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Dow considers closure of East German production sites
US chemicals group Dow is considering the shutdown of two energy-intensive plants in Schkopau and Böhlen. The decision follows market overcapacities, rising costs and increasing regulatory pressures....
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Duncan Taylor appointed interim CEO of Allnex
Duncan Taylor will take over as interim CEO of Allnex on May 1, 2025, succeeding Miguel Mantas, who will retire from the company on June 30, 2025. Taylor will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer...
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Marcus Jordan appointed new CEO of IMCD
Marcus Jordan has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IMCD N.V. as of 28 April 2025. He succeeds Valerie Diele-Braun, who is stepping down for personal reasons.
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Supply chains under pressure: Why local sourcing is gaining ground in the decorative coatings market
Global uncertainties are forcing the paint and coatings industry to rethink its sourcing strategies. In the decorative segment, more and more manufacturers are turning to local supply chains — for both...
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High-performance microfibre leather: water-based PU coating with UV, moisture and bacteria protection
A Chinese research team has developed an innovative coating for microfibre leather: breathable, moisture-regulating, antibacterial and UV-resistant – with excellent mechanical properties thanks to hollow...
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Intumescent hybrid coating protects wood by ceramic charring
A new hybrid coating based on modified amino resins, glass powder and silica offers excellent flame protection for wood. It forms a ceramic-like protective layer when exposed to heat – with impressive...
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The status quo in digitalisation: “The coatings industry needs to become more connected”
While parts of the coatings industry are making progress in digitalisation, many key areas remain untouched. Bojan Buinac, CEO of Bens Consulting, explains why better connectivity is essential, how labs...
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Bio-based powder coatings on the advance: an overview of new binder systems
A recent review shows that powder coatings made from renewable raw materials are becoming increasingly relevant. New bio-based binders such as polyester, polyamide or limonene resins enable sustainable...
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Hydrophobic paper coating with silicone oil-laden nano-silica as a sustainable packaging solution
Using a novel hybrid formulation of hydrophobic nanosilica and PMMA, an Indian research team has succeeded in transforming paper waste into highly effective, water-repellent packaging materials – fully...
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Strategic Value Partners and Blantyre Capital acquire OQ Chemicals
The acquisition marks a new phase for the company: OQ Chemicals will reinstate its name to Oxea.
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Handing over the Brush: BASF sells Brazilian paints business to Sherwin Williams
BASF and Sherwin-Williams have signed an agreement for the sale of BASF’s Brazilian decorative paints business, which is part of the company’s coatings division.
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Akzo Nobel and IPG Photonics partner on innovative laser curing technology
Akzo Nobel and IPG Photonics have entered into a partnership for the EMEA region. The goal is to jointly develop a laser-based curing process for powder coatings – with advantages in energy efficiency,...
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IntAIRCOAT 2025: Final agenda published
The core topics of this year's leading conference on aerospace coatings are automation, testing methods, new coating systems, material developments and durability - all with a view to efficiency, sustainability...
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Hyperbranched polyester polyols improve PU coatings in corrosion tests
A new synthesis process for hyperbranched polyester polyols based on neopentyl glycol is showing promising results for use in polyurethane coatings with increased chemical and corrosion resistance.