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SONGWON Announces Global Price Adjustment for Polymer Stabilisers and Coatings
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. announced a global price adjustment for its polymer stabiliser and coating product ranges.
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4 days ago1 min read


BASF has launched the world’s first production plant for 3D-printed catalysts in Ludwigshafen.
BASF has started operations at the world’s first production plant for catalysts based on X3D® technology at its Ludwigshafen site.
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4 days ago2 min read


Henkel Announces New Consumer Brands R&D Center in Trumbull, Connecticut
Henkel, a manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands such as all free clear laundry detergent, Dial soap, Schwarzkopf hair care, and Loctite, Technomelt, and Bonderite adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has announced the development of a new Center of Research & Development in Trumbull.
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Mar 182 min read


BASF Signs Agreement to Divest Softex Business to Govi Cast
BASF has signed an Asset Purchase Agreement to divest its Softex business to GOVI CAST Sdn. Bhd., a supplier of speciality chemicals.
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Mar 172 min read


Interpon enhances its flagship architectural collections with the integration of bio-attributed resins
Interpon enhances its flagship architectural collections with the integration of bio-attributed resins
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Mar 162 min read


PPG introduces fast-drying clearcoat to PPG DELTRON automotive refinish line
PPG today announced the addition of a versatile, fast-drying clearcoat to its leading PPG DELTRON® portfolio of automotive refinish products across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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Mar 161 min read


PPG introduces PPG AQUACRON WSP shop primers series for structural steel
PPG today announced the launch of PPG AQUACRON® Waterborne Shop Primers (WSP) for structural steel. This breakthrough technology is suitable for all climates and combines rapid curing with a smooth finish and low volatile organic compounds* (VOCs), delivering a balance of properties unmatched in existing waterborne primers.
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Mar 162 min read


Evonik expands its strategic distribution partnership with IMCD for VISIOMER® specialty methacrylates in the U.S.
Evonik, a global producer and solutions provider of specialty methacrylates, has announced the expansion of its collaboration with IMCD into the U.S. market.
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Mar 151 min read


Azelis and Chemetall Expand Distribution Partnership in Canada’s Surface Treatment Market
Chemetall, the surface treatment unit of BASF Coatings, and Azelis have expanded their distribution partnership in Canada.
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Mar 151 min read


Arkema increases its Kynar® PVDF production capacity in China to meet rising market demand
Arkema increases its Kynar® PVDF production capacity in China to meet rising market demand.
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Mar 151 min read


PFAS and BPA Regulations: A Turning Point for Food Packaging Coatings
Increasing regulatory scrutiny of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and bisphenol A (BPA) is transforming the food packaging coatings market.
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Mar 124 min read


BASF Opens New “Lean Lab” Laboratory Concept in Breuil-le-Sec, France
BASF Coatings has inaugurated new laboratory facilities at its Breuil-le-Sec site in France, representing an important step in strengthening its innovation capabilities in Europe.
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Mar 112 min read


BASF Extends Ultrason® P Portfolio to Enable Compliance with EU Regulation
BASF is offering a portfolio of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) grades for high-temperature food-contact applications that are free from Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS).
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Mar 112 min read


Univar Solutions Expands Distribution Partnership with SI Group for Performance Additives in EMEA
Univar Solutions Expands Distribution Partnership with SI Group for Performance Additives in EMEA
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Mar 112 min read


Nippon Paint India Partnership with Humble Bee to Advance Sustainable Apiculture in India
Nippon Paint India Collaborates with Humble Bee to Advance Sustainable Apiculture in India
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Mar 112 min read


BASF Announces Price Increase for Additives Used in Plastic Applications
BASF has announced a global price increase of up to 20% for products in its antioxidant, process stabiliser, and light stabiliser portfolio used in plastic applications.
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Mar 91 min read
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