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Biesterfeld and Anomera launch strategic partnership to promote sustainablesolutions in the CASE industry
Biesterfeld, an international distributor of specialty chemical products, pharmaceutical and food ingredients, has entered into a new partnership with Anomera, a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose...
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Nouryon unveils state-of-the-art innovation center and expanded mumbai office
Nouryon, a chemicals leader, announced the launch of its new Innovation Center and expanded office footprint in Mumbai, India, nearly doubling the previous office space, to accommodate its rapidly growing...
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Paint manufacturers: ‘No anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China’
Punitive tariffs on Chinese imports will impair the competitiveness of the EU paint industry. The European paint association CEPE warns and calls on member states to reject the EU Commission's proposals....
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Teknos suggests as an alternative a phase-in of Titanium dioxide anti-dumping duties
The Finnish coatings manufacturer Teknos warns against the immediate introduction of anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide (TiO2). The company proposes a phased approach to prevent disruptions...
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European decorative paint market on the rebound: Slow recovery after challenging years
The decorative paint market in Europe remains challenging. But there are some positive signs that perhaps improvement in the economic environment will begin. The construction industry does remain challenged,...
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PPG partners with SARO/Siccardi to strengthen powder coatings market in Italy
PPG has entered into a strategic partnership with SARO/Siccardi, Italy's leading distributor of powder coatings. The collaboration aims to expand PPG’s reach in the Italian market and enhance customer...
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Excelitas Technologies announces consolidation plans for noblelight operations in Germany
Following the acquisition of Noblelight from Heraeus, Excelitas Technologies plans to consolidate its production facilities in the Rhine-Main region by 2027. With an investment of over USD 20 million,...
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Merck: divesting pigments, investing in electronics
Merck has entered into an agreement to sell its global Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Material International Holdings (GNMI) for EUR 665 million.
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Stahl divests its wet-end chemicals business, becoming a pure-play specialty coatings company
Stahl is selling its wet-end chemicals business to become a pure-play speciality coatings company.
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Protech Group acquires Caldwell Chemical Coatings: expanding in the liquid coatings market
Canadian coating manufacturer Protech Group has acquired Caldwell Chemical Coatings, strengthening its position in the liquid coatings sector.
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Bodo Möller Chemie Group enters exclusive acquisition talks with Rocktin: Strategic expansion in Asia
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is in exclusive discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Rocktin's distribution activities. This acquisition is aimed at driving Bodo Möller Chemie's strategic...
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Strategic acquisition: Mavco and Avenue Capital Group acquire Hubergroup for global growth
Mavco Investments and Avenue Capital Group have signed an agreement to acquire Hubergroup, a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and print solutions. This strategic move is intended to accelerate...
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Market in transition: sustainability drives water-based coatings to record heights
Water-based coatings are conquering new market shares thanks to the growing demand for environmentally friendly alternatives.
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Axalta opens new global headquarters at Philadelphia Navy Yard
Axalta has inaugurated its new global headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, relocating its main offices from Delaware County.