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Hexion and Clariant: collaboration to develop intumescent coatings

Hexion, a specialist chemicals, announces a strategic collaboration with Clariant, a intumescent additive supplier, to develop cutting-edge intumescent coatings.

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RPM Announces new Vice Presidents for Investor Relations and Procurement

RPM has announced the appointments of Matthew E. Schlarb as Vice President of Investor Relations and Sustainability, and Paul R. Darwin as Vice President of Procurement, effective July 19, 2024.

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Bodo Möller Chemie Japan appoints new Managing Director

Bodo Möller Chemie Japan has introduced Julian Bashore as its new Managing Director.

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BASF explosion: damage of two million euros

The cause of an explosion at the BASF site in Ludwigshafen, which slightly injured 18 people and caused damage totalling two million euros, remains unclear, while there are no indications of intent.

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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...