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German paint factory Alfred Clouth is closing
After more than a century, the Alfred Clouth paint factory will cease operations on 28 February 2025. A search for an investor was unsuccessful. However, the Clou brand will be retained and will be continued...
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Lanxess strengthens innovation in India with new development centre
The specialty chemicals company Lanxess has opened the India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai. The centre is designed to provide new research capacity for lubricants and material...
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Lanxess expands pigment portfolio with more sustainable yellow shades
With the new Scopeblue product line, Lanxess is launching micronised iron oxide yellow pigments that have a 35% smaller carbon footprint thanks to the use of more eco-efficient raw materials.
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Bodo Möller Chemie and Dow Aksa enter into partnership for carbon fibre products
Bodo Möller Chemie and Dow Aksa have entered into a strategic partnership to expand Bodo Möller Chemie's product portfolio to include carbon fibre products.
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Krahn Chemie Benelux and Dura Europe sign distribution agreement
Krahn Chemie Benelux and Dura Europe have entered into a distribution agreement effective January 1, 2025. Under this partnership, Krahn Chemie Benelux will distribute Dura Europe’s paint driers and...
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Biesterfeld strengthens CASE business: Joachim Diem new Business Manager
Joachim Diem is the new Business Manager CASE at Biesterfeld.
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Sustainable change in the coatings industry: the rise of environmentally friendly additives
The performance of paints and coatings depends not only on pigments and binders, but also on additives. These play a key role in industries such as automotive, aerospace and construction. They drive innovation,...
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Chemours names new president of Titanium Technologies
Chemours has announced the appointment of Damián Gumpel as president of its Titanium Technologies business segment, effective March 3, 2025. He succeeds Diane Iuliano Picho, who has been named chief enterprise...
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Evonik announces plans to close two silicon dioxide plants in North America
Evonik is adjusting its production network: The Waterford and Havre de Grace sites in the USA are to be closed and production relocated to more efficient hubs.
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Krahn Chemie expands portfolio: new partnership with Lamberti for polymer beads
Krahn Chemie has entered into a new distribution partnership with Lamberti. This allows the company to expand its portfolio to include polymer beads.
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BASF is negotiating a new site agreement in Ludwigshafen
BASF and the works council are negotiating a new site agreement for the Ludwigshafen site. The focus is on avoiding redundancies and on comprehensive modernisation. At the same time, the chemical company...
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European Coatings Show 2025: Be the first to see what’s new
Which technologies and materials are shaping the future of the coatings industry? The European Coatings Show 2025 offers an exclusive preview of groundbreaking innovations that will be showcased in Nuremberg....
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Strategic partnership agreement between Kayalar Kimya and Mirka
Kayalar Kimya is further strengthening its position in the sector through a strategic partnership with Mirka, a global leader in surface finishing technology.
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PPG promotes science education
PPG has successfully supported the Beta Tournament, a national STEM competition in the Netherlands for vocational students. The event aims to introduce young people to chemistry and life sciences through...