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Stahl Completed its Transformation From Wet-end Chemicals Business to Pure Play Speciality Coatings Company
Stahl announced the sale of its wet-end leather chemicals business to Syntagma Capital. The planned transaction completes Stahl's transi...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read


PPG Collaborates with SARO/Siccardi for Powder Coatings Distribution in Italy
PPG has announced a strategic partnership with SARO/Siccardi, Italy’s largest distributor of powder coatings................
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Nov 19, 20242 min read


Schaeffler Opened a Cutting-edge Technology Center in Herzogenaurach
Schaeffler AG has established a cutting-edge technology center at its headquarters in Herzogenaurach. The technological center was built....
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Nov 18, 20242 min read


Protech Group has Acquired the Industrial Coatings Business of Caldwell Chemical Coatings.
The Protech Group, announced the acquisition of the industrial coatings business and assets of Caldwell Chemical Coatings .......
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Nov 13, 20241 min read


Walki Collaborates With Lactips to Develop Casein-Based Paper Coatings for Food Packaging
Walki and Lactips form a strategic agreement to create a paper-based food packaging material with a casein-based polymer covering. Lactips i
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Nov 12, 20242 min read


Brenntag Specialties Expands its CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg, Germany
Brenntag, has officially opened an expanded extension of its CASE and Construction Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg, Germany.....
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Nov 11, 20241 min read


Graco Completes Acquisition of Corob, Enhancing Global Hi-tech Dispensing and Mixing Solutions Portfolio
Graco announced its acquisition of Corob for €230 million, subject to usual adjustments, plus up to €30 million in contingent compensation
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Nov 7, 20241 min read


BASF Opens New Production Line for Water-based Dispersions in Heerenveen, Netherlands
BASF established a new manufacturing line for water-based dispersions in Heerenveen, Netherlands. This new line will enhance manufacturing..
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Nov 6, 20242 min read


INX Group Completes Full Acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation
The INX Group Limited, announced the completion of its acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A)......
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Nov 4, 20241 min read


UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman Launch a New Generation of Structures for High Performance, Recyclable Paper Packaging
UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman collaborated to develop three cutting-edge solutions that enable brand owners to replace...
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Oct 28, 20241 min read


Henkel and Teca-Print Collaborate to Advance Pad Printing in Printed Electronics
Henkel and Teca-Print Collaborate to Advance Pad Printing in Printed Electronics.........
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Oct 25, 20242 min read


Birla Carbon Launches Its First Asia Post Treatment Plant in India
Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based products, has announced the opening of its ......
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Oct 24, 20242 min read


2M Group of Companies has signed a New Commercial Agreement to supply Morro Coating to Transcend Packaging.
2M Group of Companies has signed a multi-year agreement with Transcend Packaging to supply their plastic-free Morro Coating across the UK...
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Oct 22, 20242 min read


PPG Announces Agreement to Sell its U.S. and Canada Architectural Coatings Business to American Industrial Partners and Unveils a Comprehensive Cost Reduction Program.
PPG has entered into an agreement to sell its entire architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to American Industrial Partners
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Oct 21, 20243 min read


BCF Welcomes Government’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper
The British Coatings Federation has welcomed the release of the Government's Industrial Strategy Green Paper. The group has always advo.....
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Oct 18, 20242 min read


Evonik Aligns Two Business Lines With New Growth Strategy
Evonik is restructuring two business lines to improve their development potential. Coating & Adhesive Resins and Health Care will con.......
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Oct 16, 20243 min read


Sudarshan Chemical has Finalized a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Heubach Group.
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Germany-based Heubach Group
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Oct 15, 20243 min read


Covestro Invests 100 Mn Euros in R&D to Upgrade Its Innovation Centers
Covestro invests around 100 million euros on its worldwide R&D infrastructure and assets. With investments over three years until 2025......
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Oct 14, 20243 min read


AkzoNobel to Prioritize Decorative Paints in South Asia
AkzoNobel is currently reviewing its portfolio with the aim of reallocating capital to strengthen its core coatings businesses..............
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Oct 8, 20241 min read


Covestro Signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC Group
Covestro signed an investment agreement with several ADNOC Group firms, including ADNOC International Limited and its subsidiary, ADNOC.....
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Oct 4, 20245 min read


Arkema’s Waterborne PVDF Range Acknowledged for Its Durability in Cool Roof Coatings
Arkema’s Kynar Aquatec PVDF range is acclaimed for its exceptional durability in cool roof coatings....
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Oct 3, 20241 min read


PAX Services Group Acquires Consolidated Coatings
PAX Services Group, a prominent roofing and exterior services supplier, has purchased Baltimore-based Consolidated Coatings, Inc............
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Oct 1, 20242 min read


Zircotec Receives Funding to Advance Lightweight Ceramic Coating Technology for EV Batteries
Zircotec has obtained substantial government funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK ...
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Sep 30, 20242 min read


Graco to Acquire Corob, a Provider of Coating Solutions
Graco Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Corob S.p.A. (“Corob”)...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read
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