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Greenfield Engineering installs future proof powder coating line
The British sheet metal contract manufacturer introduces an advanced automated application technology and integrated powder coating management.
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AI enables coating of Recycled plastics
A research project aims to advance the use of recycled plastics in automotive manufacturing. With the help of artificial intelligence processes such as coating will get more predictable.
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Coating in Belgium: between tradition and transformation
How is the Belgian surface treatment sector doing, what is important right know? We spoke with Veerle Fincken and Julie Moreau from the Belgian Association for Surface Treatment.
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Eurolacke establishes German subsidiary
The Dutch coatings supplier is founding a German company to strengthen its presence in one of its key European markets and to create the structural basis for further growth.
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When the paint can feel
Robots are becoming more sensitive – and paint plays a central role in this. With laser-structured sensor layers and printed sensor films robot surfaces turn into active measuring systems.
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Eisenmann establishes new Subsidiary in Poland
The German paint shop developer has expanded its international presence with a new location in Rzeszów, aimed at strengthening its project and service business in Eastern Europe.
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Innovative Colour Visualisation Tool for Aircraft Painting
PPG has introduced a web-based digital tool that enables users to explore and customise aircraft paint schemes without relying on traditional physical colour references.
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Caldan Conveyer appoints new Managing Director
Hans Gustav Rasmussen, previously Chief Financial Officer, has taken over as Managing Director of the Danish conveyor system specialist with immediate effect.
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Barrier Coatings to Address Hydrogen Embrittlement
The spanish institute CIDETEC is developing barrier coatings o limit the interaction of hydrogen with metallic substrates used in storage and transport systems.
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New ERP brings Order to Powder Coating Operations
How an Indian software start-up is digitalising industrial powder coaters business – and why the system could soon find its way into other markets.
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New tools for industrial coating companies in Belgium
The Belgian association VOM launches carbon footprint calculator for surface treatment companies as well as new training courses.
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BASF Coatings is history
The comapny BASF Coatings has officialy launched as an independent company under the name Surventis. Former owner BASF still holds a 40 % share.
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BASF Coatings names Executive Committee
BASF Coatings has announced the leadership team that will run the business as an independent company from 1 July 2026 onwards. New CEO will be Jens Luehering.