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Songwon reports strong growth in Q3, but warns of challenges in Q4
Songwon Industrial Group reported a solid Q3 2024 with 15.3% sales growth year-over-year, despite anticipating economic challenges ahead.
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Shamrock Technologies appoints Julian Cass as Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Specialty additives leader Shamrock Technologies strengthens global sales team with the appointment of Julian Cass, a seasoned expert in international coatings, inks, and polymer markets.
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Accelerated expansion in the asian market: Bodo Möller establishes subsidiary in Japan
Bodo Möller Chemie opens a new subsidiary in Japan, strategically advancing its growth opportunities across the Asian market.
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Evonik expands specialty amines production in China
Evonik has laid the foundation for a new specialty amines facility in Nanjing, strengthening its foothold in the Chinese market for polyurethane and epoxy curing agents. The project, set for completion...
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Inx Group: Strategic growth in North America
Inx Group Limited, a subsidiary of Sakata Inx, has acquired North American Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A). C&A is an established manufacturer of speciality coatings. With this acquisition,...
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Brenntag expands Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg
The company is investing in new capacity to meet growing customer demand in the coatings and construction industries.
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BASF opens new production line for water-based dispersions
BASF opens new production line for water-based dispersions.
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BASF focuses on cost reductions and a streamlined corporate structure to tackle industry challenges.
The chemical company responds to price pressures with a comprehensive cost-cutting program and plans significant savings by the end of 2026.
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Nippon Paint acquires AOC for EUR 2.1 billion
Nippon Paint expands its product portfolio in the specialty chemicals sector through the acquisition of AOC.
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RPM acquires TMP Convert to expand its decking and landscape product offerings
RPM International has announced the acquisition of TMP Convert to expand its portfolio of durable flooring and roofing solutions.
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Actega welcomes Stuart Hayes as new managing director for North America
Actega, a manufacturer of specialty coatings, printing inks, adhesives and sealants for the printing and packaging industry, has appointed Stuart Hayes as the new managing director of Actega North America....
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Anti-dumping investigation for epoxy resins: “Restore a level playing field along the value chain”
At the request of the three epoxy resin manufacturers Olin, Westlake and Spolchemie, the European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of epoxy resins from China, South Korea,...
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Dow evaluates European polyurethane business
As part of a global strategy review, Dow plans to optimize its polyurethane business in Europe to address economic challenges and regulatory requirements.
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Birla Carbon opens Asia’s first post-treatment plant in India
Birla Carbon has announced the opening of its first post-treatment (APT) plant in Asia. The plant is located at the Patalganga site in the state of Maharashtra, India. This plant is set to transform the...