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ASEFAPI celebrates annual meeting in Oviedo
The Spanish Association of Paint and Printing Ink Manufacturers (ASEFAPI) held its annual meeting, this time in Oviedo, bringing together key players from the national and international coatings industry....
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Krahn Chemie expands pigment partnership with Vibrantz Technologies
Krahn Chemie will now distribute the full pigment portfolio of Vibrantz Technologies in both Germany and the Benelux region. The expanded partnership strengthens the companies’ presence in key European...
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PCI honours powder coating pioneers
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) has named its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. With decades of combined experience, Kevin Biller, Champ Bowden and Nick Liberto are recognised for their significant contributions...
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Syensqo opens microbiology lab in Lyon
Syensqo’s newly inaugurated facility in France will significantly expand its capacity for biodegradability and (eco-)toxicology testing, supporting the accelerated development of environmentally friendly...
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Aditya Birla expands US footprint with acquisition of Cargill’s specialty chemicals plant
Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group has acquired a specialty chemicals production site from Cargill in Georgia, USA. The deal marks a significant step in the Group’s US growth strategy, with plans...
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Sales development of the top 5 companies in the European coatings industry 2024
Europe’s five largest paint and coatings manufacturers continue to defend their leading positions – but their growth trajectories vary significantly. While some companies managed to increase their...
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BCF Annual Conference: A focus on AI, digitalisation and navigating uncertainty
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) hosted its 2025 Annual Conference as a thought-provoking and dynamic event, uniting key players from across the UK coatings sector. Despite representing a robust market...
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Brenntag Essentials opens world’s first CO₂ emission-free distribution site
With the inauguration of its fully climate-neutral site in Traun, Austria, Brenntag Essentials sets a global benchmark for sustainable chemical logistics. The facility is the first of its kind and serves...
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Sherwin Williams strengthens R&D at Sheffield site with EUR 295,000 investment
US-based coatings manufacturer Sherwin Williams has expanded its research and development laboratory in Sheffield, England. The investment aims to enhance product development and employee training at the...
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Münzing expands US operations with new production facility in South Carolina
With the opening of its expanded production headquarters in Clover, South Carolina, Münzing is strengthening its North American presence. The new site increases capacity for both food-grade and industrial...
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BASF reportedly considers sale of its Coatings division
According to Bloomberg and Der Aktionär, BASF has initiated a sale process for its Coatings business. The unit could be valued at around EUR 6 billion, with several bidders already showing interest....
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Büfa reports stable results – chemicals division grows despite challenging conditions
In a difficult economic environment, the Büfa Group closed the 2024 financial year with solid results. The chemicals division recorded significant volume growth, offsetting declines in other areas of...
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Bostik expands polyester production capacity in the US
With an investment of EUR 25 million in its Middleton facility, Bostik is enhancing production of high-molecular-weight polyesters – a key technology within its hot melt portfolio. The upgrade supports...
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H.B. Fuller opens new adhesives and sealants facility in the UAE
US-based adhesives manufacturer H.B. Fuller has inaugurated a new production site in the United Arab Emirates. The facility in the Al Hamra Industrial Zone is set to serve regional demand for adhesives...