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JRS Group: Change in the handling of dry mortar and construction portfolios
With the strategy to strengthen their footprint within the Sub-Sahara region, the JRS Group announces that there will be a change in the handling and servicing of the dry mortar and construction portfolios....
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Akzo Nobel to strengthen paints business with acquisition of Titan in Spain
Akzo Nobel wants to further grow in Europe after agreeing to acquire the decorative paints business of Spain’s Titan.
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Production of paints in Europe in August slightly above previous year
According to the market research institute Chem Research, in August 2020, the production volume of paint materials in Europe is slightly above the previous year's level for the first time since the beginning...
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IMCD opens new headquarters in greater Cleveland area
IMCD, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has opened its new U.S. headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
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Brüggemann: New production system for reducing agents
Brüggemann intends to expand its market position in highly specialised chemical products. The new plant will also set new standards in sustainability, energy efficiency and quality.
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Abrafati 2021: Date has been set
The date has been set for Abrafati 2021, the leading event of its kind in Latin America, and a major one around the globe, comprising the 17th International Coatings Congress and the 17th International...
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Henkel invests in advanced materials start up Actnano
Henkel Adhesive Technologies wants to further enhance its market offerings for functional coatings by investing in Actnano.
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SDC Technologies acquires Cotec
US company SDC Technologies has acquired Cotec, a company known for thin film coating technologies based in Karlstein am Main, Germany.
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Andre Vieira de Castro new Chairman of the CEPE Board
André Vieira de Castro, CEO of Argacol - Tintas e Vernizes, replaces Harald Borgholte, Vice-President of BASF Coatings, and longstanding Board member since 2014, who served as CEPE Chairman since 2017....
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European Coatings Show postponed to September 2021
The European Coatings Show (ECS) has been postponed. Instead of holding ECS 2021 in March next year as planned, Vincentz Network, the organizer of ECS, and NürnbergMesse have rescheduled it for 14-16...
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Biesterfeld receives additional distribution rights for Dymax products in Eastern Europe
Biesterfeld and US manufacturer Dymax are extending their distribution partnership for light-curing adhesives, casting compounds and conformal coatings, which are primarily used in medical technology,...
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BASF publishes “2020-2021 Automotive Color Trends collection
BASF has released its "2020-2021 Automotive Color Trends" collection with a variety of shades and effects that show the way of modern automotive coatings.
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ASK Chemicals: Creating two divisions and changes in management
ASK Chemicals, supplier of foundry chemicals and consumables, is re-organising and creating two divisions.
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Coatings industry supplier Elcometer acquires Sagola
Three years after the launch of their new Abrasive Blast Equipment Division, Elcometer, supplier of equipment to the coatings industry are have announced their acquisition of Sagola.