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Krahn Chemie renames subsidiary Petrico to Krahn UK
By renaming its subsidiary Petrico Limited to Krahn UK Limited, the Germany based chemical distribution company Krahn Chemie is taking a further step towards a uniform brand presence in Europe.
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Krahn Nordics bundles activities
The newly formed Krahn Nordics unites activities of Ampho Chem and Pemco Additives under its roof. By merging the two companies, the operational business is bundled in one company headquartered in Gothenburg,...
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Worlée new strategic distributor of Hobum
Effective immediately, Worlée will be the exclusive distributor of Hobum Oleochemicals' entire product range in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Nordics and Poland.
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Allnex turns its alkyd product line more sustainable
Allnex has announced to turn its alkyd product line more sustainable by using mass balanced, biobased pentaerythritol in all its alkyds in EMEA.
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Perstorp introduces 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewables
Perstorp has introduced 2-Ethylhexanol based on 25% renewable raw material. It is designed to reduce the carbon footprint throughout the value chain where it is used to support sustainable sourcing of...
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Interview: “Some challenges remain
Although water-borne epoxy performance has advanced significantly over the past 40 years, there are some challenges that remain when transitioning from solvent- to water-borne coatings, says Daniel J....
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Perstorp to be acquired by Petronas
Specialty chemicals company Perstorp Group is to be acquired by Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG).
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Stockmeier cooperates with Lorama Group International
Starting March 2022, Stockmeier Chemie GmbH will distribute the extensive range of products in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Nordic Region, Benelux, Ireland and United Kingdom for Lorama...
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Perstorp broadens the portfolio with isononanoic acid
Perstorp expands its portfolio for the selected segments Engineered Fluids and Resins & Coatings with the addition of isononanoic acid to the portfolio.
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Azelis further strengthens Asia Pacific footprint
Azelis has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Catalite, a well-established distributor of specialty chemicals in Thailand.
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OQ Chemicals expands TCD Alcohol DM production
OQ Chemicals has implemented its announced capacity expansion for TCD Alcohol DM (Tricyclodecanedimethanol) at its Oberhausen, Germany, site and successfully commissioned the plant.
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IMCD acquires raw material distributor Quelaris
IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the business and the subsidiaries of Quelaris Internacional, a LATAM regional raw material distributor with offices in Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru.
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Robert G. Kramer joins Chem Quest Group as Director
The Chem Quest Group, a global business strategy and external technology development firm with focus and expertise specific to the specialty chemicals markets, announces the addition of Robert G. Kramer...
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Safic-Alcan opens subsidiary in Switzerland
Safic-Alcan's new subsidiary has started to conduct business effective from 1st February 2022, with a focus on specialty products for the CASE and Cosmetic market.