On 1 October 2017 the Thermo-Clean Group acquired Multi Presta Service in Bartenheim, France. The Alsace-based company will in future do business under the name Thermo-Clean France S.A.S. – Site Alsace. The Thermo-Clean Group specialises in chemical and thermal paint stripping and now has ten sites. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/thermo-clean-takes-over-french-service-provider-2141521.html
Yaskawa is increasing its presence in Europe and building its first European robot factory in Slovenia. The ground-breaking ceremony for the new plant took place on 2 November 2017. In the medium-term Yaskawa's aim is to become one of the leading manufacturers of industrial robots in its strategic target markets in Europe. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/ground-breaking-ceremony-for-yaskawa-s-plant-in-slovenia-2138188.html
At its site in Dormagen, Covestro has brought into operation a new production facility for aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUDs). Together with the company's ongoing expansion of its manufacturing site in Barcelona, this new plant significantly increases its capacity in Europe. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/covestro-expands-its-capacity-for-polyurethane-dispersions-2136363.html
The IST International Surface Technology Newsletter informs you regularly about current news, reports and interviews in the field of surface technology.
Axalta Coating Systems plans to create new colour experience rooms throughout the world. These facilities are designed to present and promote the company's powder coating technologies. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/axalta-opens-new-display-facilities-for-powder-coatings-2132930.html
BASF Coatings has been chosen as the supplier of paint products to the new Belgee car production plant in Belarus. The factory, which opened on 17 and 18 November 2017 and is located near the city of Minsk, will be producing SUVs for the Russian, Belarusian, Ukrainian and Kazakh markets. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-coatings-supplies-paints-for-belgee-2087249.html
The surface treatment business unit of BASF's coatings division, which operates under the Chemetall brand, is expanding its production site in the town of Langelsheim in the German state of Lower Saxony. The aim is to increase the plant's capacity for producing aircraft sealants. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/chemetall-expands-its-production-site-in-langelsheim-2062413.html
Chemetall will operate as a brand of the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division. During festive events at its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany and facilities worldwide, the new brand image of Chemetall was officially introduced. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/chemetall-becomes-new-global-brand-2053065.html
BASF has announced that it will be investing in its first regional Automotive Application Centre in the Asia Pacific region, which will be located at the BASF Innovation Campus Asia Pacific in Shanghai, China. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-is-planning-a-new-automotive-application-centre-in-asia-2046559.html
Coventya, a leading global manufacturer of speciality chemicals for surface treatment and a Fund II portfolio company belonging to the European private equity firm Silverfleet Capital, has acquired two Turkish chemical companies. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/coventya-strengthens-its-position-in-turkey-2052282.html
Kremlin Rexson and Sames have merged and will in future do business throughout the world under the name Sames Kremlin. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/merger-of-kremlin-and-sames-2052272.html
