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Akzo Nobel expands aerospace coatings production in France

Akzo Nobel has reached a key milestone in its EUR 22 million expansion project at the Pamiers production site, boosting capacity, efficiency, and sustainability in aerospace coatings production.

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Allnex invests in production facility in Thailand

Allnex has announced plans to establish its first Sag Control Agent (SCA) production facility in Rayong, Thailand, marking a strategic move to enhance supply resilience and support automotive coatings...

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Covestro announces new MDI capacity in China and feasibility study in UAE

Covestro plans to expand its MDI production with a new facility in Shanghai, China, and is exploring a second large-scale plant in the UAE. The projects aim to meet growing global demand for MDI while...

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Grasim and Lubrizol inaugurate advanced CPVC resin facility in India

The plant, with an annual capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, aims to meet growing demand in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

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PPG invests in radiation-curable coatings testing line in France

PPG has announced the installation of a new testing line dedicated to radiation-curable coatings at its European R&D Centre in Marly, France. The investment aims to accelerate innovation in UV-curing...

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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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Sun Chemical invests in quinacridone pigment production in Delaware

Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, is investing EUR 9.2 million to expand its quinacridone pigment production in Newport, Delaware. The initiative aims to enhance production capacity, improve...

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Lubrizol announces major investment in its Ohio headquarters

Lubrizol plans a multi-million-euro investment to modernise its global headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio. The initiative aims to enhance research, development, and collaboration spaces, underlining its commitment...

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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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Akzo Nobel expands its aerospace coatings portfolio in the US

AkzoNobel invests in the US aerospace coatings sector, strengthening its position in the market while advancing sustainable solutions. The expansion aims to support innovation and preserve aviation history....

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Evonik opens first production facility for pyrogenic metal oxides in Asia

With its new production facility in Yokkaichi, Japan, the German chemicals group strengthens its presence in Asia and focuses on sustainable innovation. Pyrogenic aluminium oxide will be produced here...

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Tesa: Production site expansion underway

With the expansion of its production facility in Offenburg/Germany, Tesa is increasing capacity and focusing on technological development. The site is being strengthened to meet the growing demand for...

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Beckers Group opens new R&D center in Shanghai

China represents a strategic growth market for Beckers Group's coil coating and industrial coating businesses.

The new Asian Paints facility in Indore will significantly boost production of water-based coatings.
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Asian Paints to invest EUR 217 million in new water-based coatings plant

Asian Paints plans to establish a new plant in Indore dedicated to water-based coatings. With an investment of about EUR 217 million, the facility will produce 400 million litres per year, bringing the...