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US coatings market on the upswing
The U.S. coatings industry enters 2018 anticipating that its long period of growth will continue. How is the situation on the market currently?
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Interview: “Attraction and retention of talents takes work and attention”
The war for talent is a continued reality given changing needs, demographics and increased competition, says Karin Priarollo. We spoke to the Head of Human ...
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Evonik considers sale of its methacrylates businesses
Evonik announced to scrutinize its methacrylates businesses. Possible options are partnerships or a complete exit. Business-related dismissals for employees...
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Nanogate launches production for N-Metals Design and partners with Oerlikon Balzers
Nanogate SE, a leading global specialist for design-oriented high-tech surfaces and components, has commenced production for its N-Metals Design technology ...
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Biesterfeld and Evonik appoint partnership in the polyurethane segment
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH and Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH's Comfort & Insulation business segment have concluded a strategic partnership for the ...
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Good start for BASF in 2018
Following a successful 2017 business year, BASF has had a good start to the year 2018. "Last year, we achieved significant growth and were able to further increase ...
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Lanxess expands capacity for Macrolex dyes at its Leverkusen site
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess expands the capacity for Macrolex dyes at its Leverkusen site. With an investment volume of more than five million euros, ...
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Clariant increases growth and profitability
Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant presented its results for the 2017 financial year and recorded growth in all business areas once again.
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Anton Paar expands product portfolio by acquisition of Quantachrome
Measuring Instrument Producer Anton Paar expands its strategic operations and aquires US-based company Quantachrome Instruments.
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Tikkurila shutts down production facilities
In line with its cost savings programme of at least EUR 30 million, Tikkurila will close down two production sites, one in Germany and one in Russia, by end of ...
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BASF finalizes divestiture of Austrian production site
BASF finalizes the sale of its Pischelsdorf paper dispersions production site in Austria to Synthomer Austria GmbH.
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Interview: “South Korea is one of the key growth markets“
Wacker is expanding its existing production plants for dispersions and dispersible polymer powders in South Korea. We spoke to Peter Summo, President Wacker ...
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Evonik and Siemens start joint research project “Rheticus
Evonik and Siemens are cooperating in the Rheticus research project on electrolysis and fermentation processes. They plan to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) to...
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Preparing for the American Coatings SHOW
The upcoming American Coatings SHOW will take place from April 10- 12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prepare your visit to the show with the preview magazine.