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Former Russian factories of PPG, Hempel and Jotun now united

According to a "Coatings World" report, the Lithum Group, the former Russian branch of Norwegian paint maker Jotun, has become the largest coating manufacturer in Russia after taking over the business...

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Henkel divests its business activities in Russia

Henkel has signed an agreement on the sale of its business activities in Russia to a consortium of local financial investors. In April 2022, the company had announced the decision to exit from Russia....

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Interview: “Either a sale of our business or liquidation

We spoke to Lars Petersson about Hempel's business activities in Russia.

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BASF largely ceases activities in Russia and Belarus

BASF is about to wind down its activities in Russia and Belarus. An exception are businesses that support food production.

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Wacker opens Moscow laboratory

Wacker is expanding its technical support for the construction industry with the opening of an additional laboratory in Moscow.

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Local production offers us completely new possibilities

The coatings and adhesives manufacturer Follmann is expanding its adhesives business in Europe with two acquisitions. With Great Britain and Russia, the company...

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Construction chemicals: “Demand in Russia is approaching that one of Europe“

BASF opens a production site of plant for concrete additives, alkali-free concrete setting accelerators, and tunneling shield lubricants in Saint Petersburg, ...

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Facts in five: The Russian coatings market

In the last years, the Russian paints and coatings market did not meet the expectations regarding its growth. A snapshot of the market and the forecasts for ...