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Belzona UK opens new facility in Wales
Belzona UK announces the opening of its independent UK Distributorship.
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Personnel changes at BASF
Julia Raquet as new President of Europe, Middle East and Africa and Dr. Martin Volland as new President of Nutrition & Health.
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Sustainability and efficiency: driving innovation in protective coatings
In an era defined by environmental consciousness and economic pragmatism, the protective coatings industry finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Led by the imperatives of sustainability and efficiency, research...
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Peters stabilizes sales in the Far East
Peters is strengthening the up-and-coming region of South East Asia: Melvin Sagala has now signed an employment contract as a representative of the protective coatings manufacturer.
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PPG appointed two executive roles for its industrial and automotive coatings divisions
Irene Tasi and Alisha Bellezza will enhance PPG's position in the industrial and automotive coatings markets.
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Gardco former president and chairman of the board passes at the age of 81
Paul N. Gardner Jr., former President and Chairman of the Board of the Paul N. Gardner Company (Gardco), passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 81.
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IMCD Australia and New Zealand strengthen its coatings and construction business with the acquisition of ResChem
IMCD, a global leading distribution partner, formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, announces that IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire the business of the speciality distribution company...
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BASF realigns business strategy
BASF aims to increase profitability by spinning off business units and transforming them into independent subsidiaries.
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AkzoNobel completes expansion of its largest powder coatings plant
A major capacity expansion has been completed at AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings site in Como, Italy, which will help secure supply to customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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New collaboration between HS Chem and Nordmann
HS Chem has made a name for itself in the Asian market with its rheology additives, and Nordmann is excited about the opportunity to pursue new projects in partnership with its successful team.
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BASF to sell shares in its two joint ventures
In the fourth quarter of 2023, BASF initiated the process to sell its shares in the two joint ventures BASF Markor Chemical Manufacturing (Xinjiang) and Markor Meiou Chemical (Xinjiang) in Korla, China....
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Chemetall celebrates opening of new global Aluminum Competence Center in Italy
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, celebrated the opening of its new Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano, Italy.
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Mipa takes over Haering’s industrial coatings division
Mipa has taken over the industrial coatings division of Haering from Unterheinriet (Germany) with retroactive effect from 1 January 2024.
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Kansai Helios acquires Weilburger Coatings
On February 9, 2024, Kansai Helios signed a share purchase agreement with Grebe Holding in Weilburg, Germany to acquire its entire industrial coatings business (“Weiburger Coatings”).