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Krahn Nordics bundles activities
The newly formed Krahn Nordics unites activities of Ampho Chem and Pemco Additives under its roof. By merging the two companies, the operational business is bundled in one company headquartered in Gothenburg,...
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Almost a year after the flood disaster Jansen is producing on site again
After the devastating flood catastrophe in the Ahr valley in July 2021, Jansen announces "pioneering spirit" - and reports positive news.
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Evaluation of marketing prospects for a green silica filler
Brisil Technologies and Lehmann & Voss & Co. have signed an agreement to evaluate the commercialisation prospects of a silica filler derived from biomass. The evaluation relates to elastomer applications...
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Akzo Nobel expands capacity for water-based texture paints
Akzo Nobel has invested in a new production line for water-based texture paints at its Songjiang site in Shanghai, China. Nearly EUR 7.5 million has been invested in the Songjiang site since the start...
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Worlée new strategic distributor of Hobum
Effective immediately, Worlée will be the exclusive distributor of Hobum Oleochemicals' entire product range in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Nordics and Poland.
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Mipa takes over Süddeutsches Lackwerk
Since 1922, Süddeutsches Lackwerk in Feldkirchen near Munich has produced not only classic industrial paint systems, but also high-temperature paints and functional coatings in particular. With effect...
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IMCD China diversifies its business with the acquisition of Welex
Speciality chemicals distributor IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the speciality distribution company Welex and certain related business.
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Protective coatings: Substantial Changes
A close look at the market for protective coatings.
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Armodios Yannidis elected HACI President
The new Board of Directors of the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI) was constituted into a body, following the elections held during the Association’s Annual General Meeting.
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Allnex turns its alkyd product line more sustainable
Allnex has announced to turn its alkyd product line more sustainable by using mass balanced, biobased pentaerythritol in all its alkyds in EMEA.
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Sherwin-Williams to acquire Gross & Perthun
The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced an agreement to acquire Gross & Perthun, developer, manufacturer, and distributor of coatings primarily for the heavy equipment and transportation industries...
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Perstorp introduces 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewables
Perstorp has introduced 2-Ethylhexanol based on 25% renewable raw material. It is designed to reduce the carbon footprint throughout the value chain where it is used to support sustainable sourcing of...
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EC Podcast: Ranking of the largest coatings companies
The latest episode of the European Coatings Podcast focuses on the current list of the top 25 paint manufacturers in Europe.
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Quiminutri is now IGM Resins do Brasil
The IGM Resins Group subsidiary Quiminutri Especialidades Químicas, has a new name: IGM Resins do Brasil.