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South American market: navigating moderate growth
Strategies for the coatings market in South America in a moderate growth scenario. By Francisco Racz & Washington Yamaga; Rácz, Yamaga & Associates
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Stahl expands packaging coatings portfolio with acquisition in Brazil
Stahl has signed an agreement to acquire the graphics coatings business of Weilburger Coatings in Brazil. This move aligns with Stahl’s Packaging Coatings growth strategy and strengthens its position...
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Iron oxides: “Sustainability is becoming a decisive purchasing criterion.”
100 years ago, the world’s first industrial production of synthetic iron oxide pigments began at today’s Lanxess site in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany. In an interview with the European Coatings Journal,...
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Grasim and Lubrizol inaugurate advanced CPVC resin facility in India
The plant, with an annual capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, aims to meet growing demand in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
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Olin and Huntsman announce merger
Olin and Huntsman have agreed on an all-stock merger to create OlinHuntsman, a EUR 11 billion revenue chemicals corporation. The deal aims to enhance vertical integration, achieve EUR 370 million in cost...
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Nippon Paint announces India expansion with eight new plants
Japanese company Nippon Paint plans to double its manufacturing facilities in India by 2029, aiming for a revenue target of EUR 672 million. The expansion underscores intensifying competition in the Indian...
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Sustainable coatings: from ambition to implementation
The conversation around sustainable coatings has fundamentally shifted: once a marketing differentiator, sustainability has become a baseline expectation embedded in procurement, regulation and corporate...
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IMCD strengthens innovation with upgraded technical hub in Cologne
IMCD Group has unveiled its upgraded application laboratories for Coatings & Construction and Home Care I&I at BioCampus Cologne, Germany. The newly modernised facilities aim to enhance formulation...
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Biesterfeld and Osaka Soda partner to expand elastomer and additive distribution
Biesterfeld has entered into a strategic partnership with Osaka Soda to distribute high-performance elastomers and specialty additives in the UK and Ireland. The collaboration strengthens Biesterfeld's...
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Cromogenia and Caldic join forces to deliver sustainable binders in Benelux
Spanish specialty chemicals company Cromogenia has announced a strategic partnership with Caldic, a global distributor of specialty chemical solutions, to expand the reach of its advanced binder technologies...
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Beckers Group inaugurates renewable resin plant in India through Berger-Becker joint venture
Beckers Group has launched a new resin manufacturing plant in Nagpur, India, in partnership with Berger Paints. The facility is set to produce sustainable polyester resins for coil coatings, supporting...
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BASF gets green light for sale of coatings division to Carlyle
The European Commission has approved the sale of BASF's coatings division to the investment firm Carlyle. However, the approval comes with strict conditions to prevent distortions of competition.
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Spanish paints and printing inks industry gathers in Valencia
The Spanish paints and printing inks industry gathered in Valencia for ASEFAPI’s annual meeting, highlighting another year of steady growth and resilience. With total turnover reaching €2.067 billion,...
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Ystral inaugurates new technical centre
Machinery and plant manufacturer Ystral has invested in a new technical centre at its headquarters near Freiburg, Germany. The modern facility enables extensive trials, training and product development...