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The Chemours Company to Divest Former Titanium Dioxide Facility in Taiwan
The Chemours Company has signed definitive agreements to divest the remaining land at its former titanium dioxide manufacturing site in Kuan Yin, Taiwan, as part of its strategic portfolio actions.
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10 hours ago1 min read


Sun Chemical Announces Price Increase for Nitrocellulose- Containing Products Across Latin America
Sun Chemical Packaging and Graphics has announced a price increase across its range of nitrocellulose-containing products in Latin America, citing ongoing and substantial rises in nitrocellulose input costs.
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5 days ago2 min read


Mutares has finalized the acquisition of the Venator Ultramarine Blue Pigments business from Venator France SAS
Mutares has finalized the acquisition of the Venator Ultramarine Blue Pigments business from Venator France SAS
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Feb 111 min read


Evonik Coating Additives announces optimized distribution network for the United States and Canada
Evonik Coating Additives announces optimized distribution network for the United States and Canada
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Feb 81 min read


Xfloat and BASF Partner to Enhance Solar Resilience
Xfloat Ltd., a pioneer in floating solar technology, has entered into a partnership with BASF to enhance the durability and sustainability of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems.
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Feb 42 min read


Henkel’s acquisition of Stahl combines complementary capabilities to accelerate growth
Henkel’s acquisition of Stahl combines complementary capabilities to accelerate growth
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Feb 41 min read


Arkema and Senior plc Expand Partnership to Accelerate Development of Next-Generation Battery Materials
Arkema, a global leader in speciality materials, and Senior plc, a leading provider of battery separator technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their long-term strategic partnership and collaboratively drive innovation across the battery value chain.
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Feb 32 min read


PPG Industries launches PPG STEELGUARD 652 for interior structural steel protection.
PPG Industries launches PPG STEELGUARD 652 for interior structural steel protection.
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Feb 21 min read


AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings to strengthen and expand its local support operations across the Middle East.
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings, a global manufacturer of high-performance coating solutions for aircraft, is set to establish a new colour blending and distribution facility in Dubai.
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Feb 12 min read


BASF to Establish a Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad, India
BASF plans to launch a Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad in the first quarter of 2026.
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Feb 12 min read


KRAHN Chemie and Lamberti strengthen their partnership for the distribution of binding agents in Germany and Austria.
KRAHN Chemie and Lamberti strengthen their partnership for the distribution of binding agents in Germany and Austria.
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Feb 11 min read


Interstuhl partners with Dürr for advanced seat surface coating solutions
Interstuhl partners with Dürr for advanced seat surface coating solutions
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Jan 282 min read


Azelis strengthens its partnership with SI Group under a new EMEA distribution agreement.
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced the expansion of its partnership with SI Group
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Jan 282 min read


Liebherr-Aerospace adopts REACH-compliant coating processes at its Asian service centers.
Liebherr-Aerospace advances sustainability by implementing REACH-compliant coating technology at its service centers in Asia.
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Jan 282 min read


Indonesia’s Flagship Housing Drive: A Catalyst for the Paints & Coatings Market
Growth in housing construction under the government's housing programs has had a positive impact on the coatings industry.
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Jan 273 min read


PPG becomes exclusive coatings partner for Quality Collision Group’s network of body shops
PPG appointed as the exclusive coatings supplier for Quality Collision Group body shops
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Jan 261 min read


BASF Coatings introduces a digital solution to assess and calculate the CO₂ footprint across its product portfolio.
BASF Coatings introduces a digital solution to assess and calculate the CO₂ footprint across its product portfolio.
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Jan 223 min read


PolyU’s Hydrogel Coating Boosts Solar Panel Efficiency, Advancing Urban Carbon Neutrality
A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a cost-effective and easy-to-apply hydrogel coating that enhances heat dissipation in solar panels, effectively cooling “hot spots”
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Jan 212 min read


PPG and 4Plastic Launch Next-Generation Texture Refinishing System for Plastic Repairs
PPG and 4Plastic Launch Next-Generation Texture Refinishing System for Plastic Repairs
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Jan 212 min read


Seaforth Holdings acquires Indestructible Paint Limited with advisory support from Ashtons Legal
Seaforth Holdings acquires Indestructible Paint Limited with advisory support from Ashtons Legal
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Jan 212 min read


PPG Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations and Sustainable Solutions at 2025 Guangzhou Design Week
PPG Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations and Sustainable Solutions at 2025 Guangzhou Design Week
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Jan 191 min read


Henkel to Acquire ATP Adhesive Systems, a Specialist in High-Performance Water-Based Specialty Tapes
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Swiss-based ATP Adhesive Systems from Arsenal Capital Partners.
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Jan 192 min read


KEZAD Group Partners with Jotun Abu Dhabi on 50-Year Land Lease for Facility Development
KEZAD Group Partners has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Jotun Abu Dhabi to establish a new manufacturing facility at ICAD–KEZAD Musaffah.
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Jan 182 min read


Biesterfeld broadens its distribution partnership with Songwon to include stabilizers for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
Biesterfeld broadens its distribution partnership with Songwon to include stabilizers for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
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Jan 182 min read
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