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Most of the time, Claus Wohlleben's bodyshop in the heart of Bavaria dedicates its services to spraypainting cars and industrial parts. Recently, however, the team there was presented with a huge challenge. Wohlleben, who relies on paints by BASF Coatings' Glasurit brand, coated a sculpture created by internationally acclaimed artist Heinz Mack. The project is entitled "Great Vertical...
With new technologies and innovative products, BASF Coatings is the market leader in the field of coil coatings. In Russia, Great Britain, on the African continent - especially in South Africa - and in the German-speaking world BASF has now attained the market lead with an average market share of more than 30 %. Indeed, BASF growth continues to exceed that of the market. BASF is registering...
To protect Sweden's many lakes from the increasing risk of silt-up, Bengt Eckerblom AB, the domestic producer, has developed a reed cutter that can work both on land and in the water. Conveyor belts from the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group have proven to be particularly helpful and efficient in this case. To enable the mighty vehicle (weighing 2,200 kilograms and hydraulically expandable to a...
Rehabilitation centers and fitness studios offer a great many options for regaining mobility and fitness as quickly as possible following an injury or illness - or simply for staying in perfect shape - but few exercise machines are quite as spectacular as the "Imoove" from French company Allcare Innovations based in Chabeuil. The base, frame and some other parts of this man-size...
Dubai Waterfront is more than just another construction project. Its aim is to become a new district at the coast of Dubai, in front of the Jebel Ali Palm. Nearly double the size of Hong Kong it will be inhabited by almost 1.5 million people. For this huge venture the remaining 15 kilometers of the natural coast will be developed as well as 55 kilometers of new coast will be built into the sea...
Dow Automotive has created a dedicated team of sales and application development experts that will focus exclusively on the interests of manufacturers serving the commercial transportation markets. The newly formed Commercial Transportation Group will provide solutions and technical expertise to both Tier and OEM customers, helping them solve challenging technical issues that are driven by...
The new `AFG Arena´ football stadium in St. Gallen, Switzerland has been opened after a construction period of just three years. More than 1,000 people worked on the solidium which has 10 levels when measured from the sole plate close to the main stands and provides room for 19,694 spectators on a piece of land covering an area of 50,000m².83,000m³ concrete was inserted in...
Bayer MaterialScience inaugurated its new polyurethane systems house in Guangzhou, China, beginning of November 2008. The company now owns a global network of 30 systems houses in close proximity to its customers. With customized polyurethanes solutions, the new BaySystems systems house will serve customers in diverse industries including the automotive, construction, appliance, furniture, and...
As with numerous other Mercedes-Benz serial models, Johnson Controls is also contributing to the interior of the new GLK-Class - with innovative materials and processes ensuring a luxurious touch and a high degree of functionality. Johnson Controls will be supplying the instrument panel, headliner including sun visors and grab handles, as well as the structure of the rear seat backrest.As the...
Duramotive Bayern GmbH, a German automotive components supplier, recently began using a PUR spraying process developed by KraussMaffei to produce acoustic carpet elements for cars and trucks. Acoustic carpets are effective in reducing noise levels in the passenger compartment for a quieter, more comfortable driving experience. The soundproofing PUR layer has a high barium sulphate content. It...
