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Editor's Pick
LUXAN C842 Spotlight Red from ECKART
LUXAN C842 Spotlight Red from ECKART sets new standards in sparkle and colour intensity: Compared to previously available products in the same colour space, this pigment innovation doubles the intensity of the sparkle effect. With the borosilicate-based LUXAN C842 Spotlight Red, a three-dimensional depth effect can be achieved with flashing, intense red effects depending on the incidence of light. Read More |
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Product Focus
EcoShield 386 FD: Quick-Dry Anticorrosion Coating
EcoShield 386 FD Water-Based Micro Corrosion Inhibiting Coating is a force-dry version of Cortec’s top water-based anti-corrosion coating, EcoShield VpCI-386. The advantage is that EcoShield 386 FD force-dries in only 5-10 minutes at 150 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celcius) and has a hot hardness, which keeps the hot coated parts from sticking together. Read More |
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Developments
Cortec Launched VpCI-337 to Protect Void Spaces from Corrosion
Cortec has developed an alternative to nitrogen blanketing for void space layup corrosion protection.To prevent corrosion inside void spaces of idle equipment or permanent structures, Cortec Corporation has recently announced the development of VpCI-337, a, alternative to nitrogen blanketing specifically intended for the oil and gas industry. Read More |
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Opportunity
Powder Coating Institute 2022 Scholarship Program Opens in January
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) Scholarship Program will begin accepting applications for 2022 in early January. Designed to assist students studying in areas that can lead to a career in powder coating, the program includes the PCI General Scholarship and seven corporate-named scholarships. Candidates must complete the online application and submit supporting documents by March 15, 2022. Read More |
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Registration Open for CCAI’s Two Online Finishing Courses
The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) Finishing Academy offers two online finishing courses, Powder Coating and Liquid Coating. The next courses are scheduled to begin in early 2022. The Finishing Academy opened in July 2021with the Powder Coating online course, and it was an overwhelming success. Read More |
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Changing Scene
Arxada Acquires Enviro Tech Chemical Services
Arxada AG announced the acquisition of Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc. Enviro Tech is a manufacturer of proprietary and antimicrobial and biocidal products. The acquisition represents the second strategic deal by Arxada. The acquisition will create a new, complementary business line in Arxada’s Microbial Control Solutions (‘MCS’) business. Read More |
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The Heubach Group and SK Capital Partners Complete Clariant's Global Colorants Business Acquisition and Name Stefan Doboczky CEO
The Heubach Group and SK Capital Partners announced the completion of the acquisition of Clariant's Global Colorants Business. The combined business will operate under the Heubach brand, creating a global pigment technology. The company announced the appointment of Stefan Doboczky as Chief Executive Officer of the Heubach Group, effective January 10, 2022. Read More |
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Patrick Evans Joins Dynamix as New Technical Sales and Service Representative
Dynamix Inc. announced the addition of Patrick Evans to their team as a Technical Sales and Service Representative. Evans graduated from Western University in London, Ontario, with a B.Sc. in Chemistry. He has knowledge and experience in the field of application science, particularly in the areas of plastic additives, various coatings, and adhesives. Read More |
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The Protech Group Concludes The Acquisition of Dyvex Industries
The Protech Group has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Dyvex Industries. The acquisition was completed on Thursday, December 30th, 2021. The Protech Group will accelerate the growth of the Dyvex Industries product portfolio and leveraging its current and prospect customers within the coatings industry. Read More |
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Developments
Researchers Developed a Sprayon Coating That Could Make Solar Panels Snow-Resistant
The University of Michigan has demonstrated a clear coating that reduces snow and ice accumulation on solar panels. The coating is mainly composed of PVC or PDMS plastic and silicon or vegetable-based oils. It can be sprayed or brushed on in cold weather and can keep shedding snow and ice for up to a year. Read More |
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North Atlantic vessels to test Nova Scotia Hull Paint
A hull paint developed in Nova Scotia will undergo its most harrowing trial yet in 2022 when larger vessels test the product's protective and anti-fouling properties in harsh, open ocean conditions in the North Atlantic. Graphite Innovation and Technologies uses graphene as the basis for its strong, slippery and non-toxic hull paint. The coating helps prevent marine fouling. Read More |
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Nature-Inspired Coatings Could Benefit Medical Testing
Researchers from the University of Toronto reportedly developed a new coating that allows certain liquids to move across surfaces without experiencing fluid loss. Created in the Durable Repellent Engineered Advanced Materials (DREAM) Laboratory and led by Professor Kevin Golovin (MIE), the coating can aid in new advances in a range of fields, including medical testing. Read More |
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Elevation Winner: Interiors, Judges’ Choice
“The Farley Post Office Lobby has been an incredibly rewarding project to be part of,” said Project Manager Andrew Maziarski. “Knowing what the space looked like a year ago, and seeing what it has become, has been a career highlight. The craftspeople involved with this restoration took great pride in their work and have helped to renew a New York City Landmark.” Read More |
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Product Focus
ECOAT22 Conference Opens Registration for 2022 Event
The Electrocoat Association and Products Finishing magazine announced that registration is officially open for ECOAT22. The event, which takes place every two years, is returning after cancelling its 2020 event due to the pandemic. ECOAT22 will be April 19-21, 2022, in Orlando, FL, at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Read More |
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