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Elkem announces sale of majority stake in Silicones division to Bluestar
Elkem ASA has announced a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar, its largest shareholder. The transaction will be settled by redeeming Bluestar’s 338,338,536...
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Toyo Ink Europe rolls out GIO-compliant UV flexo and UV offset ink portfolio
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced a comprehensive portfolio of UV and LED UV curable inks compliant with the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO). Designed for food-safe packaging applications, these inks...
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Sun Chemical invests in quinacridone pigment production in Delaware
Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, is investing EUR 9.2 million to expand its quinacridone pigment production in Newport, Delaware. The initiative aims to enhance production capacity, improve...
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Sika to acquire Akkim, advancing global adhesives and sealants expansion
Sika has confirmed plans to acquire Akkim, a Turkey-based adhesives and sealants manufacturer, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position in high-growth markets and expanding production capabilities....
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Mutares acquires Venator’s ultramarine blue pigments business
Mutares has completed the acquisition of Venator Pigments France SAS, a leading global producer of ultramarine pigments. This move strengthens Mutares’ Chemicals & Materials segment and positions...
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BASF strengthens production capacity in India with new dispersions line
BASF is expanding its operations in India by adding a new dispersions production line at its Mangalore site. This investment aims to meet growing local demand for high-quality dispersions in paints, coatings,...
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Akzo Nobel achieves significant profit margin growth in 2025 through strategic measures
The Dutch coatings manufacturer Akzo Nobel closed its 2025 fiscal year with a substantial increase in profit margins. Cost efficiency improvements, product portfolio optimisation, and investments in sustainable...
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European chemical sector faces closures and investment crisis
The European chemical industry is grappling with significant challenges as plant closures multiply and investment levels plummet. A new report by CEFIC highlights alarming trends that threaten the sector's...
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Evonik expands global production of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes
Evonik is strengthening its global footprint with a significant capacity expansion for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPB). The German chemicals group is investing in its Marl facility and establishing...
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Visco Tec strengthens North American market presence with new branch in Mexico
Visco Tec has expanded its global footprint by acquiring its long-standing Mexican partner MEI Representaciones and establishing a new branch in Querétaro.
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Henkel partners with Sekab to introduce bio-based adhesives
Henkel has announced a collaboration with Swedish company Sekab to replace fossil-based ethyl acetate with bio-based alternatives in adhesive production. This strategic move aims to enhance sustainability...
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ECHA consults on four substances for REACH authorisation
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a public consultation on four substances, including UV stabilisers and flame retardants, for inclusion in the REACH authorisation list. Stakeholders have...
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Berlac Group divests ISL-Chemie to Sioen Industries
The Berlac Group has sold ISL-Chemie, a specialist in pigment pastes and in-mould coatings, to Sioen Industries. The acquisition aims to leverage ISL-Chemie’s capabilities to foster innovation and sustainability...
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Lubrizol announces major investment in its Ohio headquarters
Lubrizol plans a multi-million-euro investment to modernise its global headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio. The initiative aims to enhance research, development, and collaboration spaces, underlining its commitment...