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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.
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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...