Latest new from the coatings market. http://www.european-coatings.com http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166621/Sika-acquires-automotive-glass-replacement-adhesive-systems-business/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166621/Sika-acquires-automotive-glass-replacement-adhesive-systems-business/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Sika’s U.S. subsidiary, Sika Corporation, has acquired the automotive glass replacement business of ADCO Products. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166608/Malvern-Instruments-and-Particle-Measuring-Systems-reorganize-customer-support-in-Nordic-region/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166608/Malvern-Instruments-and-Particle-Measuring-Systems-reorganize-customer-support-in-Nordic-region/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Particle Measuring Systems established its own customer support office, but as many customers use systems from both Malvern and Particle Measuring Systems, the close working relationship between the two companies will be continued. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166594/BASF-Coatings-AG-is-now-BASF-Coatings-GmbH/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166594/BASF-Coatings-AG-is-now-BASF-Coatings-GmbH/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT As a ‘GmbH’, BASF Coatings will benefit more from the integration into the group and divisional structures of the BASF Group. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166568/Arkema-2009-Results/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166568/Arkema-2009-Results/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Arkema significantly reduced fixed costs in a challenging economic environment and saw improvement in volumes at the year-end. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166545/RPM’s-Rust-Oleum-subsidiary-acquires-Chemtec/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166545/RPM’s-Rust-Oleum-subsidiary-acquires-Chemtec/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT RPM expects to significantly enhance Chemtec product sales by leveraging the distribution channels of Rust-Oleum, Mathys, Tor and Watco operations in Europe. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166529/Bayer-Technology-Services-opens-regional-office-in-Singapore/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166529/Bayer-Technology-Services-opens-regional-office-in-Singapore/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT With the new office in Singapore Bayer TS expands its Asian network. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166527/Market-study-worldwide-consumption-of-coatings-additives/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166527/Market-study-worldwide-consumption-of-coatings-additives/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT A Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney study forecasts an annual growth rate of 5% for the coatings additives market. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166497/Perstorp-expands-in-India/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166497/Perstorp-expands-in-India/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Perstorp has established a new application laboratory in India. A growing sales team in India also supports the expansion. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166480/Merck-KGaA-and-Millipore-announce-transaction/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166480/Merck-KGaA-and-Millipore-announce-transaction/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT With the acquisition of Millipore, Merck hopes to unlock value in its chemicals business and transform it into a strong growth driver for Merck. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166460/BASF-confident-for-2010/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166460/BASF-confident-for-2010/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT BASF’s CEO Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht sees 2010 as a transitional year with uneven development from region to region. The fourth quarter of 2009 was encouraging but there are no signs of a self-sustaining, long-term recovery. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166440/Brenntag-opens-new-storage-centre-in-France/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166440/Brenntag-opens-new-storage-centre-in-France/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT The new facility of Brenntag France has a storage capacity of 9,000 tons. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166412/Chemical-distribution-Brenntag-buys-Metausel/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166412/Chemical-distribution-Brenntag-buys-Metausel/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Brenntag further strengthens its position as chemical distributor in France. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166395/Gelest-names-Fluorochem-exclusive-distributor-in-the-UK-and-Ireland/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166395/Gelest-names-Fluorochem-exclusive-distributor-in-the-UK-and-Ireland/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Flurochem will distribute Gelest's complete line of silane, metal-organic and silicone catalogue products. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166380/Global-paint-additives-market-to-exceed-USD-6-billion-by-2015/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166380/Global-paint-additives-market-to-exceed-USD-6-billion-by-2015/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Asia-Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing regional market for paint additives worldwide in the coming years. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166353/Sherwin-Williams-to-acquire-Italian-wood-coatings-business-of-Sayerlack/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166353/Sherwin-Williams-to-acquire-Italian-wood-coatings-business-of-Sayerlack/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Sayerlack operates several manufacturing sites across Western Europe along with a comprehensive network of sales, technical, and distributor representatives serving clients in Asia and the U.S. http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166348/Cellulose-based-additive-influences-peak-stress/ http://www.european-coatings.com/raw-materials/binders/articles/166348/Cellulose-based-additive-influences-peak-stress/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:30:00 GMT A model VOC compliant 2K acrylic polyol refinish clearcoat was prepared and used to study the effects of a cellulose-based additive on drying, curing, rheology and stress development at room temperature. