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Atlas expands its German weathering testing laboratory

Atlas has announced the expansion of the Atlas Weathering Services Group Testing Laboratory in Linsengericht-Altenhasslau, Germany, to provide faster solar simulation testing.

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Nouryon opens office and innovation center in Dubai

In order to support Middle East and Africa growth plans, Nouryon opens new facilities in Dubai.

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Aralon invests in capacities

Aralon, a manufacturer of luminescent pigments for paints and coatings, has announced an expansion of its production capacity.

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Aditya Birla announces production expansion

Aditya Birla has announced plans for an expansion that will include standard and specialty epoxy products along with curing agents.

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Dr Stefan Lätsch becomes Managing Director at Brüggeman

The chemical company Brüggemann has appointed Dr Stefan Lätsch as a member of the management board effective April 1, 2021. His responsibilities will include the further international expansion of the...

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Flint Group acquires Poteet Printing Systems in North America

Flint Group Packaging Inks has announced the acquisition of Poteet Printing Systems located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. As Flint Group states, the acquisition aligns with a key element of the company's...

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Interview: “Expanding the footprint around the globe“

Synthomer has restructured at the beginning of the year. Until now, the binder manufacturer has taken a regional approach and is now pursuing a global strategy. The Functional Solutions division is headed...

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Akzo Nobel and PPG Industries strengthen their businesses with minor acquisitions

Akzo Nobel pursues its course on being a focused paint company and boosts its position in the decorative paints market. PPG strengthens its footprint in Europe ...

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Organic pigments: “Availability and cost control are currently the key challenge

Pigment manufacturer Sudarshan is expanding its capacities and product portfolio. We spoke to Milan Krumbe, General Manager Europe, about the company’s plans...

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Interview: “The Ghent area gives us access to top talents“

Eastman has opened a new R&D centre at its production site in Ghent, Belgium. We spoke to Dr Deep Bhattacharya, Technology Director for Coatings of Eastman...

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J.W. Ostendorf becomes part of the Hempel Group

Hempel has signed an agreement to acquire 65 percent of one of Germany’s leading manufacturers of decorative paint, J.W. Ostendorf (JWO). Following closing of the ...

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Sika: “Our target is to establish 105 national subsidiaries by 2020”

By acquiring two businesses in Turkey and the Czech Republic and establishing a subsidiary in El Salvador - its 99th worldwide - Sika continues to expand its ...

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DKSH expands Performance Materials business to Cambodia

DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials has expanded its geographic footprint to Cambodia, bringing its global country presence count to 31 countries.