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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...
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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...