Hopes that a recovery would set in after a mild winter and significantly lower gas and electricity prices have not been fulfilled for the chemical-pharmaceutical industry. The VCI has therefore revised its forecast for the year downward. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/half-year-results-of-the-german-chemical-pharmaceutical-industry-disappointing-3427841.html
Greenkote, international developer and supplier of advanced anti-corrosion coatings, has announced the formation of a joint venture with Duroc N.V., a Belgian coatings company. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/greenkote-and-duroc-enter-into-joint-venture-3427835.html
The Dürr Group and automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz have entered into a long-term strategic partnership in the field of paint finishing systems with the aim of making vehicle painting CO2-free. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/duerr-and-mercedes-benz-agree-strategic-partnership-for-sustainable-paint-finishing-technology-3422690.html
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ACP Systems AG has received the "Green Screen" certificate for cleaners and degreasers from Clean Production Action for its QuattroClean snow blasting technology in combination with CO2 gas from Linde. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/acp-systems-receives-green-screen-certificate-for-cleaners-and-degreasers-3424134.html
In offshore foundations, the settlement of organisms is enormously high. To realistically test the development of anti-fouling coatings for this application, a test infrastructure was anchored on the seabed off Helgoland. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/realistic-development-of-anti-fouling-coatings-in-the-north-sea-3422727.html
The goal of the interdisciplinary project is to develop at least four novel antimicrobial coatings for frequently touched surfaces in four specific application areas: public spaces, medical spaces, textiles and touchscreens. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/nova-project-explores-next-generation-of-antimicrobial-coating-technologies-3422707.html
BASF Automotive OEM Coatings operates all its sites in China with 100% renewable energy. This makes the company one of the industry leaders in China in the use of renewable energy for coating processes. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-automotive-oem-coatings-in-china-with-100-renewable-energies-3408613.html
After 15 successful years, the Czech subsidiary of Adler Lacke ran out of space. Therefore, a new, modernly equipped base was set up on the outskirts of Brno, which the Adler Česko and Adler Slovensko teams will use in future as a joint base. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-base-for-adler-cesko-and-adler-slovensko-3406393.html
Coatings company Axalta Coating Systems has published its annual colour magazine, Vibes. It is dedicated to the evolution of colour and texture in the architecture and design industry. Two focal points of this year's magazine are the connection with nature as well as the feeling of security it creates. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/axalta-colour-journal-for-architecture-and-design-industry-3404765.html
Bio-Gate AG, a provider of innovative technologies and individual solutions for health and hygiene, will introduce and market the HyProtectTM coating in further markets in the future via its long-standing partner Ossis Ltd. from New Zealand. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/bio-gate-and-ossis-expand-into-new-markets-with-implant-coatings-3404758.html
