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Allnex: Taking SCAs to the next level
Allnex is expanding its sag control agent (SCA) production capacity at its Rayong site in Thailand, marking the company’s first SCA manufacturing location outside Europe in more than 40 years.
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Olin and Huntsman clear key antitrust hurdle in planned merger
The planned merger between chemical manufacturers Olin and Huntsman has passed a significant regulatory milestone in the United States. The expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act clears one...
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Dow considers exit from chemical joint venture with Saudi Aramco
US chemicals group Dow is reportedly weighing a withdrawal from its joint venture with Saudi Aramco, as the company reviews its portfolio amid a prolonged downturn in the chemicals industry.
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Grolman expands distribution rights for Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik in Germany
Grolman Group has taken over the remaining distribution rights for Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik, becoming the nationwide distribution partner in Germany for the pigment specialist's product portfolio as of...
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Guild CPO interview: Purchasing power in a changing market
Raw-material volatility, supply availability and regional market differences are putting independent coatings manufacturers under sustained pressure. Armodios Yannidis, Guild EMEA Chairman; Ramon Farres,...
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Evonik to close two German sites as part of production consolidation
Evonik plans to close its Hamburg and Bitterfeld sites in Germany by 2027, concentrating production at larger locations. Around 90 employees are affected as the company seeks to reduce costs and strengthen...
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Roberlo renames to Briolf Coatings as part of international consolidation strategy
The Spanish industrial group Briolf is renaming its legal entity Roberlo S.A.U. to Briolf Coatings S.A.U. as part of a broader corporate reorganisation. The Roberlo commercial brand, with over 55 years...
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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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ACA Partners with Vincentz Network to expand CoatingsTech through new digital platform
The American Coatings Association (ACA) has entered into an agreement with Vincentz Network (Vincentz) to expand and enhance its CoatingsTech publication through a new digital-first format. CoatingsTech...
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Perstorp Polyols closes production facility in the U.S.
Perstorp Polyols has confirmed the permanent discontinuation of operations at its production facility in Toledo, Ohio, with effect from 2 September 2026. The closure marks the end of manufacturing activity...
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The future of industrial coatings will not be defined by chemistry alone
Gerard de Vries, recently appointed Chief Commercial Officer of family-owned coatings manufacturer Teknos, has a clear message: succeeding in this market takes more than good chemistry. He explains why...
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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...