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Grasim Industries expands epoxy resin capacity to 246,000 tons annually
Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, in its Chemical business formally inaugurated the expansion project of 123,000 tonnes of Epoxy resins and formulation capacity at...
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Covestro increases share of renewable power for site in Belgium
Covestro and RWE have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of power and guarantees of origin from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea for the Covestro production site in...
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The Nordic Mark is Kansai Helios new partner in Czech Republic
Kansai Helios and The Nordic Mark formed a strategic distribution partnership to enhance Kansai Helios's presence in the Czech market, with thenordicmark taking over distribution of brands directly from...
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Aditya Birla increases 40 % in capacity with Birla Opus
Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla, announced the launch of products and services under his new decorative color brand "Birla Opus".
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Akzo Nobel targets growth in Pakistan as new site takes root
A new €26 million manufacturing plant with its own forest has been opened by Akzo Nobel in Faisalabad – the company’s largest investment in Pakistan to date.
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UK coatings industry’s Net Zero Roadmap awarded publication of the year at the 2024 Trade Association Forum Awards
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) secured a win in the Publication of the Year category at the 2024 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards ceremony in London, in front of more than 350 delegates.
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MC-Bauchemie establishes company in Tanzania
In December 2023, the MC-Bauchemie Group has established a company in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MC-Bauchemie Tanzania Limited is managed by Henry Mulima and has now commenced operations. The aim is to build...
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Election to Supervisory Board: Akzo Nobel nominates Jaska de Bakker, Ute Wolf and Wouter Kolk
Akzo Nobel has announced that Jaska de Bakker, Ute Wolf and Wouter Kolk will be nominated for appointment to the company’s Supervisory Board, while Mr. Byron Grote – currently Deputy Chair and Chair...
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X-Rite appoints Jeff McKee as president
X-Rite Incorporated appoints Jeff McKee as President. With expertise spanning finance, IT, and global services, McKee will lead the company's advancement in digital color management, automation, and 3D...
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BASF Coatings signs global partnership agreement with Ineos Automotive
Ineos Automotive and BASF's Coatings division have signed an agreement to develop a global body and refinish program. The partnership includes the provision of sustainable refinish coatings, expertise,...
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Henkel and Covestro cooperate for the sustainability of adhesives for timber components
Henkel and Covestro are cooperating to promote the sustainability of adhesives in timber construction. Covestro provides polyurethane-based materials based on bio-attributed raw materials, which are used...
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BASF announces further job cuts and savings program
The chemical company BASF is launching a further savings program due to weak demand in Europe. According to the DAX-listed company, additional annual costs of one billion euros are to be saved at the Ludwigshafen...
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Chemetall celebrates the opening of a new global aluminum competence center in Italy
The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, today celebrated the opening of its new global aluminum competence center in Giussano, Italy.