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WEG announces strategic entry into the U.S. industrial coatings market through key acquisition.
WEG announces strategic entry into the U.S. industrial coatings market through key acquisition.
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2 days ago1 min read
Arkema, AkzoNobel, and Omya collaborate to develop low-carbon paints aimed at widespread market adoption.
Arkema, AkzoNobel, and Omya have joined forces to create a range of sustainable decorative paints featuring a carbon footprint reduction...
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6 days ago2 min read
Wanhua Chemical and Petrochemical Industries Company Sign Joint Venture Agreement
Wanhua Chemical has officially signed a joint venture agreement with Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), under which PIC will invest USD 638 million to acquire a 25% equity stake in Wanhua Chemical (Yantai) Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
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Apr 281 min read
BASF Coatings sets a new benchmark in end-to-end digital color solutions for body shops with its Refinity platform.
BASF Coatings has integrated a comprehensive range of digital business solutions for the automotive refinish industry into its cloud-based platform, Refinity......
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Apr 212 min read
Asian Paints has increased the capital investment for its upcoming manufacturing facility in Dahej to ₹3,250 crore.
Asian Paints has increased the capital investment for its upcoming manufacturing facility in Dahej to ₹3,250 crore.
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Apr 181 min read
APC Signs Newbuild Vessel Agreement with Champion Tankers
Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC), based in Avon, Ohio, has been selected to supply its high-performance MarineLINE® coating for up to six new vessels under construction for Champion Tankers....
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Apr 162 min read
AkzoNobel teams up with IPG Photonics to advance laser curing technology for powder coatings.
AkzoNobel teams up with IPG Photonics to advance laser curing technology for powder coatings.
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Apr 162 min read
Amcor establishes an advanced coating facility to improve access to healthcare packaging across the Asia-Pacific region
Amcor establishes an advanced coating facility to improve access to healthcare packaging across the Asia-Pacific region
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Apr 102 min read
AkzoNobel and Signify Strengthen Partnership to Illuminate a Brighter Future
AkzoNobel and Signify Strengthen Partnership to Illuminate a Brighter Future.......
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Apr 92 min read
UMI Coatings Introduces Innovative Protective Coating Solutions.
UMI Coatings Introduces Innovative Protective Coating Solutions
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Apr 81 min read
The Role of Green Shipping in Transforming China's Marine Coatings Industry
China’s marine coatings market has been significantly impacted by the growing demand for green ships. The shift towards environmentally.....
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Apr 73 min read
RPM Announces Acquisition of The Pink Stuff
RPM Announces Acquisition of The Pink Stuff
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Apr 72 min read
BASF Expands Global Production of Licity Anode Binders with Manufacturing Scale-up in the United States
BASF has expanded its manufacturing operations in the United States to produce Licity® anode binders........
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Apr 72 min read
BASF Coatings and Li Auto Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Sustainability and Digitalization
BASF Coatings and Li Auto Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Sustainability and Digitalization
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Apr 22 min read
PPG launches waterborne automotive coatings facility in Thailand
PPG has commenced operations at a new waterborne automotive coatings plant in Samut Prakan, Thailand...........
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Apr 11 min read
Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Advancing Coating and Adhesive Formulations
Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Advancing Coating and Adhesive Development......
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Mar 272 min read
Gulbrandsen will increase polyethylene wax capacity and establish a new functional polymer facility in Dahej, India.
Gulbrandsen will increase polyethylene wax capacity and establish a new functional polymer facility in Dahej, India.
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Mar 271 min read
BASF Coatings is expanding its production capacities in Caojing, China, to better address the rising demand for automotive coatings in the Asia Pacific region.
BASF Coatings is expanding its production capacities in Caojing, China, to better address the rising demand in the Asia Pacific
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Mar 252 min read
Brenntag and GFBiochemicals enter Exclusive Distribution Agreement to Introduce Safer, more Sustainable Solutions to Europe's CASE Markets.
Brenntag, has announced an exclusive supplier agreement with GFBiochemicals to distribute its three Levulinate esters for the CASE markets.
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Mar 242 min read
Arkema sets up its new headquarters in Paris La Défense
Arkema is establishing its new headquarters in the heart of La Défense, Europe’s largest business district.
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Mar 242 min read
Diamond Vogel has announced the creation of a new business unit called Consumer Coating Solutions.
Diamond Vogel has introduced Consumer Coating Solutions, a new business unit designed to support its retail brands, Old Masters and Van...
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Mar 211 min read
SIPCO Acquires Premium Paints to Enhance Local Production and Expand Presence in the Saudi Market
Kaizen Paint Middle East (KPME), has acquired full ownership of Premium Paints Company (PPC), a Saudi-based coatings manufacturer...
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Mar 212 min read
LyondellBasell and Covestro announce permanent closure of PO11 unit at Maasvlakte
LyondellBasell (LYB) and Covestro have jointly decided to permanently shut down the Propylene Oxide Styrene Monomer (POSM) production...
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Mar 202 min read
Mitsui Chemicals Group Establishes Coating Technical Center in India
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Mitsui Chemicals India, has set up the Coating Technical Center in Haryana, India.
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Mar 191 min read
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