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PPG completes acquisition of AkzoNobel’s NA architectural coatings

17 April 2013

PPG Industries announced, April 1, that it has finalised the acquisition of the North American architectural coatings business of AkzoNobel NV in a deal valued at US$1.05bn. "We are pleased to have successfully completed this acquisi...

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Self-healing protective coating for cracks in concrete developed

17 April 2013

Scientists have reported development of what they describe as the first self-healing protective coating for cracks in concrete; the world’s most widely used building material. Their study on the material, which is inexpensive and enviro...

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‘Global demand for emulsion polymers to exceed 13Mt in 2016’ report reveals

15 October 2012

Global demand for emulsion polymers is forecast to rise over 5%/yr to 13.3Mt (dry basis) in 2016. Advances will be fuelled by increased production of water-based paints, coatings and adhesives, which ...