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Azelis reports higher free cash flow despite revenue decline in first nine months of 2025
Azelis increased its free cash flow by 34 % to EUR 293 million in the first nine months of 2025, despite a slight decrease in revenue. The speciality chemicals distributor benefited from lower working...
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BASF Coatings presents 2025–2026 automotive colour trends: “Driving the Proxy”
With its new “Driving the Proxy” collection, BASF Coatings introduces the 2025–2026 Automotive Colour Trends, focusing on emotionally resonant hues, advanced pigment technologies and sustainability...
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Nano-engineering advances: MXene-based flame retardants for epoxy coatings
Researchers have developed a novel MXene-based flame retardant for waterborne epoxy coatings, achieving superior fire protection and thermal insulation performance. This breakthrough could redefine safety...
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Songwon announces major OPS investment in Saudi Arabia
Songwon Industrial has announced a new greenfield investment to establish a One Pack Systems (OPS) production facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project aims to strengthen the company’s position...
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Diatom-inspired coating extends corrosion and wear protection for steel surfaces
Researchers have developed a multilayer lubricant-infused coating that uses artificially cultivated diatoms as micro oil reservoirs. The result is a highly durable protection against corrosion and wear...
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Brenntag expands partnership with Momentive in Asia-Pacific
Brenntag has signed a new distribution agreement with Momentive Performance Materials Inc. covering the Philippines, extending its existing partnerships in Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Avery Dennison completes acquisition of Meridian’s flooring adhesives business
Avery Dennison has completed the acquisition of Meridian Adhesives Group’s U.S.-based flooring adhesives business for approximately EUR 360 million.
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Transparent superhydrophobic coatings enhance LiDAR signal precision
New research unveils a transparent, robust superhydrophobic coating that protects atmospheric LiDAR systems from contamination, ensuring precise environmental monitoring.
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Interview: ‘The agreement between BASF and Carlyle laid the foundation for the future independence of the Coatings division.’
Uta Holzenkamp, President of BASF Coatings, talks exclusively to European Coatings Journal about the upcoming change of ownership and the future of the coatings division. She explains how her team is preparing...
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Clariant expands production capacity for halogen-free flame retardants in Daya Bay
Clariant has completed the expansion of its production site in Daya Bay, China. The investment of approximately EUR 107 million strengthens the company’s capacity for halogen-free flame retardants and...
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Dual silicon side chain modification enhances strength and solvent resistance of one-component polysulfide adhesives
A novel modification approach for one-component polysulfide adhesives combines silicon side chains with additional hydrogen bonding sites, resulting in significantly improved mechanical strength and solvent...
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Bodo Möller Chemie appoints Alberto Perez Pereira as Managing Director for Spain and Portugal
Effective 1 October 2025, Alberto Perez Pereira has been appointed Managing Director of Bodo Möller Chemie Spain and Portugal. He will focus on expanding cooperation with Medmix and driving regional growth...
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Fluorene–vanillin hybrid enables fingerprint visualisation and sustainable security printing
A newly developed fluorescent pigment based on fluorene and vanillin enables high-resolution fingerprint detection and can also be used as an eco-friendly offset security ink. The fluorophore combines...
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Royal Talens opens new headquarters and production facility in Apeldoorn
Royal Talens has inaugurated its new headquarters and modern paint production facility in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. The new site combines administrative and manufacturing functions and was designed with...