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Evonik Inaugurates a New Plant in Slovakia to Fuel the Sustainable Biosurfactant Revolution
Evonik has officially opened its new sustainable biosurfactant factory in Slovakia in collabor.....
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May 31, 20242 min read


KCC and LG Chem Collaborate to Develop Paints using Eco-Friendly Raw Materials
KCC and LG Chem will use this MOU to synthesise paint resins using eco-friendly raw ingredients derived from carbon dioxide conversion ....
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May 28, 20241 min read


FendX has issued an Update Regarding the Progress of its Spray Nano-Coating Development.
FendX Technologies Inc., a nanotechnology firm specializing in surface protection coatings, is delighted to offer an update on the ongoing..
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May 24, 20241 min read


OCSiAl Graphene Nanotubes Offer Transparent Conductive Coatings for 3C Products
Films play an important role in the consumer electronics sector, protecting smartphones, tablets, and laptops from scratches......
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May 23, 20241 min read


PPG Will Establish a New Paint and Coatings Production Plant in Tennessee as Part of a $300 Million Investment in Advanced Manufacturing in North America
PPG today announced a $300 million investment in advanced production in North America to meet rising demand for paints and coatings in...
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May 22, 20242 min read


H.B. Fuller Completes the Acquisition of ND Industries Inc.
H.B. Fuller Company, the world's largest pureplay adhesives manufacturer, announced its acquisition of ND Industries Inc........
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May 21, 20242 min read


Axalta Announces Acquisition of The CoverFlexx Group, a Leading Aftermarket Coatings Business Catering to Economy Customers in North America
Axalta Coating Systems, a prominent global coatings company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire The CoverFlexx Group from......
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May 16, 20241 min read


KANSAI HELIOS Acquired WEILBURGER Coatings
KANSAI HELIOS has finalized the purchase of WEILBURGER Coatings, GREBE Holding's whole industrial coatings company in Weilburg, Ger......
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May 15, 20241 min read


BASF Invests in Expanding its Additives Facility in Nanjing
BASF today announced plans to invest in the development of its advanced additives facility in Nanjing. Driven by rapidly increasing.......
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May 10, 20242 min read


Hempel A/S has Declared its Plan to Sell J.W. Ostendorf and Renaulac, Marking the Next Phase in its Strategic Progression.
Hempel A/S, a global leader in paint and coatings, announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its J.W. Ostendorf and Renaulac..
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May 9, 20241 min read


The Biden-Harris Administration has Implemented a Ban on Most Applications of Methylene Chloride, Safeguarding Workers and Communities from Deadly Exposure.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has enacted a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a hazardous substance linked to various .....
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May 8, 20242 min read


STAHL Joins GO!PHA Alliance to Advance the Use of Naturally Occurring Phas in Formulated Coatings
Stahl, a leading provider of specialty coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has joined the Global Organization......
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May 6, 20241 min read


Expanding its E-coat Manufacturing Facility in Mangalore, BASF
BASF's Coatings division declares the enlargement of its Mangalore facility dedicated to the production of e-coats. .......
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May 1, 20241 min read


Al Ghurair and Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Open Alpolic Facility in RAK.
Al Ghurair, one of the UAE's most diverse family business groups, and Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co (MCIT) have established AG......
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Apr 30, 20242 min read


WEG and Nexa have Teamed up to Utilize Mining Waste in Crafting Liquid Anticorrosive Paints
A collaboration has been established between WEG and Nexa, a prominent global zinc producer, to create liquid anticorrosive coatings .......
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Apr 26, 20242 min read


Azelis Expands and Enhances CASE Application Lab in Wisconsin
Azelis, a leading worldwide innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients sector, announces the .....
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Apr 24, 20242 min read


VIBRANTZ TECHNOLOGIES INC and KRAHN CHEMIE EXPAND PARTNERSHIP
VIBRANTZ TECHNOLOGIES INC. and KRAHN CHEMIE EXPAND PARTNERSHIP
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Apr 22, 20241 min read


Siegwerk and Borouge Partner to Produce Completely Recyclable Mono-Material Solutions to Enhance the Circular Economy.
Siegwerk has announced a collaboration with Borouge, a global petrochemicals firm that produces new and unique polyolefins solutions........
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Apr 19, 20242 min read


AkzoNobel Invests in Dutch Research Laboratories to Continue its Impactful Innovation
AkzoNobel is building two new research laboratories at its Sassenheim campus in the Netherlands to accelerate the company's pioneering......
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Apr 15, 20241 min read


Henkel Completes Purchase of a Specialized Supplier for Protective Coating and Sealing Solutions
Henkel has successfully acquired the US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC ("Seal for Life") from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA).......
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Apr 10, 20242 min read


WEG and GIT Enter a Partnership for the Delivery of Marine Coatings in the International Market
WEG has partnered with the Canadian company GIT Coatings to improve the supply of coatings for marine lines......
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Apr 10, 20241 min read


Brenntag strengthens its reach and technology portfolio in Material Science with the acquisition of Lawrence Industries in the UK
Brenntag, the market leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, announced the purchase of Lawrence Industries Ltd., the UK's........
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Apr 9, 20242 min read


Evonik Enhances Sustainable Manufacturing by Using Green Electricity for Specialized Acrylates
Evonik's Coating & Adhesive Resins Business Line has significantly reduced carbon emissions .......
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Apr 4, 20241 min read

Nippon Paint and TUV Rheinland collaborate in photovoltaics for global sustainable development
During PV EXPO 2024, TUV Rheinland, an international independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization, entered...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
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