May 2020

Paul Tan’s Automotive

The Naza Group has announced that several automotive brands under its umbrella have resumed operations as of today. Among the automotive companies under the Group reopening today are Naza Italia, NZ Wheels, Naza Kia Malaysia, Nasim, Naza Euro Motors and Naza Motor Trading. The company said that in line with the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the conditional movement control order (CMCO), strict safety measures and operating procedures will be adhered to at the premises of each brand.

European Coatings

As Ray Verderber, technical manager, Metallic Pigments and Powders, at Eckart America Corporation, points out, the constant updating/changing of rules and requirements from regulatory authorities and non-governmental organizations are challenging raw material suppliers to the printing inks industry.

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

The disposal of agricultural straw has been a severe environmental concern in China and many other countries. In this study, the complex modulus of using biochar converted from straw as an alternative mineral filler in asphalt mastic was investigated through both laboratory tests and modeling. The experimental results indicated that the biochar can provide asphalt mastic higher stiffness than the conventional granite mineral filler.