South America
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Sika opens new plant in Bolivia and doubles capacity
Sika has opened a new plant in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, thus doubling its production capacity for mortar and concrete admixtures in Bolivia.
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Akzo Nobel completes Grupo Orbis acquisition
Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis, strengthening its long-term position in Latin America.
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Evonik opens technology centre in Brazil
Evonik has opened its new Applied Technology Center (ATC) in Brazil. According to the company, it was designed to support the development of modern, innovative and essential solutions.
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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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PPG invests in powder coatings production expansion in Brazil
PPG has announced the investment of USD 2.7 million (EUR 2.4 million) to expand its powder coatings manufacturing capabilities at its facility in Sumaré, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
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Abrafati Show set for June 2022
A new date has been set for the 17th edition of the Abrafati Show combining the International Coatings Congress and the International Exhibition of Coatings Industry Suppliers.
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Akzo Nobel to acquire Grupo Orbis
Akzo Nobel is about to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.
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MC-Bauchemie starts operations in Bolivia
With the acquisition of the majority of shares of Linox, a Bolivian company that manufactures construction chemical products, MC-Bauchemie has now started operations in Bolivia.
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Pilar Castellanos Pineda appointed Managing Director
IMCD has appointed Pilar Castellanos Pineda as Managing Director of IMCD Colombia.
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IMCD acquires Andes Chemical
With the acquisition of Andes Chemical, IMCD intends to expand in Central America, Peru, and the Caribbean.
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IMCD Colombia acquires Siliconas y Químicos
IMCD, Dutch distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has anncounced that IMCD Colombia acquired the Colombian speciality distributor Siliconas y Químicos.
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Preparations for Abrafati 2021 are in full swing
More than 80 companies have already confirmed their participation in the 17th International Exhibition of Coatings Induytry Suppliers, wich is taking place next year from September 28 to 30, as part of...
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Abrafati 2021: Date has been set
The date has been set for Abrafati 2021, the leading event of its kind in Latin America, and a major one around the globe, comprising the 17th International Coatings Congress and the 17th International...
