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IMCD reports EBITA of EUR 127 million in the first three months of 2024
IMCD, a global leading distribution partner, and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces its first three months 2024 results.
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Wanhua Chemical launches Barcelona R&D Center
The Barcelona R&D Center of Wanhua Chemical, located at Cornella de Llobregat, has officially opened its doors as a pivotal move by the company to advance its footprint in Europe and beyond with a...
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Wacker remains below the previous year’s figures due to lower sales prices in the 1st quarter
Wacker closed the first quarter of 2024 with lower sales and earnings compared to the strong prior-year quarter. The chemical company generated sales of around €1.5 billion in the quarter under review....
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Kraton and Nordmann expand their partnership
Nordmann is expanding its partnership with Kraton Corporation in the field of pine-based resin products. As of now, Nordmann distributes Kraton's portfolio of pine chemicals and specialty resins for applications...
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Akzo Nobel delivers continued volume growth and margin expansion in both Paints and Coatings
Akzo Nobel's Q1 2024 results reveal increased organic sales and improved financial performance compared to Q1 2023.
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PPG Names Pascal Tisseyre VP, Government Affairs, EMEA
PPG announced the appointment of Pascal Tisseyre as vice president, government affairs, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective immediately.
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BASF starts the new year with a decline in sales and earnings
BASF, the world's largest chemical company, has made a weaker start to the new year due to significantly lower prices. Negative currency effects also had a negative impact.
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Lubrizol to expand acrylic emulsions production in its North Carolina plant
Lubrizol announces a roughly EUR 19 million investment in its plant in Gastonia, North Carolina.
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Automotive market: Slowly recovering
A slight recovery is underway, but we cannot speak of full throttle. The primary growth is in Asia, while Europe is stagnating. Nevertheless, market researchers at PRA are forecasting that the market for...
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Henkel drives sustainability transparency in its product portfolio
As a leading global supplier of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, Henkel is driving sustainability forward as part of its Sustainability Ambition 2030.
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Heubach required to file for insolvency
Heubach filed an application on April 23 for the opening of regular insolvency proceedings over its assets with the competent insolvency court in Braunschweig and, at the same time, applied for the jurisdiction...
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Siegwerk strengthens its position as a manufacturer of coatings
By establishing a global business unit for recyclable coatings, Siegwerk is reinforcing its strategic focus on the development of functional coatings to support sustainable packaging innovations in the...
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Krahn Chemie and Vibrantz Technologies expand their partnership
Krahn Chemie is expanding its long-standing partnership in Germany and Poland with Vibrantz Technologies, a leading global supplier of speciality chemicals and materials. With this agreement, Krahn will...
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Wacker Chemical Corporation under new management
Christoph Kowitz, currently Head of Corporate Research at Wacker, will take over the management of the US subsidiary Wacker Chemical Corporation (WCC) at the beginning of May. He succeeds David Wilhoit,...