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Lehvoss Group and Dorf Ketal expand distribution partnership
The Lehvoss Group and Dorf Ketal Chemicals are expanding their long-standing cooperation to new European markets. With immediate effect, customers in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg can...
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Covestro launches automated laboratory to accelerate the development of coating and adhesive formulations
Covestro plans to launch a fully automated laboratory for the development of coating and adhesive formulations in 2025. The new facility will run around the clock and enable tens of thousands of tests...
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Orion strengthens its presence in South America: Reciend will be its new distributor in Peru
The specialty chemicals manufacturer Orion has appointed the Reciend Group as its new distributor for its specialty carbon black products in Peru. The long-standing cooperation in Colombia will form the...
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Brazil’s paint and coatings market reaches record high in 2024
Brazil’s paint and coatings industry reached a historic milestone in 2024, selling nearly 2 billion liters — a total of 1.983 billion liters, marking 6.0% growth over the previous year. According to...
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Coated with Innovation: The European Coatings Show and Conference 2025 were a great success
The European Coatings Show (ECS) 2025 has once again affirmed its status as the leading event for the international coatings community. By Silke Karl, Vanessa Bauersachs and Kirsten Wrede.
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PPG expands automotive coatings production in Southeast Asia
With a newly opened water-borne coatings plant in Thailand, PPG responds to increasing demand for sustainable automotive solutions in Southeast Asia. The facility is part of the company’s strategic focus...
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ECS Conference Award winner: “AI will continue to play a major role in paints and coatings”
With a colour change predicting process based on machine learning, Gaoyuan Zhang, research student at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, has won the ECS Conference Award 2025 for the most...
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European Coatings Show 2025 kicks off in Nuremberg
It’s finally here: The European Coatings Show 2025 officially opens its doors today in Nuremberg, welcoming thousands of industry experts and decision-makers from across the globe.
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Kansai Helios opens new finished goods warehouse in Vienna
Kansai Helios Austria has opened a modern finished goods warehouse with over 7,200 m² of storage space at its Vienna-Floridsdorf site. The investment improves delivery capability and sustainability –...
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IMCD survey: Industry trends shaping the future
As the coatings and construction industry navigates an evolving landscape, IMCD’s latest Customer Trends Survey provides insights into the key megatrends shaping the market in 2025 and beyond. Carola...
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Brenntag distributes sustainable levulinate esters from GF Biochemicals for the CASE market
Brenntag has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with GF Biochemicals for the distribution of three sustainable levulinate esters in Europe. These bio-based solvents offer a safe alternative...
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Arkema is investing EUR 130 million in a new acrylic acid purification unit
Chemicals company Arkema is investing EUR 130 million in an innovative acrylic acid purification unit at its site in Carling, France. The project is expected to increase energy efficiency by 25 per cent,...
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Axalta expands distribution network by acquiring three European distributors
The coatings manufacturer Axalta is strengthening its sales presence in Europe with the acquisition of three distributors in Italy and France. These will become part of the Axalta Axcess network.
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Biesterfeld and Anomera expand strategic partnership for sustainable solutions in the case industry
Biesterfeld strengthens its collaboration with Anomera to promote sustainable cellulosic materials in the CASE industry. The partnership extends distribution rights across several European markets.