Pigments
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Renewable cellulose pigments: Seprify and Grolman expand partnership
Seprify and the Grolman Group have announced an expanded collaboration to bring cellulose-based white pigment technology to the industrial coatings, paints and inks sector. The partnership leverages renewable...
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Omya to distribute Vipul Organics’ pigment portfolio across Europe
A strategic collaboration between Omya and Vipul Organics will strengthen the distribution of high-quality pigments across Europe. The partnership combines expertise in pigment production with Omya's global...
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Why low-gloss coatings need multi-angle colour measurement
A multi-angle spectrophotometer study shows that solid colours – not only effect pigments – display noticeable colour shifts with viewing angle. Researchers identify a critical gloss threshold around...
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Iron oxides: “Sustainability is becoming a decisive purchasing criterion.”
100 years ago, the world’s first industrial production of synthetic iron oxide pigments began at today’s Lanxess site in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany. In an interview with the European Coatings Journal,...
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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...