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Experts in demand: survey on bio-based coatings
Sustainability and bio-based coatings are on everyone’s lips in the industry. Consumers are asking for sustainable products, and regulations are becoming more and more stringent. However, the market...
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IGM Resins appoints new CEO
IGM Resins, a leading global provider of an integrated package of energy curing raw material solutions, announces the appointment of Boudewijn Morelissen as new CEO of IGM Resins, effective on the 1st...
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Expert interview: precarious situation
Leading heads of European paints and coatings producers share their review of 2023 and their outlook for 2024. Damir Gagro shows you a little insight.
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Strong growth: Bio-based polymers
A recent market study by the Nova Institute forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, while Europe is lagging...
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Grolman Group to distribute radiant color’s fluorescent pigments in Hungary Copy
Grolman Group announces the expansion of its long-term and successful partnership with Radiant Color. Radiant Color is a supplier known for its high-quality fluorescent pigments to the Hungarian market....
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Ocsial: Expanded production of graphene nanotube suspensions in China to upgrade coatings
Nan Chang Xinsu Nano Materials, Ocsial’s OEM in China, has launched a new production line for waterborne graphene nanotube suspensions.
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Fiscal year 2023: Merck proves resilient in the transition year
Merck, a leading science and technology company, demonstrated the robustness of its business model in financial year 2023 and achieved financial results in line with the forecast issued in August in a...
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Malermester Svend Aage Sørensen becomes part of Håndverksgruppen in Denmark
Håndverksgruppen positions itself for further growth in Denmark and takes on Malermester Svend Aage Sørensen.
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Perstorp buys out minority partner at China site
Perstorp has acquired its minority partner in the Shandong Perstorp Chemical joint venture and is now the sole owner of the polyol manufacturing plant in Zibo, China. The acquisition underlines Perstorp's...
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Protective coatings: A highly competitive market
The market for protective coatings is projected to grow from EUR 13.4 billion in 2023 to EUR 15.9 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 3.5 %, during the forecast period. How is the market currently shaped?...
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OQ Chemicals declares force majeure for products from Oberhausen
Due to a significant operational disruption at a raw material supplier, OQ Chemicals declares force majeure for certain products manufactured at the Oberhausen site.
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BÜFA and AOC expand their partnership in Scandinavia
AOC and BÜFA are expanding their existing sales co-operation to Sweden.