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Covestro Acquires Japan Fine Coatings

Covestro strengthen its presence within the optical fibre coatings market with the acquisition of Japan Fine Coatings Co., Ltd.

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Achala Danait Is the New Managing Director of Clariant India Limited

Achala Danait will further drive innovation initiatives for the Indian subsidiary of Clariant.

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Azelis Acquired a Majority Stake in Catalite Co.

To further strengthen its presence in the Asia Pacific market, Azelis has acquired Catalite.

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Sun Chemical Announces a Prices Increase in North America

Sun Chemical’s inks, coatings, consumables and adhesives will be subjected to a price increase in North America.

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PPG Recognised by JUST Capital for Its Transparent Communication and Its Community Engagement

PPG has been included in the “2022 America’s Most Just Companies” list for its CSR efforts.

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PPG Expands Automotive OEM Coatings Production in Germany

PPG will invest $ 10 million to expand the production of automotive OEM coatings and of sustainable water-based basecoat technologies.

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Dörken Took Part in the Development of a New Innovative Coating Process

A joint project led by Dörken, EJOT and WMV developed a new coating technology for fasteners and small parts with internal drives.

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Perstorp Acquired the Di-Methylolpropionic Acid Business of GEO

With the acquisition of the DMPA® business from GEO, Perstorp will strengthen its position within the resins and coatings markets.

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Sun Chemical Acquired SAPICI to Expand the Polymers and Lamination Adhesives Portfolio

The acquisition will allow Sun Chemical to produce unique polymers for its inks, coatings and lamination adhesives.

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Uta Holzenkamp Appointed as the New President of BASF Coatings

Holzenkamp will further develop the growth of BASF’s Coatings division.

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Anton Paar Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

On January 4, 2022, Anton Paar celebrated its 100th anniversary.

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Cortec’s MCI®-2005 Received the CE Certificate

The solution developed by Cortec is the first bio-based corrosion inhibiting concrete admixture to receive the CE certification.

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Clariant Completed the Divestment of Its Pigments Business

The Heubach Group has acquired Clariant’s Pigments Business Unit and appointed Stefan Doboczky as the new CEO.

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Free Online Seminar: Jetstream mixer vs. Agitator - Mixing 10 Times Faster than Before

Conventional agitators and stirrers create a horizontal rotation of the liquid. The inertia of the rotating media hinders the vertical mass exchange. You could agitate for hours without the mixture becoming homogeneous. In the online seminar on 27. January, Dr. Hans-Joachim Jacob from ystral will give you some insights you've probably never heard before.

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BASF Published the 2021 Automotive Colour Report

BASF has released its annual automotive colour popularity report, showcasing global coating preferences.

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