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Ystral inaugurates new technical centre

Machinery and plant manufacturer Ystral has invested in a new technical centre at its headquarters near Freiburg, Germany. The modern facility enables extensive trials, training and product development...

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Fraunhofer IFAM and Plasmatreat collaborate on PFAS-free coating technologies

Fraunhofer IFAM and Plasmatreat are accelerating the industrial adoption of PFAS-free coating systems. The partnership focuses on sustainable plasma-based coatings, catering to industries like plastics,...

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Siegwerk closes Swiss site: production moves to Turkey

Siegwerk is relocating its production from Bargen, Switzerland, to Tuzla, Turkey. Over 100 employees are losing their jobs due to declining demand for UV printing inks and high production costs in Europe....

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Syensqo considers sale of Performance & Care division to focus on speciality chemicals

Belgian chemicals company Syensqo is reviewing strategic options for its Performance & Care division, which serves coatings, personal care, and mining industries. The review aligns with the firm’s...

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Azelis and Arxada expand partnership in France

Azelis and Arxada have extended their collaboration to cover industrial market segments in France, including coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. The partnership combines technical expertise...

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Univar Solutions expands Dow partnership for silicone additives in EMEA

Univar Solutions and Dow have strengthened their strategic partnership to distribute advanced silicone additives for plastics and composites in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). 

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Trinseo starts Chapter 11 process

Trinseo, a global producer of polymers and latex, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US to reduce debt by around EUR 1.87 billion. The company assures that daily operations, including customer...

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Akzo Nobel rejects cash offer as it moves forward with Axalta merger plans

Akzo Nobel has rejected a conditional cash offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams, stating that the proposal fails to reflect its value and long-term prospects. The company remains committed to its...

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WEG expands North American presence with new coatings facilities

WEG strengthens its footprint in the North American coatings market by inaugurating a manufacturing site in Wisconsin and a distribution centre in Georgia

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Brenntag expands partnership with Nouryon in Brazil

Brenntag and Nouryon are deepening their cooperation in Latin America. The focus is on the exclusive marketing of cellulose ethers, which have been specially developed for the paint and printing ink industry....

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American Coatings Association appoints new chairman and vice chairman

Chase Bean of Tnemec Company and Frank C. Sullivan of RPM International have been named chairman and vice chairman of the American Coatings Association (ACA). Their leadership is set to guide the association’s...

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WEG opens industrial coatings distribution centre in Colombia

Brazilian company WEG has expanded its presence in Latin America by opening a new distribution centre for industrial and anticorrosive coatings in Bogotá, Colombia. The facility aims to meet regional...

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Biesterfeld expands presence in Asia with majority stake in OSP

Biesterfeld has acquired a majority stake in South Korea-based distributor OSP, strengthening its position in high-tech industries such as automotive, electronics, and coatings.

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Sherwin-Williams opens new global headquarters in Cleveland

Sherwin-Williams has inaugurated its new global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The state-of-the-art campus is designed to enhance collaboration, accelerate innovation, and strengthen support for teams...