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Chem Research: Paint and coating industry records losses worldwide in the first quarter 2020
The Corona crisis has also affected the paint and coatings industry. The 10 largest paint and coatings manufacturers in the world lost 3.0 % of their sales turnover on a EUR basis in the first quarter...
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New content: Suppliers Hub grows
The European Coatings Suppliers Hub, which was launched a few weeks ago, is growing steadily. There are now 27 videos and presentations online that report on a wide range of innovations for the coatings...
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Stahl Polymers appoints Fitz Chem as distributor
Stahl Polymers has appointed Fitz Chem as distributor for aziridine and carbodiimide crosslinkers in USA.
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Keyser & Mackay and D&R Dispersions and Resins agree on sales partnership
The European chemical distribution company Keyser & Mackay and D&R Dispersions and Resins Sp.z o.o./Poland have agreed on a sales cooperation.
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Interview: Great potential in the Indian market
India has been an interesting market for the international coatings and raw materials industry for years. Worlée-Chemie has been operating its own branch in Mumbai since 2007. We spoke with Annika Almstedt,...
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DKSH enters exclusive distribution agreement with Keyland Polymer
DKSH has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Keyland Polymer UV Materials Spain SLU.
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June issue: Additives in the focus
The June issue of the European Coatings Journal features a full package on additives: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European Coatings 360°....
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Safic-Alcan completes acquisition of Langley-Smith & Company
Safic-Alcan UK, a subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, has acquired 100 percent of Langley-Smith & Company.
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Radiation curing: “A global product launch is taking more time, at higher cost”
Radiation curing coatings are considered to be one of the most sustainable technologies in the industry. However, health, safety and environmental aspects have to be considered. We spoke with experts about...
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Azelis partners up with OCSiAl for CASE and R&PA markets
Specialty chemicals distributor Azelis has announced a new partnership with nanotube manufacturer OCSiAl.
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British Coatings Federation collaborates with GTMA to encourage more UK manufacturing
The BCF is now part of the Reshoring UK initiative, a web-based supplier and buyer portal which has been developed as a comprehensive map of the capabilities available within the UK.
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Investment of EUR 55 million: Tesa builds new plant in Vietnam
Tesa has made the decision to build a new large plant in Vietnam. Production will start in 2023.
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Safic-Alcan further extends distribution agreement with Tronox in Europe and Turkey
Safic-Alcan has extended the exclusive distribution agreement with Tronox for TiO2 pigments in Benelux and Turkey, effective April 1st 2020 and May 1st 2020, respectively.
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New factory strengthens Hempel’s presence in China
Coatings manufacturer Hempel began construction of a new factory in Yantai Chemical Industrial Park, China.