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Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Advancing Coating and Adhesive Formulations
Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Advancing Coating and Adhesive Development......
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Mar 272 min read


Brenntag and GFBiochemicals enter Exclusive Distribution Agreement to Introduce Safer, more Sustainable Solutions to Europe's CASE Markets.
Brenntag, has announced an exclusive supplier agreement with GFBiochemicals to distribute its three Levulinate esters for the CASE markets.
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Mar 242 min read


Tronox has revealed plans to temporarily shut down its pigment production facility in the Netherlands.
Tronox has revealed plans to temporarily shut down its pigment production facility in the Netherlands.
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Mar 192 min read


Baumit and Celanese Partner to Develop Façade Plaster and Paint Solutions Using Carbon Capture Technology
Baumit partnered with Celanese Corporation, global specialty materials and chemical company, to utilize carbon capture and utilization(CCU)
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Mar 101 min read


Sika acquires a leading roofing system provider in the UK.
Sika has acquired Cromar Building Products, supplier of roofing systems primarily serving customers through distribution channels.
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Mar 41 min read


Bodo Möller Chemie and DowAksa Partner for a Sustainable Future with Resins and Fibers
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group has formed a strategic partnership with DowAksa, a fully integrated carbon fiber manufacturer.......
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Feb 282 min read


BASF to Sell Brazilian Decorative Paints Division to Sherwin-Williams
BASF and Sherwin-Williams have agreed to the sale of BASF’s Brazilian decorative paints business.......
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Feb 212 min read


Kayalar Kimya to Distribute Mirka’s Wood Coatings in Turkey
Kayalar Kimya is enhancing its industry presence through a strategic partnership with Mirka, a leading surface finishing technology provider
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Feb 211 min read


NTI Nanofilm Expands in Europe with Acquisition of EuropCoating Group
NTI Nanofilm is strengthening its position in decorative and functional coatings with the acquisition of EuropCoating Group. This strategic
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Feb 172 min read


Univar Solutions Acquires Brad-Chem Holdings, Strengthening Its Corrosion Control and Lubricant Additives Portfolio
Univar Solutions has acquired UK-based Brad-Chem Holdings (Brad-Chem) and its affiliated entities, including Brad-Kem, a joint venture......
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Feb 112 min read


BASF's Performance Materials Division Plants in Europe will run Entirely on Renewable Electricity.
BASF’s Performance Materials division fully transitioned all its European sites to renewable electricity...
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Feb 32 min read


Mipa Group Merges Subsidiaries in Switzerland
Mipa Lacke + Farben AG in Kriessern and Mipa Coatings Schweiz AG in Islikon will merge retroactively as of January 1, 2025. This merger ....
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Jan 281 min read


Radix Ventures Invests €1.5 Million in Naco Technologies to Accelerate Green Energy Innovations
Radix Ventures, has invested €1.5 million in Naco Technologies, Latvian pioneer in advanced nano-coating solutions for green energy system.
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Jan 232 min read


BASF Coatings Forms Strategic Partnership for Aftersales Market Expansion
BASF Coatings Division has announced that BMW Group has chosen the premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M as preferred paint suppliers..
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Jan 161 min read


AkzoNobel Announces €22 Million Investment to Modernize Decorative Paint Production in France
AkzoNobel Commits €22 Million to Streamline Operations in France.....
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Jan 141 min read


European Commission Bans Use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Contact Materials
The European Commission has banned the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials owing to its potentially hazardous health effects.
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Jan 61 min read


Kymera International Acquires Coating Center Castrop GmbH
Kymera International (Kymera), a specialty materials and surface technologies company, has announced the successful acquisition of Coating C
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Dec 6, 20242 min read


HEMPEL Launches Silicone Hull Paint Recharger for Underwater Yachts
Hempel A/S has unveiled the world’s first and only underwater performance recharger designed exclusively for its silicone systems for yachts
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


CEPE Calls on Member States to Oppose Antidumping Duties on Chinese TiOâ‚‚
CEPE urging member states to oppose the European Commission's proposal to impose antidumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide (TiOâ‚‚) ...
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Nov 26, 20242 min read


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
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