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Elementis and Grolman sign distribution agreement
Grolman has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for France with Elementis effective beginning 16th March 2021.
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The Chem Quest Group taps Rich Gibson
The Chem Quest Group, business strategy and external specialty chemicals technology development firm, has hired a former client, Mr. Rich Gibson, formerly the Director, Corporate Strategy for Milliken...
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Röhm and OQ Chemicals intend to build MMA plant in the U.S.
Röhm and OQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate the construction of a new production plant for methyl methacrylate (MMA) on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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Biesterfeld and Evonik extend distribution agreement
Biesterfeld is goint to distribute Evonik’s coatings additives in Central and Southeastern Europe.
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CB Chemie: Groundbreaking and planned expansion
CB Chemie, Austrian distributor of binders, pigments and additives from several major manufacturers, is moving its corporate headquarters from Baumgarten to Siegendorf. This also takes into account the...
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Hempel announces global price increase
Coatings manufacturer Hempel will increase sales prices of products and solutions as raw material prices continue to rise.
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EuPIA: Printing ink producers under intense pressure
According to the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA), the producers of printing ink are under intense pressure due to multiple cost drivers.
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Lanxess signs contract to acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent shares in Emerald Kalama Chemical on February 14, 2021.
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Azelis Italy about to acquire Came
Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Came Chemical Mineral and Engineering in Italy.
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Dr Stefan Lätsch becomes Managing Director at Brüggeman
The chemical company Brüggemann has appointed Dr Stefan Lätsch as a member of the management board effective April 1, 2021. His responsibilities will include the further international expansion of the...
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Ezio Braggio joins ChemQuest Europe
ChemQuest has hired Mr. Ezio Braggio, Sherwin Williams’ recently retired Regional President of Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI), as ChemQuest Europe’s newest Vice President.
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Songwon further strengthens its commitment to China’s coatings industry
Over the past year, Songwon, manufacturer of polymer stabilisers, has continued to strengthen its commitment to the coatings industry in China.
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Stockmeier takes over the majority of shares of Innochem in Belgium
Stockmeier acquires the majority of shares in the international specialty chemicals distributor Innochem, based in Meerhout, Belgium.