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A research team from ALTANA’s ECKART division has won this year’s Innovation Award of the globally active specialty chemicals group. Carolin Brendel, Michael Grüner, Dr. Günter Kaupp, and Ralph Schneider prevailed against a total of twelve very strong rival teams from the whole ALTANA Group with a novel technology for the production of pearl effect pigments.

75 µm wind-up film with PP carrier
High opacity preserves the colour brilliance of prints on dark plate materials
Universal use on board materials and inkjet photo paper
Already used boards can be reused sustainably
Permanent water-based acrylic adhesive

ILFORD Japan, after its Platinum Palladium Process coating and processing chemicals, is now introducing other black and white chemicals, mainly for paper and to some extent for the negative process. Ilford plans to expand this unique portfolio in the second half of the year.

The Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd. (AWTA Product Testing) has awarded two non-woven wallpapers from Sihl its Flame Retardance Certificate after extensive testing. This means that the products are now tested not only in accordance with European standards but also with Australian and New Zealand standards.

"It is the most complex moments that bring progress, and it is in these moments that we activate our creativity". A phrase that has always reflected Guandong's innovative spirit and which proves even more true today, in the face of the world health emergency situation. Despite the lockdown that saw many 'turn off their engines' temporarily, the Specialities' Specialist has actually been 'pushing down on the accelerator', always remaining alongside its customers, but also giving life to new initiatives dedicated to the world of visual communication.

The current situation poses a major challenge for German and international manufacturers and dealers. But despite the current Corona pandemic, some 830 exhibitors have already registered for Paperworld 2021. They are keen to return next year from 30 January to 2 February, and are already looking forward to face-to-face meetings.

The international Felix Schoeller Group from Osnabrück is responding to the corona-induced weakening demand from the market with a bundle of measures. The company has adapted its capacities for the production of specialty papers. In the German plants, short-time work is implemented across the board following the Easter holidays. Approximately 2,100 employees are affected by the 3,600 employees worldwide. The Chinese joint venture is giving positive signals. Production is currently being resumed in the Chinese plants.

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