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Allnex anncounces new site in China

Allnex plans a new production base for high-performance resins in Pinghu City, China.

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Elementis and Grolman sign distribution agreement

Grolman has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for France with Elementis effective beginning 16th March 2021.

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Bodo Möller Chemie further expands into Eastern Europe

Specialty chemicals company Bodo Möller Chemie is further expanding its sales structures in Europe and opening a new branch in Romania.

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Röhm and OQ Chemicals intend to build MMA plant in the U.S.

Röhm and OQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate the construction of a new production plant for methyl methacrylate (MMA) on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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Biesterfeld and Evonik extend distribution agreement

Biesterfeld is goint to distribute Evonik’s coatings additives in Central and Southeastern Europe.

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Out now: the new EC Podcast

We are launching the new EC Podcast. Once a month we will present exclusive insights into the paints and coatings industry on all important audio platforms. This first episode takes a closer look at the...

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CB Chemie: Groundbreaking and planned expansion

CB Chemie, Austrian distributor of binders, pigments and additives from several major manufacturers, is moving its corporate headquarters from Baumgarten to Siegendorf. This also takes into account the...

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Hempel announces global price increase

Coatings manufacturer Hempel will increase sales prices of products and solutions as raw material prices continue to rise.

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IGM Shanghai company name change

There has recently been a name change at IGM's Shanghai company.

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New partnership between EU and Bio based Industries Consortium

The European Commission has agreed on the successor of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU): the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU).

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Azelis and Synthomer announce new distribution agreement

Azelis and Synthomer have announced a new distribution agreement for Eastern Europe.

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EuPIA: Printing ink producers under intense pressure

According to the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA), the producers of printing ink are under intense pressure due to multiple cost drivers.

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BHS Sonthofen consolidates process technology expertise within company

BHS-Sonthofen is bringing together its collective process expertise in filtration, mixing, drying, granulation, sterilisation and reaction in the newly created Process Technology division.

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Powder coatings market: continuous appeal

Even conservative estimates of potential growth stated a year ago require considerable adjustment in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The European powder coatings market saw moderate improvement...