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Evonik expands specialty amine production in Nanjing
With a strategic investment in the double-digit million euro range, Evonik is strengthening its production capacities for specialty amines in China. The expansion supports sustainable solutions and the...
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Covestro enhances Shanghai Technical Competence Centre
Covestro has expanded its Specialty Films Technical Competence Centre in Shanghai, improving prototyping and simulation capabilities for advanced applications such as smart automotive surfaces and humanoid...
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China’s Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law: What companies need to know
China’s Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law was officially adopted on December 27, 2025, following its third review at the 19th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress....
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Peter Lacke breaks ground on high-performance coatings plant in China
German coatings manufacturer Peter Lacke has begun construction of a new production facility in Huizhou, China. The plant, with an annual capacity of 5,000 tonnes, is central to its global growth strategy...
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Akzo Nobel expands marine coatings partnership in China
Akzo Nobel and Chinese shipping company Winning Shipping have extended their long-standing cooperation to support efficiency improvements and emission reduction in maritime operations.
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Wacker expands silicone business in China with new specialty silanes technology center
Wacker and SICO Performance Material have opened a joint technology center in Jining. The facility consolidates both companies’ silane expertise and supports the development of additives for plastics,...
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Brenntag and Calyxia sign global distribution agreement for microencapsulation technologies
Brenntag Specialties and Calyxia have entered into a global distribution agreement covering microencapsulation technologies for Advanced Materials. The collaboration is aimed at applications in CASE coatings...
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Clariant expands production capacity for halogen-free flame retardants in Daya Bay
Clariant has completed the expansion of its production site in Daya Bay, China. The investment of approximately EUR 107 million strengthens the company’s capacity for halogen-free flame retardants and...
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Nouryon expands polymer specialties leadership with capacity increase, new MMAO production and innovation center in China
Nouryon is investing in China to expand its production and innovation capabilities for polymer specialties. The company is responding to the growing demand for high-performance polymers and strengthening...
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Covestro expands Coatings and Adhesives lab in Shanghai
Covestro has expanded its Coatings and Adhesives lab at the Asia-Pacific Innovation Center in Shanghai by 20 %, strengthening its capacity to deliver faster, tailored solutions with advanced digital...
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Wacker expands specialty silicones production in China
Wacker has inaugurated a new production complex for silicone oils, emulsions and elastomer gels at its site in Zhangjiagang, China. The investment supports the company’s “in China for China” strategy...
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BASF expands resin production in China
By doubling its production capacity for polyester and polyurethane resins at the Caojing site, BASF is responding to the growing demand for automotive coatings in the Asia-Pacific region. From 2026, binder...
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Synthomer unveils new innovation centre in Shanghai
Synthomer has announced the formal opening of its new China Innovation Centre (CIC) in Shanghai.
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Peter Lacke: New plant in southern China
Peter Lacke has signed the contract for a new production facility in Huizhou, South China.