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Boris Johnson told of industry’s ‘substantial and growing concerns’ on post-Brexit trade

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has increasing concerns at how plans for post-Brexit trade with the EU will have a substantial negative impact on its membership in future.

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Evonik starts production at new Geesthacht multi-purpose silicone facility

Evonik’s new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany is now fully operational after completing final commissioning tests and gaining the necessary authority approvals.

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Epple Druckfarben acquires Dutch PCO Europe

Epple Druckfarben increases its shares in the Dutch printing chemicals manufacturer PCO Europe to 100 percent.

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Safic-Alcan opens South African subsidiary

Safic-Alcan has formed a new subsidiary, Safic-Alcan Southern Africa, for servicing the South African market and its neighbouring countries, effective immediately.

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BRB Silicone appoints United Mineral & Chemical Corp for distribution in USA

BRB North America, a full subsidiary of BRB International, has appointed United Mineral & Chemical Corp (UMC) for sales distribution of the silicone product portfolio for paint, coatings, inks and...

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Archroma to join the Moulding & Millwork Producers Association

Colour and specialty chemicals manufacturer Archroma has announced that it has joined the US-based Moulding & Millwork Producers Association (MMPA).

The July/August issue of the European Coatings Journal features a full package on bio-based coatings.
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July/August issue: Bio-based coatings in the focus

The July/August issue of the European Coatings Journal features a full package on bio-based coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European...

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Sudarshan now partnering with Nordmann

Nordmann has expanded its portfolio: The Hamburg-based company is now distributing products from Sudarshan, a global leader in the manufacture of colour pigments located in India.

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Biesterfeld opens Lab and Innovation Centre in Hamburg

Biesterfeld is expanding its laboratory capacities in Hamburg with the opening of the Biesterfeld Lab and Innovation Centre.

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Safic-Alcan extends distribution agreement with Momentive Quartz Technologies

Safic-Alcan has reached a pan-European distribution agreement with Momentive Quartz Technologies for its Boron Nitride range.

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“Uncertainties concerning marketability may partially challenge and slow down developments of nano-based additives

Additives play a key role in every coating. We interviewed Jörg Hinnerwisch, Head of Research & Development at Byk Chemie about the latest trends for the additive sector and the role of nanomaterials....

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Stahl participates in research on biobased polymers

Stahl will be one of the partners in a Research and Innovation Action aiming to replace conventional polymers with novel bio-based polymers for their application in coatings, textiles, home care uses and...

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Aerospace Coatings Market to reach EUR 1.06 billion by 2026

According to Global Market Insights, the aerospace coatings market is expected to exceed EUR 1.06 billion by 2026.

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Radiation curing: Turning it on

Even though cost issues are currently limiting the radiation curing segment, experts say the move towards environmentally-friendly ink & coating systems will drive further market growth. As our market...