The focus of the co-operation will be on developing improved black mass production processes to achieve high recovery rates for metals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt to support closed loop solutions for the European electric vehicle battery market.
Seven broad consortia have been established as part of the government-funded “Perspectief” program, with AkzoNobel set to play a leading role in the SusInkCoat project, which will explore how to make inks and coatings more sustainable.
President and CEO Eric R. Byer commented, "as we enter a new year, ACD welcomes the start of second session of the 118th Congress. This will be a pivotal year for the continued growth of the chemical distribution industry and the security of our supply chain."
The completion of the transaction is still subject to customary closing conditions, and both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Grace Matthews served as exclusive advisor to Silberline, a company specializing in developing and manufacturing effect pigments utilized in various applications.
The launch of new optimized pump lines follows the successful acquisition of the Termomeccanica Pompe brand. This strategic move blends the strengths of Trillium's horizontal pumps between its Gabbioneta Pumps and Termomeccanica Pompe brands.
This system makes it possible to simulate the erosion rate of marine coatings in a moving vessel. This new procedure enables simultaneous evaluation of the erosion rate and bio-fouling at various fluid shear forces using flat panels.
The conference will feature a comprehensive technical program, focusing on both traditional and emerging applications of UV+EB technology. Key areas include printing, packaging, 3D printing, industrial applications, automotive technologies, batteries, wearables, coil coatings and more.
"We are proud to be a global leader in the energy curing industry," Wilfrid Gambade, iGM Resins CEO, said. "Our team will continue to focus on protecting our products and processes for our customers."