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Zschimmer & Schwarz cooperates with Van Weezenbeek Dispersions
Since May 2022, the specialist for water-based polymer dispersions has established a new distribution channel in Germany: Van Weezenbeek Dispersions will take over the distribution of the polymer dispersions....
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Fraunhofer IPA: Strategic partnership with Sugino
The Japanese mechanical engineering company Sugino has entered into a strategic partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA. Employees from the IPA and Sugino...
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M&A Markets remain robust
It is undoubtedly a dynamic and interesting time for mergers and acquisitions in the paints and coatings industry.
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Surfunction opens a new location in Dresden, Germany
Surfunction, a leading system provider for contactless surface functionalisation using new laser processes, is pushing ahead with the industrialisation of its technology.
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BASF: Final phase of MDI expansion at Geismar Verbund site
BASF is moving forward with the final phase of the expansion project for the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) plant at its Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana.
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BASF: Increased interest in sustainable coatings solutions
Our editor Damir Gagro spoke to Sabrina Platzek, VP Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions Asia Pacific about the expansion of the BASF Automotive Coatings Application Center in Mangalore, India.
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Wacker plans expansion of its Charleston site
Wacker is preparing to build a new silicone production complex at its Charleston site in the US state of Tennessee. The Munich-based chemical group has already started a feasibility study.
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Arkema to acquire Polimeros Especiales
Arkema plans the acquisition of Polimeros Especiales, a leading player in solvent-free waterborne acrylic resins.
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Bodo Möller Chemie restructures the Israel branch
German-based Bodo Möller Chemie Group keeps expanding its branch in Israel and is restructuring the team for this purpose.
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Teknos invests in solar power for its site in Rajamäki
Finnish-based coating manufacturer Teknos has installed solar panels in its paint production in the factory in Rajamäki, Finland. Besides switching to renewable energy sources, the company’s goal is...
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Krahn Hellas signs distribution agreement with Byk
Krahn Hellas, the Greek subsidiary of Germany-based Krahn Chemie Group, expands its distribution portfolio with the additive range of Byk.
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Scott Bader acquires Satyen Polymers
Scott Bader has announced that Scott Bader Pvt Ltd (India) has acquired the commercial business of Satyen Polymers.
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Cargill completes acquisition of businesses from Croda
Cargill's acquisition of Croda’s Performance Technologies and Industrial Chemicals business has recently been completed.
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Münzing puts new production plant into operation
After a three-year construction period, the family-owned company Münzing has officially inaugurated a new production plant for wax and polymer emulsions in Elsteraue / Saxony-Anhalt (Germany).