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Krüss brings direct sales to the Benelux market
Having recently launched direct sales in the Spanish market, Krüss will now offer customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg direct access to its entire range of services by selling directly,...
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Stockmeier cooperates with Lorama Group International
Starting March 2022, Stockmeier Chemie GmbH will distribute the extensive range of products in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Nordic Region, Benelux, Ireland and United Kingdom for Lorama...
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Sasol sells European wax business to Awax Group
The South African energy and chemical company Sasol sells its German subsidiary Sasol Wax to Awax, an international group specialised in developing, producing and distributing wax products.
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Greek adhesives and sealants producers form industry association
Representatives of the Greek adhesive and sealant industry have founded the Hellenic Adhesives and Sealant Cluster (HASC), under the umbrella of the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI)....
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IMCD bolsters its presence in EMEA
IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Polychem, a leading provider of chemical raw materials and additives in Austria and Southeast Europe.
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Perstorp increases TMP production capacity
Perstorp will ramp up the production of Trimethylolpropane (TMP) to meet growing demand from the European market.
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IGM Resins appoints Solindis as distribution partner
IGM Resins has announced the creation of Solindis, a new company who will act as exclusive distributor for IGM for a large group of European, Middle East and African customers as of the 1st of January...
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Sergej Lazovic appointed Managing Director of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie
Specialty chemicals distributor Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has appointed Sergej Lazovic as Managing Director of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie alongside Peter Wilkes with effect from 1 October 2021.
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Fostering recyclability of paper and packaging
In light of the transition to an increasingly circular economy, FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, continues to make contributions to the recyclability and sustainability...
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New podcast episode: Status quo of the European coatings industry
In the latest episode of the EC Podcast we speak with André Vieira de Castro, CEO at Argacol – Tintas e Vernizes in Portugal, and CEPE chairman from October 2020 to September 2021. Due to his functions...
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Huntsman increases polyurethane catalyst and specialty amine capacity
Huntsman has announced that its Performance Products division plans to further expand its manufacturing facility in Petfurdo, Hungary, to meet the growing demand for polyurethane catalysts and specialty...
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Interview: A once in a decade strategy
The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) should aim to resolve the existing complexity in chemicals legislation and not increase it further. CEPE's Public affairs manager Sebastian Kraußlach...
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Chemspec Europe postponed to 2022
Mack-Brooks Exhibitions announced the postponement of Chemspec Europe 2021, which was scheduled to take place Sept. 29-30, 2021, at the Frankfurt Exhibition Center.
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BCF: UK REACH major threat to UK manufacturing
According to the British Coatings Federation, 70% of UK coatings companies believe their trade with the EU will decline.