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Azelis reports higher free cash flow despite revenue decline in first nine months of 2025
Azelis increased its free cash flow by 34 % to EUR 293 million in the first nine months of 2025, despite a slight decrease in revenue. The speciality chemicals distributor benefited from lower working...
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BASF Coatings presents 2025–2026 automotive colour trends: “Driving the Proxy”
With its new “Driving the Proxy” collection, BASF Coatings introduces the 2025–2026 Automotive Colour Trends, focusing on emotionally resonant hues, advanced pigment technologies and sustainability...
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Songwon announces major OPS investment in Saudi Arabia
Songwon Industrial has announced a new greenfield investment to establish a One Pack Systems (OPS) production facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project aims to strengthen the company’s position...
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Brenntag expands partnership with Momentive in Asia-Pacific
Brenntag has signed a new distribution agreement with Momentive Performance Materials Inc. covering the Philippines, extending its existing partnerships in Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Avery Dennison completes acquisition of Meridian’s flooring adhesives business
Avery Dennison has completed the acquisition of Meridian Adhesives Group’s U.S.-based flooring adhesives business for approximately EUR 360 million.
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Interview: ‘The agreement between BASF and Carlyle laid the foundation for the future independence of the Coatings division.’
Uta Holzenkamp, President of BASF Coatings, talks exclusively to European Coatings Journal about the upcoming change of ownership and the future of the coatings division. She explains how her team is preparing...
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Clariant expands production capacity for halogen-free flame retardants in Daya Bay
Clariant has completed the expansion of its production site in Daya Bay, China. The investment of approximately EUR 107 million strengthens the company’s capacity for halogen-free flame retardants and...
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Royal Talens opens new headquarters and production facility in Apeldoorn
Royal Talens has inaugurated its new headquarters and modern paint production facility in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. The new site combines administrative and manufacturing functions and was designed with...
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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....