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166339/Q-Lab-invests-in-new-weathering-technology-centre-in-Germany/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166339/Q-Lab-invests-in-new-weathering-technology-centre-in-Germany/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT The new Q-Lab facility offers adequate room for expansion. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166334/Pigments-Sudarshan-appoints-Lehmann--Voss-as-distributor/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166334/Pigments-Sudarshan-appoints-Lehmann--Voss-as-distributor/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Lehmann & Voss will distribute Sudarshan’s pigments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166321/Malvern-Instruments’-Indian-joint-venture-opens-new-centre-of-excellence/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166321/Malvern-Instruments’-Indian-joint-venture-opens-new-centre-of-excellence/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Located in Dehli, Malvern’s new facility will serve customers in the north and north east of India. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166295/Dyrup-buys-Polish-paint-producer-Malfarb/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166295/Dyrup-buys-Polish-paint-producer-Malfarb/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Dyrup strengthens its market position in Poland by acquiring paint producer Malfarb. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166279/Flint-Group-to-buy-ink-manufacturer-Torda/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166279/Flint-Group-to-buy-ink-manufacturer-Torda/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT By acquiring ink manufacturer Torda, Flint Group seeks to strengthen its supply position and service capabilities to the packaging industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166271/Univar-to-acquire-Quaron/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166271/Univar-to-acquire-Quaron/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Chemical distributor Univar strengthens its presence in Benelux and France http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166252/Middle-Eastern-and-African-Paint-Industry-to-grow/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/166252/Middle-Eastern-and-African-Paint-Industry-to-grow/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT IRL’s third volume of “A Profile of the Middle Eastern and African Paint Industry” projects that the industry in these regions will grow annually by 4-5 %. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166235/Hexion-Specialty-Chemicals-to-build-monomer-plant-in-Korea/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166235/Hexion-Specialty-Chemicals-to-build-monomer-plant-in-Korea/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Hexion’s current monomer production capacity will almost double through the expansion of the Onsan plant. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166226/HMG-Paints-to-invest-in-Indian-joint-venture/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166226/HMG-Paints-to-invest-in-Indian-joint-venture/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT By investing GBP 1.6 million (GBP 1 = EUR 1.14) in its Indian joint venture, HMG Paints aims to increase production capacity to 300,000 litres per year by 2012. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166207/BASF-Venture-Capital-invests-in-Quantiam-Technologies-Inc/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166207/BASF-Venture-Capital-invests-in-Quantiam-Technologies-Inc/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT BASF Venture Capital invests CAD 3 million in Canadian developer and marketer of functional coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166191/International-Paint-invests-in-its-Felling-site-in-the-UK/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166191/International-Paint-invests-in-its-Felling-site-in-the-UK/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:59:00 GMT International Paint will invest GBP 6.4 million to build a new testing laboratory for fire protection products in the United Kingdom. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166185/Wacker-boosts-supply-for-surface-coating-resins/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166185/Wacker-boosts-supply-for-surface-coating-resins/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT From the first quarter 2011, Wacker will rise the amount of surface coating resins for delivery about 50 %. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166168/Altana-Skion-exceeds-threshold-of-95--of-the-shares-and-makes-squeeze-out-request/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166168/Altana-Skion-exceeds-threshold-of-95--of-the-shares-and-makes-squeeze-out-request/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Skion seeks that during the Shareholders Meeting a resolution on the transfer of the shares held by the remaining shareholders will be passed. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166140/Arkema-integrates-acrylics-assets-from-Dow/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166140/Arkema-integrates-acrylics-assets-from-Dow/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Arkema’s acrylic latex polymers activity forms a new business unit, Arkema Emulsion Systems, which is dedicated to the paint, coatings, adhesives and construction product markets. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166115/Bayer-MaterialScience-opens-carbon-nanotube-facility/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166115/Bayer-MaterialScience-opens-carbon-nanotube-facility/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Bayer MaterialScience’s new facility for the manufacture of carbon nanotubes has an annual production capacity of 200 metric tons. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166072/Performance-coatings-AkzoNobel-invests-in-RD/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166072/Performance-coatings-AkzoNobel-invests-in-RD/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT AkzoNobel invests almost EUR 10 million to add a testing lab and a polymer lab for powder coatings at the Felling site/UK. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166062/Indonesia-Jotun-expects-massive-growth-in-sales-this-year/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166062/Indonesia-Jotun-expects-massive-growth-in-sales-this-year/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:01:00 GMT To meet the growing demand for paints in Indonesia, Jotun plans to increase its production from 9.9 to 14 million liters this year. