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UNI 11734 : Determining fish-scale susceptibility of enameling steel

The Italian National Unification institute has published UNI 11734 as of December 6, 2018. This standard specifies a method for measuring the hydrogen diffusion coefficient in order...

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Ferro 100 years

A century ago, Ferro Corporation started as a porcelain enamel manufacturer. We herewith congratulate them with their centennial !

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German enamel market

The recorded vitreous enamel consumption in Germany declined with 4% in volume but grew with 1.4% in value, according to the German enamel association DEV....

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EEA-Guideline 1001 / EN ISO 4531

EEA-Guideline 1001 was introduced in 2016 to satisfy the urgent need for uniform test methods & limits for enamelled food stuff. EN ISO 4531, concerning...

Vitreous enameling of cookware

The ORF made an interesting report about vitreous enameling of cookware at Riess Email in Ybbsitz, Austria. Click here to view this video

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Enamelled surfaces & food contact

We received via our network the following press release of TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH Release from enamelled objects in contact with foodstuffs - Test...

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Ariston Thermo acquires Calorex

The Ariston Thermo group, one of the world’s leading players in the domestic hot water and heating equipment market, has acquired the Calorex brand, one...

Challenges for coating companies

The German coating magazine "Besser Lackieren" did a survey among their readers about expected challenges in 2019. Below a summary of their conclusions in descending...

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International Enamellers Congress 2021

The 25th International Enamellers Congress will be organised by the Japan Enamel Association (JEA) and held in Kyoto Japan from May 30th to June 2nd...

DIN EN 16985 : Spray-booths for organic paint applications

DIN EN 16985 is published by VDMA in December 2018. This new standard for spray-booths combines three existing standards EN 12215 (liquid paint), EN 12981...