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Brenntag expands partnership with Momentive in Asia-Pacific
Brenntag has signed a new distribution agreement with Momentive Performance Materials Inc. covering the Philippines, extending its existing partnerships in Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Peter Lacke expands portfolio with powder coatings and boosts global presence with new production in Vietnam
German family-owned coatings manufacturer Peter Lacke is expanding its international footprint: the company has acquired Austria’s Solution-Lab GmbH to add powder coatings to its portfolio and establish...
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Bodo Möller Chemie acquires Rocktin and expands presence in Asia
Through the acquisition of distributor Rocktin, Bodo Möller Chemie strengthens its position in the Asian market and consolidates its role as a Henkel partner in the field of electronics adhesives.
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AZO Group expands into India
The AZO Group is expanding its international presence by acquiring its previous sales partner Vedic Pac Systems in India.
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Sika opens two plants in Asia
Sika has opened two new plants: A newly built plant in Singapore specialises in the production of mortars, while a facility in Xi'an, China, manufactures a full range of Sika products, including tile adhesives,...
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Wacker expands capacity for specialty silicones
Wacker Chemie AG has started up two new production facilities for specialty silicones in Japan and South Korea. The expansion is intended to strengthen the company’s activities in the Asian growth market....
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Bodo Möller Chemie Group enters exclusive acquisition talks with Rocktin: Strategic expansion in Asia
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is in exclusive discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Rocktin's distribution activities. This acquisition is aimed at driving Bodo Möller Chemie's strategic...
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Akzo Nobel to begin portfolio review with initial focus on Deco South Asia
Akzo Nobel is conducting a strategic review of its portfolio in order to redeploy capital towards growing its core coatings businesses.
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Mubbasher Omar (Akzo Nobel): “Unlocking new value“
In Pakistan, Akzo Nobel has recently invested 8 billion Pakistani Rupees, which is approximately EUR 26 million. We spoke to Mubbasher Omar, CEO of Akzo Nobel Pakistan, about the investment and the...
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Birla Carbon expands in Asia
Birla Carbon establishes two new carbon black manufacturing sites in India and Thailand.
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New distribution agreement between Lubrizol and IMCD
The Lubrizol Corporation has announced a new distribution agreement with IMCD Group as part of its commitment to serving the growing lubricant and fuel additives market in Bangladesh.
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Tesa opens new site in Vietnam
Tesa officially has opened its new site in the Vietnamese port city of Haiphong. The new site is part of the comany's strategic orientation to regionalize production.
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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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IMCD acquires Brylchem Group
Researchers have portrayed a graphene oxide modified vinyl ester coating based on tung oil-with an improved anti-corrosion performance.