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REACH microplastics restriction: first deadline takes effect today
As of 17 October 2025, the first key deadline of the EU’s microplastics restriction takes effect. From today, suppliers must provide detailed information for products containing synthetic polymer microparticles....
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LB Group to acquire Venator’s Greatham TiO₂ manufacturing site
LB Group has announced plans to acquire Venator’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) plant in Greatham, UK. This strategic move aims to strengthen LB Group’s presence in Europe and enhance its global portfolio...
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Nouryon expands polymer specialties leadership with capacity increase, new MMAO production and innovation center in China
Nouryon is investing in China to expand its production and innovation capabilities for polymer specialties. The company is responding to the growing demand for high-performance polymers and strengthening...
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Call for Papers: PAINTINDIA invites contributions for 2026 Conference
The organisers of PAINTINDIA 2026 invite experts from industry and academia to submit abstracts for the upcoming international Exhibition & Conference, India’s leading event for the paints and coatings...
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Stahl reopens coatings facility in India
Stahl has reopened its upgraded coatings facility in Ranipet, India, after a six-year hiatus. The site integrates production, R&D, and application testing, reinforcing the company’s focus on sustainability...
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Polyurethanes: An essential component of the coatings market
The global polyurethane (PU) coatings market size was estimated at USD 20.53 billion (EUR 18.03 bn) in 2024, according to Grand View Research and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025 to 2030....
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BASF to sell Coatings business to Carlyle in EUR 7.7 billion deal
BASF has agreed to sell its automotive OEM coatings, refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses to Carlyle and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) for EUR 7.7 billion. The closing is expected...
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Henkel increases transparency with Environmental Product Declarations for construction adhesives
Henkel Adhesive Technologies expands the number of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across its construction adhesives portfolio, supporting sustainable building and future EU regulatory requirements....
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Kyocera partners with Swiss iPrint Institute to advance inkjet technology for new industrial applications
From October 2025, Kyocera will collaborate with the Swiss iPrint Institute to expand the potential of inkjet technology. The partnership targets new applications such as 3D printing, coatings and printed...
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BASF expands dispersion production for architectural coatings and construction in Dilovası
BASF has started up a new production line for dispersions at its Dilovası site in Türkiye. The expansion increases capacity for architectural coatings and construction materials, strengthens regional...
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Interview: “Inflation and exchange rates are key to understanding polymer import prices”
Global disruptions such as the Covid-19 pandemic and energy price volatility have profoundly influenced the import pricing of acrylic and styrene polymers in emerging markets. Dr. Chifaa Kardous, Export...
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ATP launches North American operations with new solvent-free adhesive tape plant in South Carolina
Swiss adhesive manufacturer ATP Adhesives has launched ATP North America and will invest USD 70 million in its first solvent-free tape manufacturing facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The 127,000-square-foot...
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German adhesive industry 2024: global stabilisation while domestic market remains under pressure
According to the Industrieverband Klebstoffe (IVK), Germany’s adhesive industry saw stabilising international sales in 2024 but continued domestic weakness due to declining turnover, geopolitical uncertainty...
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Frei Lacke breaks ground on new Product Technology Centre (PTC)
Coatings specialist Frei Lacke has started construction of its new Product Technology Centre (PTC) at its Döggingen site. The three-storey building will feature state-of-the-art laboratories, application...