All Materials Suppliers articles – Page 2
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NewsAkzoNobel reports revenue growth amid volume declines
Global paint and coatings specialist, AkzoNobel, reported revenues up 14% despite China lockdowns and retail destocking
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NewsGlen Raven factory expansion boosts output by 25%
Sunbrella parent attributes shorter lead times, higher stock levels to completion of initial phase of multi-year production facility upgrade
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FeatureWindows that heat and cool
For years window glazings have relied on heat-reflective coatings to reduce their greenhouse effect. But a new type of glass being developed by researchers in Singapore adjusts its spectral transmission to help actively cool or heat interior spaces as required
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FeatureDo sharks hold the key to reducing fuel consumption?
An innovative film – patterned after shark skin – that reduces fuel consumption on aircraft could have far-reaching impacts in the leisure boating sector
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InterviewGtechniq enters marine finishes segment
Automotive sealant manufacturer launches marine finish protector business at Miami show
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NewsNZ inventor produces recyclable boat made of wool
26-year-old Kiwi inventor has developed a new way of chopping wool and adding bio-based acid to produce a material
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NewsGRP Solutions appoints technical manager
Tommi Buckley joins UK composites distributor with immediate effect
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NewsDutch composites specialist forms Italian subsidiary
The move is in response to ”exceptional and growing demand” for composite products in that part of Europe
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NewsEuropean manufacturers face prospect of aluminium shortages, price hikes
Cuts to magnesium production in China threaten aluminium supply, represent ‘imminent risk of Europe-wide production shutdowns’ say industry associations
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NewsRaw material prices figure heavily in AkzoNobel Q3 results
Dutch multinational specialist in paints and coatings, AkzoNobel, discussed the significant impact raw material inflation is having on the business in today’s call with investors
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NewsGuinea coup threatens to further inflate aluminium prices
West African nation is world’s largest supplier of bauxite, used in aluminium production
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NewsUS hurricane adds to supply chain woes; related tornado hits Annapolis
More supply disruption in coatings, paints, resins and other chemicals is anticipated in the wake of Hurricane Ida along with more freight delays and added costs
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NewsMarine fabric and vinyl supplier opens new central US distribution centre
Trivantage’s new facility said to triple inventory capacity while allowing faster order fulfilment
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NewsAkzoNobel posts strong Q1 2021
The paint and coatings specialist is the market leader in Marine and Yacht Coatings, providing further detail on performance of the sector in the latest results
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ArticleSupply chain series | IBI reviews key disruptions impacting the boating industry
IBI reports on key supply chain issues which are causing shortages, delaying production and deliveries, and increasing costs – all-in-all a significant spoiler for the boating industry’s new-found optimism in the wake of surging consumer interest
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NewsSemiconductor shortage could have broad implications for boat industry
A perfect storm of tight supply and growing demand has left marine equipment manufacturers struggling to secure supplies of an increasingly critical component. IBI speaks to Navico CEO Knut Frostad and Raymarine General Manager Gregoire Outters for additional insight.
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NewsResin: “An unprecedented supply-demand imbalance”
In a year full of ’unprecedented’ scenarios, yet another has emerged in the market for resins – a key component for boatbuilding and many other industries
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