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BASF broadens its Monomers Portfolio
BASF broadens its monomers portfolio and launches bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate.
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“Closure unlikely to have immediate impact on availabilities”
As part of its cost optimisation plan, Chemours Titanium Technologies has decided to shut down a plant in Taiwan. Titanium dioxide expert Reg Adams Artikol classifies this step and talks about the effects...
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Dorfner enters into partnership with Citrine Informatics
Industrial minerals supplier Dorfner is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve product formulations.
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Safic-Alcan announces extended partnership with SNCZ
Safic-Alcan has entered into an extended distribution agreement with Société Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques (SNCZ) in Eastern Africa.
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Orion invests in project for circular carbon black
Orion is investing EUR 12.8 million – including EUR 6.4 million in funding from the German government and European Union – to further develop and demonstrate a climate-neutral process for producing...
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Dow: New MDI distillation and prepolymers facility
Dow's new MDI distillation and prepolymers facility starts commercial operation in Freeport, Texas. The new capacity is intended to support and advance downstream polyurethane growth in automotive, construction,...
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Safic-Alcan acquires Southern Chemicals
Safic-Alcan has acquired Southern Chemicals, a leading South African specialty chemical distributor in the region.
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PPG completes powder coatings factory expansion in Brazil
PPG has completed an expansion of its powder coatings plant in Sumaré, Brazil. The EUR 2.5 million project increased the production capacity of the facility by 40%. The unit is expected to reach full...
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Helios Resins invests in processing biomass into raw materials for coatings
Helios Resins and Helios TBLUS are jointly investing in a pilot reactor system to process biomass into raw materials for bio-based resins and coatings. This sustainable initiative aims to address climate...
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Hoffmann Mineral installs PV system at Neuburg site
In Neuburg, Germany, 2,302 photovoltaic modules have been installed on the roofs of Hoffmann's plant premises. Four individual systems are connected each other, forming a large installation capable of...
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Lehvoss Group: Significant capacity expansion in China
Lehvoss Group announced the relocation and a capacity expansion of the compounding and technology center in China.
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BCD Chemie and Robert Kraemer start distribution partnership
Robert Kraemer, manufacturer of bio-based resins and binders for coatings, printing inks, adhesives and many other applications, is entering into a distribution partnership with BCD Chemie.
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Univar Solutions announces expanded distribution relationship with Dow
Univar Solutions has announced an expanded distribution relationship with Dow in Germany for silicone additives and resins in paint and coatings markets.
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Nippon Paint Holdings to acquire Indian-based paint manufacturers
Nippon Paint Holdings has published a notice regarding the acquisition of shares of India-Based Paint Manufacturers Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited and Berger Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Private...