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BASF starts production of first products at its new Verbund site in Zhanjiang
BASF has started producing the first products at its new Verbund site in Zhanjiang, South China. The facility marks the company’s largest single investment project to date and is expected to be fully...
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Akzo Nobel: Ichthys provision weighs on profit – adjusted EBITDA margin edges higher
Akzo Nobel posted 1 % organic sales growth in Q3 2025, while reported revenue declined by 5 % due to adverse currencies. A EUR 275 million charge to record a provision for the long-running Australian court...
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Sun Chemical expands perylene pigment production in Ludwigshafen to meet growing global demand
Sun Chemical has expanded perylene pigment capacity at its Ludwigshafen, Germany site by up to 200 t to support increasing demand across coatings, plastics and automotive markets. The investment strengthens...
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What the EU’s PFAS restriction means for coatings and paints
From 2025 onwards, regulatory pressure on per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will intensify significantly across Europe. Under the EU REACH framework, a sweeping restriction proposal now covers...
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EU anti‑dumping tariffs limit relief from stabilising Chinese titanium dioxide prices
Titanium dioxide prices in China have stabilised after a year of decline, with domestic and export levels now hovering around USD 2.15 and 1.94 per kg respectively. For Europe’s coatings...
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Is Wacker Chemie planning cost savings? – “PACE” project aims to reduce expenses
According to a report by the financial portal onvista, citing Reuters, Wacker Chemie is considering wide-ranging cost-cutting measures due to the challenging market situation. The Oberbayerisches Volksblatt...
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Transforming global growth: protective & powder coatings (2/2)
From smart coatings and low-temperature curing to AI-based optimisation and recycled resin systems – innovation is redefining the powder coatings market. The second part of our analysis highlights key...
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Bodo Möller Chemie acquires Mexican Bridge Chemical Company
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group strengthens its presence in Mexico by acquiring the Bridge Chemical Company. This strategic move enhances its technical capabilities and market reach in key industrial sectors...
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Transforming global growth: protective & powder coatings (1/2)
Driven by sustainability and performance requirements, the global protective and powder coatings markets are undergoing significant transformation. This first part explores key growth trends, resin technologies,...
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Evonik opens first production facility for pyrogenic metal oxides in Asia
With its new production facility in Yokkaichi, Japan, the German chemicals group strengthens its presence in Asia and focuses on sustainable innovation. Pyrogenic aluminium oxide will be produced here...
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Inside the BASF-Carlyle-deal: Exclusive insights on the EC podcast
What does BASF’s sale of its Coatings Division to The Carlyle Group mean for the industry? In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor Yeray López speaks with Olaf Adamek, a coatings expert who...
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Tesa: Production site expansion underway
With the expansion of its production facility in Offenburg/Germany, Tesa is increasing capacity and focusing on technological development. The site is being strengthened to meet the growing demand for...
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25 Years of A.I.V.R.: Romanian coatings association marks milestone in Bucharest
Romania’s coatings industry marked a key milestone this autumn as the national association A.I.V.R. celebrated its 25th anniversary in Bucharest. The event highlighted the evolution of the domestic...
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Beckers Group opens new R&D center in Shanghai
China represents a strategic growth market for Beckers Group's coil coating and industrial coating businesses.