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Chemlink Specialities and Addi-Tec are now part of the Harke Group

The Harke Group with headquarters in Mühlheim an der Ruhr, Germany, has acquired Chemlink Specialities Ltd and Addi-Tec Ltd, both formerly businesses within the Chemlink Group in Manchester, UK.

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Teknos has completed the acquisition of Drywood Norge AS

Teknos has completed the acquisition of the business of Drywood Norge AS, a company operating in architectural coatings business in Norwegian market.

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New approach to test the sulphate resistance of concrete

A new study examines the tensile strength of concrete exposed to sulphate attack.

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PPG and Avery Dennison commercialise eco-friendly anti fouling system

The companies PPG and Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions want to further commercialise their self-adhesive fouling release foil for ship hulls.

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Siegwerk plans to build a new blending centre in Bangladesh

The printing ink supplier Siegwerk is planning a new blending centre in Bangladesh. With this step, the company intends to expand its position in Asia.

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Interview: “New additive products are focused on more versatile products”

Even though additives only make for small amounts in the formulation, they are critical components of coatings and inks. We spoke to Petra Lenz, Technical Support Manager Paint Additives at Byk-Chemie,...

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Safic-Alcan acquires Langley-Smith & Company

Safic-Alcan UK has acquired Langley-Smith & Company. Founded in 1907, the specialty chemicals distributor specialises in paints and coatings, among other things.

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Biocides: “No new active ingredients in the foreseeable future

Biocides play a major role in keeping paints and coatings free of harmful microorganisms. However, regulation of biocides is affecting their usage more and more. We spoke with David Zilm, CMO at Vink Chemicals...

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Nouryon to double organic peroxides capacity in Mexico

Nouryon increases its production capacity for solvent-based organic peroxides in Mexico. The expansion shall be completed by the second quarter of 2020.

Allnex and Palmer Holland form a partnership.
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BRB Silicone appoints Richardo Molina for distribution in Algeria and Morocco

Ricardo Molina has been appointed to distribute BRB International BV's silicone product portfolio for the paint, construction, plastics and rubber industries in Algeria and Morocco.

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Innovations: “Clear communication between our technical and business teams”

Turning an idea into a successful patent is not always easy. We spoke to Aditya Gottumukkala, Intellectual Asset Manager and Kurt Olson, former Corporate Fellow, at PPG about innovations, patents and what...

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Pietro Carini changes its name to Krahn Italia

The Italian Krahn Chemie subsidiary Pietro Carini S.p.A. now operates under the name Krahn Italia S.p.A.

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Perstorp starts up capacity expansion for pentaerythritol

In May 2019, Perstorp plans to increase the pentaerythritol capacity at its Arnsberg site.

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IMCD expands biocide offerings with DuPont Industrial Biosciences

IMCD and DuPont Industrial Biosciences announce an expansion of their distribution partnership for biocides used in industrial preservation and homecare applications.