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Chem Quest appoints three new directors to strengthen expertise in specialty chemicals
Global consulting firm Chem Quest has added three new directors – Bernardo Montes, Ph.D., Steven Roth, Ph.D., and Richard Karpowicz, Ph.D. – expanding its leadership team and expertise in strategy,...
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RPM International restructures leadership – David Dennsteadt appointed Executive Vice President
US-based coatings specialist RPM International has announced a new leadership structure, appointing David Dennsteadt as Executive Vice President. Gregory Michael will take over the newly expanded Performance...
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Axalta appoints Dr Delson Trindade as Axalta Fellow
Dr Delson Trindade has been named Axalta Fellow, the highest technical recognition within Axalta’s global technology organisation.
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Hempel appoints Malgorzata Kolton as new Head of Marine
Hempel has appointed Malgorzata Kolton as Executive Vice President & Head of Marine. She will take up the role on 1 January 2026, bringing extensive international leadership experience to strengthen...
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Arkema appoints new head of Adhesive Solutions
Arkema has appointed Laurent Peyronneau as Executive Vice President of its Adhesive Solutions segment (Bostik) and member of the Executive Committee. He succeeds Vincent Legros, who is leaving the group...
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Brenntag CEO takes over leadership of Brenntag Essentials
Brenntag CEO Jens Birgersson will additionally lead the Brenntag Essentials division, succeeding Ewout van Jarwaarde, who left the board on 8 September 2025.
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Peter Holm appointed Chairman of Bodo Möller Chemie Denmark
Bodo Möller Chemie Group has appointed Peter Holm as Chairman of its Danish subsidiary. After many years in operational management, he is stepping back from day-to-day business. The company’s Danish...
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PPG appoints Joe Gette as new General Counsel and Senior Vice President
PPG has appointed Joe Gette as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. He will succeed Anne M. Foulkes on 1 January 2026, who will retire but remain with the company in a transitional role...
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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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IMCD appoints new leadership for EMEA and APAC regions
Andreas Igerl will become the new Regional President for Europe, Middle East and Africa starting September 2025, while Narendra Varde takes over leadership of the Asia-Pacific region.
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Canadian Coatings Association has found a new President and CEO
Dave Carey replaces Gary LeRoux who has decided to retire.
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Spray drying of polymer dispersions for redispersible powder coatings
Researchers found that the use of polyvinyl alcohol as a stabilizer reduces particle size and increases the yield of the spray drying process.
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ACA appoints Mike Johnson as incoming president and CEO
The American Coatings Association (ACA) announced the appointment of Mike Johnson as president and CEO.
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Belzona UK appoints new Managing Director
Belzona UK has announced that Mr Jérémie Maillard has been appointed as Managing Director.