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Brenntag Named Primary U.S. Distributor for Arkema Waterborne Resins

In making this decision, Arkema reportedly looked at Brenntag’s national coverage, logistics and operational efficiencies, digital marketing, and technical capabilities.
July 23, 2019

Arkema recently announced that, effective August 1, 2019, Brenntag North America, Inc. will be the primary distributor in the U.S. for Arkema waterborne resins sold under the Encor®, Celocor®, Snap®, and Neocar® trade names.


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AkzoNobel low-e powder coatings

AKZONOBEL: Low-E Powder Coatings

Specially engineered for curing at temperatures lower than the current standard of 180-190°C, the new offering is TGIC-free polyester, which reportedly saves energy and helps customers to improve their efficiency.
July 23, 2019
AkzoNobel recently announced that it has launched smooth-finish additions to its range of Interpon powder coatings low-emissivity (low-e) products.
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Nordson ASYMTEK Expands Amtest Group Representation to Bulgaria

Amtest Group will distribute and provide technical support to new and existing customers in Bulgaria for all Nordson ASYMTEK fluid dispensing and conformal coating products.
July 19, 2019
Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with its distributor, Amtest Group, to expand representation of Nordson ASYMTEK to Bulgaria.
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AkzoNobel China powder coatings plant

AkzoNobel to Boost Investment in Changzhou Powder Coatings Plant

AkzoNobel reports that the €3 million (approximately $3.4 million) investment will support additional supplies of acrylic powder coatings, metallic powder coatings, and powder primers for the automotive sector.
July 17, 2019
AkzoNobel has announced plans to add three new production lines at its Changzhou powder coatings plant in China, which is the company’s largest facility of its kind in the world.
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Market Trends

Optical Coatings: A Lucrative Industry Full of Opportunities

Optical coatings find use across a wide array of applications, including medical instruments, sensors, optical communications, lighting, automotive, and aerospace components.
July 16, 2019

With the advent of the Industrial Revolution between the late 1700s and early 1800s, manufacturing processes marked a significant shift from localized to mass manufacturing.


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Graco electrostatic spray gun

GRACO INC.: Electrostatic Spray Guns

New components and accessories extend benefits to all Pro Xp guns already used in industrial finishing operations throughout the world.
July 11, 2019
Graco Inc. has extended its Pro Xp™ manual electrostatic coating gun line with 50 new models that fulfill specific spraying needs.
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ALTANA Acquires Paul N. Gardner

Within the ALTANA Group, the business will be integrated into the Instruments Business Line of the BYK Division (BYK-Gardner).
July 8, 2019
ALTANA recently announced that it has acquired the operating assets of the Paul N. Gardner Co. Inc. (GARDCO) of Pompano Beach, Fla.
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