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Gemini Industries acquires Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood business unit
The transition officially began on 3 February 2025, with Gemini assuming responsibility for Diamond Vogel’s industrial wood coatings division.
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Synthomer unveils new innovation centre in Shanghai
Synthomer has announced the formal opening of its new China Innovation Centre (CIC) in Shanghai.
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Elkem announces partnership with Silstar
Elkem Silicones has announced the appointment of Silstar South Africa as its new exclusive agent and distributor for South Africa and neighbouring countries.
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MC-Bauchemie opens production facility in Bolivia
MC-Bauchemie has opened its new production facility in the Guapilo industrial centre in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia).
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Brenntag signs distribution agreement for synthetic iron oxides
Brenntag has announced a strategic distribution agreement for North America with Raveshia Group, a technical manufacturer of inorganic and organic Pigments.
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Mipa: Merger in Switzerland
The Mipa Group is strengthening its presence in Switzerland: On 30 June 2025, Mipa Lacke + Farben AG in Kriessern and Mipa Coatings Schweiz AG in Islikon will merge with retroactive effect from 1 January...
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AZO Group expands into India
The AZO Group is expanding its international presence by acquiring its previous sales partner Vedic Pac Systems in India.
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Sika opens two plants in Asia
Sika has opened two new plants: A newly built plant in Singapore specialises in the production of mortars, while a facility in Xi'an, China, manufactures a full range of Sika products, including tile adhesives,...
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Wacker expands capacity for specialty silicones
Wacker Chemie AG has started up two new production facilities for specialty silicones in Japan and South Korea. The expansion is intended to strengthen the company’s activities in the Asian growth market....
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Stockmeier acquires majority stake in Intercoat Specialties
The Stockmeier Group announces the acquisition of a majority stake in the Spanish company Intercoat Specialties as a significant strategic step in strengthening its specialty chemicals Business.
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Münzing establishes subsidiary in Singapore
Münzing has announced the establishment of Münzing Singapore Pte Ltd. In addition to the existing production sites in Malaysia and Australia and multiple regional sales offices, the new Singapore facility...
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Peter Lacke: New plant in southern China
Peter Lacke has signed the contract for a new production facility in Huizhou, South China.
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Akzo Nobel announces EUR 22 million investment
Akzo Nobel ahs presented a plan that includes a EUR 22 million investment to establish the Montataire site as a flagship for decorative paint production.
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Bodo Möller Chemie wants to strengthen its market presence in the MEA region
Bodo Möller Chemie Middle East wants to strengthen its market presence and growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. To this end, the management structure will be reorganised from 2025.