One never gets a full 100% cure of these thermoset systems at relatively low temperatures because molecular mobility goes down dramatically as the adhesive increases in viscosity during curing. 

Revenue for the year totaled €14,590 million (~ $20,042 million), down 5% compared to 2012.

Recent advances in materials and equipment are reportedly creating new demand for radiation-curable (radcure) coatings in a number of industrial applications.

The worldwide market for antimicrobial coatings is expected to register an 11.8% CAGR through 2018.

PPG Industries recently announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Hi-Temp Coatings Technology Co. Inc.

A new “Oil & Gas Field Assembly Solutions” guide provides equipment manufacturers and maintenance professionals information.

The Coatings Research Group Inc. (CRGI) recently announced that Richard Scott will succeed Jackie Savoca, Ph.D., as its sixth executive director.

This company now offers STEPAN’s liquid polyester polyols as part of its industrial line of products.

A new water-based reactive auto-deposition coating is now available from this company.

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced it has appointed Jeramy Eckenrode to support the Coatings division.