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Top 25: The largest coatings companies 2022
It’s that time of the year again: The editors of European Coatings Journal publish the annual ranking of the 25 top-selling paint and coatings manufacturers in Europe. Even though there have again been...
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MC-Bauchemie opens new site in India
MC-Bauchemie India has celebrated the inauguration of a new plant in Halol in the federal state of Gujarat, India. The complex includes a production facility where powder products, concrete admixtures,...
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New distribution agreement between Univar Solutions and Cabot
Global chemical and ingredient distributor Univar Solutions has been appointed as distributor of Cabot Corporation's specialty carbon black products for the plastics and batteries markets in Brazil.
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BCF focuses on sustainability and the state of the economy
Over 150 senior decision-makers from the UK's paints, coatings and printing ink sectors gathered in Birmingham for the annual British Coatings Federation (BCF) annual conference.
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Milliken & Company expands coating additives lab
Milliken & Company has made a significant investment in the coating additives laboratory it acquired in 2020 as part of its purchase of Borchers Americas in Westlake, Ohio.
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BTC Europe and Nxtlevvel Biochem sign distribution agreement
BTC Europe GmbH and Nxtlevvel Biochem have recently signed an agreement on the distribution of biobased and biodegradable solvents derived from levulinic acid for the European market.
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Orion to complete gas black expansion by early 2023
Specialty chemicals company Orion Engineered Carbons will complete its gas black expansion in Germany at plants in Dortmund and Cologne by early 2023.
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New cooperation between Rudolf Group and CB Chemie
A new cooperation between CB Chemie and the Rudolf Group has resulted in an extensive expansion of the product portfolio.
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BASF expands “Automotive Coatings Application Center” in India
BASF India’s Coatings division expands its "Automotive Coatings Application Center" in Mangalore. The company thereby wants to boost the customer service capability.
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Sika acquires liquid waterproofing company in the USA
Sika has acquired United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) in the United States, a well recognised manufacturer of products for consumer and DIY waterproofing applications. Their product portfolio is sold through...
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Ideal Chemi Plast: New coating resins production facility
DIC Corporation announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Ideal Chemi Plast, based in the state of Maharashtra, India, has commenced the construction of a new coating resins production facility in the...
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Avery Dennison fortifies its presence in India
Avery Dennison commences operations in its new manufacturing facility in Greater Noida. A phased transition will take place for the facility and employees based out of Gurgaon plant over a period of time....
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Sika opens new plant in Bolivia and doubles capacity
Sika has opened a new plant in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, thus doubling its production capacity for mortar and concrete admixtures in Bolivia.
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Until May 30: Gulf Coatings Show Conference is calling for papers
The new Gulf Coatings Show will take place from 17 to 19 October 2022 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and will bring together the whole supply chain. In parallel to the show, there will also be the inaugural...