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Top 5 News that Sticks

News About BASF Developing a New Automotive Coating Sparks Reader Interest

Last week, news about BASF developing a new automotive coating received the most clicks.

By Teresa McPherson
February 19, 2018

BASF’s Coatings Division has entered into a joint development agreement with Sirrus Inc. The agreement reportedly intends for BASF to further develop a new class of high-performance automotive coatings based on Sirrus’ proprietary methylene malonate technology.

“The automotive industry's drive toward reducing energy, capital and solvent in coating finishing technologies is inevitable,” said Jeff Uhrig, Sirrus CEO. “At the same time, the industry will not tolerate any loss in manufacturing throughput or performance of the finished coating. Our malonate platform is a key enabling technology in meeting the industry’s environmental, safety, cost-reduction, and performance goals.”
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Top 5 News that Sticks for February 11-17
1. BASF and Sirrus to Develop New Automotive Coatings (#4 last week)

2. 3M Fourth-Quarter Sales Climb 9% (#1 last week)

3. Shurtape Announces HVAC Student Program

4. Arkema Named to Top 100 Global Innovators List

5. Chromaflo Announces Personnel Appointments
 

KEYWORDS: adhesives in construction automotive coatings financial results personnel

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Teresa McPherson was the former Editor of Adhesives & Sealants Industry. She has held several editorial positions during her more than 20 years with BNP Media. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from Eastern Michigan University.

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