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Sika acquires building finishing company in the USA
Sika has fully acquired HPS North America, a supplier of building finishing materials.
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Akzo Nobel proposes to separate powder coatings business from its Indian subsidiary
Akzo Nobel has confirmed that it’s made an offer to acquire the powder coatings operations and International Research Center from its publicly listed subsidiary, Akzo Nobel India Limited.
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Pigments: Sudarshan completes acquisition of Heubach
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (“SCIL” or “Company”) has announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary Sudarshan Europe it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Germany-based...
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German paint factory Alfred Clouth is closing
After more than a century, the Alfred Clouth paint factory will cease operations on 28 February 2025. A search for an investor was unsuccessful. However, the Clou brand will be retained and will be continued...
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Lanxess strengthens innovation in India with new development centre
The specialty chemicals company Lanxess has opened the India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai. The centre is designed to provide new research capacity for lubricants and material...
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European Coatings Show 2025: Preview newspaper out
In March, the coatings world will meet at the European Coatings Show and Conference in Nuremberg, Germany. Prepare for your visit with our preview magazine.
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Lanxess expands pigment portfolio with more sustainable yellow shades
With the new Scopeblue product line, Lanxess is launching micronised iron oxide yellow pigments that have a 35% smaller carbon footprint thanks to the use of more eco-efficient raw materials.
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Bodo Möller Chemie and Dow Aksa enter into partnership for carbon fibre products
Bodo Möller Chemie and Dow Aksa have entered into a strategic partnership to expand Bodo Möller Chemie's product portfolio to include carbon fibre products.
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Krahn Chemie Benelux and Dura Europe sign distribution agreement
Krahn Chemie Benelux and Dura Europe have entered into a distribution agreement effective January 1, 2025. Under this partnership, Krahn Chemie Benelux will distribute Dura Europe’s paint driers and...
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Biesterfeld strengthens CASE business: Joachim Diem new Business Manager
Joachim Diem is the new Business Manager CASE at Biesterfeld.
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Sunflower oil-based thermosets: Sustainable polymers via Passerini reaction
A research team led by Prof. Michael A. R. Meier of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has developed new ways of increasing the efficiency of coatings for the automotive industry. The results could...
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Polyurethane acrylate improves the strain recovery of pressure-sensitive adhesives
A new study shows how polyurethane acrylate (PUA) as a crosslinker significantly accelerates the strain recovery of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). This opens up new possibilities for flexible electronics....
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Sustainable change in the coatings industry: the rise of environmentally friendly additives
The performance of paints and coatings depends not only on pigments and binders, but also on additives. These play a key role in industries such as automotive, aerospace and construction. They drive innovation,...
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High-strength and self-healing bio-based polyhydroxyurethanes as heat-resistant adhesives
New research shows the potential of bio-based polyhydroxyurethanes for high-performance applications.