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AkzoNobel sells former paint factory in UK
AkzoNobel has sold its former paint factory located in Wexham Road, Slough, UK. The site comprises both the former Slough Manufacturing Unit and AkzoNobel’s Research and Development facility.
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Gelest acquires specialty monomers and polymers manufacturer Bimax
Gelest acquires Bimax, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty monomers and polymers for use in the manufacture of coatings and adhesives, as well as other advanced technology applications.
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The coatings additive market
The global coating additives market size was EUR 6.99 billion in 2018 and is projected to register a CAGR of 6.14% between 2018 and 2023. Currently, the Asia Pacific region leads, in terms of coating additives...
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MT Materials announces distribution partnership with Inopol
MT Materials AG, based in Wallisellen/Zurich, is now marketing the polyester resin portfolio for the South Korean company Inopol Co. Ltd. in Switzerland.
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Green synthesis of soluble graphene by aqueous polyphenol extracts of Eucalyptus bark
Scientists describe a green, effective, and economical strategy for the synthesis of soluble graphene by using a Eucalyptus polyphenol solution that is obtained from a Eucalyptus bark extract.
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BRB Silicone appoints Chemfit for distribution in South Africa
BRB International BV appoints Chemfit for sales distribution of silicone product portfolio for paint & coatings and construction in South Africa.
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Omnova to be acquired by Synthomer for USD 10.15 per share
Omnova Solutions has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Synthomer plc for USD 10.15 per share in cash.
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Altana acquires business from the Paul N. Gardner Company
The specialty chemicals group Altana has acquired the operating assets of the Paul N. Gardner Company Inc. of Pompano Beach FL, USA.
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Axalta announces growth strategy for its powder coating business in China
Axalta's new growth strategy is supposed to position the company to more effectively unlock value in the high-end Chinese powder coatings market in the next three years.
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Evonik expands fumed silica capacity
Evonik has started up on schedule its new plant complex in Antwerp for production of fumed silica.
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Flint Group Packaging opens facility in South Africa
Flint Group is designated to strengthen position in the packaging inks segment with the opening of its new facility in Westmead, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
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Perstorp drives forward project to produce recycled methanol
Perstorp will investigate the potential production of recycled methanol, using carbon dioxide and residual streams, at its Swedish facility in Stenungsund.
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Interview: Red levels of uncertainty
The coatings industry has the power and the means to make cradle to cradle work, says André Vieira de Castro. We spoke to the CEPE Board member about current issues and the uncertain political situation....