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Imerys expands distribution partnership with Whit Chem
Imerys and Whit Chem, a distributor of specialist chemicals, minerals and polymers, have announced the expansion of their distribution agreement.
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Interview: “Fear of divergence of UK REACH from EU REACH
The global raw material shortages along with the UK REACH are currently the biggest challenges for British paints and coatings manufacturers, says Tom Bowtell, CEO of the British Paints and Coatings Federation...
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Scott Bader invests in new adhesive facility
Scott Bader invests in a new facility in Northamptonshire. The additional unit, based only a short distance from its Wollaston headquarters, is due for completion in November.
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Richard Baker Harrison secures new acquisition
Richard Baker Harrison (RBH) announces to include Geniechem into the family of RBH companies. This is regarded to represent an important strategic investment.
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HMG takes a big step towards digitalisation
HMG Paints, based in Manchester, is one of dozens of SME chemical manufacturers capitalising on the opportunities that digitisation offers through the Made Smarter Adoption Programme in the North West,...
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Richard Baker Harrison acquires Dunwood Polymers
Richard Baker Harrison (RBH), supplier of speciality functional materials, additives and chemicals to the polymer and related industry, has announced the acquisition of privately owned Dunwood Polymers...
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Axalta to acquire U Pol
Axalta is about to acquire U-Pol, paint, protective coatings, and accessories manufacturer for the automotive aftermarket
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BRB Silicone appoints TER for distribution in UK and Ireland
BRB International has appointed TER for sales distribution of silicone product portfolio for paint, coatings & inks and construction chemicals industries in United Kingdom and Ireland.
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BCF: UK REACH major threat to UK manufacturing
According to the British Coatings Federation, 70% of UK coatings companies believe their trade with the EU will decline.
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An overview of UK REACH
Due to Brexit, the United Kingdom has established it's own chemicals legislation, namely UK REACH.
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Five facts about the British coatings market
Great Britain is not part of the European Union any more. However, this does not change the fact that it is one of the major industrialised nations in Europe with a mature and sizeable coatings market....
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BCF grows influence on global coatings industry stage
At the annual meeting of the World Coatings Council in March 2021, Tom Bowtell, Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation (BCF), was elected Vice President.
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HMG announce new distribution partner Breakwells
HMG Paints have announced a new distribution partnership with West Midlands based Breakwells Paints.
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BCF: UK coatings industry faces significant challenges
A recent survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members demonstrates how Brexit has impacted on the coatings sector in the form of new customs red-tape and higher costs since 1st January.