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Orion to shut down multiple carbon black production lines
Specialty chemicals manufacturer plans to close three to five carbon black lines in the Americas and EMEA.
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BASF adjusts 2025 forecast downward
Due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and weaker demand, BASF has revised its forecast for the full year 2025 downward. The chemical group now expects EBITDA before special items to be between 7.3...
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Challenges ahead: an update on the European decorative paint market
The European decorative paint market remains challenging. However, there are some positive signs that the economic environment may improve. The construction sector is still under pressure, and DIY consumers...
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DKSH to distribute Ashland’s full additives portfolio in France
Following strong demand, the full range of specialty additives will now be marketed across France.
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Krahn Chemie Benelux expands distribution of bio-based binders
The distribution company is now also distributing the products of Ecoat, a French manufacturer of bio- and water-based binders, in Belgium and Luxembourg.
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Water-borne coatings gaining traction
The global water-borne paints and coatings market has experienced growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable coating solutions across various industries....
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Dow plans plant closures in eastern Germany: Hundreds of jobs at risk
US chemical company Dow intends to shut down several chemical plants in Böhlen and Schkopau by the end of 2027. Around 550 employees will be affected, with politicians and trade unions expressing grave...
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Henkel expands MRO business in South Africa with Nordbak acquisition
Henkel strengthens its position in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market by acquiring South African company Nordbak. The move supports Henkel’s growth strategy in emerging markets and bolsters...
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PPG and Arcelor Mittal present roadmap for low-carbon automotive coatings
PPG and Arcelor Mittal aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions in vehicle production through innovative electrocoat and pretreatment technologies. The joint study highlights opportunities in lightweight design,...
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Akzo Nobel appoints Fredrik Westin as new CFO from January 2026
Akzo Nobel has announced that Fredrik Westin will take over as Chief Financial Officer on 1 January 2026, succeeding Maarten de Vries. The handover is part of a planned succession process.
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands partnership with Henkel into new industries
Bodo Möller Chemie Schweiz AG is strengthening its long-standing collaboration with Henkel and will now offer adhesive solutions for additional sectors such as medical technology, the automotive industry...
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Covestro expands Coatings and Adhesives lab in Shanghai
Covestro has expanded its Coatings and Adhesives lab at the Asia-Pacific Innovation Center in Shanghai by 20 %, strengthening its capacity to deliver faster, tailored solutions with advanced digital...
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Siegwerk strengthens Middle East operations with new Dubai site
With a new office and warehouse in Dubai, Siegwerk is expanding its local presence to deliver eco-friendly ink solutions more efficiently across the Middle East. The move supports faster customer service...
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Flint Group expands Italian resin facility for NC-free inks
Flint Group has expanded its resin production site in Caronno, Italy, to strengthen supply security for nitrocellulose-free inks used in flexible packaging. The investment responds to rising demand for...