Dr Susanne Goldammer, the new COO of the Beckers Group, has extensive experience in the process industry.
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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...

Have received new leadership positions: Andreas Igerl (left) and Narendra Varde.
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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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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.

Daniel Geiger Campos has been appointed chairman of the Abrafati Board of Directors.
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Abrafati elects Board of Directors for the next two years

Abrafati elects Board of Directors for the next two years

Luiz Totti is the CEO of ASK Chemicals.
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Luiz Totti as new Chief Executive Officer of ASK Chemicals

ASK Chemicals Group announces Luiz Totti as the new CEO of the Group. The decision is effective immediately.

Caption: Markus Kamieth becomes the new Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE and replaces Martin Brudermüller.
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BASF: Markus Kamieth new Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors

At the end of the Annual General Meeting on April 25, 2024, Dr. Markus Kamieth will become Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF.

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WeylChem: Andreas Maier becomes CEO and President

Andreas Maier, who holds a doctorate in chemistry, succeeds Michael Grün, who is leaving the company.

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Grolman Group appoints Dr. Andreas Zett as Managing Director

The Grolman Group, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, has appointed Dr. Andreas Zett as Managing Director with effect from November 1, 2023 - in addition to the existing Managing Directors.

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Sika announces changes to the board of directors

As Sika has announced, Thierry F. J. Vanlancker is to be proposed as new Chair of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting 2024. Paul Hälg has decided to step down after twelve successful...

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Sherwin-Williams: Heidi Petz elected new CEO

The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced that its Board of Directors has elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the Company's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024.

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Change in management at Altana’s Byk division

Dr. Jörg Hinnerwisch, so far Chief Technology Officer at BYK, assumes the role of Division President and joins Altana’s Executive Management Team.