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News

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Latest News

[01/02/2010]

AkzoNobel award launched in China

AkzoNobel has reinforced its commitment to encouraging sustainable growth through technical innovation by launching its acclaimed Science Award in China.

[27/01/2010]

Hoffmann Mineral appoints area sales manager for Asia Pacific

Since December 1, 2009, the sales team of Hoffmann Mineral has been reinforced with the appointment of Ms Nicole Knör as area sales manager for Asia Pacific.

[26/01/2010]

Asian Paint to Exit from Thailand

India's top paints maker, Asian Paints Ltd. expects to exit operations in China and Thailand by the end of February, after it sold stakes in two loss making units in Hong Kong and Malaysia".

[26/01/2010]

Wacker Expands technical centre in Korea

The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has finished the expansion of its Suwon Technical Center in South Korea. Thus, the Korean center will be able to develop and test not only dispersions but also VINNAPAS® dispersible polymer powders for modern construction applications.

[26/01/2010]

Cognis opens New Affiliate in Malaysia

On January 1, 2010, specialty chemicals supplier Cognis opened an affiliate in Selangor, Malaysia. Cognis Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Features

[10/12/2009]

Foreign brands dominate China’s push for green, cutting edge paints and coatings

As the world advances out of recession, the Chinese paint and coatings market speeds up its move towards environmental, high tech solutions. Mark Godfrey reports from Beijing

[10/12/2009]

Automotive coatings steer towards scratch-free future with self-healing clear coat

A high performance clear coat has been developed in response to a request from car giant Toyota.

[10/12/2009]

Quality additives from power plant waste

High quality additives derived from fly ash could be used as money-saving fillers in a number of industrial applications, including advanced coatings for the aircraft and automotive industries. Bill Lavers reports

[14/10/2009]

Eco paints provide hope for Australia coatings sector in a sluggish market

A focus on environmental coatings and the growing demand for novel applications and effects has helped to pull the Australian coatings sector through the recession. But is this enough to overcome a slow market and depressed sales? Karryn Miller reports

Industry Interviews

[14/10/2009]

UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Hexion Specialty Chemicals

Lee Hong Leng, technical utive, for Hexion Specialty Chemicals discusses the groups’ drive to keep up with environmental trends and overcome the financial crisis

Lead New Products

[17/06/2009]

PPG develops coating technology for aerospace efficiency

PPG Industries' aerospace transparencies business is developing coating technology for aircraft cockpit and passenger-cabin windows that reduces solar heat transmittance for more crew and passenger comfort and reduced load on the air-conditioning system for lower operating costs.

[17/06/2009]

Henkel Introduces Loctite® Halogen-Free Adhesives for

Shanghai, China. — In response to industry initiatives and legislation designed to protect the environment from halogenated materials, Henkel has introduced a new line of Loctite® adhesives and sealants that meet the requirements of IPC IEC #61249-2-21.

[20/04/2009]

Creative resins transform the decorative coatings market

Creative Resins' range of products can be applied by hand, by pump or by machine and can create any design onto glass, wood, aluminium, plastic and ceramic.