Issue: January 2012

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News from this issue

• in brief
• in brief
• REACH website will simplify maze of EU chemical regulations
• ESIG celebrates
• in brief
• NEI Corp develops self-healing coating
• Nof launches training centre for zinc flake anti-corrosion technology
• People
• in brief
• PPG announces initiative to leverage TiO2 expertise
• Ashland outlines three-year strategy
• Perstorp & PTT Global joint venture
• Early interest in DuPont deal
• Defect guide
• Tikkurila board launches group-wide efficiency improvement programme
• Apropos’ powder coating plant awarded AkzoNobel accreditation
• Honeywell buys wax technology
• EU round up – Paint companies to benefit from major research spending programme