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Perstorp and BRB open innovation hub in Shanghai
Perstorp and BRB, subsidiaries of Petronas Chemicals Group, have inaugurated a new laboratory in Shanghai. The centre aims to strengthen innovation capabilities in the region, particularly for applications...
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Dow considers closure of East German production sites
US chemicals group Dow is considering the shutdown of two energy-intensive plants in Schkopau and Böhlen. The decision follows market overcapacities, rising costs and increasing regulatory pressures....
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Duncan Taylor appointed interim CEO of Allnex
Duncan Taylor will take over as interim CEO of Allnex on May 1, 2025, succeeding Miguel Mantas, who will retire from the company on June 30, 2025. Taylor will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer...
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Marcus Jordan appointed new CEO of IMCD
Marcus Jordan has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IMCD N.V. as of 28 April 2025. He succeeds Valerie Diele-Braun, who is stepping down for personal reasons.
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Supply chains under pressure: Why local sourcing is gaining ground in the decorative coatings market
Global uncertainties are forcing the paint and coatings industry to rethink its sourcing strategies. In the decorative segment, more and more manufacturers are turning to local supply chains — for both...
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Strategic Value Partners and Blantyre Capital acquire OQ Chemicals
The acquisition marks a new phase for the company: OQ Chemicals will reinstate its name to Oxea.
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Handing over the Brush: BASF sells Brazilian paints business to Sherwin Williams
BASF and Sherwin-Williams have signed an agreement for the sale of BASF’s Brazilian decorative paints business, which is part of the company’s coatings division.
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Akzo Nobel and IPG Photonics partner on innovative laser curing technology
Akzo Nobel and IPG Photonics have entered into a partnership for the EMEA region. The goal is to jointly develop a laser-based curing process for powder coatings – with advantages in energy efficiency,...
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Interview: “Formulators are not yet using many bio-based products”
Many formulators are still hesitant to use bio-based raw materials – despite their often impressive performance. In this interview, Markus Dimmers, Senior Vice President Technical Marketing at Alberdingk...
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In memory of Ivano Zucchiatti: Founder of Italian tape manufacturer Sicad has passed away
Ivano Zucchiatti, founder and long-standing managing director of the Italian adhesive tape manufacturer Sicad, has died at the age of 84. With strategic foresight and a focus on technical development,...
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Hubergroup enters next growth phase under new ownership
With new owners Mavco Investments and Avenue Capital Group, Hubergroup is set to accelerate its strategic transformation. The company aims to strengthen its global market presence through innovation, operational...
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Architectural coatings: A market in transformation
The architectural coatings industry, which includes paints, primers, sealers, stains, and varnishes for both interior and exterior applications, continues to be a dominant force within the global paints...
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New EuPIA chairman appointed: Nicolas Wiedmann, Siegwerk Druckfarben
Nicolas Wiedmann, CEO of Siegwerk Druckfarben, has been elected as the new chairman of the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA). In his new role, he aims to further strengthen the industry’s...
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Evonik develops a new debonding-on-demand technology for sustainable adhesive solutions
Evonik is introducing an adhesive concept that can be peeled off substrates on demand, making recycling and repairs easier. The new technology uses cleavable covalent bonds and should integrate seamlessly...