The ''European Coatings Journal'' is an English-language
trade magazine
A trade magazine, also called a trade journal or trade paper (colloquially or disparagingly a trade rag), is a magazine or newspaper whose target audience is people who work in a particular trade or industry. The collective term for this ...
for the
coating
A coating is a covering that is applied to the surface of an object, usually referred to as the Substrate (materials science), substrate. The purpose of applying the coating may be decorative, functional, or both. Coatings may be applied as liquid ...
s industry. It is published by
Vincentz Network. It was established in 1986. According to the
, it reached about 33.000 readers per issue in 2010. The ''European Coatings Journal'' is an official partner of the
Conseil Européen de l'Industrie des Peintures, des Encres d'Imprimerie et des Couleurs d'Arts, the European coatings association.
Content
Professional articles
Topics from
research and development
Research and development (R&D or R+D), known in Europe as research and technological development (RTD), is the set of innovative activities undertaken by corporations or governments in developing new services or products, and improving existi ...
as well as topics from coatings production and raw materials are dealt with in extensive articles. There is always one main topic (e.g.
powder coating
Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry Powder (substance), powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then P ...
,
additives
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Mathematics
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* Additive map, a function that preserves the addition operation
* Additive set-functionn see Sigma additivity
* Additive category, a preadditive category with fi ...
or water based coatings). The articles are written by external professionals and revised by the editorial team.
Categories
Next to professional articles which compose the main part of the journal, there are some permanent sections:
* Market Watch (An overview of relevant M&A, investments, and cooperations in the European paint, coatings and printing inks industry. Exclusive interviews with leading players in the coatings industry, plus indispensable special reports on important coatings and raw material market segments.)
* Association (Structure, strategy and main issues of different associations, which are active in the European paint, coatings and printing inks industry.)
* Technical Papers (High-level technical articles on latest developments in coatings technology written by internationally renowned coatings experts from industry and academia.)
* Events (Exclusive reports from international conferences, meetings and coatings shows.)
* Market Place (Offers an overview of new products, including raw materials, testing, laboratory and production equipment.)
Special topics
The ''European Coatings Journal'' publishes preliminary reports and news reports about subject specific fairs and congresses (e.g. FATIPEC-Congress,
European Coatings Show).
[ECJ issue 11/2010, page 40]
Market studies of various key markets are published at irregular intervals.
Special issues
The ''EC Directory'' is a buyer's guide for the coatings industry. It includes company profiles and an overview of the most important organizations and institutes.
See also
List of magazines in Germany
The following is an incomplete list of current and defunct magazines published in Germany. Their language may be German or other languages.
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*'' 11 Freunde''
*'' 1000°''
*'' 5vor12''
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*''ABC-Zeitung''
*'' Abenteuer Archäologie''
*'' AB ...
References
External links
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1986 establishments in West Germany
Business magazines published in Germany
Coatings
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