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BASF inaugurates second plant for polymer dispersions at Daya Bay site in China
BASF celebrates the inauguration of its second polymer dispersions production line at the Daya Bay site in Huizhou, China. This expansion directly responds to the rapidly growing local demand for high-quality...
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MC-Bauchemie founds new company in Canada
On April 30, 2024, MC-Bauchemie founded a new company in Canada based in Newmarket, near Toronto, and is expanding its North American activities. Alexandre Mondrous has been appointed Managing Director...
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands its presence in Asia
Bodo Möller Chemie is expanding sales of its products and services in Southeast Asia with branches in Bangkok, Thailand and Hanoi City, Vietnam. A
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Mubbasher Omar (Akzo Nobel): “Unlocking new value“
In Pakistan, Akzo Nobel has recently invested 8 billion Pakistani Rupees, which is approximately EUR 26 million. We spoke to Mubbasher Omar, CEO of Akzo Nobel Pakistan, about the investment and the...
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Weicon establishes tenth foreign subsidiary
New location in Colombia to further expand the market position of the Münster-based family business.
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Evonik drives sustainable biosurfactant revolution with inauguration of new facility in Slovakia
The triple-digit million-euro facility is the first worldwide to manufacture industrial-scale quantities of rhamnolipid biosurfactants, which also show huge potential in coatings.
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British Coatings Federation Annual Conference: Industry leaders address challenges and opportunities
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) held it’s Annual Conference 2024 on 23 May in Manchester. Current president Sharon Harte welcomed more than 160 delegates from the British coatings industry –...
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IMCD invests in Italy: new headquarters and three new hi-tech laboratories
One of the three new laboratories at the new head office in Milan, Italy is dedicated to the coatings & construction sector.
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H.B. Fuller acquires ND Industries
Adhesives company H.B. Fuller has acquired ND Industries
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PPG to invest USD 300 million in coatings manufacturing in North America
New production plant in Tennessee will be built to serve increased demand of the automotive industry.
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Stockmeier takes over majority of shares in Vesta Chemicals
Stockmeier has taken over the majority of shares in the distribution company for specialty chemicals with retroactive effect from 1st of January 2024. Vesta Chemicals is a distributor for fine chemicals...
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DKSH distributes Kronos’ TiO₂ pigments for coatings in four countries
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials will provide distribution services for Kronos’ range of TiO2 pigments for coatings and plastics applications in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the Philippines....
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Siegwerk further expands its coatings portfolio
Siegwerk, one of the world's leading suppliers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is further expanding its strategic focus on coatings. The company recently bundled all...