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Toyo Ink SC Holding changes trade name to Artience
Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent company of the Toyo Ink Group, has announced that it has resolved to change its trade name to Artience Co., Ltd. effective January 1, 2024.
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Brenntag commences operations at new site in China
Brenntag has announced the official licensing and start of full commercial operations at a new site in China, located Zhangjiagang, about 150 kilometers from Shanghai.
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The ECS opens its doors
After a successful first conference day on Monday, the European Coatings Show has now opened its doors on Tuesday, March 28.
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Wacker expands production of silicone sealants
In response to growing demand, the Wacker chemical group is expanding its production and cartridge filling capacities for silicone sealants at its site in Nünchritz, Germany.
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Nordmann opens subsidiary in the Netherlands
Nordmann has announced the foundation of its subsidiary in the Netherlands. The new company, based in Capelle aan den IJssel, will be named Nordmann BeNeLux B.V.
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BASF expands polymer dispersions production
BASF has announced plans to expand its polymer dispersions production capacity by adding a second production line at its site in the Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Park in Guangdong, China.
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Univar Solutions to be acquired by Apollo Funds
Univar Solutions and Apollo have announced that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (the "Apollo Funds") have entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the company.
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Good infrastructure, workforce and access to the global supply chain
Byk officially opened its second manufacturing facility in China, expanding existing premises with laboratories and administration in Shanghai. We spoke to Gerd Judith, Managing Director Marketing &...
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Evonik invests in Interface Polymers
Evonik has invested in the British company Interface Polymers. This company’s additives simplify the processing of plastics such as mixtures with polyethylene or polypropylene.
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Stahl completes acquisition of ICP Industrial Solutions Group
Stahl has completed the acquisition of ICP Industrial Solutions Group (ISG), a leader in high-performance coatings for packaging and labeling applications.
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Universal Matter to acquire AGMs main operating businesses
Universal Matter UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Matter Inc., has agreed to acquire all shares of Applied Graphene Materials UK Limited (“AGM UK”) and Applied Graphene Materials...
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Safic-Alcan and Schützen: New distribution agreement
Specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has announced a new exclusive distribution agreement with Schützen Chemical Group for biobased rheological modifiers.
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Interview: “No local competitor for bio-based paints in India
The sanctions against Russia have had a significant impact on Reincke Naturfarben's activities. However, Managing Director Ingo Reincke found opportunities in Asia to compensate for the lost business....
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Toyo Ink Group to wholly acquire Thai Eurocoat
Toyo Ink SC Holdings, the Japan-based parent company of the specialty chemicals company Toyo Ink Group, has announced that, on March 10, 2023, it and its consolidated subsidiary Toyo Ink (Thailand), concluded...