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Chemetall Expands Asia Pacific Presence with New Application Laboratory in Vietnam
Chemetall Expands Asia Pacific Presence with New Application Laboratory in Vietnam
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May 62 min read


Amcor Launches Advanced Healthcare Packaging Coatings Facility in Malaysia
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art healthcare packaging coatings facility in Subang Jaya....
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Apr 302 min read


trinamiX expands mobile NIR spectroscopy applications for the footwear and textile industries.
trinamiX GmbH has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the circular economy, now enabling the identification of materials used in the footwear and textile industries.
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Apr 282 min read


PPG introduces first PVC-NI aluminum coil coating in the U.S. for pet food cans
PPG introduces first PVC-NI aluminum coil coating in the U.S. for pet food cans
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Apr 221 min read


PPG Acquires Pavement Markings Manufacturer Ozark Materials LLC
PPG announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ozark Materials, LLC, a U.S.-based pavement marking solutions provider, from Ingevity Corporation.
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Apr 201 min read


Henkel Strengthens Paper Packaging with Expanded Barrier and Heat-Seal Coatings Portfolio
Henkel Strengthens Paper Packaging with Expanded Barrier and Heat-Seal Coatings Portfolio..
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Apr 142 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


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 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


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


hubergroup brings ink system TINKREDIBLE MGA to worldwide markets
hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding the availability of its well-established metal decoration ink system TINKREDIBLE MGA to global markets. Already successfully used by leading manufacturers in Europe and India, the mineral oil-free, BPA-free, and PFAS-free ink series is now being rolled out worldwide.
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Mar 92 min read


PPG, IPG Photonics, and Whirlpool Partner to Advance Laser-Based Powder Curing Commercialization
PPG has significantly expanded its powder coatings portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in recent years. The company now has a strong global presence, with 21 powder manufacturing plants, seven facilities with bonding capabilities, a powder resin plant, a research and development center, and a Global Center of Excellence.
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Mar 42 min read


BASF Announces Price Increase for Neopentylglycol in the U.S. and Canada
BASF will raise the price of NEOL® (Neopentylglycol, NPG) in the United States and Canada across all grades and packaging.
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Mar 11 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


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


Nippon Paint India Strengthens Its Manufacturing Network
Major coatings manufacturer Nippon Paint is set to deepen its manufacturing footprint in India, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s industrial, automotive, and construction sectors.
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Jan 112 min read


Mitsubishi Chemical Develops PFAS-Free SoarnoL Coating for Paper Packaging
Mitsubishi Chemical Develops PFAS-Free SoarnoL Coating for Paper Packaging
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Dec 22, 20252 min read


Morro™ Coating Set to Enter the Asian Market Through Collaboration with DIC Group
Xampla is pleased to announce a new partnership with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to bring our PFAS-free, plastic-free Morro™ Coating to Japan and the wider Asian market for the first time.
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Dec 3, 20252 min read


Stahl expands its presence in Turkey as Weilburger Graphics operations transition to Stahl Kimya
Stahl expands its presence in Turkey as Weilburger Graphics operations transition to Stahl Kimya
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Dec 2, 20251 min read


Trinseo and RWDC Industries Advance PHA Dispersion Technology for Barrier Coatings
Trinseo and RWDC Industries LLC have reinforced their commitment to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) dispersion products by signing a joint development agreement.
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Nov 26, 20252 min read
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