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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.

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DAW opens a new distribution centre at the Ober-Ramstadt site

Construction work on a state-of-the-art logistics centre including a high-bay warehouse had begun in April 2020, and it was now officially inaugurated on 1 September 2022.

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Lehvoss Group Strengthening of activities in China

With the founding of a branch in Shenzhen, China, the Lehvoss Group has further expanded its presence in one of the world's most important high-tech regions.

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Stahl and Univar Solutions expand distribution agreement in Brazil and Colombia

Stahl has confirmed a new distribution agreement with Univar Solutions, a global chemical and ingredients distributor. Univar Solutions Brazil and Univar Solutions Colombia will deliver Stahl products...

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Eastman opens new technology centre in India

Eastman recently opened its new India technology centre in Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra state, to provide technology support and faster regional service for its coatings and inks and specialty fluids and...

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European Coatings Show Conference 2023 Call For Papers closing soon

After the virtual edition of the European Coatings Show Conference in 2021, the conference and exhibition will again be held on site in Nuremberg in 2023. The call for papers for the conference remains...

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Lehvoss Group: Expansion of the compounding technical center

Another compounding plant for the development of high-performance compounds went into operation.

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PPG to expand adhesives production line in Texas

PPG is investing EUR 9 million and creating 12 jobs at the Texas facility in Temple.

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Mexico: PPG to double powder coatings capacity 

The project, an investment of EUR 11 million, will involve the installation of new production lines, upgrades to existing equipment and increased application capabilities.