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Tioxide restarts titanium dioxide production at Greatham site in the UK
Following LB Group's acquisition of the Greatham facility, Tioxide has successfully recommissioned its titanium dioxide pigment plant. With a nameplate capacity of 150,000 tonnes per annum, the site is...
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Essential oil boosts cassava–chitosan coating for fresh produce
Researchers have developed a fermented cassava starch–chitosan film incorporating Hyssopus officinalis essential oil to preserve fresh produce. The bio-based coating significantly reduces weight loss...
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Hydrogel antifouling coatings analysed by OCT in real time
A new study uses optical coherence tomography and rheometry to analyse how formulation and salinity influence the performance of xanthan gum-based hydrogel antifouling coatings. The findings provide guidance...
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CLP: What coatings manufacturers must do now
Obligatory classification has applied to new substances since 1 May 2025 and will apply to new mixtures from 1 May 2026. These changes have direct consequences for formulations, ¬safety data sheets, and...
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PPG breaks ground on automotive coatings expansion in Ohio
PPG has begun construction on a new advanced manufacturing facility at its existing site in Delaware, Ohio. The investment of more than USD 280 million is aimed at expanding automotive coatings production...
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Why AI makes human judgement more valuable in coatings
AI is transforming formulation, regulatory work and technical training in the coatings industry. Dr. Evripidis Tsaousoglou explains why faster access to answers does not replace expertise—and why practical...
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EU packaging regulation enters into force: PFAS restrictions in food-contact packaging now in effect
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has begun to apply across member states, introducing a harmonised framework for packaging and packaging waste. A key measure now in effect restricts the...
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Catalyxx to build first commercial-scale bio-based chemicals plant in Portugal
Catalyxx has selected Sines, Portugal, as the location for its first commercial-scale renewable chemicals facility. The plant will produce bio-based butanol, hexanol and octanol from bioethanol, with construction...
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MC-Bauchemie with new subsidiaries in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
MC-Bauchemie has established new subsidiaries in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as part of its international growth strategy. The moves reflect the company's focus on two of Central Asia's largest and fastest-growing...
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Shellac reinvented: thermal advances for a natural biomaterial
A recent mini review examines how chemical modifications and polymer blending can overcome the poor thermal stability of shellac, a natural biomaterial produced by the lac bug. Enhanced thermal performance...
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Carbonate placement enables degradable PE-like polymers
Researchers demonstrate that the precise placement of hydrolysable carbonate units along a polyethylene-like backbone enables chemical deconstruction while preserving crystallinity. The approach opens...
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Iron oxides: Lanxess deploys hydrogen in large-scale production
By switching to hydrogen as the fuel for drying iron oxide pigments, Lanxess has reached a technological milestone. The plant at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site saves 6,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and demonstrates...
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Ancora proposes acquisition of HB Fuller’s construction adhesives business
US investment fund Ancora has submitted a proposal to acquire HB Fuller’s construction adhesives business. Valued at up to EUR 1.1 billion, the proposal aims to refocus the business and unlock further...
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Sherwin-Williams ends paint manufacturing in Jamaica and shifts to distribution model
Sherwin-Williams has ceased production at its White Marl facility in St. Catherine, Jamaica, transitioning the local operation to a distribution-only model. Products previously manufactured on-site will...