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Sika opens five new production facilities in global growth markets
Sika strengthens its global market position with the opening of new plants in the USA, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania. These investments boost production capacity and underline the company’s...
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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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BASF strengthens production capacity in India with new dispersions line
BASF is expanding its operations in India by adding a new dispersions production line at its Mangalore site. This investment aims to meet growing local demand for high-quality dispersions in paints, coatings,...
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BASF expands dispersions production in India to meet growing demand in architectural paints and construction
BASF is enhancing its Mangalore site with a new dispersions production line, aiming to strengthen supply reliability and support the evolving needs of architectural paints, construction, and paper industries...
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Evonik expands global production of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes
Evonik is strengthening its global footprint with a significant capacity expansion for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPB). The German chemicals group is investing in its Marl facility and establishing...
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Visco Tec strengthens North American market presence with new branch in Mexico
Visco Tec has expanded its global footprint by acquiring its long-standing Mexican partner MEI Representaciones and establishing a new branch in Querétaro.
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FP Pigments’ expansion: “Demand is projected to grow significantly faster than in Europe or the Americas.”
FP Pigments has taken a significant step in expanding its global footprint with the establishment of a new production facility in Abu Dhabi. In this interview, Andy White, Business Unit Director at FP...
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Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings expands Middle East operations
Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings is set to enhance its regional presence in the Middle East with a colour blending and distribution facility in Dubai, operational from Q2 2026. The move aims to streamline...
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BASF establishes global digital hub in India to drive innovation
BASF is set to open a global digital hub in Hyderabad, India, to strengthen its digital innovation capabilities. The hub will focus on advanced digital solutions for chemical and coatings industries, supporting...
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Jotun secures 50-year lease for new coatings facility in Abu Dhabi
Jotun Abu Dhabi has signed a long-term lease with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) to establish a new paint and coatings manufacturing facility. The EUR 113 million investment marks a significant...
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Kapci Coatings opens new training centre for automotive refinishing in Italy
Kapci Coatings has inaugurated a state-of-the-art training centre in Milan, aimed at equipping refinishing professionals with advanced technical skills, product demonstrations, and tailored support. This...
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Covestro opens new TPU production facility in South China
Covestro has inaugurated its latest production site for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in Zhuhai, South China. With a mid-double-digit million-euro investment, the company aims to meet rising regional...
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Arkema triples global capacity for transparent polyamides with new unit in Singapore
Arkema has launched a new production facility for transparent polyamides in Singapore, tripling its global capacity. The investment supports the company’s strategic focus on high-performance specialty...
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IMCD expands with new laboratory in Indonesia
IMCD has inaugurated a construction laboratory in Jakarta, combining its existing coatings laboratory to create a comprehensive hub for technical innovation and formulation development in Southeast Asia....