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Allnex Partners with Palmer Holland for Its defoamers distribution in north america
Allnex and Palmer Holland form an exclusive partnership. Palmer Holland will be acting as the sole distributor of the allnex line of PC Defoamers across North America.
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Mitsui Chemicals to close phenol plant at its Ichihara orks
Mitsui Chemicals announces that it has decided to close the phenol plant at its Ichihara Works by no later than fiscal 2026.
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Toyo Ink India to boost adhesive production capacity by 3.5X
Toyo ink india, a member of the Japan-based chemicals manufacturer artience group (formerly Toyo Ink Group), today announced plans to expand its production capacity for solvent-based adhesives at its manufacturing...
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Interview: The coatings industry in transition – global expansion and local challenges
The paint manufacturer Peter Lacke is expanding its activities in Germany and India. Managing Director David N. Peter spoke to European Coatings Editor-in-Chief Damir Gagro about this.
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Evonik relies on green electricity for the production of speciality acrylates
By using electricity from renewable energy sources in the production of Degacryl specialty acrylates in Darmstadt, Evonik's Coating & Adhesive Resins Business Line has been saving around 1400 tonnes...
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Adhesives manufacturer Jowat opens new production facility in China
With a new production centre in China, the adhesives manufacturer Jowat wants to set a clear signal for global customer proximity and further expand its development capacities.
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KCC Corporation to fully acquire Momentive Performance Materials Group
Momentive is expected to be fully acquired by KCC. KCC is its majority shareholder resulting in the exit of minority shareholder SJL.
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Change in the management board: Eva Baumann becomes the new CEO of the CHT Group
Since April 1, 2024, Eva Baumann takes over the position of CEO in the CHT Group. Together with Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller, who acts as CFO, she forms the management of the internationally active CHT Group....
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Grolman Group expands partnership with Oxerra
Grolman Group, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce the expansion of its long-term and successful partnership with Oxerra, one of the world’s leading producers of iron...
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ACA’s Andy Doyle to retire in January 2025
The American Coatings Association’s President and CEO Andy Doyle will retire on January 15, 2025. Doyle was first appointed CEO in March 1988 and will celebrate 45 years with ACA in June.
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Brenntag takes over Lawrence Industries in Great Britain
Brenntag Specialties is further expanding its position in the UK and Ireland through the acquisition of a leading speciality chemicals distributor. Transaction significantly expands Brenntag's high-quality...
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Byk builds innovation complex at Wesel site
Byk's new complex is supposed to provide modern end-use laboratories and event rooms.
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“It remains to be seen whether further acquisitions will follow”
In February, Kansai Helios acquired Weilburger Coatings and thus the entire industrial coatings business of Grebe Holding. Dietmar Jost, President and Executive Director of Kansai Helios, provides insights...