Collectively the TOP 11 global manufacturers of paints and coatings increased their sales volume by about 14 % in the first quarter of 2021 compared to 2020. The varying growth patterns were influenced by the companies’ product mix sold. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/varying-growth-of-the-top-global-manufacturers-3056835.html
H2O China has a new managing director: Marcel Pfeifer takes over from Roland Lochner, who passed away in the summer after a serious illness, much to the regret of the company. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/h2o-china-has-a-new-managing-director-3056824.html
Axalta has officially opened its new facility in the Netherlands. The facility is loacted in the Tiel municipality and enables Axalta to provide more customers with its paint and non-paint products and services. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/axalta-opens-new-facility-in-the-netherlands-2968020.html
The IST International Surface Technology Newsletter informs you regularly about current news, reports and interviews in the field of surface technology.
Flexibility and short production times are required in contract coating. By using an environmentally friendly, multi-metal pretreatment, the Dutch company Dijkman Coating can now meet the highest corrosion protection requirements. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/high-quality-despite-changing-applications-2972259.html
The perfect finish is crucial when it comes to producing quality metal parts. And a critical aspect of surface finishing that is often overlooked is cleaning, which is fundamental to down-line processes or to improving the parts’ final appearance. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/plan-cleaning-at-an-early-stage-2972252.html
Evonik, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, and CheMondis announce their cooperation. Evonik’s portfolio for paints, coatings and printing inks of the coating additives business line is now available for online purchase on CheMondis. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/evonik-biesterfeld-and-chemondis-announce-collaboration-for-coating-additives-portfolio-2968015.html
BASF and Sanyo Chemical signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the strategic collaboration in the development of polyurethane dispersions. The two parties aim to jointly develop and produce innovative products. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-and-sanyo-chemical-collaborate-on-polyurethane-dispersions-2967934.html
The new Robot Sword Brush Laura 160 combines brush cleaning and air technology and achieves premium cleaning results at short cycle… More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/cleaning-vehicle-body-shells-effectively-2939942.html
Axalta Coating Systems, a global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of U-Pol Holdings Limited. Based in the United Kingdom, U-Pol is a manufacturer of repair and refinish products. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/axalta-completes-acquisition-of-u-pol-2932679.html
To avoid quality issues during the subsequent cathodic dip painting process, a renowned automobile manufacturer relies on a fully automated water jet process. In contrast to the previously used method it allows to remove impurities without the addition of blasting abrasive. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/blast-clean-and-dry-weld-seams-in-50-seconds-2932726.html
