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May 31, 2020

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sustainable coating technology

Researchers Use Chitin to Create Multi-Layer Bulletproof Coatings

Engineers at the University of Houston are using chitin – a derivative of glucose found in the cellular walls of arthropods and fungi – and 3D printing techniques to produce high-impact multilayered coatings that can protect soldiers against bullets, lasers, toxic gas and other dangers. Read More
specialty chemical providers

ALTANA Announces Supervisory Board Change

The Supervisory Board of the specialty chemicals group ALTANA has elected Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber, who has been a member of the Supervisory Board of ALTANA AG since March 2016, as its new Chairman. Read More
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SONGWON Industrial Group Posts Solid First Quarter

SONGWON Industrial Group released its audited financial results for the first quarter of 2020, ended March 31, 2020. Read More
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FEICA Provides Information on Adhesion and Bonding Courses in Europe

To attract more experts and graduates to study adhesion and bonding, FEICA — The Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry — is now maintaining an overview of the adhesion and bonding courses across Europe. Read More
distribution agreements

CAME and Applied Graphene Materials Strengthen Engagement With Italian Coatings Market

Following the signing of a distribution agreement in 2019 with CAME srl in Italy, Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) visited the international chemical distribution business in February 2020. Read More
carbon black

Birla Carbon Receives IATF Certification Across all Manufacturing Plants

Carbon black producer Birla Carbon announced that its 16 manufacturing facilities across the globe have received the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) certification. Read More
chemical suppliers

OQ Chemicals Markets Portfolio Through Pinpools and Chemondis

OQ Chemicals, formerly Oxea, is now marketing a large part of its product portfolio of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives via the specialized B2B online marketplaces Pinpools and Chemondis. Read More
pigments for coatings

The Shepherd Color Co. Announces Full Approval of YInMn Blue

The Shepherd Color Co. announced that the pigment known as YInMn Blue has been added to the U.S. EPA TSCA registry. Read More
personnel announcements

Personnel Changes at BYK-Gardner USA

BYK-Gardner USA has promoted Tim Cassell to Vice President and General Manager, and John Kowalski to Technical Marketing Manager. Read More
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Gelest Enhances Website Functionality

Gelest Inc., a leading innovator in materials science, has integrated the company's website with its new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to improve its customers' website experience. Read More
automotive refinish technology

BASF Renews WorldSkills Sponsorship

BASF's Coatings division has signed a new Global Industry Partnership with WorldSkills International. Read More
surface finishing technology

Pioneer Metal Finishing Launches Surface Engineering Academy

Pioneer Metal Finishing LLC, Green Bay, Wisconsin, announced the launch of the Surface Engineering Academy™, an expert-level resource for surface engineering and modification advancement. Read More
marine coatings protect oil platform

Jotun Coatings Help Protect Drilling Platform

Jotun is collaborating with Odfjell Drilling to provide a premium anti-fouling and topside coating solution for the advanced drilling platform Deepsea Stavanger. Read More
powder coating technology

Powder Coating Puts Emphasis on Hygiene

Increased demand for products that can improve hygiene has prompted AkzoNobel to accelerate the addition of antimicrobial properties to its Interpon D1000 and 2000 range of architectural powder coatings. Read More
conductive ink

Creative Materials Launches Conductive Ink

Creative Materials Inc., Ayer, Massachusetts, has introduced a new economical gold conductive ink. Read More