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Henkel to Acquire ATP Adhesive Systems, a Specialist in High-Performance Water-Based Specialty Tapes
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Swiss-based ATP Adhesive Systems from Arsenal Capital Partners.
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4 days ago2 min read


Brenntag Strengthens Global Partnership with Women in Chemicals for 2026
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a significant expansion of its global partnership with Women in Chemicals (WIC) for 2026.
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Jan 72 min read


The Superbonus Effect: How Italy’s Incentive Reshaped the Paints and Coatings Industry
The Superbonus Effect: How Italy’s Incentive Reshaped the Paints and Coatings Industry
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Jan 72 min read


Jotun Joins France’s EOLMED Floating Wind Project
Jotun, a global leader in protective coatings, has secured a key role in one of France’s first floating offshore wind projects, EOLMED.
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Jan 72 min read


Helix Kapital Acquires NCS Colour to Drive Continued International Growth
NCS Colour, a global leader in colour communication, has announced a new partnership with Helix Kapital, which has acquired an ownership stake from Sobro after 15 years of ownership.
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Jan 42 min read


BASF and OQEMA have announced a distribution partnership covering selected Central and Eastern European countries.
BASF and OQEMA establish distribution partnership for polymer dispersions and coatings additives in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Dec 15, 20252 min read


Covestro and XRG Complete Transaction, Formalising Strategic Partnership
Covestro AG announced the successful completion of its strategic partnership with XRG P.J.S.C. (formerly ADNOC International Limited, together with its subsidiaries, hereinafter XRG’).
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Dec 10, 20251 min read


CPM and Olpidürr have merged to create a new company called Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A.
The global machinery and plant engineering company Dürr is reinforcing its presence in Italy through the merger of its subsidiaries CPM S.p.A. and Olpidürr S.p.A., forming Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A.
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Dec 7, 20252 min read


Steelpaint Announces Partnership with BW Epic Kosan
Steelpaint and BW Epic Kosan Enter Strategic Partnership
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Dec 1, 20252 min read


BASF Coatings Unveils Lean Lab in Wuerzburg, Setting a New Innovation Benchmark
With the introduction of its new Wuerzburg laboratory, BASF Coatings will begin a new chapter in digitalisation, occupational safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
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Nov 26, 20252 min read


Nordmann Broadens Its Cooperation with Olin
Nordmann, a leading international chemical distributor, is expanding its partnership with Olin, a global leader in epoxy technology.
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Nov 25, 20252 min read


BASF Coatings Opens New Automotive OEM Coatings Facility in Germany
BASF Coatings has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art automotive OEM coatings plant at its Muenster site in Germany.
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Nov 12, 20252 min read


Sun Chemical Expands Ludwigshafen Perylene Pigment Output to Serve Rising Market Demand
Sun Chemical Increases Perylene Pigment Production in Ludwigshafen to Support Expanding Customer Needs
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Nov 6, 20252 min read


AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network Surpasses 200 Certified Bodyshops Across Europe
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Extends Its Sustainable Repair Network Throughout Europe
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Oct 29, 20253 min read


Venator Materials UK Ltd has agreed to sell its Greatham site and related TiO₂ assets to LB Group
Venator Materials UK Ltd has entered into an agreement to sell its Greatham site in the UK, along with its associated titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment assets, to LB Group.......
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Indestructible Paint welcomes its long-standing Japanese distributor to its Birmingham headquarters
Indestructible Paint is developing chrome-free, eco-friendly coatings for aerospace applications in collaboration with its Japanese distributor TODO. The R&D focuses on primers, sacrificial, and diffusion coatings ahead of upcoming REACH regulations. While adoption will be gradual, both companies are supporting customers by maintaining chrome-based coatings during the transition period.
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Oct 22, 20251 min read


BASF and IFF announce a strategic partnership to advance next-generation enzyme and polymer innovations
BASF, a global chemical industry leader renowned for sustainable product innovation, has announced a strategic collaboration with International Flavours & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a pioneer in bioscience innovation.
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Oct 21, 20251 min read


Keimfarben Forms Strategic Partnership with India's Zydex Industries
Keimfarben Establishes Strategic Alliance with Zydex Industries to Strengthen Presence in India.
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Oct 13, 20251 min read


Azelis Expands Partnership with SI Group as New Distributor of Plastic Additives
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, is pleased to announce a sole distribution agreement with SI Group for its plastic additives portfolio.............
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Oct 13, 20252 min read


BASF increases its production capacity for dispersions used in architectural coatings
BASF has expanded its production capacity for dispersions used in architectural coatings and construction materials at its Dilovası site in Türkiye.
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Oct 7, 20252 min read
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