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PPG invests in radiation-curable coatings testing line in France
PPG has announced the installation of a new testing line dedicated to radiation-curable coatings at its European R&D Centre in Marly, France. The investment aims to accelerate innovation in UV-curing...
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PPG reacts to inflation with global price increase of 20 %
PPG has announced a global price increase of up to 20 % across its paints, coatings, and specialty products portfolio, citing elevated costs in raw materials, logistics, and energy.
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Akzo Nobel announces sale of its Pakistan business to Packages Group
Akzo Nobel has reached an agreement to divest its Pakistan operations to Packages Group, marking a strategic move to streamline its global portfolio. The deal aligns with the company's focus on core markets...
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Raw material markets under pressure
The situation on the raw material markets remains tense for the coatings and printing inks industry. Rising prices, volatile markets and persistent disruptions along the supply chains have shaped the picture...
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Wyn Polymers expands water-based capabilities with new reactor
Wyn Polymers has announced the commissioning of a state-of-the-art reactor for water-based polymers at its facility in Mexico. This strategic investment enhances its production capacity by approximately...
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BCF elects Jane Ryder as new president
Jane Ryder has been elected as the new President of the British Coatings Federation (BCF), succeeding Sharon Harte. Ryder’s priorities include launching the PaintCare recycling programme and advocating...
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Grolman expands German distribution partnership with Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik
Effective 1 April 2026, Grolman has extended its distribution agreement with Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik across Germany.
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Karen Carter to succeed Jim Fitterling as Dow CEO
Dow has announced Karen S. Carter as its next CEO, effective 1 July 2026. She will replace Jim Fitterling, who will transition to Executive Chair of the Board.
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Nouryon expands production in China
Nouryon is increasing its manufacturing capacity for premium colloidal silica at its Guangzhou site, addressing the rising demand in Asia Pacific for advanced emissions control catalysts, electrical steel...
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Coil coatings: Sherwin-Williams completes plant expansion
Sherwin-Williams has finalised a significant expansion of its coil coatings facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The upgrade boosts production capacity by 60 %.
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Azelis and Chemetall expand distribution partnership in Canada
Chemetall, BASF’s surface treatment business, and Azelis, a speciality chemicals distributor, have extended their strategic partnership to cover surface treatment solutions for industrial applications...
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Minority shareholders of DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad reject takeover bid
At the extraordinary general meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the minority shareholders of DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad rejected the takeover bid by Swiss-based DKSH Holding.
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Umicore opens innovation centre in Shanghai
Umicore has inaugurated a new innovation centre in Shanghai, China, strengthening its R&D capabilities in sustainable materials.
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Rakem Group and Organik Kimya extend partnership
The Rakem Group and Organik Kimya are continuing their partnership to offer water-based polymer emulsions for the British coatings, textiles and adhesives industry. The focus is on sustainable and low-carbon...