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IN Groupe acquires Gleitsmann Security Inks
IN Groupe has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Gleitsmann Security Inks GmbH (“GSI”) from Hubergroup Deutschland GmbH for an undisclosed consideration in cash.
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BASF to supply Neopentyl Glycol from Zhanjiang to Khua
BASF and Zhejiang Guanghua Technology Co.,Ltd. (Khua) have signed a Letter of Intent for the supply of Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) from BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund site to Khua.
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Bodo Möller Chemie distributes Medmix products in Mexico
Successful continuation of distribution in Spain and Portugal: with the official distribution right of medmix products for Mexico, the specialty chemicals expert now lays the foundation for the development...
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Powder gaining momentum
PPG Industries has announced investment of over EUR 40 million to upgrade five powder coating manufacturing facilities in the United States and Latin America. By Bettina Hoffmann.
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ACI Group secures Chem Additive distribution deal
ACI Group has secured a new distribution partnership with Chem (Yueyang) Waterborne Additive ("Chem Additive"), a performance additive innovator based in Hunan, China.
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Sur Tec acquires TF Chemical
Sur Tec, global manufacturer of specialty chemicals and surface treatment solutions, has announced the acquisition of the Italian company TF Chemical, a renowned chemical supplier.
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Jotun expands fire protection coating R&D facilities
Global paints and coatings manufacturer Jotun, one of the major providers of intumescent fire protection coatings for the infrastructure and energy industries, has announced the completion of major expansion...
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New coatings association for the Middle East manufacturers
The leading paints and coatings manufacturers in the Middle East have officially launched Middle East Paints & Coatings Association (MEPCA) and received necessary government approvals.
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Delta Coatings announces Oman, Egypt and Saudi Arabia expansion
Dubai-based waterproofing specialist and protective coatings system house, Delta Coatings International, has announced its ambitious three-year strategic growth plan for the Middle East.
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BASF Automotive OEM Coatings secures 100% renewable energy across all China sites
BASF Shanghai Coatings Minhang and Caojing sites in Shanghai, and BASF Coatings’ resin plant in Caojing, Shanghai, have announced the use of 100% renewable energy usage across its operations in 2023....
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South American coatings market
The coatings market in South America will face again several challenges, some of them new and others that have been around in recent years. International inflation, high overall interest rates and some...
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Dataphysics Instruments Opens Technical Office in France
Dataphysics Instruments, a leading company in the field of surface and interface analysis, opens a technical office in Metz, France.
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Sika acquires Thiessen Team USA
Sika has acquired Thiessen Team USA, a US manufacturer of shotcrete and grouting products for the mining industry in the USA.
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Solid foundation for industrial wood coatings
The global market for industrial wood coatings is expected to grow at 3.8 % CAGR between 2022 and 2027 with wood furniture the highest-performing segment. According to PRA’s latest Irfab Industrial...