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Recent and current developments in the titanium dioxide market
In the formulation of paints and coatings, the white pigment titanium dioxide is an essential element. It is therefore no surprise that the industry is closely following developments in this area. The...
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BASF opens new laboratory building
BASF opened a new laboratory building for the development of automotive refinish coatings and innovations beyond paint at its site in Münster, Germany.
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Impag new distribution partner of Hobum Oleochemicals
Impag is taking over the exclusive distribution of Hobum's entire product range in Switzerland and Liechtenstein with immediate effect.
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Gulf Coatings Show Conference 2022 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 addition to the show, there will also be an aligned...
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Arkema finalises the acquisition of Ashland’s performance adhesives business
Arkema has finalised the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business. This operation is inteded to strengthen Arkema’s Adhesive Solutions segment, and aligns with the Group’s strategy...
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Stockmeier cooperates with Lorama Group International
Starting March 2022, Stockmeier Chemie GmbH will distribute the extensive range of products in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Nordic Region, Benelux, Ireland and United Kingdom for Lorama...
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Interview “Pigments could act as sustainable power sources
We have talked to Özlem Ünlü Isık, R&D Lab Manager – Automotive Coatings at Kansai Altan, about current trends of the pigment market and the functionalities of pigments regarding automotive coatings....
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Allnex announces the acquisition of a manufacturing site in India
Allnex has announced the acquisition of the Mahad Manufacturing site and coating resins business from D.R. Coats Ink & Resins (DRC), located in Maharashtra, India.
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BASF builds new plant for alkylethanolamines
BASF builds a new world-scale production plant for alkylethanolamines at the Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Perstorp broadens the portfolio with isononanoic acid
Perstorp expands its portfolio for the selected segments Engineered Fluids and Resins & Coatings with the addition of isononanoic acid to the portfolio.
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Bodo Möller Chemie takes over the Benelux sales & distribution for Silberline
Silberline is one of the world’s leading suppliers of aluminum effect pigments. The company has transferred the sales & distribution of pigment products for the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg...
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Sika strenghtens access to the distribution channel in Canada
Sika acquires Sable Marco, a manufacturer of cementitious products and mortars in Canada. Headquartered in Pont Rouge, close to Québec City, the complementary acquisition is intended to open up new opportunities...
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The Pacific Coatings Show Conference 2022 is calling for papers
The newly-established Pacific Coatings Show on 21-23 September 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, will bring together the whole supply chain, offer great networking opportunities and exclusive coatings technology...
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Sasol sells European wax business to Awax Group
The South African energy and chemical company Sasol sells its German subsidiary Sasol Wax to Awax, an international group specialised in developing, producing and distributing wax products.