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RPM International Completes Acquisition of Kalzip
RPM International announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Kalzip, a global leader in the design and production of metal-based roofs and façade systems for building envelopes.
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5 days ago1 min read


Cabot Sanmar to invest $25 million in the expansion of its Mettur manufacturing plant.
Cabot Sanmar to invest $25 million in the expansion of its Mettur manufacturing plant.
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Apr 61 min read


BASF and Avery Dennison collaborate to launch new acrylates produced using renewable electricity.
BASF has introduced Butyl Acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate RE (Renewable Electricity), two new products manufactured at the company’s facility in Freeport using electricity attributed to renewable sources
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Apr 52 min read


Rakem Group Announces Partnership with Organik Kimya
Rakem Group, guided by its philosophy of people, planet, profit, and partnership, has renewed its decade-long distribution partnership with Turkey-based Organik Kimya.
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Apr 52 min read


Azelis Expands Partnership with Ashland for Microbial Protection Solutions in Thailand
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced a new exclusive distribution agreement with Ashland in Thailand...
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Apr 52 min read


AkzoNobel to Supply Marine Coatings for Three New Ferries
AkzoNobel Selected to Provide Marine Coatings for Three New Ferries
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Apr 22 min read


Azelis and Chemetall Strengthen Distribution Partnership for Surface Treatment Solutions in Canada
Azelis and Chemetall Strengthen Distribution Partnership for Surface Treatment Solutions in Canada
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Apr 11 min read


Hubergroup Adjusts Prices in Europe Amid Ongoing Developments in the Middle East
Hubergroup, one of the world’s leading specialists in printing inks, coatings, and chemicals, has announced price adjustments across its global product portfolio.
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Apr 11 min read


Brenntag’s facility in Thailand has become the company’s first VDA-certified AdBlue site in the Asia Pacific region.
Brenntag, a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, has opened a new AdBlue® facility in Samut Prakan, Thailand...
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Mar 312 min read


CNLC Strengthens Strategic Partnership with AkzoNobel to Improve Outdoor Coating Performance
CNLC Strengthens Strategic Partnership with AkzoNobel to Improve Outdoor Coating Performance
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Mar 312 min read


Hallman/Lindsay Paints Announces Acquisition, Strengthening Sun Prairie Business Operations
Hallman/Lindsay Paints Announces Acquisition, Strengthening Sun Prairie Business Operations
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Mar 302 min read


Green Buildings, Greener Coatings: How Sustainability is Transforming the Coatings Industry
Green building certification programs such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL are driving the adoption of environmentally responsible materials in construction, increasing the importance of eco-friendly and high-performance coatings.
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Mar 303 min read


BASF Intermediates raises prices for its Standard Amines portfolio in Europe
BASF is increasing prices for its commodity amines portfolio in Europe by up to 30%, with certain products subject to higher increases, effective immediately or as permitted under existing contracts.
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Mar 261 min read


BASF launches world-scale Verbund site in China to strengthen chemical production
BASF officially inaugurated its newly built world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, southern China.
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Mar 263 min read


Burgess Pigment Company to acquire Thiele Kaolin Company
Burgess Pigment Company (“Burgess Pigment”), a leading producer of speciality kaolin pigments and functional mineral products, and Thiele Kaolin Company (“Thiele”) have jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Burgess Pigment will acquire Thiele, a global supplier of high-quality kaolin clay and silica products.
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Mar 252 min read


Azelis has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Omnia Europe for modified waxy corn starches in Poland
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced a new exclusive distribution agreement with Omnia Europe S.A. for its modified waxy corn food starches in Poland.
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Mar 252 min read
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