratch Testing and Microanalysis
August 1, 2015
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It is concluded that for coating applications in medical devices, microcratch and nanoscratch are useful and quantitative approaches for examining coating-to-substrate adhesions.


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ISO-Free Urethane Technology

ISO-Free Urethane Technology Lengthens Pot Life, Shortens Cure Time

August 1, 2015
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In automotive refinishing, this technology offers end users a drop-in solution that can accelerate cycle time, help improve profits and reduce material waste – all while providing an enhanced environmental, health and safety profile.


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Design, Development and Evaluation of Super HydrophobicCoatings

Vijay Mannari Mahshid Niknahad
August 1, 2015
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The aim of this study was to design hydrophobic or super hydrophobic coatings based on sol-gel chemistry by incorporating hydrophobic moieties and controlling surface morphology.


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Complying With Dangerous Goods Transport Regs

Audit Can Reveal Gaps, Dangers and Remedies
Forest Himmelfarb
July 1, 2015
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Whether a company retains a consultant or relies on its own staff, it is critical to recognize that an audit cover two vital phases: the assessment of compliance levels across a number of key areas and a detailed summary of specific tactical recommendations to improve existing processes and to implement best practices.


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Internationalization in the Coatings Industry

Risks and Strategy
Alexander Lüring Simone Staudt Ineke Schydlo
July 1, 2015
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Currently, the market conditions offer favorable opportunities for additional internationalization of sales. The internationalization approach should be well-considered without losing the required flexibility in the market.


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A New Dominant Force in Chinaâ??s TiO2 Market?

A New Dominant Force in China’s TiO2 Market?

Dean Wu
July 1, 2015
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What is clear is that a fresh wave of M&A activity is necessary for the long-term development of China's TiO2 industry. The market is currently saturated by small-scale producers, almost all of which churn out products of similarly inferior quality.


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Fundamentals in Choosing a Biocide

Cecilia McGough Wilson Nova-Ruiz
July 1, 2015
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Many factors are affected by the presence of microbes and their metabolic byproducts, including viscosity, pH, gas production, odor and color development and plant equipment.


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Global Top 10 and the PCI 25

Global Top 10 and the PCI 25

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Karen Parker
July 1, 2015
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This report ranks coatings manufacturers by coatings sales, and includes information about each manufacturer, including products they manufacture and recent mergers and acquisitions.


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Is FAE a Good Alternative to APE?

Aman Arora
June 2, 2015
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With stringent regulations in Europe and the green movement in the United States, Canada and other regions, introducing an alternative to APE in coatings formulations has become highly important.


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