VOC directives applicable to the paint and coatings industry 17.06.2011
In recent years, emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been discussed extensively. As the issues have not lost any of their weightiness, it is perhaps time to examine briefly the requirements laid down for coating installations in EU directives.
Changes in the Safety Data Sheets 09.06.2011
The European Union has adopted a new regulation concerning Safety Data Sheets ((EU) No 453/2010), which brings changes to the format of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of our products.
Tikkurila added colour to Finnish pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 25.11.2010
Tikkurila provided surface treatment materials for Finland´s pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. The Shanghai World Expo ran from 1 May to 31 October 2010. Finland pavilion Kirnu is an architectural masterpiece designed by Helsinki based JKMM Architects, head architect being Teemu Kurkela. The pavilion is inspired by nature and called Kirnu in Finnish, Giant´s Kettle in English. Kirnu attracted 5,7 million visitors during the six months of World EXPO, which is some 8% of the total amount of 72 million visitors to 192 pavilions.
