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Covestro concludes fiscal year 2025 within narrowed guidance range
Despite declining revenues and a net loss, Covestro has achieved its revised targets for 2025. Strategic initiatives such as partnerships, acquisitions, and efficiency programmes highlight the company’s...
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Industrial coatings market: Resilience amidst uncertainty
The following analysis will give an overview of the global industrial coatings market. It provides insights the relevant segments of industrial coatings – by analysing the segment specific growth...
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Elkem announces sale of majority stake in Silicones division to Bluestar
Elkem ASA has announced a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar, its largest shareholder. The transaction will be settled by redeeming Bluestar’s 338,338,536...
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Curcumin-based edible coatings show promise for reducing post-harvest losses
A review explores how curcumin, derived from turmeric, can serve as a bioactive component in edible coatings for fruits and vegetables. Whilst nanotechnology-enhanced formulations extend shelf life effectively,...
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Toyo Ink Europe rolls out GIO-compliant UV flexo and UV offset ink portfolio
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced a comprehensive portfolio of UV and LED UV curable inks compliant with the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO). Designed for food-safe packaging applications, these inks...
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Biomimetic microstructures offer eco-friendly path to marine antifouling coatings
A comprehensive review examines how surface designs inspired by aquatic organisms such as shark skin, lotus leaves and coral can replace toxic conventional antifouling coatings. The authors highlight the...
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Covestro: Dr Markus Steilemann will not extend his contract
The term of office of Covestro's CEO runs until 31 May 2028.
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Sun Chemical invests in quinacridone pigment production in Delaware
Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, is investing EUR 9.2 million to expand its quinacridone pigment production in Newport, Delaware. The initiative aims to enhance production capacity, improve...
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Biesterfeld names Joe Read as new UK and Ireland Managing Director
Biesterfeld has announced Joe Read as the new Managing Director for its UK and Ireland operations, effective 1 March 2026. With extensive experience in engineering polymers and composites, Read aims to...
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Sika to acquire Akkim, advancing global adhesives and sealants expansion
Sika has confirmed plans to acquire Akkim, a Turkey-based adhesives and sealants manufacturer, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position in high-growth markets and expanding production capabilities....
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Mutares acquires Venator’s ultramarine blue pigments business
Mutares has completed the acquisition of Venator Pigments France SAS, a leading global producer of ultramarine pigments. This move strengthens Mutares’ Chemicals & Materials segment and positions...
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Self-cleaning vegetable-tanned leather: photocatalytic activity of ZnO and BiOI nanoparticles immobilised using succinic acid
A new study explores the use of succinic acid to immobilise ZnO and BiOI nanoparticles on vegetable-tanned leather, enabling self-cleaning properties through photocatalytic activity.
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BASF strengthens production capacity in India with new dispersions line
BASF is expanding its operations in India by adding a new dispersions production line at its Mangalore site. This investment aims to meet growing local demand for high-quality dispersions in paints, coatings,...
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Azelis reports strong cash flow growth in challenging markets despite profit decline
Azelis delivered a free cash flow of EUR 442 million in 2025, marking a 29.2 % increase compared to the previous year. Despite declining revenue and a 40 % drop in net profit, the company remains optimistic...