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Asahi Kasei Europe is uniting its activities

Asahi Kasei Europe, manufacturer of polyols used in polyurethane coatings among other things, is uniting its sales, marketing and R&D activities at Düsseldorf Harbour, Germany.

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Axel Sebbesse takes on Otto Krahn Group management role

Axel Sebbesse will become a Managing Director of the Otto Krahn Group and assume the role of Chief Development Officer (CDO).

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Sto acquires the remaining shares in Jonas Farbenwerke

The Sto Group is expected to acquire the remaining 50.2 % shares in Jonas Farbenwerke - subject to the approval of the Federal Cartel Office - with effect from February 28, 2021.

Merger acquisition
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PPG to acquire Wörwag

PPG announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications. The transaction is expected to close in the first...

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Brüggemann: New production system for reducing agents

Brüggemann intends to expand its market position in highly specialised chemical products. The new plant will also set new standards in sustainability, energy efficiency and quality.

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Facts in Five: The German market

In Europe, Germany is the largest market of paints and coatings. How is the situation on the market currently? European Coatings has gathered five facts.

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Top 25: Europe’s largest coatings companies

ECJ has ranked the largest 25 coatings companies by its revenues, headquartered on the continent. The Top 10 manufacters combined have coatings sales worth over 20 ...