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166048/Feycolor-invests-in-the-future/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166048/Feycolor-invests-in-the-future/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The coatings manufacturer will invest in a new automatic filling and dispensing system http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166027/DSM-inaugurates-new-resins-plant-in-Germany/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166027/DSM-inaugurates-new-resins-plant-in-Germany/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The opening of the new plant is the latest in a series of investments in additional production capacity by DSM on the Meppen site. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166006/Schlenk-Metallic-Pigments-and-Grolman-expand-distribution-agreement/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/166006/Schlenk-Metallic-Pigments-and-Grolman-expand-distribution-agreement/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:50:00 GMT Grolman will sell Schlenk’s aluminum and bronze pigments in various European countries. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165998/Wacker-expands-technical-centre-in-Korea-with-lab-for-dispersible-powders/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165998/Wacker-expands-technical-centre-in-Korea-with-lab-for-dispersible-powders/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:55:00 GMT The focus of Wacker’s new lab is on dispersible polymer powder formulations for manufacturing polymer-modified dry-mix mortars for the regional construction industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165995/Hexion-to-sell-Italian-solventborne-coating-resins-business/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165995/Hexion-to-sell-Italian-solventborne-coating-resins-business/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:59:00 GMT Hexion plans to sell its Italian solventborne alkyd and polyester coating resins business to an affiliate of Tenax group. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165989/Cabot-to-invest-into-its-Chinese-joint-venture’s-fumed-silica-production/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165989/Cabot-to-invest-into-its-Chinese-joint-venture’s-fumed-silica-production/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:59:00 GMT Cabot will invest USD 45 million to expand its fumed silica production capacity at its joint venture Cabot Bluestar Chemical Company. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165967/RPM-takes-over-UK-based-coatings,-construction-products-and-bridge-joints-business/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165967/RPM-takes-over-UK-based-coatings,-construction-products-and-bridge-joints-business/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:55:00 GMT RPM expands its performance coatings business by acquiring Universal Sealants. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165953/Eastman-buys-specialty-polymers-manufacturing-facility-in-China/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165953/Eastman-buys-specialty-polymers-manufacturing-facility-in-China/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The acquisition will support Eastman’s coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks segment by providing additional capacity. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165937/Wacker-to-consolidate-production-of-pyrogenic-silica/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165937/Wacker-to-consolidate-production-of-pyrogenic-silica/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Wacker plans to close its Kempten site during 2011 http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165923/Flint-Group-expands-Polish-site/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165923/Flint-Group-expands-Polish-site/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Flint’s new site setup will include extended storage and blending areas for solvent-based and water-based inks as well as a sheetfed mixing area. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165916/Huntsman-forms-Chinese-polyols-joint-venture/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165916/Huntsman-forms-Chinese-polyols-joint-venture/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Huntsman and Jurong Ningwu Chemical’s joint venture will be run as a standalone operation. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165906/Hempel-expands-RD-centre-in-Barcelona/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165906/Hempel-expands-RD-centre-in-Barcelona/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Hempel invests EUR 2 million in its Spanish facility. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165881/Sika-stabilizes-sales-development/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165881/Sika-stabilizes-sales-development/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Sika achieved double-digit growth rates in emerging countries such as China or Indonesia. Sales in OECD nations dropped. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165861/Hoyer-signs-share-purchase-agreement-with-InterBulk/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165861/Hoyer-signs-share-purchase-agreement-with-InterBulk/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Hoyer has signed an agreement to buy 20 % shares in British logistics company InterBulk http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/raw-materials/articles/165848/Global-hot-melt-adhesives-market-to-grow/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/raw-materials/articles/165848/Global-hot-melt-adhesives-market-to-grow/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The global market for hot melt adhesives is projected to be USD 3414.76 million in 2010, and to reach USD 4304.01 million in 2015. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165842/Anti-corrosion-Chase-Corporation-acquires-product-line-from-Grace-Construction-Products/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165842/Anti-corrosion-Chase-Corporation-acquires-product-line-from-Grace-Construction-Products/ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT The acquisition of “ServiWrap” anti-corrosion systems complements the portfolio of Chase Corporation’s pipeline protection tapes, coatings and accessories. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165823/Cognis-opens-new-affiliate-in-Malaysia/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165823/Cognis-opens-new-affiliate-in-Malaysia/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT By opening a new subsidiary in Malaysia, Cognis aims to accelerate its growth in the Asia-Pacific region. