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Coatmaster establishes Coatmaster Europe LLC in Germany

The Swiss measurement technology company Coatmaster announces the foundation of Coatmaster Europe LLC in Gottmadingen, Germany.

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Bodo Möller Chemie expands partnership with Henkel

With its new subsidiary Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics OÜ in Tartu, Estonia, Bodo Möller Chemie now also distributes Henkel adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Akzo Nobel will not take over Kansai Paint’s activities in Africa
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Akzo Nobel will not take over Kansai Paint’s activities in Africa

Akzo Nobel and Kansai Paint mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction.

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Orion opens second plant in China

Specialty chemicals company Orion has celebrated the completion of its first greenfield project – a carbon black plant in eastern China that is intended to supply fast-growing demand in Asia.

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British Coatings Federation publishes roadmap to Net Zero

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched its Net Zero Roadmap, outlining how the UK coatings sector will reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a 38 per cent reduction in scope 1 and 2...

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Former Russian factories of PPG, Hempel and Jotun now united

According to a "Coatings World" report, the Lithum Group, the former Russian branch of Norwegian paint maker Jotun, has become the largest coating manufacturer in Russia after taking over the business...

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Sika expands production capacity for concrete admixtures

The Swiss company Sika has announced the expansion of its production capacities for concrete admixtures in the USA

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BASF increases defoamer capacity

BASF has announced the expansion of defoamer capacity at its Dilovasi plant in Turkey.

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Adler launches expansion and modernisation project

With the "Factory of the Future", paint manufacturer Adler intends to further expand and modernise its production in the coming years, particularly in the area of environmentally friendly water-based coatings....

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Henkel switches to recycled cartridges

Henkel is gradually converting its portfolio of assembly adhesives and joint sealants in Europe to recycled cartridges.

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Chemical Regulations in the UK: BCF “cautiously optimistic”

A newly published "policy direction" by Defra for UK REACH has been received with "cautious optimism" by the British Coatings Federation.

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New distribution agreement between Lubrizol and IMCD

The Lubrizol Corporation has announced a new distribution agreement with IMCD Group as part of its commitment to serving the growing lubricant and fuel additives market in Bangladesh.

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Eigenmann & Veronelli inaugurates new laboratory

Eigenmann & Veronelli (EV) has opened its the new "Beauty & Personal Care, and Paint & Coatings" laboratory to serve its customers throughout the EMEA region.

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IMCD India to acquire two business lines from CJ Shah & Company

IMCD announces that IMCD India has signed an agreement to acquire two business lines from CJ Shah & Company.