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H.B. Fuller board rejects unsolicited bid
H.B. Fuller's board of directors has unanimously rejected a non-binding acquisition proposal from investment firm Ancora for its Building Adhesives Solutions (BAS) business, citing significant undervaluation,...
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Fenix Group appoints new leadership team
The Fenix Group Specialty Performance Coatings, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, has announced the appointment of a new leadership team. The four executives are set to steer the company's strategic...
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Pulp mill residues yield flame-retardant bio-based wood adhesive
Researchers have developed a fully bio-based wood adhesive from kraft pulp mill side-streams that combines competitive bond strength with flame-retardant and heat-insulating properties. Life cycle assessment...
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Potential reclassification of talc: Checklist provides guidance
A potential reclassification of talc raises practical questions for many coatings manufacturers. Our checklist summarises the key tasks – from reviewing affected formulations to assessing substitute...
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Byk inaugurates new mini-plant for additives in Shanghai
Byk has officially opened a new mini-plant in Shanghai, China, expanding its production capabilities in the region. The facility manufactures silicone-based, silicone-free, and wax additives for a wide...
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Fluorescent polyphosphate delivers early fire warning in epoxy
Researchers have developed a fluorescent ammonium polyphosphate-based hybrid that provides epoxy composites with thermochromic early-warning functionality, high flame retardancy and improved mechanical...
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Altana reports strong sales and earnings growth in first half of 2026
Speciality chemicals group Altana recorded a positive sales and earnings performance in the first half of 2026, with revenues reaching EUR 1,675 million – a 3 % increase year on year. Operational growth...
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Lubrizol and Brenntag strengthen coatings collaboration in Vietnam
Lubrizol and Brenntag have deepened their partnership in Vietnam, targeting the country's coatings, construction and inks markets. A joint Collaboration Day in Ho Chi Minh City brought customers together...
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Clariant opens two new R&D laboratories in China for additives development
Clariant has inaugurated two new research and development laboratories for its Additives business in China, expanding local synthesis capabilities for flame retardants and performance additives. The move...
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Smart nanofiller merges self-healing and anticorrosive functions
A novel core-shell nanofiller combining graphitic carbon nitride, a dynamic disulfide-rich polymer shell and benzotriazole enables epoxy coatings with long-term anticorrosive protection and photothermally...
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PPG appoints segment leaders to drive growth and productivity
PPG has named three senior executives – Alisha Bellezza, Chancey Hagerty and Henrik Bergström – to head its global business segments: Industrial Coatings, Performance Coatings and Global Architectural...
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Sustainability: A vital component of long-term business success
Sustainability has become a key driver of long-term performance, helping organizations manage risk, improve efficiency and create value. By integrating sustainability into innovation, operations and customer...
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Thermally recoverable UV coating protects foldable display glass
A newly developed UV-curable polyurethane acrylate coating combines high modulus, toughness and thermal recovery capability to reinforce ultra-thin glass for foldable displays. The system offers a scalable...
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Possible talc classification: implications for the paint industry
Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to imagine many paints and varnishes without talc. However, this functional filler is under scrutiny: in the ongoing CLH procedure, there is a risk of a Europe-wide harmonised...