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Shaping the next era of coatings: Innovation, sustainability and the power of digital
The coatings industry stands at a pivotal moment. Around the world, manufacturers are being challenged to solve a complex equation: meet rising expectations for performance and sustainability, adapt to...
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MC-Bauchemie establishes new joint venture in Paraguay
MC-Bauchemie has expanded its presence in Latin America with the foundation of MC-Bauchemie Paraguay, a joint venture with local construction chemicals partner Plastizil. The new company was officially...
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The consolidation wave rolls on
As industry leaders pursue transformational mergers and investors return to the sector, the paints and coatings market is entering a new era of consolidation. Mega-deals, strategic repositioning and renewed...
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Akzo Nobel opens powder coatings innovation lab in the Netherlands
Akzo Nobel has inaugurated a new powder coatings innovation lab at its research and development centre in Sassenheim, the Netherlands. The facility is designed to accelerate the development of sustainable...
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Palmer Holland reorganises business unit with dedicated coatings team
North American specialty chemical distributor Palmer Holland has restructured its Industrial Specialties business into four separate market-focused teams. The reorganisation establishes a standalone coatings...
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BASF modernises acid chloride and chloroformate plant in Ludwigshafen, boosting capacity and cutting carbon footprint
BASF has officially inaugurated a fully modernised production plant for acid chlorides and chloroformates at its Ludwigshafen site. The investment increases production capacity by around 30 % and reduces...
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Sudarshan Chemical divests VP4 Frankfurt to Celanese
Sudarshan Chemical Industries has announced the sale of its subsidiary VP4 Frankfurt to Celanese Corporation, a move aimed at concentrating resources on its core pigments and colorants business. The divestiture...
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Akzo Nobel opens colour blending facility in Thailand
Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings has inaugurated a new colour blending and distribution facility in Chonburi, Thailand, to strengthen its support for aviation customers across the Asia-Pacific region. The...
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Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik strengthens presence in Turkey through partnership with Arksonchem
Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik has launched a strategic partnership with Arksonchem to expand its market position in Turkey. The collaboration aims to provide customers with improved solutions, optimised supply...
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Interview with Tioxide: Back on stream at Greatham
In this interview, Karen Askwith, Tioxide's Managing Director, speaks about the strategic vision for the site, the grades and applications being prioritised, the roadmap for the second production line,...
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New global alliance to advance science-based regulation of antioxidants and light stabilizers
The Global Antioxidants and Light Stabilizers Alliance (GALA) has been established to provide a unified industry voice on regulatory matters affecting antioxidants and light stabilizers used in plastics,...
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Actega expands sealant manufacturing in Asia with new production facility in China
Actega has announced a strategic investment in a new sealant production facility at its Foshan site in Guangdong Province, China. The move is intended to strengthen regional manufacturing capabilities...
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H.B. Fuller board rejects unsolicited bid
H.B. Fuller's board of directors has unanimously rejected a non-binding acquisition proposal from investment firm Ancora for its Building Adhesives Solutions (BAS) business, citing significant undervaluation,...
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Byk inaugurates new mini-plant for additives in Shanghai
Byk has officially opened a new mini-plant in Shanghai, China, expanding its production capabilities in the region. The facility manufactures silicone-based, silicone-free, and wax additives for a wide...