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The Importance of Uniform Light Delivery from UV Curing Systems

Beyond peak intensity and curing area, differences in uniformity can impact the delivered UV light dose and change the optimal setup for flood-curing systems.
Jason Tomei
September 13, 2021

When selecting a UV flood-curing system, it is relatively easy to compare the advertised curing area and the peak intensity of the different systems and assume that higher values mean higher light delivery.


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Sika Acquires Shenzhen Landun Holding

The combined offering will provide new growth opportunities in the fast-growing Chinese waterproofing market.
September 7, 2021
Sika recently announced that it has acquired Shenzhen Landun Holding Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of waterproofing systems in China.
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Covestro and Hesse

Covestro and Hesse Produce Life Cycle Assessment of Wood and Furniture Coatings

According to Covestro, formulations with Bayhydur quix 306-70 dry as quickly as those with solvent-based crosslinkers, in contrast to coatings with low-VOC, water-based standard hardeners.
August 31, 2021
A study conducted by Covestro and coatings manufacturer Hesse GmbH & Co. KG focused on analyzing the life cycle assessment of different polyurethane wood coatings from raw material production to the applied coating in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of these systems and to reveal advantages and disadvantages for each technology.
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Sika to Divest European Industrial Coatings Business

The product range encompasses anticorrosive and fire protection coatings that are mainly sold in Germany, Switzerland, Poland, and Austria.
August 26, 2021
Sika recently announced that it has agreed to sell its Germany-based European industrial coatings business to The Sherwin-Williams Co.
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