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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.
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BASF closes divestiture of its construction chemicals business
BASF has closed the divestiture of its construction chemicals business to an affiliate of Lone Star, a global private equity firm.
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A closer look at the wood coatings market
As wood remains a popular building material, the for the further development of the wood coatings market sound positive. The global volume should increase by 2024. Yet, the outlook of industry players...
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Rafferty Paint Supplies become distributor of HMG Paints
Recently established, Rafferty Paint Supplies, sister company of Rafferty Coachworks become distributor of HMG Paints Agricultural, Industrial and Architectural coatings in Ireland.
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Flint Group acquires Poteet Printing Systems in North America
Flint Group Packaging Inks has announced the acquisition of Poteet Printing Systems located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. As Flint Group states, the acquisition aligns with a key element of the company's...
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Akzo Nobel boosts powder coatings capacity
Akzo Nobel is investing EUR 20 million to increase the powder coatings capacity at its site in Como, Italy – signaling the company’s intent to sharpen its focus on greener manufacturing.
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Renewable Carbon Initiative: Market leaders want to take climate protection seriously
Eleven leading companies from six countries founded the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) in September 2020 under the leadership of Nova-Institute (Germany).
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Pigments market to surpass EUR 18,8 billion by 2027
According to the market intelligence firm Coherent Market Research, the global pigments market was estimated to be valued more than EUR 12.8 billion in terms of revenue in 2019 and is predicted to grow...
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Protech Group acquires the coatings division of ACG Industry
The coatings, paints, and specialty materials manufacturer Protech has announced the acquisition of the coatings division of ACG Industry, France.
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Hempel continues to invest in the Chinese market
Hempel has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory in Zhangjigang, China.