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Trends and drivers for functional coatings
Functional coatings have been an exciting field in coatings development for several years. There is a great demand for functional or smart coatings that can support the transition to a sustainable economic...
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Briolf Group acquires aerosol paints manufacturer Areco Italia
The Catalan business group Briolf, comprising several industrial companies in the field of specialty chemicals, has made public an agreement through which it has acquired 100% of Areco Italia.
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Kansai Helios to acquire CWS Lackfabrik
Kansai Helios signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% share of CWS Lackfabrik (“CWS”). CWS, with its group companies, is a powder coatings and liquid and solid synthetic resins producer,...
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IMCD India to acquire Parkash Dye Chem
IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Parkash Dye Chem, one of India’s leading distributors of speciality chemicals for construction and printing inks.
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Prepare for the European Coatings Show
In March 2023, the European Coatings Show plus the European Coatings Show Conference will take place again in Nuremberg, Germany. Prepare your visit with the newly-released preview magazine.
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BASF inaugurates its largest surface treatment site
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has celebrated the inauguration of its state-of-the-art surface treatment production site...
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Together for Sustainability welcomes three new members
Allnex, IMCD Group and Lonza Group, have joined the Together for Sustainability initiative (TfS) for sustainable supply chains.
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The raw material game: part II
An overview of the current market situation.
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Covestro targets more sustainable logistics in China
Covestro is launching a pilot green logistics program with partners in China as part of efforts to decarbonise the chemical supply chain.
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Evonik partners with Ter Chemicals and Biesterfeld Performance Rubber
Evonik is working with two new partners to distribute the groups high-performance polymers: Ter Chemicals Distribution Group on the one hand and Biesterfeld Performance Rubber, a business unit of the Biesterfeld...
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Paint and coatings binder market remains challenging
The pressure on supply chains due to the pandemic and the war is affecting raw material availability and supply. Rising logistics and energy costs are exacerbating the situation. A significant improvement...
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Brenntag expands local presence in Massachusetts
Brenntag has opened a new production and warehouse facility in Upton, Massachusetts. This new 33,000-square feet facility solidifies the company's presence as chemicals distributor in the Northeast region...
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Cathay Industries to acquire Venator’s iron oxide pigment business
Cathay Industries has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Venator Materials to purchase its iron oxide pigment business.