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165801/Wacker-appoints-new-distributor-for-dispersions-in-Switzerland-and-Brazil/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165801/Wacker-appoints-new-distributor-for-dispersions-in-Switzerland-and-Brazil/ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT IMCD Switzerland AG is the newly assigned distributor for Wacker’s polymer dispersions in Switzerland and Quantiq takes over the distribution in Brazil. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165780/Tesa-outsources-logistics/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165780/Tesa-outsources-logistics/ Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT Tesa dissolves its logistics facility in the Offenburg factory and closes its logistics centre in Stuttgart. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165737/How-does-the-future-colour-of-the-paint-sector-look-like/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165737/How-does-the-future-colour-of-the-paint-sector-look-like/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT Even though recent signs of hope suggest that the worst is overcome for the paint industry, the economy is quite far from having recovered from the crisis, says Dr. Tobias Lewe. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165735/2010-the-challenges-ahead-for-the-coatings-industry/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165735/2010-the-challenges-ahead-for-the-coatings-industry/ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT Apart from some exceptions, the common perception is that after a difficult year 2009 there might be even more challenges to be overcome in 2010 for the coatings industry. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165730/2009-a-less-colourful-year-for-the-European-paint-industry/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165730/2009-a-less-colourful-year-for-the-European-paint-industry/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT European coating manufacturers report double digit drops. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165742/Marine-coatings-"Smaller-players-will-be-wiped-out"/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165742/Marine-coatings-"Smaller-players-will-be-wiped-out"/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:02:00 GMT Joao Azevedo of Euronavy SA expects severe challenges to come for marine coatings producers. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165741/"An-attractive-industry-with-attractive-margins"/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165741/"An-attractive-industry-with-attractive-margins"/ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT According to Dr. Tobias Lewe, the coatings industry is still attractive and bears sustainable growth potential. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165740/Trust-Chem-opens-European-warehouse-for-organic-pigments/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165740/Trust-Chem-opens-European-warehouse-for-organic-pigments/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT Trust Chem’s 4.000 square metre hub will mainly supply the European coatings and masterbatch industry from Rotterdam. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165731/Adora-Paints-starts-work-on-wood-coatings-factory/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165731/Adora-Paints-starts-work-on-wood-coatings-factory/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Adora Paints will produce a range of solvent-, water-, oil- and waxbased products for decorating and protecting wood. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165714/Nanogate-buys-stakes-in-former-cooperation-partner-Sarastro/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165714/Nanogate-buys-stakes-in-former-cooperation-partner-Sarastro/ Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT Through the transaction Nanogate AG is initially acquiring 25.1 % of the shares from the founders of Sarastro GmbH. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165709/Pigments-Partnership-between-Caldic-and-Shenghua-Group/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165709/Pigments-Partnership-between-Caldic-and-Shenghua-Group/ Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT The agreement makes Caldic Spécialités the exclusive agent and distributor for effect pigment products of Shenghua Group Deqing Huayuan Pigment Co., Ltd in France. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165697/Tesa-withdraws-from-Harrislee-location/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165697/Tesa-withdraws-from-Harrislee-location/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT Most of the 53 Tesa employees will keep their jobs. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165684/Tennant-Company-opens-new-coatings-technical-centre/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165684/Tennant-Company-opens-new-coatings-technical-centre/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT The 10,000-square foot facility allows Tennant to focus more aggressively on its coatings business, which offers a wide range of floor coatings solutions. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165677/RPM-enjoys-strong-position-as-economy-rebounds/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165677/RPM-enjoys-strong-position-as-economy-rebounds/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:08:00 GMT RPM remains engaged in the merger-and-acquisition picture, keeping the lines of communication open with prospective targets. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165672/Lanxess-streamlines-global-production-network/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165672/Lanxess-streamlines-global-production-network/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Lanxess to transfer colorant and hydrazine hydrate production from Mexico and China to Germany. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165653/Russian-paint-market-to-grow/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165653/Russian-paint-market-to-grow/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Research company IRL forecasts the Russian paint market to grow from a total of 1,310,000 tons in 2009 to 1,687,000 tons in 2014. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165637/Sartomer-Company-and-Cray-Valley-realign-business-units/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165637/Sartomer-Company-and-Cray-Valley-realign-business-units/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT Sartomer and Cray Valley’s organization realignment to better synchronize products and services with customers and markets will be effective from 1 January 2010. