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Hempel Introduces Carbon Footprint Data on Product Sheets

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EPA Secures Agreement from Chemours to Conduct PFAS Contamination Sampling

VonArx Acquires IMPACTS GmbH

Robotic Painting Startup PaintJet Raises $10 Million in Funding

Photo courtesy of PaintJet.

Coatings Knowledge for Non-Coating Inspectors: Why It Matters

Tnemec Introduces Two New Epoxy Penetrating Sealers

Photo courtesy of Tnemec.

Hempel Releases Innovative Intumescent Coating Estimation Software

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PPG Opens Multimillion Aerospace Center in France

PPG has opened a $17 million aerospace application support center in France that will ensure fast product delivery to regional customers. Photo courtesy of Business Wire.

Sponge-Jet Appoints New President and CEO

Ed Zaharias with feed units. Photo courtesy of Sponge-Jet, Inc.

Happy Holidays from the Materials Performance Team

Bitec, Inc. Announces Merger with Viking Products Group

From left to right: Brett Wygal, president of Viking Products Group, and Joel Shealey, vice president of Bitec, Inc.. Photo courtesy of Bitec.

Arkema Acquires Arc Building Products

Arc Building Products (pictured) is set to be acquired by Arkema in order to strengthen the latter’s position in Ireland’s construction adhesives and sealants market. Photo courtesy of Arkema.

New U.S. Measures Aim to Protect Against Lead Exposure

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University Researchers Examine Corrosion Process on Atomic Level

A transmission electron microscopy image of the oxidized aluminum surface shows that the passivating oxide film formed in water vapor consists of an inner amorphous aluminum oxide layer and an outer crystalline aluminum hydroxide layer. Image courtesy of Binghamton University.

OSHA Switches from Hard Hats to Safety Helmets for Agency Employees