Markets & Companies - European Coatings

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Akzo Nobel to acquire Grupo Orbis

Akzo Nobel is about to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.

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Methacrylate chemistry: Röhm expands distribution channels

Röhm is expanding its distribution business with partners Azelis and BCD Chemie.

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Akzo Nobel’s Yacht Coatings business partners with the Water Revolution Foundation

Creating a more sustainable yacht industry is the intended goal driving a new partnership between Akzo Nobel’s Yacht Coatings business and the Water Revolution Foundation.

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Axalta: Colour is a key factor in 88% of vehicle purchasing decisions

Axalta has released its “Automotive Color Preferences 2021 Consumer Survey” aimed at analysing the relationship between colour and vehicle purchasing decisions among consumers.

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Uzin Utz with a new production facility in the USA

A new dry mortar plant from Uzin Utz is being built on an area of 61,000 m² in Waco, Texas.

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Strong increase in global demand for paints and coatings

Chem Research: The global paints and coatings market recorded a strong first quarter 2021.

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Archroma: Distribution agreement with Van Horn, Metz & Company for emulsions

Archroma has entered an agreement with specialty raw material distributor Van Horn, Metz & Company for the distribution of emulsions in the United States.

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PPG to expand coatings manufacturing capacity for packaging applications

PPG has announced an expansion of its coatings manufacturing capacity in Europe for packaging applications. The investments at sites in The Netherlands and Poland are intended to support growing customer...