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Greek adhesives and sealants producers form industry association
Representatives of the Greek adhesive and sealant industry have founded the Hellenic Adhesives and Sealant Cluster (HASC), under the umbrella of the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI)....
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Protective coatings: Movement in the game
As the global economy was affected by the pandemic, there were significant changes in the corrosion protection coatings market. Based on their research, IRL's market researchers estimate the global market...
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Innochem acquires the business of XS Chemicals
The company Innochem, which belongs to the Stockmeier Group and is based in Meerhout (Belgium), has taken over the business of the Dutch speciality trader XS Chemicals, based in Utrecht, with effect from...
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Axalta’s Automotive Colour of the Year 2022: “Royal Magenta
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its 2022 automotive colour of the year - "Royal Magenta" - which is a deep cherry colour.
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Perstorp acquires GEO’s Di-Methylolpropionic acid business
Perstorp further strengthens its position within the resins and coatings market through the acquisition of the Di-Methylolpropionic Acid business from GEO.
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DIC Group acquires Sapici and its holding company
The DIC Corporation has announced that its Milan-based wholly owned subsidiary Sun Chemical Group, has acquired 100% of the shares of Italian adhesives and polymers manufacturer Sapici and its holding...
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New podcast episode: The last year in review
In the latest episode of the European Coatings Podcast, we speak about how the past year has been for the paints and coatings industry and the results of our annual survey.
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Stockmeier strengthens market position in Spain
The Stockmeier Group has acquired the company New Química, located in Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo) with immediate effect.
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Imerys expands distribution partnership with Whit Chem
Imerys and Whit Chem, a distributor of specialist chemicals, minerals and polymers, have announced the expansion of their distribution agreement.
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Annual survey: Intensifying Pressure
Under the difficult circumstances, 2021 went relatively well for much of the industry. What worries everyone, however, is the precarious raw material situation. Hardly anyone expects an end or relief any...
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Arxada completes Merger with Troy
Arxada has announced the completion of the merger with Troy Corporation, a global leader in microbial control solutions and performance additives.
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Weyl Chem completes integration of Spanish subsidiary
With the appointment of Alix Deschamps as Managing Director, Weyl Chem has completed the integration of its latest acquisition, Weyl Chem Bilbao. The Group had acquired the sulfuric acid plant in August...
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Toyo Ink India expands gravure ink capacity
Toyo Ink India, a member of the Tokyo-based global specialty chemicals conglomerate Toyo Ink Group, recently installed a brand new gravure ink factory at its Gujarat site along the western coast of India....
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PPG expands automotive OEM coatings production in Germany
PPG has announced that it will invest more than USD 10 million (EUR 9 million) to expand production of automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings at its site in Weingarten, Germany.