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1. OPM Announces Proprietary Technology For Applying Nanoscale PEKK Coating To Orthopedic Devices 5/18/2020

   Oxford Performance Materials, Inc. (OPM), a materials science company and industry leader in advanced biomedical polymers and high-performance additive manufacturing (HPAM), announced today that it has been awarded a patent for its proprietary coating technology

2. PPG Launches Quick-Ship Program For PPG SILVERSAN Powder Coating 5/13/2020

   PPG today announced the launch of its quick-ship program for PPG SILVERSAN antibacterial-protected^* powder coating that is specially formulated with silver^** ionic technology

3. Hong Kong International Airport Applied Advanced Technology To Step Up Disinfection Against Virus 5/8/2020

   Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is applying the latest disinfection technologies, including disinfection channels, antimicrobial coating and autonomous cleaning robots, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to protect passengers and airport staff from COVID-19 infection

4. A Leading Antimicrobial Surface-Coating From Irish Company Kastus® Is Shown To Be Effective Against The Human Coronavirus On Treated Glass And Ceramic Surfaces 5/7/2020

   A patented surface-coating technology developed by Irish company Kastus® is shown to be effective against human coronavirus on treated surfaces, an independent Global testing laboratory has confirmed

5. Scientists At Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Develop Anti-Coronavirus Surface Coating Based On Nanomaterials 5/5/2020

   The coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which is responsible for the current COVID-19 pandemic, is transmitted between people mainly via respiratory droplets, but it is known that the virus remains stable on various surfaces for days

6. Bona Launches Excimer Technology For Industrial Coating Products 4/30/2020

   Bona, a global, sustainably-driven company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining, and restoring premium floors, is launching Excimer technology as part of its Industrial Coating offerings

7. Precision Spine Announces The National Launch Of The ShurFit 2C Interbody Systems Featuring Titanium Plasma Spray And Hydroxyapatite Coating 4/29/2020

   Precision Spine, Inc., a medical device company dedicated to Made-in-the-USA manufacturing, has launched nationally the ShurFit ACIF 2C Anterior Cervical, TLIF 2C and TPLIF 2C Posterior Interbody Systems, which is made from medical grade polyetheretherketone (Peek Optima, LT1) and coated with both commercially pure Titanium (Ti) and Hydroxyapatite (HA)

8. HZO’s Spectrum Of Protection™ Offers OEMs The Most Diverse Solution Suite For The Most Demanding Waterproofing Challenges 4/28/2020

   HZO, a global leader in delivering world-class protective nano coatings that safeguard electronics from the most demanding corrosive and liquid environments, today unveiled new branding for its Spectrum of Protection portfolio

9. Axalta's Voltatex® Electrical Insulating Resins Used In Ventilators And Devices Producing N95 Facemasks In Fight Against Coronavirus 4/22/2020

   Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today announced that it has increased the supply of its Voltatex electrical insulating resins to ensure its medical device customers are well equipped to rapidly produce life-saving equipment, such as ventilator motors and N95 facemasks, which are in high demand by hospitals globally during the coronavirus pandemic

10. Hexion Introducing New Epoxy System And Curing Agent 4/20/2020

    Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) is launching both a new lower yellowing epoxy system for concrete protection and a unique amine curing agent to help coatings manufacturers meet lower indoor air emissions requirements while also reducing costs