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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...
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Comus acquires Onip to strengthen coatings expertise and French industrial footprint
French paint and coatings manufacturer Comus has acquired the historic brand Onip. The transaction broadens the portfolio from technical protection systems to decorative interior and façade paints, reinforcing...
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Who might buy BASF Coatings? Industry views beyond Carlyle
According to recent reports from Reuters and the Financial Times, private equity firm Carlyle is the current frontrunner for acquiring BASF’s coatings division - valued at approximately EUR 7 billion....
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Henkel and Dow expand partnership for low-CO₂ adhesives
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Dow are strengthening their strategic collaboration to reduce the carbon footprint of hot melt adhesives by integrating low-CO₂ raw materials and renewable electricity....
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Peter Lacke expands portfolio with powder coatings and boosts global presence with new production in Vietnam
German family-owned coatings manufacturer Peter Lacke is expanding its international footprint: the company has acquired Austria’s Solution-Lab GmbH to add powder coatings to its portfolio and establish...
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Safic-Alcan expands in Latin America with majority stake in Anders
French speciality chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has acquired a majority stake in the Latin American distributor Anders. The move significantly strengthens Safic-Alcan’s presence in South America...
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Intelligent product development: AI and machine learning accelerate innovation in coatings
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are increasingly shaping product development in the coatings, adhesives and sealants industries. They help companies optimise complex formulations,...