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Worlée-Chemie expands distribution partnership with Hobum Oleochemicals
Since 1 July, the distribution of Worlée-Chemie and Hobum Oleochemicals products has been extended to Germany and Austria.
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Akzo Nobel driving innovation with new powder coatings technology for EV batteries
Powder coatings technology which provides improved electrical protection for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems – in just one spray – has been developed by Akzo Nobel’s Resicoat brand.
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Sale of J.W. Ostendorf and Renaulac to Fidelium Partners
J.W. Ostendorf announces that the intention announced by Hempel A/S to sell the company and its subsidiaries FLT Handel und Service and Renaulac in France to Fidelium Partners will become legally effective...
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Lubrizol announces land acquisition and plans to build the company’s largest production facility in India
Lubrizol signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Maharashtra to purchase a 120-acre plot in Aurangabad to meet growing regional demand and advance local-for-local supply for transportation...
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Arkema establishes UV/LED/EB technologies innovation Lab at its Kyoto (Japan) Technical Center
Arkema, a company in specialty materials, announces the addition of a UV/LED/EB technologies lab at the Arkema Kyoto Technical Center (KTC). This is a strategic move should focusses on UV/LED/EB curable...
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After BASF incident: Internal experts inspect building
Following the incident with 18 minor injuries at the main plant of the chemical company BASF in Ludwigshafen, Germany, internal experts from the company inspected the affected building.
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Brenntag Specialties signs distribution agreement with Nouryon
Brenntag has announced a strategic distribution agreement for construction industry products in the United States with Nouryon.
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BASF: Explosion with subsequent fire
According to police, 18 people, including seven firefighters, were slightly injured in an explosion and fire at the main plant of the chemical company BASF in Ludwigshafen (Germany) on Monday.
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Krahn Chemie and Mitsubishi Chemical sign distribution agreement
Krahn Chemie Benelux, distributor of speciality chemicals, is launching a new collaboration with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe (MCE) to expand its portfolio. As part of the agreement, Krahn Chemie Benelux...
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BASF Q2 2024: Stability despite challenges
In the second quarter of 2024, the BASF Group reported sales of €16.1 billion, representing a decline of €1.2 billion compared to the same period last year. This decrease in sales is primarily attributed...
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Dr. Jörg Krames as new President and CEO for Byk-Gardner appointed
The globally active measuring instrument manufacturer Byk-Gardner, headquartered in Geretsried, Upper Bavaria, has a new Managing Director: Dr Jörg Krames.
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Merck signs agreement to sell surface solutions business unit to GNMI
Merck, a science and technology company, has signed an agreement to sell its global Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Material International Holdings for € 665 million in cash. Merck intends...
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Alisha Bellezza (PPG): “The automotive industry is undergoing an enormous change”
PPG Industries has announced plans to build a new production facility for automotive coatings in North America. The coatings manufacturer is investing USD 300 million in the project. Alisha Bellezza, Senior...