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HMG Paints Chairman awarded the BCF Silver Medal

John Falder, Chairman of HMG Paints, has been awarded the Silver Medal at the 2021 BCF awards for his contribution to industry’s growth.

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Andreas Gipp Is the New Managing Director at Eckart GmbH

Eckart’s new managing director will complete the management team.

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Dürr and Uniper Team Up for Waste Heat Recovery

Dürr and Uniper will jointly offer integrated solutions for waste heat recovery with ORC systems.

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The Protech Group Acquired Lynx Thermoset Coating

Protech has completed the acquisition of the thermoset powder coatings business of Lynx Thermoset Coating.

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Perstorp Appoints Patrice Pinsard as New EVP Strategic Markets & Innovation

Patrice Pinsard, Perstorp’s new EVP Strategic Markets & Innovation, will work on expanding the specialty chemicals portfolio.

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Evonik Inaugurated the First Fumed Silica Plant in China

Evonik’s first fumed silica production facility in China has started the operations to fulfil local coatings and adhesives markets.

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Dörken’s Expert Held Presentations on Corrosion Testing

Florian Feldmann from Dörken was invited to two industry events to explain the company’s corrosion testing methods.

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Sergej Lazovic Appointed as New Managing Director of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has appointed Sergej Lazovic as Managing Director, together with Peter Wilkes with effect from 1 October 2021. 

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AkzoNobel Becomes Official Member of the Responsible Mica Initiative

AkzoNobel has formalized its membership of the Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI), which aims at establishing responsible and sustainable mica supply chains.

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Leybold UK Shortlisted for the 2021 Employer of the Year Award

The manufacturer of vacuum systems Leybold UK made it to the finals of the Employer of the Year Award 2021.

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Vincent Robin is the New Vice President, PPG's Global Automotive Coatings

From November 1, Vincent Robin will serve as Vice President, PPG's Global Automotive Coatings.

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AGM Joined the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre

AGM has joined GEIC, an engineering centre specialised in the development of graphene applications.

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Azelis Announced a Distribution Agreement with Hexigone

Azelis has expanded its offerings in mainland Europe thanks to a distribution agreement with Hexigone.

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Clariant Opens a New Industrial Innovation Center in Charlotte, NC

Clariant opens a new Industrial Applications Innovation Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support North America’s paints and coatings industry.

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The Partnership Between SAFIC-ALCAN and LABEMA Has Been Extended

Safic-Alcan group has announced the expansion of its distribution agreement with LABEMA in Portugal, Poland, South Africa, Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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