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165636/Sun-Chemical-issues-first-report-on-sustainability/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165636/Sun-Chemical-issues-first-report-on-sustainability/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Sun Chemical’s report evaluates data collected since 2005 from approximately 170 Sun Chemical sites in over 25 countries. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165634/Clariant-signs-agreement-to-acquire-Euromaster-assets/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165634/Clariant-signs-agreement-to-acquire-Euromaster-assets/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT The acquired business by Clariant has a nominal masterbatches manufacturing capacity of more than 1,100 tons. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165633/Vitex-launches-new-web-site-and-DIY-design-software/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165633/Vitex-launches-new-web-site-and-DIY-design-software/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Vitex’ new website offers the option to view either ready-made colour combinations or to experiment with countless combinations in finished rooms. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165610/Dow-completes-polyols-expansion-at-its-Terneuzen-facility/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165610/Dow-completes-polyols-expansion-at-its-Terneuzen-facility/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT The capability expansion makes Terneuzen the largest and most flexible of Dow’s eleven polyols production sites. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165599/Industrial-Nanotech-appoints-Angstrom-Technology-as-distributor-for-India/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165599/Industrial-Nanotech-appoints-Angstrom-Technology-as-distributor-for-India/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Under the agreement Angstrom Technology will be the exclusive distributor of Industrial Nanotech's protective coatings in India. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165588/Praxair-China-starts-up-its-flagship-plant/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165588/Praxair-China-starts-up-its-flagship-plant/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT Praxair China has upgraded its large air separation plant for Jiangsu Sopo, China’s largest acetic acid producer. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165569/Toyota-approves-PPG-clearcoats-for-Lexus-repairs-worldwide/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165569/Toyota-approves-PPG-clearcoats-for-Lexus-repairs-worldwide/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Toyota endorsed the worldwide use of clearcoats from PPG’s Global Refinish System for repair of Lexus LS vehicles. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165550/Helios-opens-new-training-and-distribution-centre-in-Slovakia/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165550/Helios-opens-new-training-and-distribution-centre-in-Slovakia/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT Helios invests EUR 4 million in its new training and distribution facility in Slovakia. http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/powder/articles/165530/Powder-coatings-recovering-markets-and-promising-technology-approaches/ http://www.european-coatings.com/technologies/powder/articles/165530/Powder-coatings-recovering-markets-and-promising-technology-approaches/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT According to market experts, Germany and France are markets with a rather positive outlook for powder coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165533/Printing-inks-Asia-is-the-fastest-growing-market/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165533/Printing-inks-Asia-is-the-fastest-growing-market/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT The Asia-Pacific region continues to grow at a fast pace of about 10 % and should soon become the largest region in terms of ink consumption. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165525/Materis-Paint’s-new-joint-venture-Innovcoat-Initial-focus-is-on-Western-Europe/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165525/Materis-Paint’s-new-joint-venture-Innovcoat-Initial-focus-is-on-Western-Europe/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT With its own R&D facilities in the Istanbul area, Innovcoat’s focus will be on the development of nanostructured coatings and materials for the construction sector. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165520/DuPont-ranks-silver-as-world’s-most-popular-car-colour/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165520/DuPont-ranks-silver-as-world’s-most-popular-car-colour/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT According to DuPont’s annual colour popularity report, silver, black and white remain the top three choices for vehicles worldwide. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165501/AkzoNobel-focuses-on-emerging-markets/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165501/AkzoNobel-focuses-on-emerging-markets/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT According to AkzoNobel’s expectations paint consumption in China and India will increase from 1-2 litres per head of the population to 8-9 litres per year. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165495/Teknos-technical-competence-centre-joins-forces-with-Gori-Industry/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165495/Teknos-technical-competence-centre-joins-forces-with-Gori-Industry/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT The new Teknos facility will bring together all the key industrial wood coating processes for interior and exterior applications for research, demonstration and training purposes. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165483/Univar-steps-up-business-in-the-Middle-East-and-Africa/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165483/Univar-steps-up-business-in-the-Middle-East-and-Africa/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:59:00 GMT Univar is set to expand its business in the Middle East and Africa by setting up a permanent office in Dubai. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165471/OCM-and-Caldic-sign-distribution-agreement/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165471/OCM-and-Caldic-sign-distribution-agreement/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:07:00 GMT Caldic will distribute OCM’s metallic nitrates and metallic oxides in the UK, in Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain and Italy. