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Sun Chemical invests in quinacridone pigment production in Delaware
Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, is investing EUR 9.2 million to expand its quinacridone pigment production in Newport, Delaware. The initiative aims to enhance production capacity, improve...
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Sika to acquire Akkim, advancing global adhesives and sealants expansion
Sika has confirmed plans to acquire Akkim, a Turkey-based adhesives and sealants manufacturer, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position in high-growth markets and expanding production capabilities....
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Mutares acquires Venator’s ultramarine blue pigments business
Mutares has completed the acquisition of Venator Pigments France SAS, a leading global producer of ultramarine pigments. This move strengthens Mutares’ Chemicals & Materials segment and positions...
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BASF strengthens production capacity in India with new dispersions line
BASF is expanding its operations in India by adding a new dispersions production line at its Mangalore site. This investment aims to meet growing local demand for high-quality dispersions in paints, coatings,...
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Azelis reports strong cash flow growth in challenging markets despite profit decline
Azelis delivered a free cash flow of EUR 442 million in 2025, marking a 29.2 % increase compared to the previous year. Despite declining revenue and a 40 % drop in net profit, the company remains optimistic...
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IMCD reports 2025 EBITA decline despite revenue growth and acquisitions
IMCD has released its financial results for 2025, reporting a 6 % decrease in operating EBITA to EUR 498 million. While revenue grew by 5 % on a constant currency basis, challenging macroeconomic conditions...
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BASF expands dispersions production in India to meet growing demand in architectural paints and construction
BASF is enhancing its Mangalore site with a new dispersions production line, aiming to strengthen supply reliability and support the evolving needs of architectural paints, construction, and paper industries...
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Bühler increases EBIT margin
Swiss engineering group Bühler achieved an increased EBIT margin of 8.0% in 2025 despite challenging market conditions. With innovations, global presence and sustainable solutions, the company is focusing...
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European Coatings Podcast: Sustainability in architetural coatings with AkzoNobel
What does sustainability really mean for architectural coatings—and where are the toughest trade-offs? In the latest episode of the European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray Arauco is joined by two AkzoNobel...
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Toyo Ink India opens research centre at IISc Bengaluru for sustainable materials innovation
Toyo Ink India has inaugurated the 'artience Technology and Innovation Centre – India' at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru. This marks the artience Group's first research centre outside Japan,...
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Bodo Möller Chemie and Henkel expand sales cooperation in the automotive sector
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group and Henkel are strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding their cooperation in the automotive components sector to Southern Europe and the Benelux countries....
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Sherwin-Williams reports record sales for 2025 amid challenging market dynamics
The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced its financial results for 2025, achieving record consolidated net sales of USD 23.57 billion. Despite market headwinds, growth was driven by strategic acquisitions,...
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German paint and ink industry: Declines characterise the year 2025
The German paint and printing ink industry is struggling with macroeconomic challenges. Sales volumes and revenues are falling significantly, while only a few sectors are showing signs of hope. The Association...
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Axalta reports record performance in 2025 amidst challenging market conditions
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its financial results for 2025, achieving record Adjusted EBITDA despite a 3 % decline in net sales. The company also highlighted its upcoming merger with AkzoNobel,...