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CO₂-binding alcohols open new pathways for PVC upcycling
Researchers have developed an innovative approach to functionally upgrade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) using CO₂-binding alcohols. The study provides valuable insights for more sustainable recycling processes....
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Akzo Nobel appoints Fredrik Westin as new CFO from January 2026
Akzo Nobel has announced that Fredrik Westin will take over as Chief Financial Officer on 1 January 2026, succeeding Maarten de Vries. The handover is part of a planned succession process.
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands partnership with Henkel into new industries
Bodo Möller Chemie Schweiz AG is strengthening its long-standing collaboration with Henkel and will now offer adhesive solutions for additional sectors such as medical technology, the automotive industry...
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Covestro expands Coatings and Adhesives lab in Shanghai
Covestro has expanded its Coatings and Adhesives lab at the Asia-Pacific Innovation Center in Shanghai by 20 %, strengthening its capacity to deliver faster, tailored solutions with advanced digital...
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Siegwerk strengthens Middle East operations with new Dubai site
With a new office and warehouse in Dubai, Siegwerk is expanding its local presence to deliver eco-friendly ink solutions more efficiently across the Middle East. The move supports faster customer service...
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Flint Group expands Italian resin facility for NC-free inks
Flint Group has expanded its resin production site in Caronno, Italy, to strengthen supply security for nitrocellulose-free inks used in flexible packaging. The investment responds to rising demand for...
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RPM expands exterior wood care business with Ready Seal acquisition
RPM International strengthens its Rust-Oleum portfolio with the acquisition of Ready Seal, a Texas-based manufacturer of premium exterior wood stains. The move aims to expand the Consumer Group’s reach...
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Optimising molecular weight: key to stretchable conjugated polymers
A new review explains how fine-tuning the molecular weight of intrinsically stretchable conjugated polymers can improve mechanical reliability and maintain electrical performance under strain — vital...
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Viton expands R&D in South Bohemia to boost coatings portfolio
Czech coatings manufacturer Viton has strengthened its research and development facilities in Ceske Budejovice to accelerate product innovation, diversify its portfolio and expand into new application...
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Stahl opens new Customer Center of Excellence in León, Mexico
With a newly expanded facility in León, Mexico, Stahl is strengthening its regional presence and supporting customers with advanced leather finishing and performance coatings solutions tailored to local...
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Stahl CEO Maarten Heijbroek: “The more demanding the requirements, the more room we have to innovate”
Stahl has undergone a notable strategic transformation in recent years. I spoke with CEO Maarten Heijbroek about the motivations behind this shift, the future of coatings, and what lies ahead for the company....
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Dynamically tunable CPL materials: new opportunities for optical applications
Organic materials with stimuli-responsive circularly polarised luminescence (CPL) offer new prospects for 3D displays, information security and optical sensing. A recent review article summarises key advances,...
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Leadership transition at Büfa Group: Fichtmüller to succeed Thalmann
The Oldenburg-based Büfa Group (Germany) has announced an early succession plan. Dr. Moritz Fichtmüller will take over as CEO in spring 2026, following Felix Thalmann’s departure after more than twelve...
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Tesa strengthens circular economy with Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore
With a new development laboratory in Singapore, Tesa aims to advance the next generation of debondable adhesive solutions. The partnership with A*STAR is intended to connect research and industrial application...