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BASF publishes “Automotive Color Trends 2022-2023

Each year, designers for BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection to inspire automotive designers around the globe.

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Toyo Ink to double laminating adhesives production capacity in Asia

Toyo Ink has announced plans to double the laminating adhesives production capacity from the current level at its Malaysia-based subsidiary Toyochem Specialty Chemical.

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ETCC: Broad spectrum of topics

The European Technical Coatings Congress (ETCC) took place in Krakow from 12 to 14 July 2022. Postponed twice because of Covid-19, the organisers were delighted to welcome international coating experts....

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Diamant Polymer: New company headquarters

Diamant Polymer has celebrated the inauguration of a new company headquarters in Mönchengladbach, Germany. According to the company's own information, the move multiplies its production capacities.

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Emery Oleochemicals launches new website

Specialty chemicals manufacturer Emery Oleochemicals has announced the updated new website for its eco-friendly polyols product portfolio.

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Teknos continues Asia expansion

Teknos Group Oy ha announced the opening of its new "Commercial and Competence Centre" with a technical application laboratory, training, and warehouse facilities in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam.

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IGL Coatings announces exclusive distributor IGL Norway

IGL Coatings has announced IGL Coatings Norway ("IGL Norway") as the official exclusive distributor of IGL Coatings Products in Norway.

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Stahl and Univar Solutions strengthen partnership

Stahl has confirmed a new distribution agreement with Univar Solutions, a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers....

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BASF Zhanjiang Verbund site: Inauguration of the first plant

BASF has inaugurated the first plant of its new Zhanjiang Verbund site in the province Guangdong in South China.

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Devine Chemicals relocates and opens a European office

Speciality chemicals manufacturer and global distributor, Devine Chemicals has opened a new head office and a European office.

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IMCD Japan acquires Kuni Chemical

IMCD has announced that IMCD Japan has acquired 100% of the shares of the speciality distribution company Kuni Chemical.

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The South American coatings market

The changes in the market have settled definitively, challenging the survival decisions of coatings businesses in South America. Changes in consumer priority reached all countries. However, countries supported...

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Evonik opens new innovation hub in the U.S.

The new hub will transform Evonik’s Allentown site into the premier centre for research, business, and innovation in North America.

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Arkema acquires Polimeros Especiales

The acquisition of the water-borne resins producer is strengthening the Group’s offering in solvent-free solutions and its position in this fast-growing region.