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Applied Graphene Materials rebrands as Universal Matter GBR

Building upon the recent acquisition by Universal Matter Inc, Applied Graphene Materials UK Ltd ("AGM") is changing the company name to Universal Matter GBR Ltd, effective immediately.

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Baumit opens new plant near Hamburg

According to Baumit, it has invested EUR 16 million in the new construction of the Wittenborn site near Hamburg. This is intended to increase the availability of the entire product range throughout the...

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Holcim acquires Minerales y Agregados

Holcim has announced the acquisition of Minerales y Agregados, a leader in advanced mortars and adhesives in Guatemala.

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New base for Adler Cesko and Adler Slovensko

The Austrian company Adler Lacke has set up a new base on the outskirts of Brno (Czech Republic), which the teams of the subsidiaries Adler Cesko and Adler Slovensko will use in future as a joint base...

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New cooperation between Vits Technology and Münzing Chemie

Vits Technology and Münzing Chemie have announced their cooperation in the field of product development for process technology and additives for wood processing. Together, advances are to be achieved...

The last American Coatings Show and Conference took place in 2022.
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American Coatings Conference 2024: Call for papers open  

The American Coatings Conference is held in conjunction with the American Coatings Show, which runs April 30 to May 2, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The call for papers is already open. 

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Krahn Chemie expands cooperation with Lanxess

With new distribution rights, Krahn intends to strengthen the local presence of the Lanxess biocide portfolio in Germany, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

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Bodo Möller Chemie expands cooperative partnership with Henkel

The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding its cooperative partnership with manufacturer Henkel Adhesive Technologies. The special chemicals experts are now also distributing to Belgium, Luxembourg and...

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Akzo Nobel opens new Research and Development Centre

Akzo Nobel has announced the opening of its new Research and Development (R&D) Center in High Point, NC. It is designed as a product development facility and customer support center for the wood coatings...

João Luís Serrenho is vice chairman at CIN Coatings.
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Macro vision has to be on top of our minds

João Luís Serrenho, Vice chairman CIN Coatings, gives insights into the protective coatings market. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann

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Sika expands production in India

Sika is opening a new plant in Kharagpur, eastern India, and continues to expand production capacity in the fast-growing Indian market.

Indonesia is a key market for the paints and coatings industry.
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What is the situation on the Indonesian coatings market?

Asia-Pacific is a key market for the global paints and coatings industry and Indonesia is one of the key markets. The Indonesian Paint Manufacturers Association APCI shares insights into the market in...

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Brenntag: New distribution agreement with Evonik

Brenntag has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Evonik: Since June 2023, Brenntag has been distributing silane compound-based building protection products to customers in Germany.

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Vibrantz Technologies to invest in capacity expansion

Vibrantz Technologies has announced an investment of around EUR 18,2 million to increase capacity of its patented sustainable tinting solution at its facility in Sittard, Netherlands.