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PPG to build “Aerospace Application Support Center” in France
PPG has announced that it will invest USD 17 million (ca. EUR 16,12 million) to build an aerospace application support center (ASC) in Toulouse, France.
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Siegwerk acquires La Sorgente Spa
With the acquisition of the Italian ink manufacturer La Sorgente Spa, Siegwerk intends to further expand its domestic business in Italy while strengthening its local coverage, infrastructure and service...
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Interview: “Investing heavily in our capabilities in Europe”
PPG has been expanding its activities worldwide, including a recent series of investments in Europe. Roald Johannsen, PPG vice president, automotive OEM coatings, Europe, Middle East and Africa, explains...
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Dr Sonja Schulte takes over as Vice President Coatings Division
Dr Sonja Schulte has taken over the management of the Coatings publishing division at Vincentz Network on 1 April 2022. She succeeds Jürgen Nowak, who led the publishing division for 19 years. Nowak is...
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BASF largely ceases activities in Russia and Belarus
BASF is about to wind down its activities in Russia and Belarus. An exception are businesses that support food production.
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Prince completes the acquisition of Ferro
Prince International Corporation, a portfolio company of American Securities, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ferro Corporation. Prince paid UDS 22.00 (ca. EUR 20.85) per share in an...
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Dow expands alkoxylation capacity
Dow has announced plans to expand its global alkoxylation capacity in the U.S. and Europe to meet increasing demand across a wide range of fast-growing end-markets.
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Akzo Nobel completes Grupo Orbis acquisition
Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis, strengthening its long-term position in Latin America.
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Imerys expands its Alabama facility
Imerys has announced a new capacity expansion and optimisation investment in the Sylacauga (Alabama) plant, the Group’s largest site in North America.
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Automotive coatings: Getting Back on solid ground?
The automotive industry has recently been as heavily affected as the automotive coatings producers.
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Toyo Ink expands inkjet ink capacity in France
Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals, a member of the Japan-based specialty chemicals multinational Toyo Ink Group, has started operations of an all-new EUR 13 million production facility for inkjet inks...
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Vink Chemicals establishes partnership with Nanox
Vink Chemicals is partnering with Nanox, a Brazilian expert in silver nanoparticle-based products.
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Interview: “Tackling numerous priority issues
Representatives of the Greek adhesive and sealant industry came together to found the Hellenic Adhesives and Sealant Cluster (HASC), under the umbrella of the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries...
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Azelis expands its CASE offering with Imerys Performance Minerals
Azelis has announced a new distribution agreement with Imerys Performance Minerals (PARP), a world leading supplier of mineral-based solution