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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


UPM Specialty Papers and Unipaco have developed a heat-sealable salad pot wrapper made from paper and polyethylene (PE), designed to replace traditional plastic packaging.
UPM Specialty Papers and Unipaco have developed a heat-sealable salad pot wrapper made from paper and polyethylene (PE)..........
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Sep 24, 20242 min read


Lubrizol Doubles its Dispersant Production Capacity in North America
As part of its growth strategy, Lubrizol is expanding operations at its Avon Lake, OH, manufacturing facility to double the production......
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Sep 23, 20242 min read


Solenis Partners with HEIDELBERG to Innovate Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging
Solenis has teamed up with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) to develop ...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Vallourec Expands its line Pipe Coating Solutions with the Acquisition of Thermotite do Brasil.
Vallourec, a global leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, to acquire 100% of Thermotite do Brasil, a Pipe Coating Provider.
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Sep 19, 20241 min read


BASF Inaugurates New Plant for Alkyl Ethanolamines at its Antwerp Verbund site
BASF inaugurated a new world-scale manufacturing line for alkyl ethanolamines at its Verbund facility near Antwerp, Belgium. This new in....
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Sep 18, 20241 min read


DELTA Coatings Set to Broaden Its Polyurea Coatings Offering in Vietnam
DELTA Coatings International has revealed plans to strategically expand into Vietnam ...
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Sep 17, 20242 min read


Scientists Create Flexible Glove Coating from Lignin Using 3D Printing
Scientists at German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf have successfully developed a durable yet flexible glove coating...
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Sep 13, 20242 min read


FendX Successfully Concludes Pilot Phase of Protective Surface Coating Film in Collaboration with Dunmore
FendX Technologies has announced the successful completion of its pilot manufacturing phase ...
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Sep 11, 20241 min read


PSE Group Acquires RMS Pro Finishes, a Distributor Specializing in Automotive Refinish Coatings
PSE Group has announced its acquisition of RMS Pro Finishes, a leading supplier of ...
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Sep 5, 20241 min read


The Impact of Italy's Superbonus scheme on the Architectural Coatings Industry
The Superbonus initiative, introduced by the Italian government, was a major policy designed to encourage energy-efficient renovations...
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Sep 4, 20243 min read
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