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Akzo Nobel opens new R&D lab dedicated to low cure powder coatings
A new research center which is supposed to develop novel products for the growing area of powder on wood has been opened by Akzo Nobel at its site in Como, Italy.
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What will the coatings year 2021 look like?
Covid-19 was the dominant topic in 2020 for the coatings industry. But will it also dominate 2021? And what other challenges are to expect? We spoke with CEOs of major coatings manufacturers all over Europe....
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Tennant completes sale of coatings business
Tennant has announced that the company has completed a sale of its coatings business, Tennant Coatings, to Sherwin-Williams.
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Clariant expands pigments laboratory for the African market
Clariant Pigments has welcomed the new year with the expansion of its new pigments’ laboratory in Krugersdorp near Johannesburg. According to Clariant, this is planned to be an African showcase for sustainable...
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Tikkurila acquisition: PPG outbids Akzo Nobel
Just two weeks after submitting a binding proposal to acquire Tikkurila, Akzo Nobel now announced that it is no longer planning to take over the company. Meanwhile, PPG made a higher offer and already...
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Sto acquires the remaining shares in Jonas Farbenwerke
The Sto Group is expected to acquire the remaining 50.2 % shares in Jonas Farbenwerke - subject to the approval of the Federal Cartel Office - with effect from February 28, 2021.
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Azelis Italy about to acquire Came
Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Came Chemical Mineral and Engineering in Italy.
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CIN and Boero – a new alliance in the coatings industry
The Portuguese coatings manufacturer CIN will take over the Italian coatings company Boero Group. Both companies have been partners already for some years. Both companies combine an annual revenue of around...
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands agreement with BASF in South Africa
Bodo Möller Chemie South Africa is expanding the exclusive sales and distribution agreement with BASF South Africa for resins and additives.
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New subsidiary: Roberlo is strengthening its commitment to the North American market
Roberlo has announced the opening of a new subsidiary in Canada in February. This will bring the number of subsidiaries that Roberlo has on the American continent to eight.
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Nouryon renames Industrial Chemicals subsidiary to Nobian
Nouryon has chosen to rename its wholly-owned Industrial Chemicals business to Nobian.
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Akzo Nobel confirms intent to acquire Tikkurila with binding proposal
After its initial non binding proposal Akzo Nobel now has submitted a binding proposal to the Board of Directors of Tikkurila to acquire the Finnish coating manufacturer having completed its due diligence...
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Zeppelin acquires MTI Mischtechnik
Zeppelin Systems has taken over the owner-managed MTI Mischtechnik, whose shares were up for sale in October 2020 following insolvency proceedings.
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Uzin Utz plans second production site in Waco, Texas
A new Uzin Utz production site is being built in Waco, Texas, on a site area of approximately 61,000 square feet by 2022.