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165432/Tikkurila-Goals-and-planned-implementations-for-2010/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165432/Tikkurila-Goals-and-planned-implementations-for-2010/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT One of Tikkurila's major objectives is to achieve growth in the Eastern regions, namely Russia and the Baltics. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165427/Strategic-collaboration-between-Buhler-and-Micronisers-Australasia-Pty-Ltd/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165427/Strategic-collaboration-between-Buhler-and-Micronisers-Australasia-Pty-Ltd/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT The agreement includes the exclusive marketing of Buhler's performance additive "Oxylink" for waterbased lacquers via Micronisers Australasia Pty Ltd in Australia and New Zealand as well as in parts of Asia http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/raw-materials/articles/165417/+-51--in-global-sales-in-Q3-Cognis-observes-continuation-of-upward-trend/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/raw-materials/articles/165417/+-51--in-global-sales-in-Q3-Cognis-observes-continuation-of-upward-trend/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT The business unit Functional Products achieved sales of EUR 591 million, representing a fall of 18.9 % http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165406/Lignol-and-PPG-to-develop-lignin-applications-for-coatings/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165406/Lignol-and-PPG-to-develop-lignin-applications-for-coatings/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT Lignol and PPG have formed a joint development agreement to incorporate lignin applications into various industrial coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165404/Evonik-puts-EUR-250-million-facility-in-Shanghai-on-stream/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165404/Evonik-puts-EUR-250-million-facility-in-Shanghai-on-stream/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Evonik's new site has an annual capacity of about 100,000 metric tons of MMA. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165391/Architectural-coatings-The-EU-sets-the-tone/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165391/Architectural-coatings-The-EU-sets-the-tone/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:20:00 GMT Eco-friendly products are mostly demanded in the EU. However, Martin Sutcliffe of Dow expects a knock-on effect for other regions as well, despite less stronger regulatory constraints. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165375/Teknos-forms-joint-venture-in-Russia/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165375/Teknos-forms-joint-venture-in-Russia/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:09:00 GMT At its production facilities in St. Petersburg, the new joint venture, Teknos Deco, will manufacture architectural coatings. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165327/Chinese-powder-coatings-market-98--are-SMEs/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/coatings/articles/165327/Chinese-powder-coatings-market-98--are-SMEs/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:55:00 GMT Ten large foreign firms produce 20% (142,000 MT) of Chinese powder coatings, with the largest three producing 100,000 metric tons per year. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165337/Materis-Paints-and-Inovnano-form-joint-venture-Innovcoat/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165337/Materis-Paints-and-Inovnano-form-joint-venture-Innovcoat/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT The joint venture of Materis Paints and Inovnano will focus on functional coatings based on nanotechnologies. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165333/Clariant-further-cuts-jobs-and-plans-closures/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165333/Clariant-further-cuts-jobs-and-plans-closures/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT Clariant will cut 570 jobs worldwide. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165332/Perstorp-to-increase-aliphatic-isocyanates-production-capacity-in-China/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165332/Perstorp-to-increase-aliphatic-isocyanates-production-capacity-in-China/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Perstorp aims to reach a production capacity of 12,000 tonnes of aliphatic polyisocyanates per annum. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165325/Altana-Boards-recommend-acceptance-of-Skion-offer/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165325/Altana-Boards-recommend-acceptance-of-Skion-offer/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT The Management Board and Supervisory Board of Altana recommend to accept Skion’s new, improved offer. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165318/BASF-Coatings-expands-its-business-in-commercial-vehicle-coatings/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165318/BASF-Coatings-expands-its-business-in-commercial-vehicle-coatings/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT BASF Coatings signs partnership with two Turkish and one Belgian commercial vehicle manufacturers. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165303/Cognis-opens-new-sulfation-facility-in-Mexico/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165303/Cognis-opens-new-sulfation-facility-in-Mexico/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT The new SO3 sulfation plant will increase the overall capacity at Cognis' Mexican site. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165299/Jotun-launches-automated-paint-factory-in-Yanbu/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165299/Jotun-launches-automated-paint-factory-in-Yanbu/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT By opening its third paint factory in Saudi Arabia, Jotun’s local subsidiary reaches a capacity of 110 million litres per year. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165271/Wacker-starts-production-at-its-new-dispersible-polymer-powder-plant/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165271/Wacker-starts-production-at-its-new-dispersible-polymer-powder-plant/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT Wacker's new site covers an area of 100,000 square meters an has an annual capacity of 30,000 metric tons of dispersible powder. http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165270/Evonik-completes-resins-plant-in-Shanghai/ http://www.european-coatings.com/markets/companies/articles/165270/Evonik-completes-resins-plant-in-Shanghai/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT At its new facility in Shanghai, Evonik manufactures products used primarily as binders in the coating industry.