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BRB rebrands as a Petronas subsidiary

Globally operating manufacturer of silicones, lube oil additives and other specialty chemicals BRB International now rebrands to reflect its journey as a subsidiary of Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad....

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IMCD Germany opens new office in Hamburg’s Hafencity

IMCD Germany, operating company of IMCD Group, is intending to consolidate its strategic presence in northern Germany with the opening of a new office in Hamburg's Hafencity district.

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Scott Bader invests in new adhesive facility

Scott Bader invests in a new facility in Northamptonshire. The additional unit, based only a short distance from its Wollaston headquarters, is due for completion in November.

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ASK Chemicals acquires industrial resin business from SI Group

ASK Chemicals Group has completed the acquisition of the industrial resins business from SI Group. With this transaction, the Group, headquartered in Hilden near Düsseldorf (Germany), is strengthening...

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PPG inaugurates expanded “Packaging Coatings Innovation Centre

PPG has inaugurated its "Packaging Coatings Innovation Centre, Europe" in Bodelshausen, Germany. The site’s newly expanded analytical and research and development (R&D) capabilities are intended...

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Siegwerk and Rotopack form joint venture in Pakistan

Siegwerk has announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with Rotopack, a leading supplier in the printing and packaging industry in Pakistan.

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IMCD India expands its laboratories capabilities

To further extend its capabilities and enhance its offerings and scope across India, IMCD has announced the opening of its new office in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The new set-up offers coatings as well as...

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Sika opens new national subsidiary in Ghana

Given the large volume of business and high demand, Sika has now opened its own national subsidiary to manufacture locally and provide technical support.

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LSI rebrands as Arxada and agrees to merge with Troy

The agreement with Troy represents the first strategic deal by Arxada, formerly known as Lonza Specialty Ingredients or LSI, and will broaden the company’s portfolio and geographical footprint.

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IMCD China acquires Aquatech

IMCD announced that IMCD China has signed an agreement to acquire Aquatech Speciality (Shanghai) International Trading and Aquatech Speciality (Guangzhou) Trading in China.

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A clear view of purchasing

Cost advantages versus ecological footprint? This is not a contradiction - if purchasing knows how to play its key role. Business Intelligence (BI) helps with optimisation, also because more than half...

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Biesterfeld Group acquires GME Chemicals

The Biesterfeld Group, Hamburg, has established a joint venture by acquiring a majority stake in Singapore-based GME Chemicals. The closing was now completed. A complete takeover of the remaining shares...

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Scott Bader Italia established

Scott Bader announces the formation of Scott Bader Italia which has been established to ensure they serve their growing base of Italian customers operating in various markets including marine, land transportation...

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Flint Group Packaging announces a global price increase

Flint Group Packaging announces the intention to further increase the prices of all its ink and coating products for the flexible packaging, paper and board and narrow web markets.