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Radiation curing technology: a changing market
Radiation curing technology is increasingly recognized as an innovative solution for sustainable and efficient production. Despite its promising advantages—such as lower operational costs and higher...
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Econic Technologies signs memorandum of understanding with GC and Allnex to develop sustainable coating systems
Econic Technologies, a deep-tech company specializing in renewable carbon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) and Allnex.
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PPG announces industrial coatings leadership changes
Juliane Hefel, currently vice president, specialty coatings and materials (SCM), has been appointed senior vice president of industrial coatings in addition to her strategic and operational leadership...
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BASF releases ‘Automotive Color Trends’ 2024-2025
Every year, the designers of BASF's Coatings division create a new collection of colours to inspire automotive designers worldwide. The current theme of Automotive Color Trends 2024–2025 draws on the...
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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.