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Baumit and Celanese Partner to Develop Façade Plaster and Paint Solutions Using Carbon Capture Technology
Baumit partnered with Celanese Corporation, global specialty materials and chemical company, to utilize carbon capture and utilization(CCU)
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Mar 10, 20251 min read


INX International Unveils New State-of-the-Art Facility in Brazil
INX International hosted an open house on February 27, welcoming invited guests to tour its new, state-of-the-art flexographic and gravur...
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Mar 7, 20252 min read


Sika acquires a leading roofing system provider in the UK.
Sika has acquired Cromar Building Products, supplier of roofing systems primarily serving customers through distribution channels.
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Mar 4, 20251 min read


Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) Expands Use of Graphene-Based Propeller Coating Across Tanker Fleet
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. ("OSG") decided to expand its use of GIT Coatings' graphene-based propeller coating, XGIT-PROP, to seven...
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Mar 3, 20252 min read


Bodo Möller Chemie and DowAksa Partner for a Sustainable Future with Resins and Fibers
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group has formed a strategic partnership with DowAksa, a fully integrated carbon fiber manufacturer.......
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Feb 28, 20252 min read


AkzoNobel Launched a New Wood Coating With 20% Bio-Based Content
AkzoNobel has introduced a new waterborne wood coating with 20% bio-based content, enhancing the use of renewable raw materials without...
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Feb 28, 20252 min read


Univar Solutions Selected as Exclusive Distributor of BASF's LuquaSorb Superabsorbent Polymers for Superior Flexibility and Performance in Industrial Applications
Univar Solutions, a global leader in specialty ingredient and chemical distribution, has expanded its partnership with BASF Corporation.....
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Feb 27, 20252 min read


AkzoNobel plans to spin off its Powder Coatings business from its Indian subsidiary
Akzo Nobel N.V. has confirmed its offer to acquire Powder Coatings operations and International Research Center from Akzo Nobel India Ltd...
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Feb 25, 20251 min read


KRAHN Chemie Benelux and Dura Europe sign distribution agreement
KRAHN Chemie Benelux, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has formed a strategic partnership with Dura Europe, a renowned manuf...
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Feb 24, 20252 min read


BASF to Sell Brazilian Decorative Paints Division to Sherwin-Williams
BASF and Sherwin-Williams have agreed to the sale of BASF’s Brazilian decorative paints business.......
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Feb 21, 20252 min read


Kayalar Kimya to Distribute Mirka’s Wood Coatings in Turkey
Kayalar Kimya is enhancing its industry presence through a strategic partnership with Mirka, a leading surface finishing technology provider
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Feb 21, 20251 min read


Asian Paints to Sell Its Indonesia Business to Omega Property for $5.6 Million
Asian Paints announced that it will sell its Indonesian business to Australia’s Omega Property Investments for $7.5 million ($5.6 million)..
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Feb 19, 20251 min read


NTI Nanofilm Expands in Europe with Acquisition of EuropCoating Group
NTI Nanofilm is strengthening its position in decorative and functional coatings with the acquisition of EuropCoating Group. This strategic
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Feb 17, 20252 min read


Asian Paints to Sell Its Indonesia Business for Rs 48 Crore to THIS Company
Asian Paints has announced the sale of its Indonesia business to Berger Paints Singapore.....
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Feb 14, 20252 min read


Stahl Establishes Center of Excellence in Apex, North Carolina, USA
Stahl Establishes Center of Excellence in Apex, North Carolina, USA..
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Feb 12, 20252 min read


Univar Solutions Acquires Brad-Chem Holdings, Strengthening Its Corrosion Control and Lubricant Additives Portfolio
Univar Solutions has acquired UK-based Brad-Chem Holdings (Brad-Chem) and its affiliated entities, including Brad-Kem, a joint venture......
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Feb 11, 20252 min read


Nippon Paint Introduces Real-time Evaluation System for Antibacterial Coatings
Nippon Paint Introduces Real-time Evaluation System for Antibacterial Coatings.....
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Feb 7, 20253 min read


Gemini Industries Acquires Diamond Vogel's Industrial Wood Coatings Division
Gemini Industries, an employee-owned manufacturer of innovative coating solutions, has announced the acquisition of Diamond Vogel's.........
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Feb 5, 20252 min read


BASF's Performance Materials Division Plants in Europe will run Entirely on Renewable Electricity.
BASF’s Performance Materials division fully transitioned all its European sites to renewable electricity...
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Feb 3, 20252 min read


APC Secures Significant New Ship Contract with Hafnia
APC is increasing production after securing a major contract with Hafnia, the world's largest product and chemical tanker operator...
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Jan 30, 20252 min read


Mipa Group Merges Subsidiaries in Switzerland
Mipa Lacke + Farben AG in Kriessern and Mipa Coatings Schweiz AG in Islikon will merge retroactively as of January 1, 2025. This merger ....
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Jan 28, 20251 min read


Axalta and Dürr Collaborate on Digital Automotive Paint Technology
Axalta and Dürr Establish Partnership for Advanced Automotive Digital Paint Technology...
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Jan 24, 20251 min read


Radix Ventures Invests €1.5 Million in Naco Technologies to Accelerate Green Energy Innovations
Radix Ventures, has invested €1.5 million in Naco Technologies, Latvian pioneer in advanced nano-coating solutions for green energy system.
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Jan 23, 20252 min read


BASF Coatings Forms Strategic Partnership for Aftersales Market Expansion
BASF Coatings Division has announced that BMW Group has chosen the premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M as preferred paint suppliers..
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Jan 16, 20251 min read
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