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AkzoNobel Launches FDA-Approved Beverage Can Coating

Beverage can makers are set to benefit from AkzoNobel's thirst for innovation following the launch of new high-performance internal coating technology which is free of all bisphenols, styrene, PFAS and formaldehyde.

Axalta Introduces Axalta Irus Scan, a Next-Generation Spectrophotometer, for Refinish Customers

Axalta has announced the launch of Axalta Irus Scan, its latest spectrophotometer for refinish customers. This new technology scientifically measures paint color on a vehicle to provide accurate color matches in waterborne and solventborne basecoat technologies.

Umicore Offers Wide Range of Fully Recycled Precious Metals under the Brand Name Nexyclus™

The Umicore Group introduces Nexyclus™ — the widest range of fully recycled precious metals. With Nexyclus™, the Electroplating business line is able to offer its usual high quality precious metal plating products containing up to 100% recycled precious metals on demand, while complying with its own strict specifications for responsible sourcing.

PPG Expands Malaysian Plant Operations to Include Non-Stick and Low Friction Coatings Manufacturing

PPG has announced that it has expanded operations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia to include the production of non-stick coatings for kitchenware, industrial bakeware and low friction applications.

Racking to Reduce Rejects

When one or many rejects are produced, there are a whole heap of factors that add to waste in all forms. The worst case is where the reject cannot be reclaimed and has to be discarded completely (or sent to a recycling company for partial recovery — at an extra cost) — this involves waste of materials, water, energy and adds to landfill junk.