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Akzo Aerospace Drones AkzoNobel has acquired a minority stake in Donecle, the automated inspections business whose drone technology is central to AkzoNobel’s new Aerofleet Coatings Management service that is dramatically helping airline operators to optimise their aerospace coatings replacement and maintenance schedules for individual aircraft in their fleet.

Cortec Biobased Stripper This year, the EPA proposed banning most uses of methylene chloride, mentioning the availability of alternative products that do not include this extremely dangerous chemical. In light of tightening regulations and the obvious hazards of methylene chloride (a chemical often used in industrial paint strippers) Cortec invites those seeking alternative products to consider trying EcoLine 4320 or 4330 for their next paint removal task.

CFCM HexigonAward 400 Hexigone, a provider of sustainable corrosion inhibitors, was recently awarded a renewed EcoVadis Gold rating in 2023, reaffirming their commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

CFCM KeylandSpain 400 Keyland Polymer UV Materials Spain is pleased to announce the opening of its UV cured solid resin development laboratory in Barcelona, Spain.

AAMP Training Program The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) has unveiled its Industrial Coating Application (ICA) Training Program.

Solvay Calculator ASolvay has developed an automated system to calculate product carbon footprint (PCF), a measurement that takes into account all greenhouse gas emissions generated by a product from raw material extraction to when it leaves the Solvay factory (cradle to gate).;

Cloverdale Paints Expands in Canada Cloverdale Paint Inc, North America's largest privately-owned paint and coatings manufacturer, is excited to announce upgrades to its Surrey, B.C. manufacturing plant and the establishment of a distribution facility and warehouse in North Surrey.

ABB Expands in Canada As a next step to the previously announced $16 million investment made on December 15, 2021, ABB in Canada breaks ground for the expansion of its Installation Products plant in Pointe-Claire, Quebec.

Gema Curtis Widerholdt Gema, A Graco Inc. Company, recently announced that Curtis Widerholdt is celebrating 30 years of service with the company.

CMTS PM Trudeau Following a fireside chat with Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) at the 71st APMA Annual Conference on September 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made his way to the floor of the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS.)