Pigments
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Grolman expands German distribution partnership with Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik
Effective 1 April 2026, Grolman has extended its distribution agreement with Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik across Germany.
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Pigments: holistic assessment of environmental impact
The focus is shifting from purely technical properties to sustainability, which is now a key driver of innovation. Our editor, Bettina Hoffmann, spoke to Lars Lücke and Heino Heckmann from Harold Scholz...
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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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Mutares acquires Venator’s ultramarine blue pigments business
Mutares has completed the acquisition of Venator Pigments France SAS, a leading global producer of ultramarine pigments. This move strengthens Mutares’ Chemicals & Materials segment and positions...
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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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Tronox announces closure of Chinese pigment plant
Tronox has confirmed the permanent closure of its titanium dioxide pigment plant in Fuzhou, China, citing weak domestic demand, rising costs, and oversupply. Preliminary Q4 2025 financial results reveal...
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Strategic Joint Venture: FP-Pigments and Power International to build facility in Abu Dhabi
FP-Pigments and Power International DMCC have announced a new joint venture to establish a manufacturing facility for pigments in Abu Dhabi. This strategic move strengthens FP-Pigments’ global presence...
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Innovations in pigment dispersion technologies pave the way for enhanced coating performance
A comprehensive review highlights groundbreaking advancements in pigment dispersion technologies such as high-speed dispersers, bead mills, and ultrasonic cavitation, paving the way for next-generation...
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BASF strengthens global supply with new production line for dispersants in Nanjing
BASF has inaugurated a state-of-the-art production line for high-performance dispersants in the Jiangbei New Material Technology Park in Nanjing, China. The CFRP technology supports market demand and promotes...
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Sun Chemical expands perylene pigment production in Ludwigshafen to meet growing global demand
Sun Chemical has expanded perylene pigment capacity at its Ludwigshafen, Germany site by up to 200 t to support increasing demand across coatings, plastics and automotive markets. The investment strengthens...
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Effect pigments: ‘Price is often the decisive criterion in the market’
GNMI has acquired the pigment business of Merck Surface Solutions and bundled it under the new name Susonity. In this interview, Michael Weiden, Global Head of Commercial at the renamed company, explains...
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Fluorene–vanillin hybrid enables fingerprint visualisation and sustainable security printing
A newly developed fluorescent pigment based on fluorene and vanillin enables high-resolution fingerprint detection and can also be used as an eco-friendly offset security ink. The fluorophore combines...
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Orion to shut down multiple carbon black production lines
Specialty chemicals manufacturer plans to close three to five carbon black lines in the Americas and EMEA.
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Maximising safety and performance: Pigment development while creating vibrant solutions and meeting strict regulations
Alex Capuz, Director of Global Product Management at Vibrantz Color Solutions, talks about developmental solutions in pigments and meeting sustainability specifications.