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Akzo Nobel and Microsoft focus on digital research
Akzo Nobel and Microsoft have teamed up to explore how quantum computing could help fast track the development of high-performance and more sustainable paints and coatings.
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BRB Silicone enters into distribution agreement with Barentz
BRB North America, a full subsidiary of BRB International, appoints Barentz North America for sales distribution of the silicone product portfolio for paint, coatings, inks and construction chemicals for...
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Brenntag expands distribution agreement with Arkema
Brenntag will become a distributor for Arkema waterborne acrylic resins in Mexico, effective immediately. This cooperation already applies in the USA and Canada.
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New Ceresana study about the world market for titanium dioxide
The market research institute Ceresana has analysed the world market for titanium dioxide for the fourth time, including the entire value chain from raw materials to end customers.
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Krüss brings direct sales to the Benelux market
Having recently launched direct sales in the Spanish market, Krüss will now offer customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg direct access to its entire range of services by selling directly,...
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PPG divests business activities in Africa to Océinde
PPG has agreed to divest certain business activities in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon and Algeria to Océinde, an industrial group based in Réunion, France.
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Finally Reconnecting in Person: American Coatings Show 2022
A strong and successful comeback of the American Coatings Show and Conference after the hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic: Over 7,000 visitors, 365 exhibitors and 760 conference attendees turned Indy...
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Adler announces extensive investments
Austrian coatings manufacturer Adler announces investments of around EUR 100 million for its Schwaz site. The company speaks of the "Factory of the Future" project.
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Brenntag opens Innovation Center at its site in Duisburg
Brenntag has opened a new Innovation Center at its site in Duisburg, Germany. It is the first application center for the Coatings, Adhesives and Construction industries in Germany and the seventh in Brenntag's...
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Interview: “East Africa is a region with a lot of potential
Bodo Möller Chemie entered into a cooperation with Evonik in the field of special binders and additives in East Africa. Volker Oehl, director business development at Bodo Möller Chemie, speaks about...
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PPG completes acquisition of Arsonsisis powder coatings manufacturing business
PPG has completed its acquisition of the powder coatings manufacturing business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Sika completes divestment of Industrial Coating Business
Sika has closed the transaction related to the divestment of the European industrial coatings business.
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Industry body takes action on greenwash claims in decorative paints
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) have launched a new online guide, "Green Claims Guide to Decorative Paints", to tackle the rising number of green claims emerging in the decorative paints industry....
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Adhesives: A volatile market poised to show growth again
The European adhesives and sealants market declined by 5 % in volume and value in 2020 due to Covid-19. However, it is forecast to grow to EUR 22.2 billion by 2026. Sustainability and circular economy...