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Brenntag Acquires Monarch Chemicals, a Distributor of Coating and Ink Ingredients
Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced the acquisition of Monarch Chemicals....
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Aug 8, 20241 min read


How the One Million Housing Program Has Shaped the Indonesian Paint Industry
Indonesia's construction industry is a significant contributor to the country's GDP and a key market for construction sector invest.........
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Aug 7, 20243 min read


Hempel A/S Completed the Divestment of J.W. Ostendorf and Renaulac
Hempel A/S has completed the divestment of its J.W. Ostendorf and Renaulac businesses in France and Germany to Fidelium Partners, after.....
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Aug 5, 20241 min read


Clariant and OMV Partner to Supply Ethylene Oxide with a Reduced Carbon Footprint
Clariant and OMV announce their intended collaboration for the supply of ethylene with a lower ...
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Aug 1, 20243 min read


Sheboygan Paint Company Acquires Bradley Coatings Group
Sheboygan Paint Company, has acquired Bradley Coatings Group from United Paint & Chemical Corporation.....
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Jul 31, 20242 min read


AkzoNobel Develops Single Spray Powder Coatings Technology for EV Battery Systems
AkzoNobel's Resicoat brand has developed innovative powder coating technology that offers greater electrical protection..........
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Jul 30, 20242 min read


Allnex Partners with Coatings Research Group to Boost Industry Collaboration
Allnex has announced its membership with the Coatings Research Group (CRGI), marking a ...
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Jul 26, 20242 min read


DELTA Coatings to Build a New Polyurea Manufacturing Plant in Dubai
DELTA Coatings announces plans to build a new state-of-the-art headquarters and production facility in Dubai Industrial City. The envi......
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Jul 25, 20242 min read


Lamoral Coatings Teams Up with Neochem Technologies to Develop Cutting-Edge Coating Solutions
Lamoral Coatings Netherlands (Lamoral) announces strategic partnership with Neochem Technologies ...
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Jul 23, 20241 min read


In China, BASF Facilitates the Procurement of 100% Renewable Electricity for Automotive OEM Coatings Plants.
BASF's has renewed its agreement to source 100% renewable electricity for its automotive OEM coatings manufacturing operations in China....
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Jul 23, 20242 min read


IGL Coatings Broadens its Automotive Market Network in Croatia
IGL Coatings has announced its newest exclusive distributorship in Croatia. IGL Coatings Croatia boosts IGL Coatings' brand and footprint...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read


China's Paints and Coatings Market: A Key Player on the World Stage
China has always been a market leader across various segments in the world and paints & coatings industry has been one of the strongest.....
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Jul 18, 20243 min read


Axalta has Announced a Partnership with CESVIMAP and the Move2Green Sustainability Program
Axalta has announced a partnership with CESVIMAP R&D Centre, renowned for its advancements in the collision repair industry.
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Jul 18, 20242 min read


Elementis Expands Its NiSAT Technology for Architectural Coatings in China
Elementis, a leading supplier of specialized chemicals for paint, coatings, and industrial aqueous applications, made a significant ad......
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Jul 16, 20242 min read


KRAHN Chemie Appointed as Distributor for Mitsubishi Chemical Europe's Polyols and Diols in the Benelux Region
KRAHN Chemie Benelux has embarked on a new partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe ...
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Jul 15, 20241 min read


AkzoNobel Improved its Chinese Plant to Accommodate Rising Coatings Demand
A fully upgraded and automated manufacturing line is now operational at AkzoNobel's Suzhou facility in China, as part of a €14 million...
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Jul 10, 20242 min read


Beckers Pledges to Adopt Comprehensive Science-Based Targets, Aiming for Net Zero by 2050
Beckers becomes first coil coatings company to commit to net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with its broader aim to cut emissions ...
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Jul 8, 20242 min read


Henkel Adhesive Technologies Locations in the Middle East and Africa Reach the 100% Renewable Power Milestone
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the world's leading solution supplier for adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has achieved a......
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


Axalta Acquires The CoverFlexx Group
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a prominent global coatings company, has successfully completed ...
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Jul 4, 20241 min read


Chinachem Group Collaborates with NAMI to Enhance Green Construction with "Peelable Nano Protective Coating"
Chinachem and NAMI have jointly developed a Peelable Nano Protective Coating which not only provides high degree of protection to building..
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Jul 3, 20242 min read


The State of the European Architectural Coatings Market
The European architectural coatings market is a significant segment of the global paints and coatings industry. It is characterized by......
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Jul 2, 20243 min read


Covestro Will Install an Innovative Heat Battery From Rondo Energy
Covestro partnered with Rondo Energy to install an innovative heat battery for the first time: The Rondo Heat Battery stores intermitte.....
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Jul 2, 20242 min read


Evonik Announces Construction of Dispersion Technology Plant for Fumed Silica at Rheinfelden Site
Evonik has commissioned a new plant featuring innovative dispersion technology for fumed silica at its Rheinfelden site ...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read


Impact Coatings Will Provide PVD Coating Equipment to Boyuan for Fuel Cell Metal Plates
Impact Coatings and Shangdong Boyuan New Energy Technology Development (Boyuan) have signed a non-binding letter of intent.........
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Jun 27, 20241 min read
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