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Elkem announces partnership with Silstar
Elkem Silicones has announced the appointment of Silstar South Africa as its new exclusive agent and distributor for South Africa and neighbouring countries.
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Nippon Paint launches in East Africa
Nippon Paint launched in the East African market in automotive refinish, car care, wood coating, and industrial coatings.
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Akzo Nobel will not take over Kansai Paint’s activities in Africa
Akzo Nobel and Kansai Paint mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction.
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Safic-Alcan announces extended partnership with SNCZ
Safic-Alcan has entered into an extended distribution agreement with Société Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques (SNCZ) in Eastern Africa.
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Safic-Alcan acquires Southern Chemicals
Safic-Alcan has acquired Southern Chemicals, a leading South African specialty chemical distributor in the region.
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JAT Holdings incorporates JAT Paints Africa Limited in Kenya
Sri Lanka based JAT Holdings PLC has officially expanded to Africa in July 2023, through the incorporation of “JAT Paints Africa Limited” in Kenya, through a joint venture with Mayleen Corp – a Kenya-based...
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North and West Africa a region of opportunities
North and West Africa remains a region of opportunities for suppliers to the paints and coatings industry, and offers plenty of challenges.
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New distribution agreement between BRB ST Kimyasal and Transmare
BRB ST Kimyasal, Türkiye, a full subsidiary of BRB International, appoints Transmare Chemie for sales distribution of the silicone product portfolio for coatings & inks and construction industries...
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Safic-Alcan expands in Kenya
Safic-Alcan has announced the expansion of its presence in Africa with the establishment of a new subsidiary office in Kenya.
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Bodo Möller Chemie Group expands business activities in West Africa
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding on the African continent and has been supplying the West African market with its own warehouse in the Nigerian metropolitan area Lagos since last year.
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BRB appoints Lohman Chemicals for distribution in Kenya
BRB Silicones South Africa, a full subsidiary of BRB International, appoints Lohman Chemicals & Solvents Limited for sales distribution of silicone product portfolio for home and auto care industries...
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BRB Silicones appoints Retba for distribution in Africa
BRB Silicones South Africa, a full subsidiary of BRB International, has appointed Retba for sales distribution of silicone product portfolio for paint, coatings and inks in 19 African countries.
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IMCD appoints new Managing Director in Egypt
IMCD Egypt, part of IMCD Group, has appointed Ahmed Nousser, as Managing Director for Egypt.
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Azelis strengthens its position in Africa and the Middle East
Azelis has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Chemical Partners and Chempart Polymers’ entities in Lebanon and Belgium. The company is an independent distributor of specialty chemicals...