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Strategic realignment at Kansai Helios strengthens global direction
With a leadership change at the top, Kansai Helios is restructuring its management to further drive growth, integration and technological strength within the Kansai Paint Group.
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Uniform standard for thread-locking coatings
A recent Bachelor’s thesis explores the creation of a new DIN standard for thread-locking coatings. The aim is to define minimum requirements for chemical and mechanical properties to enhance product...
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Akzo Nobel to divest majority stake in Indian subsidiary to JSW Group
Akzo Nobel is selling up to 75 % of its shares in Akzo Nobel India to JSW Group for an enterprise value of around EUR 1.4 billion. The transaction marks the first step in a strategic portfolio review...
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Silane-modified polysulfide adhesives improve solvent resistance
A new silane-modified one-component polysulfide adhesive achieves significantly enhanced mechanical performance and solvent resistance—offering a promising solution for demanding sealing applications...
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Flexibilisation of room-temperature-curing polyaspartic systems
A new study demonstrates that polyaspartic one-coat systems can be significantly flexibilised through targeted polyol modification – without compromising gloss or curing speed. These findings provide...
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Tinol expands its activities: “Europe is a key part of our long-term growth plan.“
Lebanese paint producer Tinol is expanding its activities into Europe, with Cyprus serving as a strategic gateway for its regional growth. In this interview, Chairman Chaker F. Saab explains how the company...
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Beckers and Anodyne collaborate on renewable HHPA for coatings
Beckers Group and Anodyne Chemistries have joined forces to develop a renewable, CO₂-based alternative to petrochemical HHPA – a key component in high-performance coating systems.
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Top 3 countries with the most paint and coatings companies
In the latest ranking of the top 25 paint and coatings manufacturers in Europe by revenue, three countries stand out once again: Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. These nations contribute the highest...
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Sika expands global manufacturing footprint with new facilities in China, Brazil and Morocco
With strategic investments in Suzhou, Belo Horizonte and Agadir, Sika continues to implement its local-for-local strategy. The new facilities are designed to strengthen regional supply chains and support...
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Fluorinated compounds under scrutiny: PFAS – best left to toothpaste?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used in various industries since the 1940s due to their remarkable stability and resistance to water, oil and grease. However, in light of sustainability...
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Oxerra expands U.S. operations with new pigment warehouse in Georgia
With the construction of a new warehouse in Augusta, Georgia, Oxerra strengthens its U.S. distribution network and underlines its commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
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Confirmed: BASF explores strategic options for its coatings business
BASF is reviewing strategic options for its global Coatings business, including a potential sale or joint venture. The company is said to have confirmed this in a statement to PCI Magazine clarifying its...
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“Biocide-free will soon be the standard”: On the development of modern tinting pastes and new requirements in the colour market
The requirements for pigment pastes are changing: they need to be biocide-free while remaining colour-accurate, mould-resistant and application-safe. Guido Strauch, Head of Tinting Technology at Dörken,...
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ASEFAPI celebrates annual meeting in Oviedo
The Spanish Association of Paint and Printing Ink Manufacturers (ASEFAPI) held its annual meeting, this time in Oviedo, bringing together key players from the national and international coatings industry....