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Interview: “Gather as much information as possible”

Digitisation of manufacturing processes is transforming many industries in a way and at a pace that can be scary. However, there are huge chances for increasing efficiency and product quality. We spoke...

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Merry Christmas and a happy new year

The European Coatings team wishes you Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

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ECHA offers help with Brexit

Brexit is nearing and will affect the chemical industry massively. The European Chemicals Agency ECHA offers help for British companies to stay on the EU market ...

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European Coatings Show Preview 2019 is out!

Are you planning to visit the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg next March? If yes, you should check out the European Coatings Show Preview to help you plan your ...

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Aerospace coatings: a growing market

"We see a steady global growth in the aerospace market", says Jim Rowbotham. We spoke with the managing director of Pexa about the situation on the market, ...

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Five facts about the Chinese coatings market

Showing steady growth in recent years, the Chinese coatings market has been in the centre of attention of the industry, with many international companies having ...

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Clariant and Neste cooperate to develop sustainable solutions

Clariant has signed a new cooperation agreement with Neste. As a result, sustainable solutions are made more accessible to a wide range of industries, including ...

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Coatings for ACE: A fertile field

The market for agricultural and construction equipment remains attractive. While digitisation and further consolidation will impact on coatings manufacturers ...

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Galstaff Multiresine invests in Brazil

Galstaff Multiresine opens a new technological centre for training and demonstration in Sao Paulo.

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Vincentz Network acquires Home and Personal Care Exhibition and Conference (HPCI)

The globally acknowledged "Home and Personal Care Ingredients Exhibition and Conference (HPCI)” portfolio, established and managed to great acclaim by Verlag...

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Good perspectives for wood coatings

The global wood coatings market is poised to grow. Environmental goals continue to play a role and several potential disruptive technologies will have impact on ...

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Akzo Nobel acquires Xylazel in Spain

Akzo Nobel strengthens its position in decorative paints and woodcare in Spain with the acquisition of Xylazel, a 100% subsidiary of Pharma Mar.

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Clariant intends to divest significant parts of plastics & coatings business

Shortly after Saudi Arabian investor Sabic bought a 24.99 % share of Clariant, the company announced that it intends to divest the pigments, standard masterbatches...

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Local production offers us completely new possibilities

The coatings and adhesives manufacturer Follmann is expanding its adhesives business in Europe with two acquisitions. With Great Britain and Russia, the company...