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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


Brenntag Specialties Signs Distribution Agreement with Nanum in Brazil
Brenntag, a global leader in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients, has announced a new distribution agreement with Nanum, a company that specialises in the industrial-scale production of nanomaterials.
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Feb 252 min read


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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Feb 241 min read


Volvo Car UK and BASF Coatings UK Ltd enter a new three-year strategic partnership.
Volvo Car UK and BASF Coatings UK Ltd renew partnership with a new three-year agreement.
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Feb 231 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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Feb 192 min read


Hubergroup Chemicals launches ELARA: customized additive solutions for coatings, inks, and related applications
Hubergroup Chemicals unveils ELARA, a specialized range of additives designed to meet the evolving needs of the coatings and printing ink industries.
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Feb 182 min read


Sun Chemical to Invest in Quinacridone Production in Newport, Delaware
Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, announced an investment of approximately US$10 million to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity at its Newport, Delaware facility.
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Feb 171 min read


Westlake Epoxy Partnership Expands into India
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, and Westlake Epoxy, a leading global supplier of epoxy resins and speciality materials, have announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership into the Indian market.
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Feb 162 min read


Bodo Möller Chemie Expands Strategic Partnership with Henkel
Bodo Möller Chemie Group and Henkel have expanded their distribution partnership for automotive components to include additional European markets. The collaboration now extends to Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and the Benelux countries.
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Feb 152 min read


BASF expands its manufacturing presence in India with a new dispersions production line in Mangalore
BASF expands its manufacturing presence in India with a new dispersions production line in Mangalore
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Feb 152 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
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