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CEO Patrick Thomas takes over interim CFO responsibilities at Covestro
CEO Patrick Thomas will assume the role of interim CFO following the resignation of Frank H. Lutz. The search process for a successor at Covestro is on the way. ...
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Graphene: Successful with new corrosion protection formula
The discovery of graphene in 2004 was met with great enthusiasm in many fields. Its potential for coatings has also been widely discussed in the industry. Jiangsu ...
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BASF to build new Automotive Application Center in China
BASF announces to build its first regional Automotive Application Center in Asia Pacific at the company's Innovation Campus in Shanghai, China. Start of ...
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Stahl opens Center of Excellence in Spain
On June 1, 2017 the chemical company Stahl inaugurated its new Center of Excellence in Parets del Vallès in Spain which focuses on performance coatings solutions, ...
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Axalta acquires CH Coatings
Axalta Coating Systems has signed an agreement to acquire CH Coatings, an importer and distributor throughout Switzerland of Axalta's "Spies Hecker" refinish...
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Evonik announces new performance-oriented corporate culture
By making its portfolio more specialty, strengthening its innovation power and driving a performance-oriented corporate culture, Evonik strives to build a best-in-class...
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IMCD expands presence in the United States
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals headquartered in the Netherlands, has signed an agreement to acquire the speciality chemicals distribution...
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PPG ends quest to acquire Akzo Nobel
PPG has withdrawn its proposal to combine with Akzo Nobel and will not pursue a public offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of Akzo Nobel.
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USMB acquires Printing Ink Resin business of Resinall Europe
Umicore Specialty Materials Brugge NV (USMB) has entered into an agreement with Resinall Europe BVBA to acquire its Printing Ink Resin business.
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Akzo Nobel opens new Performance Coatings facility in Thailand
Responding to current and expected production needs for Thailand and South East Asia region, Akzo Nobel has opened a new Performance Coatings production facility ...
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From the woods: Environmentally-friendly 3D printing ink
Cellulose, along with lignin and hemicellulose, is one of the main constituents of wood. Now it can be used as an environmentally-friendly 3D printing ink usable in ...
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Sika: Paul Schuler succeeds Jan Jenisch as CEO
Sika has appointed Paul Schuler, currently Regional Manager Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA), as Chief Executive Officer as of July 1, 2017.
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DIC commences commissioned production of polystyrene in Thailand
DIC has began consigned production of polystyrene used in food packaging, in collaboration with Thai Styrenics Company Limited, a subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical ...
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Dow signs agreements for investments in Saudi Arabia
The Dow Chemical Company has signed two agreements to advance the company’s strategic, innovation agenda in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) which will bring ...