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Evonik Invests in chembid to Strengthen its E-Commerce Activities

Evonik has invested in chembid, the largest meta-search engine for chemicals, in order to strengthen the company's e-commerce activities and support the development of an independent marketing platform for the chemical industry.

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CIN and Boero Join Forces

CIN and Boero announced that the two companies will unite their businesses to create a new dynamic aimed at consolidating their European presence within the coatings market.

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Hempel Appoints Alexander Enström as New Head of Marine

Alexander Enström has been appointed by Hempel as the company's new head of the marine segment.

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AkzoNobel Becomes Official Supplier to the Tour de France

AkzoNobel signed a three-year partnership with the Tour de France, becoming Official Supplier of the sporting event.

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Investment Company Quadrum Capital Buys a Stake of EMM

Quadrum Capital invests in EMM, a global supplier and innovative partner to the paint-processing industries, with the aim of accelerating its growth internationally.

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AkzoNobel No Longer Intends to Acquire Tikkurila

After submitting a binding proposal to acquire Tikkurila for €31.25 per share on January 28, 2021, AkzoNobel announced it no longer intends to pursue this acquisition, following a competing, higher, offer for Tikkurila.

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AkzoNobel Receives Top Employer Recertification in Five Key Markets

AkzoNobel's commitment to employee well-being, engagement and development has led the paint and coatings manufacturer to receive certification from the Top Employers Institute in 5 major markets: UK, China, Brazil, USA and the Netherlands.

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BASF is Raising the Prices of its Formulation Additives Globally

BASF has announced a 5-10% cost increase on most of its products to continue supporting customers with high-end products and services.

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PPG to Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer Wörwag

PPG announced the acquisition of Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications.

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ALIT Technologies Partners with SAT for the Exclusive Sale of Fastrip ISP

ALIT Technologies and SAT sign a collaboration agreement for the sale of Fastrip ISP paint stripping technologies for aluminium extrusions vertical coating lines.

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Perstorp Group Obtains Liquidity to Seize New Growth Opportunities Once Conditions Improve

Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) has granted a Revolving Credit Facility of SEK 600m, a unique and first of its kind financing solution, to support the Group in its development, protect it from the current market context and provide liquidity to seize new business opportunities.

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AkzoNobel Acquires New Nautical Coatings

AkzoNobel announced the acquisition of New Nautical Coatings, owner of the Sea Hawk yacht coatings brand.

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KRÜSS Launches a Completely New Website

KRÜSS has completely renewed the company's website, with new, engaging content, optimized mobile use and diverse navigation aids for newcomers to interfacial analysis.

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Lesta and Cabycal Sign a Distribution Agreement of Lesta's Painting Robots in Spain

Last July, after having worked for several months in the presentation of the robots in the Spanish market, Lesta and Cabycal have signed a collaboration agreement for the distribution of Lesta's painting robots in Spain.

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PPG to Acquire Tikkurila

PPG announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tikkurila in an all-cash transaction.

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