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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...

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Evonik materially lifts outlook for 2024

In a challenging environment, Evonik has reported preliminary key figures for the second quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations and raising its outlook for the fiscal year 2024.

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Top 3 Countries with the most companies in the Top 25 of the paint and coatings industry

In the current ranking of the Top 25 companies in the paint and coatings industry by revenue, three countries stand out: Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. These countries have the most companies in...

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Bio-based coatings: Growing market share, unclear definition

Industry experts share their assessment of the market for bio-based coatings in terms of market share, main drivers, and challenges. By Kirsten Wrede

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Alberdingk Boley & Jeson Industries form partnership in India

Jesons Industries Limited and Alberdingk Boley are pleased to announce their cooperation in the field of Polyurethane Dispersions (PUD) in the Indian market.

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Akzo Nobel lays foundation stone for Pamiers site redevelopment

Akzo Nobel has officially commenced the transformation and development project for its Pamiers site, which specializes in aircraft coatings. 

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Value-based and performance-oriented price management for manufacturers of paints and coatings

The chemical industry continues to face major challenges. Geopolitical tensions, uncertainty on the sales markets and high investment requirements for digitalization, the circular economy and energy efficiency...

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Nouryon announces strategic agreement with Brenntag Specialties for U.S. asphalt additives distribution

Nouryon has announced a strategic distribution agreement with Brenntag Specialties for the U.S. market.

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New partnership: Krahn Chemie Benelux and Mitsubishi Chemical Europe sign distribution agreement

Krahn Chemie Benelux, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced a new partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe (MCE).

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CoSI 2024

This year’s conference took place in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, from 24 to 27 June.

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Experts in demand: Survey on functional coatings

The global demand for functional coatings is growing rapidly due to their ability to improve surface properties and product performance. Buzzwords include anti-fouling, anti-icing, self-cleaning – to...