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Trinseo welcomes new technical sales representative to CASE Team

Trinseo, manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber, has announced the appointment to Joseph Clarke as technical sales representative supporting its CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants,...

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Sika expands operations in Dubai and increases production

Sika further expands its production capacity in the United Arab Emirates with the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility in Dubai.

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PPG acquires global coatings manufacturer Ennis-Flint

PPG has reached a billion worth agreement to acquire Ennis-Flint, a global manufacturer of coatings with a broad portfolio of pavement marking products, including paint, thermoplastics and other advanced...

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Protech Group to acquire Winslow Browning

The Protech Group, coatings, paints, and specialty materials manufacturer, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the industrial coatings business of Winslow Browning.

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British Coatings Federation announces winners of Coatings Care awards

Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings and Sun Chemical have won the 2020 British Coatings Federation (BCF) Coatings Care Awards.

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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,...