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Axalta opens new site in Midrand, South Africa

Axalta announces the opening of its new automotive refinish technology headquarters in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.

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Nature meets wood coatings

Every two years, the wood coatings community comes together to discuss the latest technical developments as well as regulatory affairs. But most importantly, ...

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New distribution partnership between Bodo Möller Chemie and Sanitized

Bodo Möller Chemie and Sanitized AG have agreed on a new strategic distribution partnership for antimicrobial polymer additives.

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Stahl opens first center of excellence for powder coatings in Barcelona

Stahl has opened its first center of excellence for powder coatings in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.

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Worlée further expands distribution business in Italy

North German mid-sized company Worlée takes over the exclusive distribution of Axilat products on behalf of Synthomer.

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Adler under Dutch flag

Adler has opened its new headquarters in Heeze near Eindhoven, the Netherlands, for Adler Benelux, the youngest sales company of the Austrian paint manufacturer....

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Protective coatings: A particular focus on replacing non-REACH-conform components

We spoke to Dr. Peter Plagemann, Group Manager Electrochemistry and Corrosion Protection of Fraunhofer IFAM, about current trends in corrosion protection and ...

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Evonik starts production of precipitated silica in South Carolina

Evonik Industries has started up a precipitated silica plant for the tire industry in South Carolina, in southeastern USA.

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CEO Terrence Hahn leaves Axalta after only one month

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Bryant, Axalta's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, ...

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Organic pigments: “Availability and cost control are currently the key challenge

Pigment manufacturer Sudarshan is expanding its capacities and product portfolio. We spoke to Milan Krumbe, General Manager Europe, about the company’s plans...

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CIN invests EUR 7M to create the first “smart factory”

Portuguese company CIN invested EUR 7M in reconverting its Maia factory, with a view to introducing an internationally innovative concept in the sector.

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Additives: New spacer technology for paints and coatings

The manufacturing of coatings in most cases requires numerous dispersion additives for pigment stabilisation. This often makes the formulations highly complex...

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Automotive coating market to exceed EUR 3.1 thousand millions by 2026

According to a new study published by Polaris Market Research the global automotive coatings market is anticipated to reach EUR 3.1 thousand millions by 2026. ...

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DRT expands its network for the distribution of resins

Since October 15, 2018 Quimidroga France EURL is the new distributor of the French chemical company DRT.