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Laser beams against a black background as a symbolic image.

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Surfunction opens a new location in Dresden, Germany

Surfunction, a leading system provider for contactless surface functionalisation using new laser processes, is pushing ahead with the industrialisation of its technology.

An aerial view of the BASF plant in Geismar.

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BASF: Final phase of MDI expansion at Geismar Verbund site

BASF is moving forward with the final phase of the expansion project for the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) plant at its Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana.

A drawing study of the Wacker facility in Charleston.

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Wacker plans expansion of its Charleston site

Wacker is preparing to build a new silicone production complex at its Charleston site in the US state of Tennessee. The Munich-based chemical group has already started a feasibility study.

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Bodo Möller Chemie restructures the Israel branch

German-based Bodo Möller Chemie Group keeps expanding its branch in Israel and is restructuring the team for this purpose.

A photo from the grand opening of the facility.

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Münzing puts new production plant into operation

After a three-year construction period, the family-owned company Münzing has officially inaugurated a new production plant for wax and polymer emulsions in Elsteraue / Saxony-Anhalt (Germany).

An aerial view of the Akzo Nobel plant in Pamiers.

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Akzo Nobel announces EUR 20 million investment

A EUR 20 million investment has been announced by Akzo Nobel to increase and improve production at two of its sites in France. Around 30 new jobs will be created.

A photo from the groundbreaking ceremony with officials.

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Covestro to built two new production facilities

Materials manufacturer Covestro broke ground on two new plants in Shanghai to meet the rising demand for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) and elastomers.

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PPG to increase U.S. aerospace products manufacturing output

PPG will increase the manufacturing output to meet rising demand for commercial aerospace aftermarket products.

An aerial view of the Akzo Nobel plant in Shanghai

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Akzo Nobel expands capacity for water-based texture paints

Akzo Nobel has invested in a new production line for water-based texture paints at its Songjiang site in Shanghai, China. Nearly EUR 7.5 million has been invested in the Songjiang site since the start...