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Kapci Coatings opens new training centre for automotive refinishing in Italy
Kapci Coatings has inaugurated a state-of-the-art training centre in Milan, aimed at equipping refinishing professionals with advanced technical skills, product demonstrations, and tailored support. This...
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Oxea launches comprehensive transformation programme in Germany
Oxea has introduced a transformation programme to address market challenges and improve competitiveness in Germany. Measures include efficiency improvements, structural adjustments, and investments in...
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Covestro opens new TPU production facility in South China
Covestro has inaugurated its latest production site for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in Zhuhai, South China. With a mid-double-digit million-euro investment, the company aims to meet rising regional...
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Arkema triples global capacity for transparent polyamides with new unit in Singapore
Arkema has launched a new production facility for transparent polyamides in Singapore, tripling its global capacity. The investment supports the company’s strategic focus on high-performance specialty...
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Raw material supply: A critical challenge for the European coatings industry
The European paint and coatings sector faces a raw material supply crisis that threatens its competitiveness. A report by the Berylls Group highlights geopolitical risks, rising costs of strategic resources...
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Sika to acquire Swedish mortar company Finja to boost Nordic presence
Sika has announced the acquisition of Finja, a Swedish manufacturer of dry mortars and facade systems, to expand its presence in the Nordics. The move aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and growth...
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Chemours agrees to sell former titanium dioxide site in Taiwan
Chemours has announced the sale of its former titanium dioxide manufacturing site in Taiwan, furthering its strategic focus on core business areas. The move is part of the company's ongoing portfolio optimisation...
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Powder coatings: Poised for growth
Over the years, powder coatings have entrenched themselves as an important technology within factory-applied coatings and the coatings industry as a whole. Powder coatings continue to grow above market...
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Biesterfeld expands Songwon partnership to distribute stabilisers
Biesterfeld has extended its collaboration with Songwon CS to distribute stabilisers in additional European countries. This move strengthens Biesterfeld's portfolio of high-performance additives for paints,...
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Henkel strengthens portfolio with acquisition of ATP Adhesive Systems
Henkel expands its offering of sustainable, water-based adhesive tapes with the acquisition of ATP Adhesive Systems, reinforcing the Adhesive Technologies business unit.
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Scratch-resistant coating market projected to reach EUR 8.8 billion by 2033
The global scratch-resistant coatings market is set to grow from EUR 6 billion in 2026 to EUR 8.8 billion by 2033, driven by demand in the automotive and electronics sectors. Enhanced durability and aesthetics...
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Haltermann Carless exits Oxo business with US production site divestment
In line with its RACE transformation programme, Haltermann Carless has completed the sale of its production site in Manvel, Texas, marking a strategic shift from the Oxo business. The company continues...
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IMCD expands with new laboratory in Indonesia
IMCD has inaugurated a construction laboratory in Jakarta, combining its existing coatings laboratory to create a comprehensive hub for technical innovation and formulation development in Southeast Asia....
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Venator rescue: ICIG takes over chemical plant in Duisburg
The acquisition of the insolvent Venator plant in Duisburg by the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) secures 350 jobs. While employees there can breathe a sigh of relief, the future of the titanium...