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“Lean but strong” – BASF plans major overhaul
The chemical company BASF is suffering from rising energy prices and cost pressures. Some plants have already been closed, and more could follow at its largest site. In addition, management is planning...
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Allnex appoints new head for Americas region
Jeff McManus has been appointed senior VP of Americas at Allnex.
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Top 25 analysis by company size: Revenue development and growth in the European paint and coatings industry
The European paint and coatings industry is characterized by a wide range of companies of different sizes, all playing significant roles in the market. A closer look at revenue development and growth reveals...
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Functional coatings on the rise: shaping the future of automotive and energy sectors
What are the key trends driving functional and smart coatings, and what are the most promising applications? We interviewed market researchers and industry experts to give you an idea about the status...
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Kansai Helios further expands as a system supplier in Italy
After Kansai Helios announced the acquisition of Weilburger Coatings in May 2024, Weilburger Coatings Italia and Kansai Helios Italy have started to identify and leverage initial synergies.
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Vibrantz Technologies to build tinting plant for WB Paints in the Netherlands
Vibrantz Technologies is initiating the start of construction of a new manufacturing facility at its Sittard location in the Netherlands to significantly expand the capacity of its tinting solution. It...
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Delta Coatings to expand its polyurea-based coatings in Vietnam
Delta Coatings International announces its strategic expansion into Vietnam and the wider Southeast Asia region this year. It is a part of its five-year growth strategy. Delta Coatings is a manufacturer...
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Covestro develops protective coating with Apple waste using PUD-based technology
Beyond Leather Materials collaborated with Covestro to develop a protective coating for leather alternatives using apple waste generated in juice and cider manufacturing. The jointly developed coating...
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BASF opens new plant for alkylethanolamines at its Verbund site
BASF has inaugurated a new world-scale production plant for alkyl ethanolamines at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Wacker reports successful CO2 capture from silicon production
The chemical company Wacker has succeeded in capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) produced during the production of silicon. The project was implemented using the technology and expertise of the Norwegian joint...
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Growth plans and new CEO at Coatmaster
Coatmaster is implementing a strategic initiative to strengthen its position in the powder coating sector, while at the same time expanding into the dynamic industrial sector of battery technology.
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A farewell forever: PFAS-free products for the coatings world
There is currently much discussion about the use of raw materials containing PFAS in coating systems and their possible alternatives. Byk has now made a decision: no more PFAS-containing materials in its...
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DIC Corporation earns ISCC PLUS Certification for its epoxy resin
DIC Corporation announces that last month it acquired certification under ISCC PLUS for a product manufactured by subsidiary DIC Epoxy (Malaysia) ISCC PLUS is an international certification scheme for...
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Biocoat receives patent for non-PFAS thermal hydrophilic coating for medical devices
Biocoat Incorporated announces the issuance of a patent for "Lumen Coating Method and Apparatus". Biocoat is a developer, manufacturer, and applicator of hydrophilic coatings for medical devices.