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EC Podcast: Carlyle’s landmark coatings deal and the change of BASF
How will Carlyle’s massive EUR 7.7 billion acquisition of BASF’s automotive and industrial coatings division reshape the global coatings landscape - and what does it mean for smaller market players?...
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Biesterfeld strengthens market position in Italy through full acquisition of two joint ventures
Biesterfeld is acquiring 100% of the shares in its Italian joint ventures Biesterfeld Polybass and Biesterfeld Polychem. With this, the Hamburg-based company is expanding its presence in a strategically...
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Byk-Gardner expands portfolio with acquisition of Perisens
With the acquisition of Perisens, Byk-Gardner strengthens its position in the field of measuring and testing instruments. The integration of innovative radar measurement technologies is intended to advance...
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Interview: “The US is a key growth driver”
Kansai Helios Group takes a significant step into the US market with its new site in Johnstown, Ohio. CEO Bastian Krauss discusses the strategic importance of the expansion and how European and North American...
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EC Formulate+ Circle: a new peer network for coatings R&D leaders launches in Leiden
From 15–17 June 2026, Leiden, the Netherlands, hosted the inaugural EC Formulate+ Circle, bringing together a carefully selected group of 12 R&D Directors, CTOs, Heads of Innovation and formulation...
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BASF Coatings becomes Surventis: A strategic shift in the coatings industry
With the spin-off and renaming of BASF Coatings to Surventis, BASF adopts a new corporate structure. The company retains a minority stake of 40 %, ensuring continued influence on value development.
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Mäder Group announces new shareholding structure with Whitestone Group investment
The Mäder Group has unveiled a significant change in its shareholding structure, with Whitestone Group acquiring a stake. This marks a new phase for the international industrial group, aligning with its...
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Evonik enhances UV label and release liner coating capabilities in Shanghai
Evonik has upgraded its UV-curable coating equipment in Shanghai to include an advanced 5-roll coating system, improving simulation of industrial production conditions. The move supports energy-efficient...
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Renewable cellulose pigments: Seprify and Grolman expand partnership
Seprify and the Grolman Group have announced an expanded collaboration to bring cellulose-based white pigment technology to the industrial coatings, paints and inks sector. The partnership leverages renewable...
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INX International deploys AI-driven R&D system for ink formulation innovation
INX International Ink has partnered with Albert Invent to implement an AI-ready operating system that transforms R&D workflows. The initiative aims to centralise experimental data, integrate processes,...
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Omya to distribute Vipul Organics’ pigment portfolio across Europe
A strategic collaboration between Omya and Vipul Organics will strengthen the distribution of high-quality pigments across Europe. The partnership combines expertise in pigment production with Omya's global...
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IMCD acquires Merit Solution in Thailand
Merit Solution, a distributor of additives for the plastic and compounding industry, is based in Bangkok and serves a wide range of applications, including plastics, construction and adhesives.
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Evonik raises its 2026 outlook
Thanks to supply bottlenecks affecting Asian competitors and higher prices, Evonik has reported unexpectedly strong preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2026. The Essen-based specialty chemicals...
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Kansai Helios restructures architectural coatings operations in Adriatic region
The coatings manufacturer has revealed plans to restructure its architectural coatings operations across the Adriatic region. The initiative is part of the company’s broader transformation programme,...