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- June 20, 2010: Vanchem submits new application to the NRC for IRAP fundingVanchem has submitted a formal application to the National Research Council Canada (NRC) as part of the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) to help fund research entitled New Green Detackification Primary Coagulant. Vanchem's vice president, Ian McLeod, was asked about expectations. "We've already begun research in this area with promising results," said McLeod. "The IRAP assistance will help offset costs associated with the highly technical nature of this research. With the funding we'll be able to hire a full time research chemist for this project. We expect results by mid to late 2011 and customer production trials by early to mid 2012."
- May 31, 2010: NSERC Engage grant awarded to Vanchem and Brock UniversityThe Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) approved Vanchem's joint Engage Grants (EG) program application with Brock University. The project is entitled Silane-based Anti-corrosion Coatings. The EG program is designed to foster research partnerships between Canadian based companies with the unique knowledge base of Canadian Universities. The project will begin June 24, 2010, with a six month window for completion. When asked, Vanchem's vice president Ian McLeod said, "This project is the start of phase two for our silane-based pretreatment technology. We've already developed two products currently utilized by industry. Now we need to design a silane coating with self-healing properties."
- January 28, 2010: Vanchem awarded NRC grant as part of IRAP projectThe National Research Council Canada (NRC) as part of the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) approved Vanchem's application entitled New Silane Based Pretreatment. "We are very pleased with the approval of our application," said Ian McLeod, Vanchem's vice president. "Green technology is the future of metal finishing and it's great to see the federal government stepping to the plate to help fund Canadian business in their quest to develop green products for the global market place."
- December 18, 2009: Vanchem submits application to NRC for IRAPVanchem has submitted an application to the National Research Council Canada as part of the Industrial Research Assistance Program to further advance Vanchem's silane-based development.
- June 2, 2009: Ian McLeod presents latest silane research at the 92nd Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition.
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