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Indorama Corporation acquires Venator’s Spanish titanium dioxide business
This move strengthens Indorama Corporation’s position in the global chemical sector and expands its capabilities in specialty chemical production.
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Mixing and dispersing: Niemann secures major order from the USA
The production equipment company Niemann, based in Melle, has secured a significant major order in the USA. With a volume of EUR 9 million, the company is strengthening its international market presence....
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Brenntag and Westlake Epoxy expand strategic partnership into India
This move enhances access to high-performance epoxy solutions for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) and construction markets, supported by local technical expertise.
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Polyurethane colourants: Azelis partners with Milliken in India
Azelis has entered into a distribution agreement with Milliken to supply its polyurethane colourant solutions in India. This collaboration aims to provide enhanced offerings for the region’s growing...
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ECHA’s RAC adopts opinion on PFAS restriction proposal
The European Chemicals Agency’s Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) has completed its scientific evaluation of the proposed EU-wide restriction on PFAS. The opinion marks a significant step in regulating...
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Peter Lacke strengthens expertise with acquisition of Rickert
German coatings manufacturer Peter Lacke has acquired Rickert, aiming to expand its technological capabilities and expertise in coatings for metal substrates. The transaction marks a strategic move to...
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Hempel reports record-breaking profitability in 2025
Hempel has achieved its highest profitability to date, with a free cash flow of EUR 259 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.2 %. Strong performance in the Marine segment and continued progress...
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BASF expands dispersion production in South Africa
The Durban facility now boasts increased production capacity for water-based dispersions, a crucial component in environmentally friendly paints and coatings.
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Śnieżka establishes subsidiaries in Czechia and Slovakia
Śnieżka Group is expanding its presence in Central Europe by establishing two new subsidiaries in Czechia and Slovakia. The entities will focus on sales and distribution under the Poli-Farbe brand.
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Gelest partners with Nordmann to expand advanced coatings support in India
Gelest, a Mitsubishi Chemical Group company, has teamed up with Nordmann to strengthen customer support for advanced coatings materials in India. The collaboration enhances regional access to Gelest’s...
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Mitsubishi Chemical to sell acrylic emulsion business to Konishi
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has confirmed the transfer of its acrylic emulsion business and the synthetic resin emulsion operations of its subsidiary, Japan Coating Resin Corporation (JCR), to...
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Sika opens five new production facilities in global growth markets
Sika strengthens its global market position with the opening of new plants in the USA, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania. These investments boost production capacity and underline the company’s...
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Heidelberg Materials expands Australian footprint with Maas Group acquisition
Heidelberg Materials has announced a binding agreement to acquire the construction materials business of Maas Group Holdings for approximately EUR 1.023 billion.
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BCF wins Trade Association of the Year at 2026 TAF Awards
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has been named Trade Association of the Year at the 2026 Trade Association Forum Awards, highlighting its leadership and member impact in the coatings, inks, and wallcoverings...