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BASF increases acrylic dispersions capacity
BASF started up its new acrylic dispersions production line in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, doubling its capacity.
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DKSH enters distribution agreement with Galstaff Mutiresine
DKSH has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for Germany with Galstaff Multiresine, Italian producer of synthetic resins and auxiliaries for coatings, paints, composite materials and printing inks....
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Lanxess management makes sustainability its business
A new system of compensation for the Board of Management has been in place since the beginning of the year: Roughly one-third of the variable compensation is now linked to the company’s sustainability...
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Significant contraction of the global paints and coatings market in 2020
On an annual basis the TOP 11 global paint and coating producers experienced a sales turnover decline greater than – 6 % (EUR value) compared to 2019.
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“Strong platform for continuous growth for the entire South & East Asia region”
Danish coatings manufacturer Hempel has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of Australia-based Wattyl. As Hempel CEO Lars Petersson explains, this step is part of the company’s growth strategy...
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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.