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Wacker confirms annual savings target of EUR 250 million from the end of 2022
Wacker is moving forward with "Shape the Future,” its efficiency program initiated last November. The Munich-based chemical company announced that company management and employee representatives have...
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OQ Chemicals again achieves gold status in Ecovadis Sustainability Ranking
OQ Chemicals was once again recognised for its sustainability management in the supply chain.
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Interview: “’None of the usual active ingredients are likely to be ´deleted`
The uniform, EU-wide regulation of biocidal products is dragging on. Gabi Büttner, head of global chemicals management at the consultancy Umco, talks about the approval process and likely restrictions...
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Siegwerk Turkey finished biggest reconstructions in its history
Siegwerk has completed a significant investment project for the reconstruction of its site in Tuzla, Turkey, one of the company’s 16 "Centers of Excellence" worldwide.
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Stahl launches Chinese website and increases presence on Chinese social networks
Stahl has launched a dedicated Chinese website to optimise the information supply to its Chinese customers. At the same time, Stahl will increase its presence on Chinese social channels like WeChat, Baidu...
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Green Deal will impact us all
CEPE’s Managing Director Christal Davidson is outlining the signaficance of the Green Deal, how it will affect the coatings industry and how the Association will proceed in this context.
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Preparations for Abrafati 2021 are in full swing
More than 80 companies have already confirmed their participation in the 17th International Exhibition of Coatings Industry Suppliers, which is taking place next year from September 28 to 30, as part of...
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Sad demise of Rainer Heubach
Rainer Heubach passed away on October 21, 2020 after a brief and serious illness in Salzburg.
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FEICA publishes leaflet “A safe future for polyurethane products
The Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry (FEICA) leaflet "A safe future for polyurethane products" is now available in six European languages.
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Henkel Adhesive Technologies expands UV capabilities
Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently broke ground for a new production area for UV-curable acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) at the site in Salisbury, North Carolina.
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IGL Coatings announces strategic partnership with Yamaclar in Turkey
IGL Coatings has announced a strategic partnership with Yamaclar Detailing as its exclusive distributor in Turkey.
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New edition: The rheology handbook revised
The Rheology Handbook from author Thomas Mezger has been a standard reference for experts from many industries that have to know their way around practical rheological questions. The book is now available...
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New structure: Dörken repositions itself
The restructuring of the German company under the "Dörken" umbrella brand and the merger of the paints, coatings and pastes business to form Dörken Coatings should create scope for synergy effects.
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Flint Group accelerates investment in Russian packaging market
Flint Group has announced a series of key investment actions in its Russian packaging inks business.