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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


Siegwerk to Acquire Hi-Tech Inks, Expanding Leadership in India’s Flexible Packaging Market
Siegwerk to Acquire Hi-Tech Inks, Expanding Leadership in India’s Flexible Packaging Market
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Mar 252 min read


PPG Industries launches PPG InsightsNav analytics platform for marine seastock coatings data.
PPG Industries launches PPG InsightsNav analytics platform for marine seastock coatings data.
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Mar 242 min read


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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Mar 231 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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Mar 232 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


WEG Expands Portfolio with Low-Temperature Curing Powder Coating
WEG Launches Energy-Efficient Low-Temperature Powder Coating
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Mar 171 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
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