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PPG inaugurates expanded “Packaging Coatings Innovation Centre
PPG has inaugurated its "Packaging Coatings Innovation Centre, Europe" in Bodelshausen, Germany. The site’s newly expanded analytical and research and development (R&D) capabilities are intended...
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Siegwerk and Rotopack form joint venture in Pakistan
Siegwerk has announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with Rotopack, a leading supplier in the printing and packaging industry in Pakistan.
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IMCD India expands its laboratories capabilities
To further extend its capabilities and enhance its offerings and scope across India, IMCD has announced the opening of its new office in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The new set-up offers coatings as well as...
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Sika opens new national subsidiary in Ghana
Given the large volume of business and high demand, Sika has now opened its own national subsidiary to manufacture locally and provide technical support.
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LSI rebrands as Arxada and agrees to merge with Troy
The agreement with Troy represents the first strategic deal by Arxada, formerly known as Lonza Specialty Ingredients or LSI, and will broaden the company’s portfolio and geographical footprint.
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IMCD China acquires Aquatech
IMCD announced that IMCD China has signed an agreement to acquire Aquatech Speciality (Shanghai) International Trading and Aquatech Speciality (Guangzhou) Trading in China.
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A clear view of purchasing
Cost advantages versus ecological footprint? This is not a contradiction - if purchasing knows how to play its key role. Business Intelligence (BI) helps with optimisation, also because more than half...
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Biesterfeld Group acquires GME Chemicals
The Biesterfeld Group, Hamburg, has established a joint venture by acquiring a majority stake in Singapore-based GME Chemicals. The closing was now completed. A complete takeover of the remaining shares...
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Scott Bader Italia established
Scott Bader announces the formation of Scott Bader Italia which has been established to ensure they serve their growing base of Italian customers operating in various markets including marine, land transportation...
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Flint Group Packaging announces a global price increase
Flint Group Packaging announces the intention to further increase the prices of all its ink and coating products for the flexible packaging, paper and board and narrow web markets.
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Allnex invests EUR 12 million in new Austrian R&D centre
Allnex invests in a new R&D center for environmentally-friendly coating resins. The construction in Werndorf, Austria, will begin in October 2021 and is scheduled for completion in Q3 2022.
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Nippon Paint to buy Cromology
Nippon Paint Holdings will acquire Cromology Holding, a French maker of decorative paints, through a subsidiary.
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New fumed silica plant by Evonik and Wynca goes on stream
The joint venture between Evonik and the Chinese company Wynca - Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material is starting-up of its new fumed silica plant.