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IMCD increases EBITA to EUR 275 million – Six acquisitions strengthen market position
IMCD reports EBITA of EUR 275 million for the first half of 2025 and continues its growth trajectory with six acquisitions. Despite currency headwinds, the speciality chemicals distributor maintains...
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RPM announces leadership appointments in investor relations, sustainability and procurement
RPM International has appointed Matthew E. Schlarb as Vice President Investor Relations and Sustainability and Paul R. Darwin as Vice President Procurement. Both leaders bring extensive experience to advance...
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Combination of high thermal stability and recyclability
Researchers develop environmentally friendly resin with dynamic dihydrazone bonds from bio-resources.
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DKSH and Sunrise sign distribution deal for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
DKSH Performance Materials has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Sunrise, a manufacturer of metal pigments and specialty chemicals. The agreement covers Germany, Austria, and Switzerland,...
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Guest editorial: Measuring sustainable impact in coil coatings
Dr Susana Hult Torron, Global Product Sustainability and R&D Capabilities Director at Beckers Group, stresses the importance of using different tools to measure the sustainable impact of every product...
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Brenntag launches CO₂ emission-free distribution site in Austria
Brenntag has officially inaugurated its site in Traun, Austria, as the company’s first chemical distribution facility to operate entirely without CO₂ emissions. Following an extensive energy-focused...
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“The challenge lies in striking a balance between global standardisation and local conditions”
After one month as Chief Operations Officer of Beckers Group, Dr Susanne Goldammer talks to European Coatings about her vision for the company's 24 production sites in 18 countries. With her extensive...
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Biocatalysts convert styrene into valuable epoxides with high selectivity
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf have developed a novel class of biocatalysts capable of converting the pollutant styrene into valuable epoxides with high...
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“Advancements help to save Energy” – Adhesives: Ways to reduce carbon footprint
Martin Moore, EMEIA Sales Manager at Holland Colours, stresses the importance of innovations in adhesive formulations to reduce CO₂ emissions. Developing recyclable adhesives could make the recycling...
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Lignin-based arylindane diols: sustainable antioxidants with low toxicity
A European research team has developed novel arylindane diols derived from lignin, offering a renewable and safer alternative to synthetic phenolic antioxidants.
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Kansai Helios opens powder coatings facility in the U.S.
Kansai Helios has acquired a state-of-the-art production facility in Johnstown, Ohio (USA). On the approximately 28-acre (around 11.3-hectare) site, innovative powder coatings will be produced for the...
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Akzo Nobel lifts Q2 profitability to 15%
Akzo Nobel has reported its second-quarter 2025 results, showing stable organic sales and improved profitability despite continued currency pressure. The company’s focus on cost efficiency and pricing...
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Grafted TiO₂ on graphene oxide boosts silicone resin for high-temperature corrosion resistance
In a bid to tackle corrosion challenges in high-temperature industrial environments, researchers from Xinjiang University and Xinjiang Agricultural University have developed a next-generation silicone...
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Interview: “Renewed interest in water-borne alkyds”
Dr Ioanna Tzortzi, Associate Specialist in Resins & Coatings Innovation at Perstorp, explains the reasoning behind the primary R&D focus areas in the water-borne coatings sector and how we might...