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Henkel inaugurates “Inspiration Center Düsseldorf

Henkel has inaugurated its new Inspiration Center Düsseldorf (ICD). With an investment volume of EUR 130 million, the Adhesive Technologies business unit has built a state-of-the-art and unique global...

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New coatings association for the Middle East

Ten leading paint manufacturers in the Middle East – Akzo Nobel, Altakamol, Asian Paints, Axalta, Caparol Paints, Hempel, Jotun, National Paints, PPG and RAR Holding have agreed to launch the Middle...

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Energiekontor and BASF agree on program to increase wind turbines efficiency

Energiekontor has teamed up with the international maintenance company Omega-Tools and BASF’s Coatings division to gradually equip its wind turbines with a special film, thus making them more efficient....

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Stahl awarded with Eco Vadis Platinum rating

According to Stahl, the rating places the company within the top 1% of companies assessed by Eco Vadis.

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Safic Alcan establishes its operations in South America

Specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has acquired 100% of Proquimil Produtos Químicos, a Brazilian chemical distributor specialising in rubber and plastic polymers and additives.

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Meet the people behind European Coatings at the Gulf Coatings Show

As the leading international media brand for high-quality technical publications and renowned industry networking platforms we take pleasure in participating in this premiere event in Sharjah on 17-19...

Examples of the Automotive Color Collection.
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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....

The Diamant Polymer team in front of the new company headquarters.
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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....