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Aditya Birla announces production expansion
Aditya Birla has announced plans for an expansion that will include standard and specialty epoxy products along with curing agents.
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BRB Silicone appoints TER for distribution in UK and Ireland
BRB International has appointed TER for sales distribution of silicone product portfolio for paint, coatings & inks and construction chemicals industries in United Kingdom and Ireland.
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BASF closes divestiture of its global pigments business
On June 30, 2021, BASF closed the divestiture of its global pigments business to the fine chemical company DIC following the fulfillment of clearance conditions.
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BCF: UK REACH major threat to UK manufacturing
According to the British Coatings Federation, 70% of UK coatings companies believe their trade with the EU will decline.
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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...
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Keyser & Mackay and Synres agree on sales cooperation
The Dutch resin manufacturer Synres and Keyser & Mackay have agreed on a sales cooperation.
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Perstorp announces production capacity increase for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid
Perstorp will substantially expand its production capacity of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA) from 2022, to meet increasing market needs.