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Axalta announces new partnership with Master Paints in Pakistan

Axalta enters into a new distribution partnership with Master Paints Industries, a leading paint manufacturer in Pakistan.

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Covestro and DSM: Sustainable Strategy

Shortly after celebrating its five-year business anniversary, Covestro has another reason to celebrate. It signed an agreement to acquire the Resins & Functional Materials Business (RFM) from Royal...

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Analysis: COVID 19 accelerates consolidation of different chemical markets

COVID-19 will drive consolidation in selected chemical industries. This is the result of a recent study by the strategy consulting agency EY-Parthenon.

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Water-borne coatings in the industrial sector

Water-based coating systems are still in vogue and their share is constantly increasing. However, there are also areas of application, such as industrial maintenance and corrosion protection, in which...

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Interview: Private marketplaces for passing on sensitive data

In the coatings industry, confidentiality of information is often an important aspect. One approach to exchanging information with customers or partners can be protected marketplaces. We spoke to Dr. Holger...

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OQ Chemicals again achieves Gold Status in Ecovadis Sustainability Ranking

OQ Chemicals has again been recognised for its sustainability management in the supply chain.

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Siegwerk Turkey finished biggest reconstructions in its history

By investing in the reconstruction of its local site near Istanbul, Siegwerk Turkey paved the way for further growth

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Stahl launches Chinese website and increases presence on Chinese social networks

Stahl has launched a dedicated Chinese website to optimise the information supply to its Chinese customers. At the same time, Stahl wants to increase its presence on Chinese social channels like WeChat,...

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Preparations for Abrafati 2021 are in full swing

More than 80 companies have already confirmed their participation in the 17th International Exhibition of Coatings Induytry Suppliers, wich is taking place next year from September 28 to 30, as part of...

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Sad demise of Rainer Heubach

Rainer Heubach passed away on October 21, 2020 after a brief and serious illness in Salzburg. The former chairman and owner of the Heubach Group was an entrepreneur and visionary throughout his life. ...

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Bodo Möller Chemie is distributor of BASF in Africa

Bodo Möller Chemie has deepened its collaboration with BASF in the segment of dispersions, resins and additives for coatings and construction polymers in the African core markets.

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Wacker expands capacity for polymer products at Nanjing

Wacker is expanding its Chinese polymer activities by investing around EUR 85 million in building two new production plants at its Nanjing site.

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BASF CEO Dr. Martin Brudermüller elected new president of Cefic

Martin Brudermüller, CEO of BASF was elected President of Cefic, effective immediately, at Cefic’s annual General Assembly.