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Trinseo to acquire vinyl pyridine latex business from Synthomer
Trinseo has announced it has completed the acquisition of the vinyl pyridine latex (VP latex) business from Synthomer plc.
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Apellix and Akzo Nobel work on a computer-controlled spray painting drone
Apellix and Akzo Nobel are collaborating on an autonomous drone as a smarter way to apply paint.
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Kristel Ons succeeds Philip Bruce as Secretary General of FEICA
The Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry announces that the FEICA Executive Board unanimously appointed Kristel Ons as the incoming Secretary General of the Association with effect...
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EC Suppliers Hub: New presentation on polyaspartic technology
A few weeks ago the European Coatings Suppliers Hub was launched to present latest innovations to coatings manfucaturers in times of the corona pandemic, where personal meetings are difficult. A new presentation...
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IMCD expands its presence in the Middle East
IMCD, a distributor of speciality chemicals, has opened a new location in Dubai.
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Budenheim becomes a new member of Pinfa-NA
The chemical specialist Budenheim has announced its new membership of Pinfa-NA (Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association-North America).
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BASF Group withdraws outlook for 2020 business year
The sales and earnings forecast for the 2020 business year provided by BASF on February 28, 2020, will not be able to be met.
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Industrial coatings market to reach about EUR 38,5 billion 2022
The market intelligence provider Transparency Market Research has published a new report on industrial coatings.
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Printing inks: “Market Shift in UV-Curable Formulations”
As Ray Verderber, technical manager, Metallic Pigments and Powders, at Eckart America Corporation, points out, the constant updating/changing of rules and requirements from regulatory authorities and non-governmental...
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Oxea triples its delivery volumes of n-propanol in Europe
In the second quarter of 2020, the chemical company Oxea tripled its delivery volumes of n-propanol in Europe due to very high demand from manufacturers of hand sanitisers and the printing industry.
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BRB Silicones appoints Mathiesen Group for distribution in Latin America
BRB South America, a full subsidiary of BRB International BV, has appointed Mathiesen Group for sales distribution of its silicone product portfolio in Latin America.
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Venator and Grolman: Co-operation in Spain and Portugal
Venator and Grolman Group announce a co-operation for ultramarine and manganese violet pigments in Spain and Portugal.
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Interview: “The UK is probably the best value for money currently for buying further assets in the coatings industry“
The Sheibani Group, headquartered in the Middle East, has completed its single largest investment in the U.K. with its acquisition of historic producer Thomas Howse. Abubaker Sheibani, Group Vice Chairman...
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Circularity Capital invests in recycled PVB manufacturer Shark Solutions
Circularity Capital continues to build its portfolio of European growth stage businesses enabling the circular economy.